A Cancun yacht for large groups isn't one impossibly big boat — it's the right hull from a working fleet for 15, 20, or 25 people, then two yachts running side by side once you cross 25. We run 20+ yachts from 38 to 80 feet out of Marina Cancun and Puerto Cancun, and for groups of 30 to 50 we send two crews out together instead of forcing everyone onto one deck.
A standard 4-hour charter runs from $10,000 MXN for a compact 38-45 ft boat to $80,000+ MXN for an 80 ft mega-yacht that carries up to 25 guests. Captain, professional crew, fuel, bottled water, soft drinks, basic beer, ice, snorkel gear, and life vests (kid sizes included) come standard on every charter — not as an upsell. Below: exactly which boat fits your headcount, what a two-yacht charter runs per person, and how booking actually works.
Which yacht fits 15, 20, or 25 guests
Group size is the first filter — before you even look at photos. Here's how the fleet breaks down by headcount:
- 8-12 guests: compact, 38-45 ft, $10,000-$22,000 MXN for 4 hours.
- 12-18 guests: mid-size, 45-55 ft, $22,000-$40,000 MXN. This is the bracket for the **Lagoon 45 catamaran** — wide-beam and stable, better for a group that wants to spread out and swim than one that wants to move fast.
- 15-20 guests: large, 55-65 ft, $40,000-$60,000 MXN — where most 15-20 person birthdays and corporate groups land.
- Up to 25 guests: mega-yacht, 65-80+ ft, $60,000-$80,000+ MXN. That's the ceiling for a single boat — see the **mega-yacht category or the glossary definition** for what separates it from a standard motor yacht.
The **Pershing 50 "Icaro" is the other yacht guests ask for by name — a faster mid-size motor yacht in the 12-18 bracket, for groups who'd rather cover water than sit still. Torn between a catamaran's stability and a motor yacht's speed for a mixed group? Our catamaran vs. yacht guide breaks it down. For the complete lineup, browse the full fleet, including the sport yacht category** if speed matters more than deck space.
The two-synchronized-yacht approach for 30 to 50 guests
Past 25 people, we stop trying to sell you one boat. For 30 to 50 guests we book two yachts that leave the same marina minutes apart, run the identical route, anchor together at every stop, and stay in radio contact the whole charter. Split the group however makes sense — wedding party on one hull, guests on the other; VIP table and general seating on a corporate trip — and both boats regroup for toasts, photos, and swim breaks, so it plays as one event, not two separate outings.
Here's the part that surprises people: splitting the group across two yachts carries no premium. You pay the combined rate of the two boats you book — nothing added for running two crews in sync. Split 40 guests across two 55-65 ft yachts at $50,000 MXN each, and the total is $100,000 MXN for 4 hours.
This is the setup we use most for **wedding charters and bachelorette groups that outgrow a single boat, plus corporate offsites and quinceañeras. Two catamarans keep a mixed-age group stable and swimming; a catamaran paired with a sport yacht** works when half the group wants to lounge and the other half wants speed.
What it costs per person
Per-person cost is where big groups actually win. Here's the 4-hour price ladder by size:
- 38-45 ft, 8-12 guests: $10,000-$22,000 MXN — about $833-$2,750 MXN per person.
- 45-55 ft, 12-18 guests: $22,000-$40,000 MXN — about $1,222-$3,333 MXN per person.
- 55-65 ft, 15-20 guests: $40,000-$60,000 MXN — about $2,000-$4,000 MXN per person.
- 65-80+ ft, up to 25 guests: $60,000-$80,000+ MXN — about $2,400-$3,200 MXN per person at full capacity.
Fill the boat and the number drops fast: a full mega-yacht at 25 guests starts around $2,400 MXN a head for 4 hours — captain, crew, fuel, drinks, ice, and snorkel gear included — close to what plenty of Hotel Zone beach clubs charge for a table minimum. Two-yacht charters run the same math: 50 guests across two mega-yachts at $80,000 MXN each is $160,000 MXN total, or $3,200 MXN per person.
Tip
Book 6-8 hours instead of 4 and your per-hour cost drops roughly 20-25%. On a two-yacht charter, the extra time also lets you add a second stop instead of rushing back to the marina.
What's included, and what costs extra
Every **crewed charter** — one yacht or two — includes the same baseline, regardless of size: captain and professional crew, fuel, bottled water, soft drinks, basic beer, ice and coolers, snorkel gear, life vests including kid sizes, towels, and a Bluetooth speaker. None of it shows up as a line item later.
Add-ons are optional and priced separately:
- Private chef — from $4,500 MXN
- Professional DJ — from $8,000 MXN
- Birthday or bachelorette decor — from $2,500 MXN
- Professional photography — from $5,500 MXN
- Hotel-to-marina transport — from $1,200 MXN round-trip
On a two-yacht charter, add-ons don't have to double up — a DJ or chef can rotate between boats at each stop, or you book one per hull if the group's big enough to want both going at once. If food is the centerpiece of the day, our **private chef guide** shows what a full onboard menu looks like at this scale.
Where large groups actually go
Route choice matters more with a big group — you want a stop calm enough for the least confident swimmer and interesting enough for everyone else.
- Isla Mujeres (30-40 min): Playa Norte and the snorkel spot at El Farito. The default for groups of 15+, because there's enough beach and shallow water for everyone to spread out. Full guide: **Isla Mujeres yacht tour**.
- El Meco reef: beginner-friendly snorkeling with turtles, shallow enough for guests who've never snorkeled before.
- MUSA underwater museum (Punta Nizuc): the submerged sculpture museum — works well when half the group wants to snorkel and half wants to stay dry and shoot photos from the deck.
- Punta Nizuc: calm water, the pick for family reunions or any group with kids or older guests.
- Isla Contoy (8h+, permit required): for groups booking the longer charter who want somewhere quieter than Isla Mujeres.
On a two-yacht charter, both boats run the identical stop list — nobody's half of the group gets a shorter itinerary.
Best time to book for a big group
High season (December-April) runs 15-25% above standard pricing and books out fast. For any group over 15 — and especially a two-yacht charter — book 2-4 weeks ahead; syncing two crews' calendars takes longer than booking one boat. Low season (May-November) holds standard pricing, and the weather is still good most weeks; September and October are the wettest if you're picking a date.
Cancellation policy
Weather cancellations are refunded 100%, no exceptions. Cancel more than 48 hours out for a full refund; inside 24-48 hours it's 50%. On a two-yacht booking, this applies per boat.
How booking actually works
It all starts on **WhatsApp**: send your date and headcount, and tell us if you already know whether you want one boat or two. We'll reply with the yachts that fit and the total. A 50% deposit by card or transfer holds the date; the balance is due the day of the charter.
For groups over 25, we confirm both yachts and both crews before we take a deposit, so you're never holding a spot on a boat that isn't actually free. Departure is from Marina Cancun — next to Hotel Aquamarina in the Hotel Zone — or from Puerto Cancun; we confirm the exact slip for your yacht (or yachts) when you book, since not every boat sits at the same marina.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for groups sizing this up before they message us:
- What's the biggest single yacht in the fleet? 80 feet, up to 25 guests. Past that, we run two synchronized yachts instead of one oversized boat.
- Do two yachts really cost the same as one big boat? Yes — you pay the combined rate of the two yachts you book, with no coordination fee for running them together.
- Can kids come on a large-group charter? Yes — kid-sized life vests are included at no extra cost.
- Is there a bathroom onboard? Every yacht in the fleet is 38 ft or larger, so a private, enclosed head is standard.
- Can we bring our own food? Yes — coolers and your own food are welcome, or skip the prep and add the **private chef service** from $4,500 MXN.
- How does payment work? A 50% deposit by card or transfer holds your date; the balance is settled the day of the charter.
- How far ahead should a 30+ person group book? Two to four weeks in high season (December-April) to lock two synchronized yachts; low season needs less lead time, but 1-2 weeks is still smart.
Next steps
Send your headcount and date on **WhatsApp and we'll tell you the same day whether one yacht covers your group or you need two running together — plus the exact total. Browse the full fleet, or go straight to the mega-yacht category if you're leaning toward the largest single hulls, or read the complete Cancun yacht rental guide** for everything outside large-group logistics.
Want to compare bases? We also run charters out of **Puerto Aventuras, Cozumel, La Paz, and Miami, plus the wider Cancun lineup beyond large groups. Planning a wedding or bachelorette specifically? Start with the yacht wedding guide or the bachelorette party guide**.