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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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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  • Kellie Einemo
    Kellie Einemo
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Greatest Birthday EVER

    Half Day Trip – AM4 adults

    We surprised our son in law with a boat trip. He was so happy. We loved the special touch of them buying Kyle a cake without us asking.

    Response from Charter operator

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

  • Dave Urspringer
    Dave Urspringer
    Repeat boater
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    2.0
    Verified

    Do not book on Black Duck !

    Half Day Trip – PM3 adults

    arrived Boat was broken left 45 minutes late which turned out fine. Paid for six hours. Captain with no communication very irritated because we were not fishing. We think took us back two hours early and then said we asked to go back. We went to book 6 hours and only gone for. He just didn’t wanna be out there any longer.

    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Dave, Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry that parts of your experience did not meet your expectations, as this is not the level of service we aim to provide. On the day of your trip, there was an unexpected mechanical issue at departure, which caused a delay. While it was resolved quickly, we understand that waiting is never ideal and we appreciate your patience. We would also like to clarify that your reservation was for a 4-hour charter, and you were charged accordingly. Prior to departure, you expressed interest in visiting El Cielo, and we explained that this would require a longer charter. Unfortunately, the Harbor Master restricted access to the southern area of the island that day, including El Cielo, which is completely outside of our control. Despite these circumstances, the trip continued with snorkeling, beach time, and activities as planned. As a gesture of goodwill, we refunded your deposit in full, even though the charter was completed. We take great pride in our team, whose experience spans decades, and in consistently delivering high-quality experiences to our guests. We regret that this situation did not meet your expectations, and we sincerely wish you the best in your future travels. — Aquadventures Cozumel Team