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

The best part of this private 47-foot Azimut cruise is its flexible mood. You can swim, snorkel, paddle, sunbathe, eat grilled chicken and guacamole, or simply sit back with a margarita as the light fades over the Riviera Maya. The boat returns to Puerto Aventuras after two hours, so this is an easy evening plan rather than a full-day commitment.

I like the generous group price, especially for a birthday, bachelorette party, or family gathering of up to 10 people. I also like the crew-focused fun: guides such as Ernesto, JJ, Carly, and Neri have been praised for keeping drinks moving, helping with photos, and making the boat feel relaxed rather than stiff.

The main thing to consider is that a sunset trip may spend its time at a sheltered party cove instead of heading far out into the open sea. That can mean calmer water and a better setting for a short cruise, but it may disappoint you if you expect a long ocean voyage or a serious snorkeling trip.

Key points to know before you book

• A private boat for up to 10 people: The $600 rate is for the whole group, not per person, before the extra marina and environmental fee.
• A full Mexican-style meal is included: Expect fire-grilled chicken, guacamole, salsa, beans, rice, tortillas, and chips.
• The bar is supplied by the yacht company: Margaritas, beer, mixed cocktails, shots, and soft drinks are included, but outside alcohol is not allowed.
• The entertainment is part of the package: You get Bluetooth music, Spotify, microphones, an HD karaoke screen, and more than 18,000 songs.
• The timing is tight: Departure is scheduled for 6 p.m., check-in begins 20 minutes early, and the boat returns at the planned time.
• Bring your own towel: Swim gear, eco-friendly sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, sarong, and a light jacket are useful additions.

What this two-hour yacht trip is really like

This is a short, private evening charter built around good company and easy entertainment. It is not a quiet sailing excursion with a naturalist explaining every reef. Think of it as a floating dinner party with time for swimming, snorkeling, music, and sunset views.

You meet H2OH Sun Cruises at H2OH Plaza in Puerto Aventuras, in front of the Puerto Aventuras school and next to Cafe Bamboo. The formal meeting address is C Bahia Yanten Mz 33 Lt 9 Loc 7, Tulum Pto Avent Comp Turf, 77733 Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo.

I would arrive at least 20 minutes before the 6 p.m. departure. The crew uses that time for check-in and safety instructions, and the departure and return times are firm. Arriving late does not add time to your cruise, so this is not the place to cut things close.

Once aboard, you can settle into the Azimut’s indoor and outdoor spaces. The yacht has two rooms and two bathrooms, according to the supplied details, which matters when you have a full group aboard for an evening. You also get a Bluetooth sound system and Spotify access, so you can bring your own playlist if karaoke is not your idea of fun.

The boat is private for your group only. That gives you more control than a shared catamaran trip. You can spend more time talking with your own group, choose the music, and set the pace within the limits of the captain’s instructions and the fixed two-hour schedule.

Puerto Aventuras departure and the sunset route

The departure point in Puerto Aventuras is practical, but it is worth checking the exact directions before leaving your hotel. The details name H2OH Plaza, Cafe Bamboo, the Puerto Aventuras school, and a separate street address. Those landmarks should help, but I would still allow extra time if you are unfamiliar with the marina area.

The 6 p.m. start is designed to catch the evening light. Sunset timing changes during the year, so the amount of daylight you see will depend on the date. On a cloudy afternoon, you may not get a dramatic sunset, but the cruise still has food, swimming, drinks, and music to carry the evening.

One useful detail is that the sunset route may stop at a party cove rather than going far out into the ocean. For some groups, this is a plus. A sheltered cove can make swimming easier and gives you a comfortable place to eat and listen to music. For others, it may feel less like a traditional sunset cruise.

If your main goal is a long open-water ride, ask about the planned route before booking. If your goal is two hours with friends, a meal, a swim, and a sunset backdrop, the cove setting fits the brief well.

Swimming, snorkeling, and paddle boards

The activity gives you several ways to use the time. Snorkel equipment is included, and a professional guide is available. Paddle boards are also provided. You can choose to get in the water or stay dry on deck with a drink and some music.

I would treat the water activities as part of the social outing rather than book this solely for snorkeling. The cruise lasts about two hours, and that time includes boarding, food, drinks, movement around the water, and sunset viewing. A serious snorkeler may want a longer, reef-focused excursion.

The reviews include positive comments about swimming, dancing, and being in the water after dark. Night swimming is not guaranteed as a special program, so you should follow the captain and crew on when and where it is safe to enter the water. The captain has final authority aboard, and the crew asks everyone to listen carefully to safety instructions.

Bring a towel. Towels are not included. Swimwear, eco-friendly sunscreen, sunglasses, and a change of clothes are sensible. A light jacket or sarong can also help once the sun drops and the breeze picks up.

Mexican food served aboard the Azimut

The included meal is more substantial than the usual chips and salsa found on a short boat trip. The menu includes deliciously seasoned fire-grilled chicken, freshly made guacamole, Mexican-style salsa, beans, rice, tortillas, and chips.

I like this menu for a group because it is familiar, shareable, and easy to eat aboard. Guacamole, salsa, tortillas, and chips work well before or after swimming, while chicken, beans, and rice make the meal feel like dinner rather than a snack.

Food quality can depend on preparation and service on the day. Most of the supplied comments praise the meal, with several people calling out the food as a surprising highlight. One contrary account described the food as cold and unappealing. That is worth keeping in mind if food is central to your plans.

Vegetarian food is available, but you need to mention the requirement at booking. Do not wait until boarding. Specific dietary needs should also be shared in advance so the crew can plan properly.

Open bar, music, and karaoke

The standard bar includes unlimited margaritas, beer, mixed cocktails, shots, and non-alcoholic drinks. The yacht company must provide all alcohol, and you cannot bring your own bottles or cans aboard.

That rule is important because some groups prefer to bring a favorite tequila or wine. You will not be able to do that here. The bar is part of the package, but the selection is described as a standard bar rather than a premium spirits program.

Several positive comments highlight the attentive drink service. The crew may have drinks ready when you arrive and can keep them coming during the cruise. Still, the company does not tolerate drunken or disorderly behavior, so unlimited drinks do not mean unlimited freedom to ignore safety or other people aboard.

The karaoke setup is unusually complete for a two-hour yacht trip. You get more than 18,000 songs, an HD television for lyrics, microphones, Bluetooth, and Spotify. Karaoke may sound like a small extra, but it changes the feel of the trip. A quiet sunset cruise can become a birthday performance, a family singalong, or a deliberately silly finale.

If your group wants peace and quiet, agree on a music plan before boarding. If your group loves singing, this may be the feature that makes the charter memorable. Crew members such as Elias have joined in with karaoke, and that kind of participation can help the evening feel personal.

The crew and the tone on board

The crew is a major part of this experience. Names connected with particularly warm service include Ernesto, Adrian, Elias, JJ, Carly, Neri, Hector, Juan, Oscar, Dennis, and Jerry. Staffing can change, so you should not assume a particular person will be aboard, but the service style is clearly central to the trip.

A strong crew can make a short two-hour charter feel full. Ernesto has been described as attentive and capable, while Adrian was praised for handling choppy water and helping with photos. Other crew members have been noted for preparing food, managing drinks, joining karaoke, and helping families feel welcome.

You can ask the crew to take photos for your group, but outside photographers and other vendors may involve extra fees. The supplied details also note that no illegal activities, hookahs, or shisha are permitted. Regular cigarettes are allowed only in designated smoking areas.

The boat operates with an open-door policy for its rooms, and sexual misconduct is not tolerated. Those rules may sound formal, but they help set clear expectations on a private charter where groups share the same spaces.

Is $600 a good value for 10 people?

The base price is $600 per group of up to 10 people. At full capacity, that works out to $60 per person before the extra marina and environmental fee. H2OH Sun Cruises lists that fee as $20 per person, which would bring the total to $800 for 10 people, or $80 per person, before transportation.

That is a fair value if you fill the boat. You are paying for a private yacht, crew, food, standard open bar, snorkeling equipment, paddle boards, music, karaoke, and two hours on the water. A smaller group will pay more per person, so the economics work best for eight to 10 people.

Private pricing also gives you something a shared excursion cannot: control over the guest list. You do not have to spend the evening with strangers, and you can plan the outing around your own celebration or family group.

Private transportation is not included. Some past bookings have arranged transportation, but you should not assume it comes with the standard price. Plan your own way to Puerto Aventuras and budget for it separately.

Who will enjoy this sunset cruise most?

I would recommend this for groups celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party, anniversary, family occasion, or business gathering. The private format, food, bar, karaoke, and photo help make it easy to organize a complete evening without adding several separate activities.

Families can also enjoy it. An adult must accompany children, and one family reported that a young child was allowed to briefly pretend to drive under the captain’s supervision. That should not be treated as a promised activity, but it shows how the crew may engage with families when conditions allow.

The trip is also a good fit if some people in your group want to swim while others prefer to sit, eat, and listen to music. You can choose how active to be.

I would hesitate if you want a silent, polished luxury cruise, a long open-ocean route, or a dedicated reef excursion. I would also think twice if anyone in your group dislikes loud music, alcohol-centered settings, or karaoke.

Important practical details before departure

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The activity is non-refundable and cannot normally be changed after booking. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.

The cruise requires good weather, but a cloudy afternoon does not necessarily cancel the outing. It may simply mean the sunset is less dramatic. One group still enjoyed the food, drinks, and crew despite missing the sunset.

All participants must sign a digital waiver 24 hours before departure and sign again at check-in. Children require a responsible adult, and the minimum drinking age is 18.

The tour is not recommended for pregnant women after five months of pregnancy. Most people can participate, but tell the company about dietary needs when booking. The crew and captain control safety decisions on the water, so listen when they speak and raise concerns early.

Should you book the H2OH sunset yacht?

Book it if you want a private, social boat evening with a meal, open bar, swimming, music, and a strong chance of laughter. The price becomes appealing when divided among a full group, and the karaoke system gives this cruise more personality than a basic sunset ride.

Skip it if your priority is a long cruise into open water, premium liquor, or a quiet and formal yacht setting. Also remember the extra $20 per person marina and environmental fee, the lack of included towels and transportation, and the fixed two-hour schedule.

For a birthday group of 10, a family celebration, or friends who want the boat to feel like their own private party, this is a sensible Riviera Maya choice. Arrive early, bring a towel, tell the crew about dietary needs, and decide whether your group wants sunset calm or karaoke chaos before you leave the dock.

FAQ

Where does the yacht cruise depart?

The meeting point is H2OH Sun Cruises at H2OH Plaza in Puerto Aventuras, in front of the Puerto Aventuras school and next to Cafe Bamboo. The listed address is C Bahia Yanten Mz 33 Lt 9 Loc 7, Tulum Pto Avent Comp Turf, 77733 Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

What time does the cruise start?

The scheduled start time is 6 p.m. You should arrive 20 minutes early for check-in and safety instructions.

How long is the yacht tour?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and ends back at the meeting point.

How many people can join the private yacht?

The $600 group price covers up to 10 people. Only your group participates in the private activity.

Is food included?

Yes. The included meal features fire-grilled chicken, guacamole, Mexican-style salsa, beans, rice, tortillas, and chips.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

Yes. The standard bar includes margaritas, beer, mixed cocktails, shots, and non-alcoholic drinks. You cannot bring your own alcohol aboard.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment and a professional guide are included. Paddle boards are also available.

Should I bring a towel?

Yes. Towels are not included. You should also bring swim gear, eco-friendly sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection.

Is transportation included?

No. Private transportation is not included. A separate marina and environmental fee of $20 per person also applies.