Nauty 360 private boat rentals in Cancún, Mexico: Lancha 29ft $680/8 hrs (up to 12 guests), Lancha 40ft $1,250/8 hrs (up to 20 guests), Yacht 60ft $2,650/8 hrs (up to 30 guests), Catamaran 52ft $2,890/8 hrs (up to 50 guests). Captain, fuel & safety equipment included. Departure: Puerto Cancún Marina, KM 16.5 Hotel Zone. Isla Mujeres: 30–40 min by lancha. Whale shark season: June 15–Sep 15.

Cancún, Mexico

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Private lanchas, yachts & catamarans — from $680 full-day. Captain always included.

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🚢 $680 lancha · $1,250 lancha 40ft · $2,650 yacht 🏝️ Isla Mujeres · Contoy · MUSA · Whale Sharks ⏱️ Departs Puerto Cancún Marina · KM 16.5

Cancún boat rental prices

All prices are for private charter — 8 hours. Captain, fuel & safety equipment included. No hidden fees.

Vessel Guests 8-Hour Rate Best For
Lancha 29ft Up to 12 $680 Couples, families, Isla Mujeres
Lancha 40ft Up to 20 $1,250 Groups, whale shark tours
Yacht 60ft Up to 30 $2,650 Corporate, luxury day trips
Catamaran 52ft Up to 50 $2,890 Parties, large events

Where do you want to go?

From Puerto Cancún Marina your captain can reach these destinations — on your schedule, no group, no stops.

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Isla Mujeres

30–40 min by lancha · crystal-clear Playa Norte

Full Day · From $680
🌺

Isla Contoy

1.5–2 hrs · protected biosphere, max 200 visitors/day

Full Day · From $1,250
🦈

Whale Sharks (Jun–Sep)

~2.5 hrs to Cabo Catoche · season Jun 15–Sep 15

Full Day · Ask for Quote
🎨

MUSA Snorkeling

500+ submerged sculptures · unique Caribbean reef

Half Day · From $680
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Sunset Cruise

3–4 hours · Caribbean sunset from the water

Evening · Ask for Quote

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Lancha privada 29ft Cancun Lancha 29ft

Lancha 29ft

Up to 12 guests · Fast & agile

From $680 / 8 hrs
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Lancha privada 40ft Cancun Lancha 40ft

Lancha 40ft

Up to 20 guests · Spacious deck

From $1,250 / 8 hrs
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Yacht 60ft charter CancunYacht

Yacht 60ft

Up to 30 guests · Luxury amenities

From $2,650 / 8 hrs
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Catamaran 52ft charter CancunCatamaran

Catamaran 52ft

Up to 50 guests · Premium deck space

From $2,890 / 8 hrs
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When does a private charter beat a group tour?

Most Hotel Zone group catamaran tours to Isla Mujeres cost $65–$95 per person and include a mandatory shopping stop, tequila sampling, and a 90-minute catamaran ride each way. Here’s the math:

Group size Group tour total Private Lancha $680 Verdict
4 people ~$320 $680 Group wins — unless you value privacy
8 people ~$640 $680 Near break-even — full boat control
10 people ~$800 $680 ✅ Private wins
12 people ~$960 $680 ✅ $280 cheaper + private

Group tour prices based on typical Hotel Zone catamaran operators ($80/person avg). Private rate: Lancha 29ft, 8 hours, up to 12 guests.

When a private charter is NOT the right choice

Honest: when you should book a group tour instead

  • Group of 2–3 on a tight budget. Under 4 people, group tours ($65–$95/person) are more cost-effective than a private charter. No shame in that.
  • Whale shark season, group of 2–3, budget under $500. Shared whale shark tours run ~$150–$200/person. A private charter to Cabo Catoche for 2 people is hard to justify at $680+.
  • You want a packaged party with open bar. Hotel Zone group catamarans include drink packages and a DJ. We don’t do that — we do private.
  • You need a rigid schedule with transfer included. Group tours include hotel pickup. We don’t — you get to Puerto Cancún Marina by Uber (about $8–12 from the Hotel Zone).

If none of the above applies — a private charter is almost certainly the better call.

Departure: Puerto Cancún Marina

All Nauty 360 Cancún charters depart from Puerto Cancún Marina, located in the Hotel Zone at KM 16.5 Boulevard Kukulćan, adjacent to the Nizuc Resort.

For guests in downtown Cancún, alternative departure from Puerto Juárez is available on request — closer to the Isla Mujeres ferry terminal.

Getting there: Uber from Hotel Zone hotels is typically $8–12 USD. Parking is available at the marina. Your captain will be at the dock 15 minutes before departure.

📍 Travel times from Puerto Cancún Marina

  • 🏝️ Isla Mujeres — 30–40 min by lancha
  • 🏝️ Isla Mujeres — ~90 min by catamaran
  • 🌺 Isla Contoy — 1.5–2 hrs (permits required)
  • 🦈 Whale shark area — ~2.5 hrs (Jun–Sep)
  • 🎨 MUSA sculptures — 15–20 min

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a private boat rental in Cancún cost? +
Private boat rentals in Cancún with Nauty 360 start at $680 USD for 8 hours aboard a Lancha 29ft (up to 12 guests). A Lancha 40ft is $1,250 USD, a Yacht 60ft is $2,650 USD, and a Catamaran 52ft is $2,890 USD for 8 hours. Captain, fuel, and safety equipment are always included.
How long to reach Isla Mujeres from Cancún by private boat? +
From Puerto Cancún Marina, Isla Mujeres is approximately 30–40 minutes by lancha (speedboat) and about 90 minutes by catamaran. On a private charter you stop at Playa Norte, snorkel at MUSA, and set your own schedule.
Can I see whale sharks on a private charter from Cancún? +
Yes. Whale shark season runs June 15 through September 15. Private charters reach the whale shark feeding area near Cabo Catoche in approximately 2.5 hours. A private boat means more time in the water and no group queue to jump in.
What is included in a private boat charter in Cancún? +
All Nauty 360 Cancún charters include a licensed captain, fuel for the agreed route, life jackets and safety equipment. Food, drinks, snorkel gear and extra activities can be added on request.
Is a private charter cheaper than a group tour to Isla Mujeres? +
At 10 or more guests, a private Lancha 29ft ($680 / 8 hrs) works out to $68 per person — the same price as most group catamaran tours ($65–$95/person), but with a private boat, your own captain, no shopping stops, and full control of the itinerary.
Where do private boat charters depart from in Cancún? +
Nauty 360 charters depart from Puerto Cancún Marina, KM 16.5 Boulevard Kukulćan, Hotel Zone. Alternative departure from Puerto Juárez is available for guests staying downtown. Uber from Hotel Zone hotels is $8–12 USD.

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