3 Hour Xpu-Ha – 47′ Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

A private 47-foot Azimut yacht takes your group from Puerto Aventuras to the Caribbean waters near Xpu-Ha for three hours of swimming, music, food, and drinks. The setup is made for a celebration, with a Bluetooth sound system, Spotify, microphones, and more than 18,000 karaoke songs.

I like two things right away. First, the boat is private, so your group controls the mood instead of sharing the deck with strangers. Second, the package handles the main party details: fire-grilled chicken, guacamole, salsa, drinks, paddle boards, life jackets, and music are all included.

The main caution is weather and the alcohol package. Strong wind can keep the boat in a cove rather than out in open water, and the included standard bar may not satisfy everyone. You should also budget the separate $20-per-person landing and facility fee.

• Private boat for up to 15: You get the yacht, crew, music, and activities for your group alone.
• Xpu-Ha by water: The outing heads from Puerto Aventuras toward the clear Caribbean waters around Xpu-Ha.
• Full party setup: Bluetooth audio, Spotify, karaoke, microphones, and an HD lyric screen are included.
• Lunch is more than snacks: Expect fire-grilled chicken, beans, rice, tortillas, chips, guacamole, and fresh Mexican-style salsa.
• Standard drinks included: Margaritas, beer, mixed cocktails, shots, and non-alcoholic drinks are available without paying by the glass.
• Wind can change the plan: On rough days, the captain may need to stay in a sheltered cove.

A private Azimut start in Puerto Aventuras

Although the outing is often described as a Tulum, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Maya yacht trip, your actual meeting point is H2OH Sun Cruises at C Bahia Yanten Mz 33 Lt 9 Loc 7 in Puerto Aventuras. The listed start time is 10:00 a.m., and the boat returns to the same meeting point after the three-hour trip.

That detail matters. You do not meet at a beach in central Playa del Carmen or at a Tulum hotel. You need to reach Puerto Aventuras on your own because private transportation is not included. If you are arranging a taxi or ride service, give yourself enough time to find the marina office and gather your whole group before departure.

The boat itself is a 47-foot Azimut, giving your group a private yacht rather than a basic shared excursion boat. The value here is privacy. You can choose the music, sing badly without an audience of strangers, and spend the day with your own friends or family.

The maximum group size is 15 people. That is large enough for a bachelor or bachelorette party, birthday, family gathering, or group vacation, but small enough that the boat remains a shared space rather than a floating nightclub. At the full group size, everyone should understand that seating, shade, and room to move may feel more limited than they would with eight or ten people.

Three hours toward Xpu-Ha

The route takes you toward Xpu-Ha, a coastal area known for beautiful Caribbean water. The supplied plan describes the destination as a place to enjoy the sea rather than a series of separate sightseeing stops, so you should think of this as a relaxed yacht outing with time on the water, not a packed coastal tour.

The schedule is short. Three hours gives you enough time for a boat ride, lunch, drinks, music, and a swim or paddle-board session, but not enough time for a long cruise with several beach landings. I would choose this trip when you want a compact celebration that fits neatly into a vacation day.

The weather can shape the route. On a very windy day, the boat may remain in a sheltered cove instead of heading into more exposed water. That can make the ride calmer and safer, but it may also mean less open-water scenery and a different feel from the day you pictured.

One important planning point: the weather policy gives you a different date or a full refund if the operator cancels because conditions are poor. However, the booking itself is non-refundable if you cancel or request a change for another reason. Since the tour requires good weather, avoid booking it at the very end of your holiday if you have no room to move the date.

Lunch on the yacht

The food is a proper Mexican-style meal, not just a bowl of chips beside the bar. The menu includes deliciously seasoned fire-grilled chicken, freshly made guacamole, fresh-cut Mexican-style salsa, beans, rice, tortillas, and chips.

I like this menu for a group outing because it is easy to share and does not require a formal table service setup. Chicken, rice, beans, tortillas, and chips give you a filling base for a day that may include several alcoholic drinks. Guacamole and salsa add fresh, bright flavors without making lunch complicated.

Still, keep your expectations in the right place. The meal is included as part of a casual yacht party, not presented as a restaurant tasting menu. The supplied details do not list vegetarian, vegan, allergy-friendly, or other special meal options, so you should ask H2OH Sun Cruises directly before booking if someone in your group has dietary needs.

The food also has practical value. At $975 per group, the package looks expensive at first glance, but lunch for up to 15 people is built into the price. The final cost is not simply the boat rental plus drinks. It includes a meal and the activities that help fill the three-hour schedule.

Drinks, music, and the karaoke wildcard

The standard bar includes unlimited margaritas, beer, mixed cocktails, shots, and non-alcoholic drinks. For a celebration group, that removes the need to keep track of every individual order during the cruise.

But I would not treat unlimited as a promise of premium spirits. The package specifically says standard bar. One account describes the included alcohol as disappointing and says the group was quoted a $300 fee to bring and open its own bottles. That fee is not listed among the official inclusions, so confirm the current policy with H2OH before bringing anything of your own or planning a specific bottle service.

This is one of the most useful questions to ask before you pay: What brands are included, and what does an upgrade cost? If your group is content with beer, margaritas, basic mixed drinks, and shots, the standard bar may work well. If premium tequila or a particular spirit is central to your plans, settle the details in advance.

The entertainment setup is unusually strong for a three-hour boat trip. You get a Bluetooth sound system with Spotify, plus karaoke with more than 18,000 songs, an HD television for lyrics, and microphones. That gives you two very different ways to use the time. You can set your own playlist and enjoy the scenery, or turn the boat into a floating singalong.

I would decide on a loose music plan before boarding. With 15 people, everyone may have a different idea of the perfect soundtrack. A shared playlist avoids wasting time passing phones around, while the karaoke library offers plenty of room for group favorites, guilty pleasures, and songs nobody should attempt after the second margarita.

Paddle boards and time in the water

Paddle boards and life jackets are included. That is useful because you do not have to rent water equipment separately or carry your own gear to the marina.

The paddle boards add an active option to a trip that could otherwise become three hours of sitting, eating, and drinking. You can use the quieter moments for a little exercise and a different view of the water. Life jackets are supplied as well, which keeps the equipment list simple for a mixed group.

The details do not promise snorkeling, fishing, scuba equipment, a long beach stop, or a guided nature tour. Do not book this expecting a full water-sports program. The core offer is a private yacht ride near Xpu-Ha with paddle boards as the main included water activity.

Weather affects this part of the plan too. Wind can make paddle boarding less appealing or lead the crew to keep you in a protected area. On a calm day, the boards may become a highlight. On a windy day, the boat, food, and music may carry more of the experience.

A crew that keeps the group moving

The crew is a major part of a private party charter. One especially positive account names Juan and describes him as accommodating, with drinks kept flowing throughout the outing. Another says the crew kept the group entertained even on an extremely windy day.

That is important because a private boat can feel flat if nobody manages the pace. The crew has to balance safety, drinks, music, food, and the changing energy of a group. The strongest feedback points to Juan and the H2OH team doing that well.

At the same time, the crew cannot control the sea. A windy day may force a sheltered route, and no amount of enthusiasm can turn rough weather into calm open water. I would judge the outing partly by your flexibility. If you need a fixed route and a guaranteed open-water swim, this may not be the right choice. If you mainly want private time, a good crew, food, drinks, and entertainment, the format is more forgiving.

The supplied information says most people can participate, but the activity is not recommended for pregnant women after five months of pregnancy. That is a narrow but important safety note. Anyone with concerns should check directly before booking.

Is $975 a good value for 15 people?

The listed price is $975 per group, not per person, for up to 15 people. At a full group of 15, that works out to $65 per person before the additional fee. At 10 people, it is $97.50 each. At six people, it is $162.50 each.

You must add the $20 landing and facility fee per person. For 15 people, that adds $300, bringing the effective total to $1,275, or $85 per person before any transportation or drink upgrades. That is a much more useful number for comparing this with other private boat options.

At full capacity, the value is strong if your group will use the inclusions. You are paying for a private 47-foot yacht, crew service, lunch, unlimited standard drinks, paddle boards, life jackets, sound equipment, and karaoke. A smaller group pays more per person, so this option makes the most financial sense for a party of roughly 10 to 15 people.

Transportation is not included. You also need to bring or arrange towels because they are not supplied. Those are small details, but they affect the real price and the comfort of the day.

The other value question is your group’s personality. If everyone wants a private party boat, the price can be reasonable. If half the group prefers quiet sightseeing and nobody will use karaoke or the bar, you may be paying for features that sit idle.

Who should book this private yacht?

I would choose this trip for a bachelorette party, bachelor party, birthday, reunion, or group of friends who want one private celebration during a Riviera Maya holiday. The music system, karaoke, cocktails, and shared lunch give the day a ready-made social rhythm.

It can also work for a family or mixed-age group because non-alcoholic drinks, lunch, paddle boards, and life jackets are included. The adults can use the bar while others enjoy the water and music. The private format lets your group set its own pace.

I would hesitate if you are looking for a quiet luxury cruise, a long beach day, serious snorkeling, or a detailed tour of the coast. The advertised strengths are entertainment and private time, not a long list of educational stops.

I would also think twice if your schedule is tight and a weather change would ruin the plan. The operator offers a new date or full refund when it cancels for poor weather, but your own cancellation is non-refundable. Build in flexibility if possible.

Practical details before you reserve

You receive confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The activity is offered in English, and the ticket is mobile, so you can keep the booking on your phone.

The start time is 10:00 a.m. and the tour ends back at H2OH Sun Cruises in Puerto Aventuras. Since transportation is not included, arrange your own ride to the meeting point. The location is near public transportation, according to the supplied details.

Bring towels, since they are not provided. Ask about drink brands, premium upgrades, and the policy for bringing your own bottles before the day of departure. Also confirm the $20-per-person fee so nobody is surprised at check-in.

A final tip: if wind is in the forecast, ask what the operator expects to do. The trip may still be enjoyable in a cove, especially with a capable crew, but you should know that the open-water portion can change.

Should you book the Xpu-Ha yacht charter?

Book it if you want a private, social day and have enough people to share the cost. The combination of a 47-foot Azimut, lunch, standard drinks, paddle boards, Bluetooth music, and a huge karaoke library is built for a group celebration. Juan and the crew appear to be a real strength, especially when conditions are not perfect.

Before paying, calculate the $20-per-person fee, arrange your own transportation, and ask about liquor brands and upgrades. If your group is small, quiet, or focused on snorkeling and sightseeing, the price may not fit the experience you want. For a full group ready to eat, sing, swim, and make its own soundtrack, this is a practical private-boat choice around Xpu-Ha.

FAQ

Where does the yacht tour begin?

The tour begins at H2OH Sun Cruises, C Bahia Yanten Mz 33 Lt 9 Loc 7, Tulum Pto Avent Comp Turf, 77733 Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

What time does the activity start?

The listed start time is 10:00 a.m.

How long is the private yacht trip?

The activity lasts approximately three hours and ends back at the meeting point.

How many people can join the private boat?

The price covers one private group of up to 15 people.

What food and drinks are included?

Lunch includes fire-grilled chicken, guacamole, Mexican-style salsa, beans, rice, tortillas, and chips. Unlimited standard drinks include margaritas, beer, mixed cocktails, shots, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Are transportation and towels included?

No. Private transportation and towels are not included. There is also a landing and facility fee of $20 per person.