- Duration: five to seven hours, which is long enough that you will want a real meal on board
- Included: lunch or picnic, open bar and snorkel gear. Crew tips and marina parking are never included
- Best for: groups and anyone who plans to drink, since two or three drinks close most of the price gap
- Book ahead: three to five days, and check whether the bar is open on the crossing or only at anchor
- Practical warning: open bar rules vary, and some boats only serve once anchored, which is worth knowing before you compare
The clean example of the all inclusive format. Beach, snorkel, food and drinks in one number.
Check Availability →The most reviewed all inclusive on this coast, which is the closest thing to a safe default.
Check Availability →Prices are indicative starting prices and can change.
What all inclusive means here
An all inclusive Cayo Icacos catamaran bundles the sail, snorkel gear, lunch on board, and an open bar into one price, usually $120 to $150 per person.
When it is worth it
If you plan to eat on board and enjoy a few drinks, the bundle beats buying separately. There is nowhere to buy food or drinks on the uninhabited cay, so packing it in is convenient.
When a basic tour is enough
If you barely drink and prefer to bring your own snacks, a basic snorkel or beach tour without the open bar saves money. Just confirm you can bring a cooler.
What to check
- The lunch menu, hot meal versus sandwiches
- What the open bar includes, brands or generic
- Whether snorkel gear is part of the package
- Group size, since all inclusive party boats can be crowded
The verdict
For most travelers who want a relaxed, handled beach day, the all inclusive tour is worth it. Light drinkers on a budget can skip it for a basic tour.
Frequently asked questions
Normally the crossing, snorkel gear, a lunch or picnic and an open bar with rum punch, beer and soft drinks. It does not include crew tips, marina parking or anything you buy before boarding.
If you eat lunch and have two or three drinks, usually yes, because there is nowhere on the cay to buy either. If you are packing your own food and not drinking, the basic crossing is cheaper.
Policies vary and some boats do not allow outside alcohol. Water and snacks are generally fine. Glass is discouraged everywhere and it is a protected reserve, so everything comes back with you.
Usually within reason and at the crew's discretion. Many boats only open the bar once anchored at the cay rather than during the crossing.
