Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Seasonal & Special Occasions

Catch a ride to the largest jewelry store in the Caribbean and receive a gift of a personalized steel pendant. Look for the perfect sparkly reminder of your trip and admire the handicrafts being created by the vendors. Depending on the tour, visit the Malecon las Americas in Cancun or the Hacienda Jalisco and the 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen.

Board a bright and colorful “trajinera,” or traditional barge, for a night party in Cancun. This popular attraction was built in imitation of its UNESCO-listed namesake, Xoximilco. Cruise through the channels while entertained by live music. You’ll taste typical Mexican dishes and have access to tequila, beer, rum, and vodka.

Celebrate your love and fall in love again on a romantic dinner cruise aboard a classic wooden galleon. Choose between lobster, beef and surf 'n' turf, washed down with fine wines and other drinks. Whether you set sail early evening to capture the sunset or after dark to feel the night breeze, the romance of live sax will fuel your evening with passion. Please note: package excludes dock fees.

The Nichupte Lagoon offers one of Cancun’s most beautiful sunsets. Experience it in the quintessentially romantic setting of a Spanish galleon when you book this indulgent dinner cruise. Choose between lobster, steak and surf ‘n’ turf for your mains, paired with a starter, a dessert, and free-flow local drinks from the open bar, then dance to the mellow tunes of a live saxophonist. Your package excludes dock fees: upgrade to add round-trip hotel transfers.

Set sail along the Caribbean coast of Cancun on-board a traditional Spanish Galleon and watch the sunset from the water. Admire the views as you cruise past white-sand beaches and glittering lagoons, enjoy live music performed on-board, and tuck into a delicious dinner with drinks included.

Experience tablecloth dining along with the Cirque du Soleil® show 'JOYÁ' at the Vidanta Riviera Maya resort. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the story of an alchemist and his granddaughter seeking out the secrets of life. The show draws on the heritage and history of Mexico to weave the story, presented in an intimate dinner theatre in the jungle of the Riviera Maya.

Live the private yacht dream without breaking the bank when you book this sleek but affordable Sea Ray yacht and take to the blue Caribbean. Choose between a short trip in Cancun Bay only or longer trips to Isla Mujeres, with snorkeling stops using the provided equipment. Your package includes ice, water, and Coca-Cola: alcoholic beverages and dock fees are at your own expense.

Charter a spacious yacht from Cancun for a daytime cruise, and leave the navigation and boat work to the captain and crew. Where you go and what you see depends on the duration of your rental, meaning you’ll optimize your time on the water. Lounge on deck as music plays and gaze at the coast, or stop to snorkel and laze on a beach, if time allows.

Tour Xoximilco Cancun, if you are looking for a place where they have a totally Mexican party atmosphere, Xoximilco in the Riviera Maya is an excellent opportunity to evoke the living memory of Mexico from the golden age. Travel aboard one of the 32 picturesque trajineras that represent each of the States of the Mexican Republic. Listen to mariachi music, stroll through the canals and enjoy a delicious Mexican dinner and typical sweets, as well as a free bar of tequila, beers and fresh waters. This tour takes you through the canals of a theme park that evokes the traditional Xochimilco of Mexico City. You will make a romantic night tour aboard a trajinera in Cancun through channels full of magic. You will taste the most exquisite flavors of Mexican cuisine while you are accompanied by mariachi music, marimba and even jarochos sounds. Singing and dancing is allowed

Floating along the canals of Cancun in a ‘tranjinera’ (gondola) is a Mexican experience that cannot be missed. This evening tour of Xoximilco, on a traditional tranjinera, ensures an unforgettable experience of a Yucatan fiesta. Feast on a 3-course Mexican meal; sip unlimited tequila, beer, and soft drinks from an onboard bar; and listen to live music performed by mariachi and bolero bands. Each boat has a maximum capacity of 20 passengers.

Cruise through Xoximilco, modeled after an ancient Aztec city, on a flat-bottomed boat during this evening tour. Xoximilco is a modern replica of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, criss-crossed with canals that bear these traditional boats called trajineras. Enjoy a tasting menu of authentic Mexican food, including tequila and beer. Listen to traditional Mexican mariachi and marimba music while you enjoy personalized attention from your guide during this small-group tour, limited to just 20 people.

Set sail from Cancun aboard the Jolly Roger pirate ship for a kid-friendly evening of dining, dancing on deck, and swashbuckling shows. Watch a crew of talented buccaneers bring the Caribbean’s pirate past to life, as they fire cannons, swing from the yard arms and battle it out with cutlasses and flint locks. Enjoy dinner and unlimited drinks from an international menu of seafood, hearty mains and vegetarian entrees, then see an unforgettable firework display over the sea.

Spend a day sailing out on the Caribbean Sea aboard your own yacht with this exciting experience. Board your 60-foot Sunseeker Yacht and spend the day cruising out to several beautiful locations, depending on your tour length. Snorkel in the turquoise waters to observe local marine life and soak up the warm sun on the spacious deck.

Save time when you land at Cancun Airport by pre-booking your transfers to your hotel or vacation rental in Playa del Carmen. Your driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals hall and ready to take you straight to your final destination in a private vehicle just for you and your party. Your return trip to the airport is also included in this service.

Visit the ancient archaeological wonder of Chichen Itza and the colonial town of Valladolid, with the chance to take a dip in Cenote Samaal along the way, with this private tour from Playa del Carmen. You'll learn about Mayan history, cool off in an open cenote, and get the chance to do some shopping in Valladolid, all with a professional guide to lead the way.

Cancun’s Caribbean waters offer world-class fishing. Experience it with an expert captain and no more than five other travelers on this state-of-the-art sport fishing yacht. Reel in a grouper, snapper, barracuda, mahi mahi or yellow-fin tuna, or maybe even a majestic blue marlin—to be returned to his natural habitat after photos. Your package includes all your gear, fishing license, and beer, water and soda, but excludes dock fees.

Learn the basics of scuba without the hassle of a lengthy expensive course and enjoy two separate dives in the open ocean too on this generous beginners scuba experience. Begin with a theory class then learn some basic techniques in the safety of a pool before hopping aboard the boat for your real-world dives. Spend one exploring the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art and the second on some unspoiled reef.

Capture memories to last a lifetime during this private, photographer-led portrait session in Cancun. Using the iconic white-sand beaches as a backdrop, you can try a mix of close-ups, full body shots, or action shots with family, friends, or solo. Photography sessions include 25 edited images delivered digitally within one day.

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

Snorkel in two locations along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (also known as the Great Mayan Reef), the second-largest barrier reef in the world that runs more than 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from Mexico to Honduras. The Puerto Morales section is filled with tropical fish, turtles and other marine life. After snorkeling, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Certified divers can experience the vivid colors of the Mexican Caribbean on this 2-tank scuba package, including all necessary equipment (wetsuits are available to rent if required). Swim between the coral-covered statues of the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) amid fish, elkhorn coral and maybe even turtles. For your second dive, visit a nearby reef to discover more marine life. Package excludes reef preservation fees.

Discover some of the Caribbean's bluest waters and whitest sands on this classic adventure to Isla Mujeres, tailored to value-conscious travelers. It includes most everything you need apart from dock fees: transfers (if option selected), certified guides, snorkeling, spinnaker flying, beach club access, open bar, catamaran cruise and Mexican buffet lunch. You'll even have free time to explore the island.

Guarantee your entry to Playa del Carmen’s Xcaret eco-archeological park by booking your entrance ticket in advance. Combining nature with history, culture, and cuisine, Xcaret boasts more than 40 attractions that guarantee a fun-filled family day out. Witness an exhilarating equestrian show, marvel at nature in the Butterfly Pavillion and on Jaguar Island, and delve into Yucatan history at the Mexican Folk Art Museum. Upgrade to an Xcarat Plus ticket for free use of lockers and snorkel equipment, a buffet lunch, unlimited soft drinks, and a beer.

Soar high above the shimmering sea and towering hotels of Cancun during an exhilarating 30-minute Cancun Parasailing Adventure. See the resort’s most spectacular sights from a unique perspective and fly with a friend in a parasail that comfortably seats two passengers. Feel your adrenaline levels soar as you launch into the air and gaze at the sprawling city during your exciting experience.