Playa del Carmen: Private island travel

Playa del Carmen in Mexiko is a destination that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. Private Islands is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and plans island trips with seclusion and privacy. State your preferred island and dates in the planner, and the coordination with Private Islands follows on a video call.

Updated: 7 August 2026.

Why this trip

An island like Playa del Carmen thrives on seclusion, so we plan the trip to keep changes after your arrival to a minimum and leave you the stillness of the place to yourself. In Playa del Carmen in Mexiko, we work out with you how much privacy you want, from a quiet stretch of beach to accommodation that sits as much as possible on its own, and choose accordingly. Around Ecopark Kantun Chi, Río Secreto and Xenses Park, days can alternate between beach, water and calm without you having to keep to a schedule, and excursions remain optional.

According to our country information, the best time to travel to Mexiko is agreed individually, and for islands we also check how weather and water affect the journey and daily life. Getting to an island like Playa del Carmen often involves several legs, such as a flight, a boat or a seaplane, and we plan the connections with buffers so that you arrive without haste. We talk with you on a video call about your expectations of seclusion, because anyone seeking calm in Playa del Carmen needs different planning from someone who also wants excursions or water sports.

Places and experiences

Private Islands names places in Playa del Carmen where seclusion is a matter of course.

Xcaret Park, Experience
Xel-Há, Experience
Deep Dive Mexico, Experience
XICO DIVE CENTER, Experience
Scubascoolmexico Diving | Scuba diving Playa del Carmen, Experience
Playa del Carmen Diving Scuba Playa, Experience
MAYAN DIVE CENTER, Experience

Place
Xcaret Park
Xel-Há
Deep Dive Mexico
XICO DIVE CENTER
Scubascoolmexico Diving \| Scuba diving Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Diving Scuba Playa
MAYAN DIVE CENTER

Getting there

From your Swiss airport, Private Islands shapes the long journey up to the last boat transfer.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Private Islands apart?

Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Playa del Carmen by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.

Which places are part of the programme in Playa del Carmen?

Around Playa del Carmen, the catalogue lists Ecopark Kantun Chi, Río Secreto and Xenses Park, among others. You clarify seclusion and accessibility on a video call.

Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?

Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.

Which accommodations are listed for Playa del Carmen in the catalogue?

Island resorts listed in Playa del Carmen include Unterkunft Villa - PDC, Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Unterkunft The Beachfront By The Fives Hotels. You discuss lagoon, beach and transfer together.

Which destinations in Mexiko can be combined with Playa del Carmen?

Besides Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Bacalar and Cancun can be reached, usually by boat. The effort is worthwhile on longer stays.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.

How much does a trip to Playa del Carmen cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.

Plan your trip

The planner asks about dates, travellers and preferred island.

Fill in the planner

reply within one working day by video call

Accommodation in the catalogue

Unterkunft The Beachfront By The Fives Hotels, Accommodation
Unterkunft The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences, Accommodation
Unterkunft The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences, Accommodation
Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Unterkunft Villa - PDC
Unterkunft The Beachfront By The Fives Hotels	4.6
Unterkunft The Fives Beach Hotel and Residences	4.6
Unterkunft The Fives Downtown Hotel and Residences	4.7
Hyatt Vivid Playa del Carmen	4.5
Mahekal Beach Resort	4.4
Playacar Palace® All Inclusive Resort	4.5
Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen	4.5