The 11 Best Beach Clubs in Playa del Carmen

1.Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

From Maroma Beach, you sail a catamaran to two snorkeling sites near the Caribbean reef. Guides such as Carlos, Nato, Juan Carlos, and Luciano have led guests through the water. Gear, drinks, hotel transport, and beach access are included, but bring $15 cash for the marina fee.

“Fantastic afternoon with the hubby snorkeling! Great tour guide, bartender, and captain! They made the experience so fun! The description says beer, but other drink options were available as part of the excursion. Would absolutely do this again!”

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2.ATV or Speed Boat or Wave Runner with Beach Club In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Choose an ATV route through mangroves, rainforest, and beach, or drive a Wave Runner or speed boat in a guided caravan toward the Great Mayan Reef. Your roughly 2.5-hour outing includes hotel pickup, equipment, an English or Spanish guide, and access to Playa Maroma.

“No experience at all! A scam impression! Meeting time different from communicating so no activity and wasted day!Auto-translated”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

At Maroma Beach, instructors such as Carlos, Alex, Juan, Ivan, and Ursula guide you through a short scuba lesson, shallow-water practice, and a recreational underwater session. The 45-minute activity suits beginners age 10 and up, includes equipment and insurance, and offers shared hotel transport.

“The dive masters were so great at explaining everything you need to know and making you feel so comfortable, especially if you’ve never done it before. They are extremely attentive and truly try their best to ensure you enjoy your day!”

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4.Fishing Tour & Beach Club In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Fish from a boat near Playa del Carmen with live bait, gear, permits, and drinks included, then visit Maroma Beach. The crew, including guides such as Wilbur and David, helps with technique and handles your catch. Choose shared or private service for this four-hour outing.

“Would have given these guys 5 stars hands down...until I realized I had been took. Didnt catch a lot of fish...but crew was great captian was good..friendly to some degree...but hey Im there for fish. Caught a nice king barracuda...took the upsale on shipping him to FL to a "partner company" for mounting. Took my CC number details ect...said it was all set after "calling the FL shop"...was charged..the deposit...havent heard a thing and well you can guess...card number was exposed/sold and now fradulent charges on the account. Lesson learned..beware...and this is after a $400 tip for the trip....damn expensive fishing trip and lesson learned. Beware Will Robinson.”

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5.Playa del Carmen Shopping Tour Fifth Avenue and Mamitas Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Cancun, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to 5th Avenue, Mamita’s Beach Club, a jewelry shop, and Hacienda Jalisco. You get free time for shopping, tequila tasting, a jewelry credit of up to $75, beach club access, and 15% off food and drinks.

“Everyone was very hospitable. The beach bar was very over priced but 5th Avenue was lovely. Hope you enjoy”

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6.Riviera Maya: Dolphin Encounter with Beach Club Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 34 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Meet dolphins at Dolphin Discovery Maroma during a 15-minute briefing and 30-minute water encounter, then spend the rest of the day at Maroma Beach Club. English and Spanish instruction, beach access, and family-friendly participation are included. Photos, meals, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“Magnifique moment avec les dauphins, les enfants on adoré et l’accès privé au top! Je recommande fortement ! Notre guide Luis a été génial 😉”

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7.Scuba Referral Dives & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $300

Finish your open-water certification in two days at Maroma Beach near Playa del Carmen. You will complete four boat sessions with equipment, hotel transfers, insurance, and bilingual instruction included. Past guides include Amauri, Alexander, Carlos, Gandhi, and Ivan, with a maximum group size of 15.

“We had such a great time enjoying the beach and both Alex and Giovanni took phenomenal care of us! Would come back to enjoy anytime in the Riviera Maya!!”

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8.Parasailing & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

Fly 15 minutes above Maroma Beach with a trained boat crew, then relax with beach access before returning by hotel transport. No experience is needed, the group is capped at eight, and parasailing is open to ages eight and up. Bring cash for the $15 docking fee.

“Absolutely wonderful!! Very professional and generous. Everyone from The transportation to the check-in desk to the guides on the boat were very helpful to those of us who were first timers”

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9.El Cielo and El Cielito in Cozumel with Beach Club, Food, and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · from $180

Board a catamaran from Cozumel after the ferry from Playa del Carmen, then snorkel at Palancar, visit starfish-filled El Cielo and shallow El Cielito, and relax at Bahía Beach Club. Your fare covers the boat bar, gear, guides, fajitas, pool, kayaks, and water games.

“Excellent service, very punctual, and the tour was amazing. The views were beautiful, and the food on board the catamaran was great.”

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10.Fascinating beach club at Riviera Maya, full day pass with transport included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Enjoy a 10 to 12 hour escape to Punta Maroma from Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Hotel pickup, beach-club admission, brunch, bottled water, loungers, showers, and changing rooms are included. Optional water activities cost extra, and lockers are not included.

“It was very attractive and fun. My daughter and I were glad to swim ! The water was warm. Thank you very much!”

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11.Riviera Maya: Parasailing Tour with Beach Club Access

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $114

You’ll ride from your hotel to Maroma Beach, learn the basics from a bilingual instructor, then parasail above turquoise Caribbean water for 12 minutes. The package also includes beach club access, safety gear, accident insurance, and shared transport. Plan on paying a $15 dock fee at check-in.

“The parasailing itself was wonderful - the staff was amazing and were so good with all the participants from children to older people who needed a bit of extra assistance on the stairs to keep their balance on the boat. The included transportation aspect seemed a bit disorganized on the ride back to our resort.”

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