The 6 Best Evening Experiences on the Riviera Maya

1.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Sail from Puerto Aventuras Marina for about two hours as the Riviera Maya sky turns pink and purple. You get hotel pickup, a bilingual crew, tropical fruit, cheese and meats, and a fully stocked open bar. Crews have included Paola, Mario, Martin, David, and Celine.

“Very nice cruise. Water was a little choppy. Staff were excellent very attentive and accommodating. I would recommend this activity.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.2 Hour Sunset – 47′ Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Board a private 47-foot Azimut yacht at Puerto Aventuras for a two-hour sunset outing. You can swim, snorkel, use paddle boards, eat fire-grilled chicken, enjoy an open bar, and finish with karaoke. Crew members such as Ernesto, Adrian, Elias, and JJ have helped make past trips lively and personal.

“The food and views were amazing! The staff was very friendly and made sure we had a great time. Definitely highlight of our trip.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Paddle calm lagoons in Sian Ka’an with guides such as Antonio, learning to steer through mangrove channels while looking for birds and other wildlife. The three-hour outing ends with sunset on the water. Bring water, sun cover, snacks, and a headlamp.

“Our guide, Antonio was very flexible, patient and knowledgeable. His passion for nature and birds is palpable and infectious. I would highly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.2 Hour Sunset – 51′ Sea Ray Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Puerto Aventuras at 6 pm aboard a private 51-foot Sea Ray for a two-hour Riviera Maya sunset cruise. Your captain and crew provide dinner, beer, soda, water, music, paddleboards, and life jackets. Crew members such as Carlos, Juan, JJ, and Danny are noted for warm service.

“Carlos and his team were amazing the customer services great the food was great!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.The Best Ruins Tour : Coba Sunset Cultural / Extreme

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 8 to 10 hours visiting Coba, biking its jungle paths, and choosing between a Maya village pottery workshop or an ATV, zipline, and cenote adventure. Finish with a regional buffet, music, dancing, and a Maya ball game. Pickup is available from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels.

“The tour and guides were great. This is the tour for anyone who wants to climb a pyramid before it is forbidden because of erosion, In the space below, I was solo but I was with my son's family.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Sunset Session – An Exciting Paddleboard Adventure For All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Meet at Fusion Beach Bar in central Playa del Carmen for a two-hour sunset paddle with Aloha Paddle Club. Guides such as Sander, Axel, Roberto, and Sonder help beginners find their balance while experienced paddlers refine their strokes. Boards, photos, storage, showers, and a beach-bar discount are included.

“I love paddle boarding and was expecting a lot more from the sunset with pictures. Only one picture at the end of the group not pictures throughout, and kept being asked by instructors whether we wanted to go in early ahead of the two hours. Also was reminded a few times by the instructors if we felt tired they could pull us along, which probably was meant to be helpful but just felt directed at us perhaps because we’re a bigger build. Idk. The paddle boarding itself was a nice experience, but there’s probably others out there just as good.”

Check availability →Read our full review