If your cruise ship is docked in Cozumel for the day, a private yacht charter is the fastest way to trade crowded shore excursions for your own boat, reef and space. At Altamar Charters, a 4-hour private charter starts at $15,500 MXN (roughly $940 USD) on Island Girl, a 27ft Sea Ray Sundancer for up to 7 guests — captain, crew, fuel, snorkel gear and drinks always included.
Because Cozumel cruise days are short, timing matters. A half-day charter fits neatly between docking and your all-aboard call, leaving buffer time to be back well before the ship departs.
Can you charter a private yacht in Cozumel on a cruise day?
Yes. Many of our guests come straight from the cruise piers, and a 4-hour window is plenty for snorkeling, swimming and cruising the calm western coast. The key is booking early in your port day and picking a meeting point close to where you disembark.
Since captain, crew and fuel are all included, there are no surprise add-ons — you just show up, board and go.
- Island Girl — 27ft Sea Ray Sundancer, up to 7 guests, from $15,500 MXN / 4h
- Xuxu — 27ft Sea Ray SDX, up to 10 guests, from $16,500 MXN / 4h
- Good Fellas — 29ft Chaparral, up to 12 guests, from $22,000 MXN / 4h
- Maravilla — 32ft, up to 15 guests, from $22,000 MXN / 4h
How do you fit a charter into your ship's port hours?
Most cruise ships give you 6 to 8 hours ashore in Cozumel. A 4-hour private charter leaves comfortable margin on both ends — time to reach the meeting point and time to return to your ship before all-aboard.
We recommend building in at least a 90-minute buffer before your departure time. Cozumel's calm leeward side means short, protected runs to the best snorkel spots, so you spend more time in the water and less time in transit.
- Confirm your ship's all-aboard time before booking
- Aim for a morning departure to beat afternoon wind
- Keep transfers short — meeting points are near the main port area
- Plan to return to the ship at least 90 minutes early
What can you do in 4 hours on the water?
Cozumel's reefs are world-famous, and even a half-day charter lets you snorkel crystal-clear water, swim, and cruise the coastline with drinks in hand. Snorkel gear is included, so there's nothing to rent onshore.
Larger cruise groups traveling together can spread out on a bigger boat. For groups up to 15, Fandango (50ft) starts at $28,000 MXN / 4h, and for up to 25 guests the catamaran Candela (40ft Lagoon) starts at $44,850 MXN / 4h.
- Snorkel Cozumel's protected reefs with included gear
- Swim and relax at calm anchorages along the west coast
- Enjoy included drinks and cruise the shoreline
- Take photos with the coastline as your backdrop
Which boat is right for your group?
Cruise groups vary a lot in size, so we keep a range of options. Couples and small families do great on Island Girl or Brisa, while multi-cabin family reunions lean toward Maravilla or Fandango.
Browse the flota completa, compare yates deportivos, or check the catamaranes if you want a stable, spacious deck for a big group.
- Couples / small groups: Island Girl (7) or Brisa (25ft, up to 10)
- Mid-size groups: Xuxu (10) or Good Fellas (12)
- Large families: Maravilla (15) or Fandango (15)
- Big celebrations: Candela catamaran, up to 25 guests
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for cruise passengers planning a Cozumel charter.
- Is everything included? Yes — captain, crew, fuel, snorkel gear and drinks are always included.
- Are prices in USD? Prices are in MXN; divide by about 16.5 for an approximate USD figure (Island Girl ≈ $940 USD).
- How many guests fit? From 7 guests on Island Girl up to 25 on the Candela catamaran.
- Will I make it back to my ship? Yes — book a morning slot and keep a 90-minute buffer before all-aboard.
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