The short answer: budget roughly $60 to $90 per person for a half-day watersports or snorkel trip, $90 to $140 for a half-day UTV or jeep tour, and $70 to $130 for a sunset or champagne brunch catamaran sail. Private charters and multi-stop combo tours run well above that.
| Category | Typical Range (per person) | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Watersports / snorkeling | $60–$90 | Shared vs. private boat; jet ski/parasailing priced per activity |
| UTV / jeep tours | $90–$140 | Solo-drive UTV costs more per vehicle than tandem or jeep |
| Catamaran / sailing | $70–$130 | Sunset sails cost more per hour than morning snorkel sails; brunch cruise is premium |
What actually changes the price
Booking through a large platform vs. directly with a small operator rarely changes the price much. What does: shoulder vs. peak season (December–April runs higher), private vs. shared, and whether gear, photos, or food are bundled in.
Our recommendation
Do not optimize for the cheapest listing in a category — optimize for what is actually included. A cheaper tour that does not include gear rental or transport can end up costing more once you add those back in.
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