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A Superb Catamaran Adventure Tour...
Start the morning on the "Fat Cat", a 41 foot custom built catamaran with a friendly and professional UK/Mex. crew. It is owner-operated to ensure the very best service. The Fat Cat offers Mexico's only 'boom netting' experience, combined with a stop in a secluded snorkel cove overlooked by a Mayan temple.

The Catamaran carries up to 40 passengers per tour. We will be happy to check availability for any day except Sunday. (The Fat Cat rests on Sundays).
Private tours also available!

Catamaran Tour Description

You will be picked up from your hotel along the Mayan Riviera in one of our air conditioned vans. Your pick up time will be confirmed at the time of booking.

The tour begins at 10am with a short safety briefing as we head out of the marina into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. The crew serves drinks and fresh tropical fruit platters as catamaran heads North towards Bahia Ihna where it passes behind the reef or South to Xpu Ha (depending on wind conditions to maximize sailing). Once anchored, you can enjoy excellent snorkelling in these safe, shallow and protected waters.

We provide all snorkel equipment (including sterilized mask and mouthpiece) for both adult and child guests and life-jackets.

After snorkelling and swimming you can climb back on board and enjoy a light picnic “boxed” lunch. Lunch includes a filled baguette, potato chips / crisps, and cake, biscuit or a granola bar. You will also be able to enjoy a cool beer, a glass or two of the famous ”Fat Cat Punch” as well as unlimited sodas and water.

As the boat heads South towards Puerto Aventuras there is the opportunity for the “brave and adventurous” to jump on the famous “Boom Net”

There is time for one last swim stop near the entrance to the South Marina of Puerto Aventuras where the cold waters from the cenotes jet up through the ocean floor.

The boat returns to Puerto Aventuras at around 2.00pm. You will get the chance to pick up your “Crew” tee shirts and souvenir photographs at our store before boarding your vans to take you back to your hotel.

The sail includes:
Free drinks, cocktails, beers, coke, coke light, mineral water and fruit juice. Free Snacks: guacamole, salsa, chips and fresh tropical fruit platters.
(And yes, there is a bathroom on board).

The tour is approx. 5 hours
First tour at 9:00am - Second tour at 3:00 pm and sets sail from Puerto Aventuras. (Approx. 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen). 

* Another option would be to tell them you do not need a transport back to Playa (It costs approximately 150 pesos (about $15 US, depending on the exchange rate) to get a taxi back into Playa del Carmen on your own) and take a look around the marina, shopping area. They also have a "swim with the dolphins" program there.

What to Bring
If you plan to book the tour, please bring a towel, sunscreen (although part of the boat is covered), swimwear, change of clothes & reservation number on the day of the sail. If you book through us, we will send you an email payment confirmation to take with you.

We must get a 30% deposit from when we confirm your tour reservation. There will be no refund if you do not show up for the pick-up. It is very important that you are on-time for the pick-up.
Cancellations need to be made a week in advance to receive a refund.

Weather
In case of weather problems or rough sea conditions on the day of your scheduled tour, The Fat Cat may be forced to cancel your trip. We at Travel Riviera will attempt to notify you at your hotel and if we are unaware or unable to reach you, a Fat Cat staff member will notify you at the pick-up point of the cancellation. If it is not possible for Fat Cat to reschedule you during your stay, a refund of the amount paid to hold your reservation will be refunded back to you.
This tour is not advisable for those who suffer from seasickness.

CATAMARAN TOUR KEY POINTS

• 45ft purpose built Voyage catamaran

• Time - 4 hour all inclusive tour

• Lunch – Filled baguette, chips, cake or cookies and fresh fruit

• Drinks – Corona beer products, rum punch, soft drinks / sodas and water

• Equipment - All snorkel equipment and life jackets

• Destination 1 – North to Bahia Ihna or South to Xpu Ha Beach depending on wind conditions to maximize sailing

• Destination 2 – South Marina of Puerto Aventuras for second swim stop

CANCELLATION & CHANGES
1. All cancellations will be charged a 5% cancellation fee of the total amount.
2. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to a booked tour are not refundable unless a valid medical certificate is produced. For groups of 4 or more a medical certificate will only cover the person who is unwell and 1 career unless the others in the party are younger than 16 years of age.
3. Cancellations for groups of 8 or more must be received by Fat Cat 6 days before the date of the trip to receive a reimbursement.
3. If we have to cancel the trip due to poor ocean conditions we will endeavor to reschedule your trip to a date which suits you. If we are unable to do this you will receive a full refund
4, Whilst we make every effort possible to stick to our scheduled trips there are times when weather conditions dictate that our schedule may be altered or some activities may not be available. We do not offer refunds in this situation.
7. Please be at your pick up BEFORE your pick up time. No refunds will be given if you arrive at your pick up after the pick up time.

If you have other questions, special requests or need to accommodate a private party or group, we would be glad to inquire. 

If you choose you may transport yourself to the Port in Puerto Aventuras.  
Please let us know if this is of interest to you when booking, we will tell you time you must arrive.

Fill out the reservation form on this page!