Boat trip to Isla Mujeres

starfriends · 11-10-2005

I saw there is a day boat trip from Playa to Isla Mujeres, on the "THE CARIBBEAN CABARET", has anyone done this, any reviews?

Mapchick · 11-10-2005

never heard of it, where did you see it? That would be a long baot ride.

Mapchick · 11-10-2005

I know what that is, it's a cruise to Isla from Cancun, they probably bus you to Cancun to get on the boat.

starfriends · 11-10-2005

I'll have to find the site again, but it does say it leaves from Playa del Carmen on Wednesdays.

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Originally Posted by Mapchick

I know what that is, it's a cruise to Isla from Cancun, they probably bus you to Cancun to get on the boat.

Mapchick · 11-10-2005

Let me know what you find, but I bet you will leave from Playa via bus to cancun.

Phil V · 11-10-2005

DEPARTING FROM
PLAYA DEL CARMEN & MAYAN RIVIERA

DEPARTURES: DAILY
ADULT: $ 75 USD
CHILD: $ 39 USD (from 5 to 11 years old)
CHILD: From 0 to 4 years old are free.
Includes the transportation form your hotel in the Mayan Riviera or Playa del Carmen to the pier

DEPARITING FROM
CANCUN

DEPARTURES: DAILY
ADULT: $ 65 USD
CHILD: $ 32.50 USD (from 5 to 11 years old)
CHILD: From 0 to 4 years old are free.

oklahomajack · 11-10-2005

It is a 4 dollar bus ride to Cancun and a 3 dollar taxi to porta juarez and a 3 dollar ferry to Isla and after you have done this you will wish you haven't wasted a day in paradise at Playa but then again I might be loyal but I really have done this.

**Shammy** · 11-10-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil V

DEPARTING FROM
PLAYA DEL CARMEN & MAYAN RIVIERA

DEPARTURES: DAILY
ADULT: $ 75 USD
CHILD: $ 39 USD (from 5 to 11 years old)
CHILD: From 0 to 4 years old are free.
Includes the transportation form your hotel in the Mayan Riviera or Playa del Carmen to the pier

DEPARITING FROM
CANCUN

DEPARTURES: DAILY
ADULT: $ 65 USD
CHILD: $ 32.50 USD (from 5 to 11 years old)
CHILD: From 0 to 4 years old are free.

But the boat STILL leaves from the pier in Cancun. Just like Laura, I don't know of any tour boats to Isla Mujeres that leave directly from Playa. When they offer the trip from "Playa del Carmen and the Mayan Riviera", the added amount they charge is for the bus ride from your hotel TO Cancun.

TAPPY · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by oklahomajack

It is a 4 dollar bus ride to Cancun and a 3 dollar taxi to porta juarez and a 3 dollar ferry to Isla and after you have done this you will wish you haven't wasted a day in paradise at Playa but then again I might be loyal but I really have done this.

Are you saying it is worth it to go or not to ??????

Nerak936 · 11-11-2005

My cousin and I did that same type of evening party boat excursion back in 1990 when we stayed in Cancun (boat from Cancun to Isla, party on the beach, games, drinking, a good show). It was a fun night and we had a lot of laughs. Now, whether or not it's worth the $75 pp...... For some it probaby is, for some it probaby isn't. I think back then it was something like $50 pp.

MWC · 11-11-2005

I think we have to be attentive to why they are interested in going, and will Isla be able to deliver that experience post-Wilma. Poke around in the Wilma section to get a sense of how the rebuilding process is going there.

If you're going for snorkeling, I would save the time/money and go down to the Akumal area. (I would spew that opinion even pre-Wilma)

If you're going to enjoy the vibe, fine, but as someone pointed out -- that's a lot of travel time and money to get there for what would have to be a very short day.

The more we go down to the MR/PDC area, the less ambitious our side-trip plans become. For example, we have yet to get over to Cozumel, yet to go to Coba, yet to see Chichen-Itza. Yes, we would like to see them all one day, but we have never felt short-changed by deciding to go for quicker, easier, sightseeing options (including none at all)

julie in PA · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by TAPPY

Are you saying it is worth it to go or not to ??????

Our first experience with Mexico was Isla - and we loved it there - Playa Norte is a beautiful wide beach where you can walk out for a long time before the water gets deep - great for kids. I think what some of the others are pointing out that it is a lot of travel time for one day and you would be on Isla at the same time as all of the other "day-trippers" from Cancun. Isla is on our list of places to visit again - but we would definitely want to spend at least a couple of nights. It is a completely different place after the "day-trippers" leave.

starfriends · 11-11-2005

Thank you everyone for all your info and opinions, I think I am just going to stay with my original idea of trying th Fat Cat catamaran for a day trip, that looks like fun and more convenient!

Frazzd · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by starfriends

Thank you everyone for all your info and opinions, I think I am just going to stay with my original idea of trying th Fat Cat catamaran for a day trip, that looks like fun and more convenient!

We've done both; you're probably going to enjoy the time on the Fat Cat more. Julie in PA hit it on the mark. Isla is not as fun when there's wall to wall daytrippers to uhh ...trip over.

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you would be on Isla at the same time as all of the other "day-trippers" from Cancun. Isla is on our list of places to visit again - but we would definitely want to spend at least a couple of nights. It is a completely different place after the "day-trippers" leave.

Jimmy-James · 11-11-2005

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Originally Posted by starfriends

Thank you everyone for all your info and opinions, I think I am just going to stay with my original idea of trying th Fat Cat catamaran for a day trip, that looks like fun and more convenient!

You're on the money Star...The Fat Cat is a hell of a lot of fun and very easy to deal with- a much better investment than spending half the day in a bus. Plus the guacamole rocks! Say hi to Jez and Kimba for me.

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starfriends Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18	Boat trip to Isla Mujeres I saw there is a day boat trip from Playa to Isla Mujeres, on the "THE CARIBBEAN CABARET", has anyone done this, any reviews?

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Mapchick life=playa Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 682	never heard of it, where did you see it? That would be a long baot ride. Last edited by Mapchick : 11-10-2005 at 04:24 PM.

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Phil V way into it Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 133	caribbean_carnaval DEPARTING FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN & MAYAN RIVIERA DEPARTURES: DAILY ADULT: $ 75 USD CHILD: $ 39 USD (from 5 to 11 years old) CHILD: From 0 to 4 years old are free. Includes the transportation form your hotel in the Mayan Riviera or Playa del Carmen to the pier DEPARITING FROM CANCUN DEPARTURES: DAILY ADULT: $ 65 USD CHILD: $ 32.50 USD (from 5 to 11 years old) CHILD: From 0 to 4 years old are free. Last edited by denisea : 11-11-2005 at 07:38 AM. Reason: Deleted link to competing services per forum guidelines.

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11-10-2005	#3 (permalink)
Mapchick life=playa Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 682	I know what that is, it's a cruise to Isla from Cancun, they probably bus you to Cancun to get on the boat.

11-10-2005	#5 (permalink)
Mapchick life=playa Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 682	Let me know what you find, but I bet you will leave from Playa via bus to cancun.

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oklahomajack life=playa Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: enid oklahoma Posts: 587	It is a 4 dollar bus ride to Cancun and a 3 dollar taxi to porta juarez and a 3 dollar ferry to Isla and after you have done this you will wish you haven't wasted a day in paradise at Playa but then again I might be loyal but I really have done this.

11-11-2005	#10 (permalink)
Nerak936 =^. " .^= Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 18,511	My cousin and I did that same type of evening party boat excursion back in 1990 when we stayed in Cancun (boat from Cancun to Isla, party on the beach, games, drinking, a good show). It was a fun night and we had a lot of laughs. Now, whether or not it's worth the $75 pp...... For some it probaby is, for some it probaby isn't. I think back then it was something like $50 pp.

11-11-2005	#11 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,845	I think we have to be attentive to why they are interested in going, and will Isla be able to deliver that experience post-Wilma. Poke around in the Wilma section to get a sense of how the rebuilding process is going there. If you're going for snorkeling, I would save the time/money and go down to the Akumal area. (I would spew that opinion even pre-Wilma) If you're going to enjoy the vibe, fine, but as someone pointed out -- that's a lot of travel time and money to get there for what would have to be a very short day. The more we go down to the MR/PDC area, the less ambitious our side-trip plans become. For example, we have yet to get over to Cozumel, yet to go to Coba, yet to see Chichen-Itza. Yes, we would like to see them all one day, but we have never felt short-changed by deciding to go for quicker, easier, sightseeing options (including none at all)

11-11-2005	#13 (permalink)
starfriends Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18	Thank you everyone for all your info and opinions, I think I am just going to stay with my original idea of trying th Fat Cat catamaran for a day trip, that looks like fun and more convenient!

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