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The Hip Hop Sessions format travels: one open bar, the DJs, the hosts and the champagne shower. What changes is the sea, the pier, the days and how many reviews stand behind each boat.

Aerial view of a party catamaran anchored in turquoise water
Same party, five different seas.

Booking choice: The Cancun Hip Hop Sessions party, from $105 per person. Check dates Compare the options below

Rockstarcrawls runs the Hip Hop Sessions boat party in five places bookable on Viator, plus two extra Cancun editions. The ticket includes the same things everywhere; the Cancun and Cabo boats have by far the longest track record.

Use the table to pick by port and day, then read the notes below for what is different.

The quick answer

Cancun is the original, with the most days and 2,020 reviews. Cabo is the same party on the Sea of Cortez (787 reviews). Punta Cana sails only on Saturdays. Miami and Vallarta are new with very few reviews. All are 18+ and non-refundable.

How do the parties compare?

Cancun leads on reviews and days; Punta Cana and Vallarta are the cheapest; Miami is the priciest.

PartyPierDaysRatingFrom
CancunPlaya Tortugas, Hotel ZoneTue, Thu to Sun4.8 (2,020)$105
Cancun Old SchoolPlaya TortugasThursdaysNew listing$105
Cancun reggaetonPlaya Tortugas4 PM, see calendar5.0 (3)$105
Cabo San LucasMarina, behind BreathlessTue, Thu to Sun4.7 (787)$105
Punta CanaPlaya BibijaguaSaturdays4.6 (34)$95
MiamiCoconut GroveSee calendar5.0 (3)$125
Puerto VallartaMarina VallartaSee calendar5.0 (1)$95

Cancun: the original

The busiest and best reviewed: noon parties five days a week from the Hotel Zone, with a swim stop when the sea allows.

Rated 4.8 from 2,020 reviews. Bring $10 cash for the dock fee. See tickets, fees and days.

A packed upper deck dancing in the sun off Cancun
Cancun's upper deck at full tilt.

Going with the original? Check dates for the Cancun party.

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Cancun Old School and reggaeton

Two variations from the same pier: classic hip hop on Thursdays, and a reggaeton party at 4 PM.

Old School is a new listing with no reviews yet; the reggaeton party has only a handful. Both share the main party's inclusions, cash dock fee and no-refund rule.

Old School Hip Hop Sessions, Cancun

Classic anthems instead of today's hits: Old School Hip Hop Sessions, Thursdays at noon.

New listing · 3 hours · from $105

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Cabo San Lucas: the Sea of Cortez

The same party from the Cabo marina, noon to 3 PM, with guests describing a pass by El Arco.

Hotter, with more mixed reviews on logistics. Read the Cabo guide before you go.

El Arco at Land's End, Cabo San Lucas
Cabo's backdrop: the Land's End arch.

Punta Cana: Saturdays only

One party a week, from Playa Bibijagua in Bávaro, with a Caribbean swim stop when the weather allows.

Rated 4.6 from 34 reviews. One guest waited over an hour for the shuttle boat out to the main deck, so arrive at 11:30 AM as asked and be patient.

Guests swimming beside the Punta Cana boat in clear water
The swim stop off Punta Cana.

In Punta Cana on a Saturday? Check the date.

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Miami and Puerto Vallarta: the newcomers

Same format, very few reviews so far: Miami from Coconut Grove at $125, Vallarta from Marina Vallarta at $95.

Miami's ticket band starts at 21, so bring ID. With only a handful of reviews, these are a leap of faith compared with Cancun and Cabo.

Which party should you choose?

Pick the port you are already in, then the day: there is no reason to travel for one boat over another.

  • Most proven: Cancun.
  • Classic hip hop: Cancun Old School, Thursdays.
  • Desert scenery: Cabo.
  • Caribbean Saturday: Punta Cana.
  • Need a refundable ticket: the Isla Mujeres party cruise.

Not sure? The Cancun party has the most reviews behind it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hip Hop Sessions party the same in every city?

The inclusions are the same: open bar of well drinks, DJs, hosts, champagne shower, snacks and photos. Piers, days and the dock fee differ.

Which hip hop boat party has the best reviews?

Cancun, rated 4.8 from 2,020 reviews, followed by Cabo at 4.7 from 787.

Are any of the parties refundable?

No. All Rockstar Hip Hop Sessions listings are non-refundable and cannot be changed.

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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

Rockstar Hip Hop Sessions, Cancun

★ 4.8 2,020 reviews · 3 hours

  • 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
From$105per personCheck dates
Rockstar Hip Hop Sessions, Cabo

Rockstar Hip Hop Sessions, Cabo

★ 4.7 787 reviews · 3 hours

  • Party boat from 12 to 3 PM
  • Open bar of well spirits, beer, sodas, water and juice
  • Guest DJs, party hosts, games and a champagne shower
From$105per personCheck dates
Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party, Punta Cana

Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party, Punta Cana

★ 4.6 34 reviews · 3 hours

  • Open bar of well spirits, beer, sodas, water and juice
  • Guest DJs and party hosts
  • Champagne shower and professional photos
From$95per personCheck dates

Plan your date before you go

Three hours of guest DJs, an open bar and champagne showers off Cancun's Hotel Zone, rated 4.8 from over 2,000 reviews.

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