Matthew Duprey
Matthew Duprey
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
3.7
Verified

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Half Day Trip – AM2 adults

I will start with why only 3 stars and explain why we loved the trip next. The boat that we were supposed to go on (Why Not) was not the boat we actually got. In a last min message we were told that our boat had engine issues and would be unavailable the boat we got was “Grand Slam”. This boat served the needs of getting us to our location, very, very slowly but we did eventually get there. We also had to go to a different marina then what was the original plan, quite a bit further. The crew was excellent, they were nice, explained what the plan was, talked to us about adjustments, and we very much loved the experience. We do not know if this happens often with trying to switch the boat. But please understand we had a blast, a wonderful time, and would do it again. We just were not sure how to rate this as we paid a lot of money for one boat, to get a lesser boat, with no reduction in price.

Response from Charter operator

Hello Matthew, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review, and also for your kind words about the crew and your overall experience with us 👍 First of all, we truly appreciate your understanding regarding the unexpected engine issue with the Why Not?. Mechanical situations like this are fortunately very uncommon, but safety and reliability always come first for us. As we explained before the trip, we operate several boats in our fleet, all with very similar size, layout, pricing, and trip configurations. The Grand Slam is actually one of our most requested boats and runs hundreds of successful charters every year with excellent feedback from guests. Our intention in offering the Grand Slam was never to substitute you into a “lesser” experience, but rather to make sure you were still able to enjoy your day in Cozumel instead of having to cancel your plans during your cruise visit. We also want to mention that before making the change, we asked for your approval, and of course, if you had preferred not to proceed with the replacement boat, we would have absolutely understood and worked on a refund solution. Most importantly, we’re very happy to hear that despite the unexpected situation, you had a wonderful time onboard and enjoyed the service from our local crew. Our captains and mates work extremely hard every day to create memorable experiences for our guests, and your comments about them truly mean a lot. Thank you again for sailing with us and for recommending our company — we sincerely hope to welcome you back to Cozumel in the future 👍 Regards, Pedro Zapata

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Aquadventures Cozumel “Why Not?”
4.6
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17 reviews
30 ft
Group size 1 - 8
1 - 8
4 hour trip • 5 persons
US $550

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  • Clifford Ray
    Clifford Ray
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    OMG, what a wonderful day!

    Full Day Trip2 adults

    We booked this boat for a full day and the captain and crew were amazing, they made us feel welcomeamd they are very knowledgeable of the area. We did a mix of fishing and snorkeling and had a blast! I highly recommend!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much, Clifford! We’re very happy to hear that you and your family had such a great day with us 👍 It was a pleasure having you onboard, and we’re glad you enjoyed the mix of fishing, snorkeling, and relaxing around the island. Our crew always works hard to make our guests feel welcome and share the best of Cozumel with them. Thank you as well for the beautiful pictures and for recommending us — it truly means a lot to our family business. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Cozumel! 🎣☀️ Regards, Pedro Zapata

  • David Zall
    David Zall
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience at Fair Price

    Half Day Trip – PM2 adults

    We really had a great day on the boat, it wasn’t that much more than booking a much inferior boat crammed full of strangers. Pedro was incredibly helpful even assisting us with finding parking. Miguel on the boat was super patient and kind which we really appreciated. 10/10

    Response from Charter operator

    Muchas gracias David! We really hope to see you back on the island soon. Regards

  • Wendy Robinson
    Wendy Robinson
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome family time!

    6 Hour Trip5 adults1 child

    Amazing day trip! From the chats after booking to the captain and crew being early (like us!), I cannot say enough great things about our day on Why Not!! We caught 5 huge barracuda and swam with over 10 rays - overall they best day in Cozumel with the best crew!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you Wendy! We hope to see you back on the island soon Regards

  • Liz Walters
    Liz Walters
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Boating with Pedro

    6 Hour Trip7 adults3 children
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much, Liz! It was a pleasure having you and your family aboard. We’re very happy that you were able to enjoy the full experience, including El Cielo, and that everyone had such a great time on the water. Thank you for your flexibility and for choosing Aquadventures Cozumel for your family’s day in paradise. Our crew works hard to create fun, safe, and memorable experiences, and reviews like yours mean a lot to all of us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Cozumel again in the future! Best regards, Pedro & the Aquadventures Cozumel Team

  • Debra Kvassay
    Debra Kvassay
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Well worth the experience!

    Half Day Trip – AM6 adults

    We truly enjoyed our day and would highly recommend the “Why Not”. They were very knowledgeable and helpful with everything! Great lunch, too!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you Debra! We hope to see you back on the island soon. Regards