11 Cancun Dinner Cruises Worth a Day Away from the Pool

1.Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,602 reviews · from $136Our pick

Board the Jolly Roger at Punta Sam for a 3.5-hour pirate show and cruise along Cancun’s coast. Captain Black Jack’s crew stages comic sword fights, rope stunts, cannon blasts and fireworks, with dinner, an open bar and a dance party. Choose from several menus, including vegetarian options. Check-in begins at 5:30 pm; a $20-per-person pier fee is extra.

“Absolutely amazing, the experience was surreal, acting 10/10, service 10/10, and drinks 10/10. Great for couples and family very entertaining and we had Bonnie as our server super sweet and tended to our every needs ! One of many great excursion in Cancun !”

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2.Xplor Fuego with Buffet Style Dinner and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend an evening at Xplor Fuego, a torch-lit adventure park near Cancun, with zip lines, amphibious vehicles, cave rafting, underground swimming and a buffet dinner. The roughly six-hour outing includes shared hotel transport from Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. You set your own pace, but expect wet clothes, plenty of walking and stairs.

“Xplor Fuego was hands down the best adventure I experienced in Mexico. If you're looking for adrenaline-pumping fun, this is the place to be. Doing the activities at night added an extra level of excitement to the experience. From ziplining over the jungle, water sliding, cave walking, ATV riding, river swimming, and more, there was no shortage of thrills. The buffet offered some delicious food options as well. I would absolutely do this adventure again in a heartbeat. It was an unforgettable experience.”

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3.Amazing Romantic Dinner on a Spanish Galeon with Saxophone Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Sail Nichupté Lagoon aboard the Columbus, a Spanish-style galleon, for about two and a half hours. The evening pairs sunset views with live saxophone, a three-course dinner and a national open bar. Choose lobster, steak, surf and turf, or vegetarian lasagna. Hotel pickup is offered, and the cruise returns to Marina Aquatours.

“Very romantic cruise. Very relaxing and the music was great. The food was good also. Service was very friendly and we would recommend this cruise for anyone.”

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4.Luxury Sunset Sailing Cruise in Cancun with Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Board a sailing catamaran in Cancun for an approximately two-hour sunset cruise with a bilingual crew, appetizers, and an open bar. Hotel pickup is offered on Cancun and Riviera Maya routes, but your pickup time depends on your hotel. Expect Caribbean views, music, and a small-group feel, with a maximum of 34 people.

“Awesome cruise! Unfortunately, I got sick at no fault to the cruise line. I was dehydrated and did not eat. Ivan was attentive to my needs. He was so kind, considerate and compassionate, and it was helpful to have someone of his knowledge at such a difficult and unfortunate time. My family took lots of photos and shared that the music and food were all great! They shared that seeing the sunset was the best. I will make a point to do a repeat on my next visit. Thank you Ivan for your kindness and compassion at such a difficult time. It will never be forgotten.”

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5.Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 76 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $79

Board the Columbus Spanish galleon at Marina Aquatours for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise on Nichupté Lagoon. Choose surf and turf, lobster, ribeye, or a vegetarian meal, then enjoy live saxophone and an open bar with domestic drinks. The crew speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese; hosts have included Sergio and Noe, though your host may differ.

“The whole experience was amazing and so was the guide we had”

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6.Jolly Roger Pirate Dinner Cruise 2025

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · from $65Best value

Board the Jolly Roger at Terminal Marítima de Punta Sam for a 3.5-hour evening cruise in Cancún and Isla Mujeres Bay. Captain Black Jack and his crew lead a pirate tale with acrobatic sword fights, live music, and fireworks, alongside dinner and an international open bar. The ship is a replica of Columbus’s Santa Maria. Budget extra for the dock fee and transport.

“You can't leave Cancun without enjoying and been part of this show. Amazing music, musicians, crew and service! An magnificent show and experience on board of the amazing Jolly Roger boat. Dinner was also amazing great taste and portions. My son and I simply love it ❤️”

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7.Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $149

Board the Jolly Roger replica galleon at 6:30 pm for a 3.5-hour Cancun cruise with pirate games, a live acrobatic show, dinner, and a deluxe open bar. Children can join a treasure hunt and get face painting. The cruise returns to its starting point; transport and a $20-per-person dock fee cost extra.

“The show and band was great. The food was better then expected. Its a little hot at first but when the sun started to go down it was better. Well worth the money for dinner and a show.”

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8.Columbus Romantic Dinner in Cancún

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Top rated

You’ll spend about two and a half hours aboard the Spanish galleon Columbus, cruising Nichupté Lagoon beside Cancún’s Hotel Zone. Dinner comes with several menu options, along with alcoholic beverages and live saxophone music. The boat returns to Marina Aquatours. Sergio has been praised for his friendly hosting, though the crew may vary.

“Great way to spend an evening..great food and service. Really enjoyed the trip..was worth the money!@”

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9.Dinner & Live Pirate Fight from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Board the Captain Hook galleon in Cancun’s Hotel Zone for a three-hour dinner cruise with costumed pirates, contests, dancing and a staged ship battle. Dinner is chicken or steak, with a national open bar and wine. Arrive 15 minutes early, choose your meal when booking, and budget an extra $20 per person for the dock fee.

“The Captain Hook dinner cruise in Cancun is definitely a swashbuckling event! The entertainment starts the moment you board, a high energy, audience participation show. And the 'Original Pirate Battle' at the end is spectacular. We thought it would be canon blasts between the two ships. But no, the two ships raft up together while the pirates swing across, board each other's ship and engage in a massive sword fight.”

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10.Be amazed with PIRATE SHOW in Cancun, includes Dinner & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Board Captain Hook Cancun for a four-hour pirate-themed evening with games, dancing, contests and a battle show after dark. Your fare includes a choice of dinner, buffet sides and dessert, plus a national open bar for adults 18 and over. Arrive at 5:30 pm for check-in; the ship departs at 6:30 pm and returns around 10 pm.

“Fun and entertaining! The food and drinks were great! I would get the ship with Captain Sparrow. It was a great time.”

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11.Amazing Combo Horseback & ATV Adventure with Pirate Show and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend the day on a Mayan jungle adventure near Puerto Morelos, with horseback riding, an ATV ride, ziplines and a cenote swim. After a hotel break, board the Jolly Roger for a pirate battle, buffet dinner and a national-drinks open bar. Hotel transfers cover both outings. No guide names are provided.

“Fun events, but not quite as marketed. Literature said "horse back 45 minutes." It was about 25 minutes. Literature said ATV "ATV 45 minutes". It was 30 minutes. Literature said "swim at Cenote 1 hour". It was 25 minutes. We asked about the 1 hour, and guide told us no, not enough time. Literature said "$12usd each tax port". We were charged $15 each. (Need to update your literature maybe?) The guides did a good job, everyone was friendly, but over all, we were disappointed.”

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