Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat
Description
Enjoy the most popular tour in Cancun and discover the mangrove jungle at the Nichupte lagoon. Experience an adventure of a lifetime in our guided speedboat and snorkeling tour! The best part of it all is that you don’t need to have any boating experience! Our 13 ft speedboats are easy to drive, safe, stable and completely suitable for first time boaters. we will teach you how to navigate (you steer the wheel just like a car) your own speedboat, you will following one of our highly-trained tour guides for the entire tour where they will show you the beautiful mangrove canals and Punta Nizuc bay.The snorkeling activity will be taking place at the beautiful Punta Nizuc coral reef, which is part of the second biggest coral reef barrier in the world, a site known for its incredibly clear water, coral reefs and underwater museum*. • Visit to the underwater museum is recommended only for experienced swimmers
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Itinerary
You'll arrive 30 minutes before departure time where you'll do your check-in, receive safety instructions and learn how to drive the speedboat.
You will drive through the spectacular mangrove jungle canals of the Nichupte Lagoon and visit the beautiful marine National Park of Punta Nizuc where you will snorkel around 30 to 40 minutes approximately depending on the group's swimming skills.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time
- Minimum age required to drive 18+
- Minimum age recommended to board 3+
- Participants from 4 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- No pregnant women allowed
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions such as asthma or claustrophobia (just for snorkeling)
- We recommend you to bring your own towel and dry clothes
- You can present either a printed or an electronic voucher for this activity
- This service requires a payment of $20.00 USD per person prior to boarding, payable in cash for use of marine natural elements (Art. 198 of the Act Federal rights)
- All customers must present a credit card and I.D. matching the credit card holder at the moment of check in
- Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other illicit substance are not allowed to participate in the tour and will not be able to get a refund.
- The maximum weight capacity per speedboat is 450 lbs (205 kg).
Reviews(1,488)
Such a great excursion! Our guide, Carlos, was so much fun, the mini speedboats are a really fun way to see the mangroves en route to an excellent snorkeling experience! Don’t be in a hurry to leave the marina after, take some time to enjoy the free Tequila tasting at the end, and check out the snack bar before you call your taxi! Food was excellent! Our whole family gave this trip 10/10 stars….was a great day in Cancun!! (Almost forgot…the drone videos and family pictures from their photographer turned out great!!! )
Amazing experience!! Everyone’s has got to try this while in Cancun! Well organized and tour guides on point from start to finish. 5 star experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Roy was our guide. Amazing guide! 10/10!! Photos and video 10/10!! Snorkeling 10/10!! Whole staff 10/10!!
Our guide Danny was amazing and fun I was a little scared of the water but he was able to make me comfortable and I got to see fishes! Totally recommend for a fun adventure!
Booked because it included hotel pick up, only to find out our hotel was not included. Cost another $100 for round trip transportation. Also, your $19 excursion will cost $89 per person once all the fees are added. Otherwise, it was an amazingly fun excursion that I would recommend. Jimmy was our guide and he did a great job keeping us together and safe.
My wife and I went on this excursion in June 2026. It was a great excursion that didn't take up the entire day. You have the opportunity to drive your own speedboat through the water and mangroves at different speeds. The boats are easy to drive and the snorkeling spot is fantastic. I would recommend this excursion and plan to do it again in the near future.
My family had a blast our guide was so much fun he made sure we seen all the best spots when snorkeling the boats are so much fun highly recommend
We had an incredible time. The speed boat was a lot of fun and the snorkel spot was better than several others that we have done around Cancun. It was very convenient to find the spot and the reef was amazing. Water was calm despite it being a stormy morning before we got there. We would absolutely come back and do this again.
They made my boat turn around because they allegedly smelled smoke from my boat. I was the driver so I don't understand why I was kicked off. I had nothing to do with that! Will not be recommending this experience to anyone else. Absolutely DISGUSTED with this company! Do not book
Dear Mishia W, Thank you for sharing your feedback. However, we must clarify the facts of what actually happened during your tour, as your version omits critical information. According to our guide Carlos (and confirmed by our internal report), your activity was cancelled because you and your companion were smoking marijuana inside the speedboat while driving, shortly after the tour began. This was observed directly by our guide, who also noted that you were falling behind the group. As clearly stated in our safety rules, which you acknowledged before the tour, and in the PDF document provided to all guests: "While operating a boat, do not use drugs or consume alcohol. Attempting to operate a boat while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is not only dangerous, but it is also a federal crime in Mexico, punishable by prison." And: "Any person or group who does not follow the rules of the activity will have their activity cancelled without a refund for their own and others' safety." Driving under the influence of drugs puts at risk not only you and your companion, but also the other guests, our guides, and other boats navigating the lagoon. Our guide made the only responsible decision: to cancel the activity immediately and return you to the marina. You requested a refund through Viator. Based on our policies and the seriousness of the violation, we declined the refund. We stand by that decision. We take safety extremely seriously. What you describe as being "kicked off for no reason" was actually a necessary measure to protect everyone on the water. We do not recommend this experience for anyone unwilling to follow basic safety and legal rules.
Carlos was the best guide! We had so much fun, it was a once in a life time experience. Beautiful location, well structured and perfect excursion time. No crowds at all, got a very personalized experience.
So much fun! The boats were cute and the tour in the mangroves, harbor, and the sea was fantastic! We also loved the snorkeling tour around the reef and statues. We saw lots of fish, sea fans, and corals. The water was calm and warm and at a pleasant pace. Our guide, Jimmy, was great!
