There's a 9-hole course at Puerto Aventuras, about 20 km. Horseback Riding - there are a couple of service operators in the area offering beach and jungle touring. Arrangements can be made with your hotel reception desk upon arrival. They can be found in abundance in the Playa del Carmen area and all over the peninsula. Sailing - limited availability.
Some independent operators offer day charters with crew.
Proof of certification required. Though there is a new operator in the Punta Allen area, because of the lack of communications, advance reservations are difficult. It's easy and quite inexpensive. It doesn't require lengthy training, certification, or bulky equipment. In addition to the numerous coves and lagoons to explore along our Caribbean coastline, most shops offer specialty trips to the reef system and all offer rental equipment.