Booking choice: The Cancun Hip Hop Sessions party, from $105 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
The Hip Hop Sessions crowd is heavy on birthdays, bachelorettes, honeymooners and girls' trips, and the hosts know how to make a fuss of the guest of honour.
Group trips also magnify the rules: one non-refundable ticket is a small risk; ten of them is a big one. Plan with that in mind.
The quick answer
Book everyone on one reservation (Viator allows up to 10 tickets per booking), only once dates are fixed, because tickets cannot be cancelled or changed. Tell the hosts who is celebrating, pre-order a bottle if you want one, and bring $10 cash per person for the dock fee in Cancun and Cabo.
Is the boat party good for a birthday or bachelorette?
Yes. It is one of the most common reasons guests book, and reviewers regularly call it the best part of their celebration trip.
Expect the hosts to get the birthday guest involved in the games, and the champagne shower to do the rest.
How many people can you book at once?
Up to 10 tickets per booking on Viator; for bigger groups, make two bookings for the same date and time.
Boats carry 60 to 130 guests depending on the port, so your group will share the party with others. The operator also offers private charters for large groups on its own site.
Got the group's dates locked? Check availability for the Cancun party.
Check dates for the Cancun Hip Hop Sessions partyWhat is the risk of booking for a group?
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed, so a member who drops out or a missed taxi costs the full price.
Book only when flights are fixed, share the pier location and the check-in time with everyone, and travel to the pier together. If the group needs flexibility, the Isla Mujeres party cruise cancels free up to 24 hours before.
Group still deciding? The Isla Mujeres party cruise cancels free up to 24 hours ahead.
Explore the Isla Mujeres party cruiseCan you bring a cake or your own champagne?
No outside drinks or bottles are allowed; premium bottles, including champagne for the shower, are sold by the operator.
The operator's Punta Cana page says its bottle menu is pre-order only, before the event; in Cancun, guests mention buying personal bottles on board. Ask the operator about anything else you want to bring.
Which day and party should you pick?
Friday to Sunday for the biggest crowd, Thursday's Old School party for a classic hip hop crowd, or the Sunday 4 PM party when it runs.
Book the boat early in the trip if you can, so a weather cancellation by the operator does not wipe out the celebration.
How should the group dress?
Beachwear in a shared colour or theme, a sash or crown for the guest of honour, and sandals that grip on a wet deck.
See what to wear and bring for the full kit list.
Outfits planned? Lock in the date for the Cancun party.
Check dates for the Cancun Hip Hop Sessions partyHow do you keep the group safe?
Agree a meeting point, keep IDs and cash in a waterproof pouch, drink water between shots and travel back together.
It is a long, hot afternoon with an open bar. Several reviewers advise pacing yourself, and one warns against handing over card details on board.
Frequently asked questions
Do they do anything special for birthdays?
Reviewers say the hosts make a point of celebrating birthday guests; tell them when you board.
Can we book a private boat?
The operator offers private charters for large groups through its own site; Viator sells individual tickets.
Can under-18s join a family celebration?
No. Every listing requires guests to be 18 or older.
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Choose your party
Rockstar parties are adults only and non-refundable; check the cancellation line on each listing. Prices are from-prices in USD and move.
Rockstar Hip Hop Sessions, Cancun
- Open bar of well rum, tequila, vodka and beer, plus sodas, water and juice
- Guest DJs (hip hop, R&B, Afrobeats), party hosts and games
- Champagne shower and professional photos
Old School Hip Hop Sessions, Cancun
Classic hip hop anthems instead of current club hits
Adults-Only Party Cruise to Isla Mujeres
A full day with snorkelling, lunch and a refundable ticket
