December has a way of pulling people back together. Cousins who scattered across different cities, college roommates who haven't been in the same room in years, siblings syncing calendars around the holidays — if your group is landing in Cancun this month for a reunion, don't spend the whole trip rotating between the pool and the restaurant downstairs. Take the reunion out to open water instead. 🌊
Why December Works So Well for a Group Trip
December is simply when a lot of reunions happen — year-end breaks line up with school holidays, work slows down, and it's often the one stretch of the year when everyone can actually be in the same place. A boat day gives a big group something a restaurant table never can: everyone together, nobody staring at a phone, hours of actual conversation with the sea as the backdrop.
What a Reunion Day on a Catamaran Actually Looks Like
Tours depart from Marina Playa Tortugas, Blvd. Kukulcan km 6.5, in the Hotel Zone — arrive about 30 minutes before departure so everyone has time to settle in. From there, how the day unfolds depends on the package:
- 🍹 4-hour package: open bar, a snorkeling stop, a cruise along the bay, and a swim stop — enough time for a satisfying half-day without eating into the rest of your group's plans.
- 🤿 7-hour package: open bar, snorkeling, a buffet lunch at a beach club in Isla Mujeres, free time to explore the island together, and — depending on your departure time — the sunset on the way back.
That sunset sail home is usually when a reunion trip turns into the story everyone retells for years: the whole group on deck, drink in hand, watching Cancun's skyline turn gold.
Shared Tour or Private Charter?
For smaller groups, our catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres works well alongside other travelers. But reunions tend to want the boat to themselves — more room to talk, no need to coordinate around strangers, and a playlist that's actually yours. On a private charter, the boat is reserved only for your group, with its own captain and crew, and the itinerary adapts to what your group wants. You can even bring your own food and drinks on board. For a reunion that's really about the people, not the schedule, this is usually the better fit — take a look at our group experience for the details.
Matching the Boat to Your Crew
Reunions come in every size, from a dozen cousins to a hundred-person extended family gathering, and the right catamaran depends on the headcount. Our fleet ranges from smaller boats built for intimate groups up to vessels that comfortably hold 100 guests, so a reunion of 15 and a reunion of 90 both have a boat that fits. Browse the full lineup on our fleet page to see which size matches your group.
A Few Things to Plan Ahead
- 💵 There's a dock fee of $20 USD per person, paid at the marina — it's not included in the tour price, so budget for it per guest.
- 🧳 On a private charter, decide in advance who's bringing what if you want your own food and drinks aboard.
- ⛅ Navigation is occasionally paused if the Port Authority closes the port for weather — if that happens, your trip is rescheduled according to the applicable policy, so it's worth keeping your group's plans a little flexible around a December trip.
- 🙌 Tips for the crew aren't included in the tour price, so it's worth passing the word to the group ahead of time.
Bring the Group Back Together on the Water
Whatever brought your crew back to Cancun this December — a milestone, the holidays, or just finally lining up everyone's schedules — a day on a catamaran is the kind of reunion activity that gets talked about long after everyone's flown home. Check availability and book your group's day on the water.