Travel Guides – The Destination File

Riviera Maya Yacht Charter: Planning a Private Day at Sea

Marinas, boats, weather and the questions that decide whether a charter day goes well.

6 minute read

Drift dives along protected walls, reefs off the villa ladder, and how to plan the water days around the weather.

4 minute read

Boats from Cul-de-Sac on the French side, reserve rules, the snorkel trail, restaurants and what to carry

5 minute read

Sandy Island, Prickly Pear, Scilly Cay, Little Bay and Dog Island: departure points, operators and park rules

6 minute read

The North Sound sandbar where southern stingrays gather, the rules that protect them, and how to plan the trip.

3 minute read

Two protected islands off the southeast coast, and how to choose between a full day on Saona and a shorter trip to Catalina.

3 minute read

Compare boat, paddle and underwater ways to see the arch, and check the protected-area rules and closures before you go.

4 minute read

How to plan the long drive, what the park fee and dive-site system mean, and how to snorkel and dive without harming the reef.

4 minute read

How to plan a charter around the season, choose the right boat format, and verify permits, departure points and inclusions.

5 minute read

How to compare charter formats, interpret regional species timing, and verify permits and departure details.

5 minute read