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Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat
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Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

By Jungle Tour Adventure
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This boat and snorkeling tour from Cancun gives you a 2-for-1 value—take a speedboat ride through Nichupte Lagoon and snorkel in the Punta Nizuc coral reef and underwater museum. Choose to take the driver’s seat or ride shotgun in a 2-seat speedboat as you explore Cancun’s mangrove forest en route to your snorkeling destination, hearing commentary about the ecosystem along the way.
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Ages 3-70, max of 20 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Speedboat and snorkeling tour in Nichupte Lagoon 
  • Choose to drive your 2-seat boat or simply ride as a passenger
  • Wind through a mangrove forest and learn about the ecosystem 
  • Snorkel in a coral grove with underwater statues

  • Qualified Bilingual tour guides (English/Spanish)
  • Shared Two-passenger Speedboat (price per person)
  • snorkeling mask, snorkeling tube, and life jacket
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Cancun
What's not included
  • Dock fee $20.00 USD (per person) CASH ONLY
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for purchase pricing varies between 15 to 40 usd per person)
  • Food and drinks
  • Towels, souvenir, photos & video
  • Tips

Make your own way to the meeting location to join your guide and group. Suit up in a life jacket and snorkel equipment, and then head out on a 2-person speedboat for a ride around Nichupte Lagoon. Decide whether you want to drive the boat or just ride as a passenger. Either way, listen to your guide talk about the mangrove forest and the diverse wildlife it protects—you might even catch sight of a seabird or crocodile.  Then, don your snorkel equipment for a dive down to the Mayan Coral Reef at Punta Nizuc, which is home to fish and wildlife, as well as a collection of underwater statues. After snorkeling, head back to lagoon before entering Cancun Bay. Your tour concludes near the original departure point.

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  • Jungle Tour Adventure Cancun: Speedboat Tour & Snorkel, Boulevard kukulcan k.m. 14.6, interior de estacionamiento del restaurante freds house, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
    Across the street from the JW Marriot Hotel in the parking lot of the Fred´s House Restaurant
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19032P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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).
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19032P1

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    • Boulevard kukulcan k.m. 14.6, interior de estacionamiento del restaurante fred´s house, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
      Across the street from the JW Marriot Hotel in the parking lot of the Fred´s House Restaurant
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    • Jungle Tour Adventure
      2,173
      Mexico
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    • davidfT3770NM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Will definitely do another tour with these guys some time
      If you're like me and you prefer a quick action packed tour rather than something that takes 6 + hours I would book a tour here. I Booked online, price seemed competitive. Check in was easy. These guys really take safety serious so for anyone concerned I would say you are in good trained hands. Roy our tour guide was awesome. All the snorkel equipment was new and the boats all looked to have well maintained motors. During the snorkel he showed us a great spot. He was very helpful with everyone in the group who was snorkeling for their first time. There is also a photography team who does an excellent job with a photo and drone video package available at the end for purchase which we took.
      Written October 15, 2024
    • 221huntert
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour!
      Fun boat tour!! Great experience for our anniversary, jorge was so fun and welcoming! Thank you! We would do it again for sure!
      Written September 6, 2024
    • boblana0623
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Grandchildren loved it.
      We took this tour on 6/30/24. Unfortunately the ocean was so choppy, we couldn't do the snorkeling, so they extended the speedboat time. We had 8 grandchildren with us: ages 8-18. To a person they loved it. Those with a DL got to drive. The tour guides were cheerful, amusing, and helpful. Many of the grands said it was their favorite tour. We were disappointed about the snorkeling, but that wasn't their fault. There had been fairly hard winds preceding the hurricane (which, we are thankful, worsened after we left.) We had a slightly hard time finding the place--probably our GPS fault. They took our CC for the $20 each dock fees, which was nice as we were running short of cash.
      Written July 3, 2024
    • summerf524
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun Time
      My daughter and her boyfriend had a great time jetskiing. The jetskis were fast and the staff was friendly. They now charge extra for two people on one jetski, so I purchased two.
      Written April 11, 2024
    • javonnes2024
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time!
      Jose and his partners were very helpful and made the overall experience very pleasant. Would definitely recommend and go again.
      Written February 27, 2024
    • Makmom13
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just do it
      This was so much fun. 2 people per boat. You follow the tour leader. Ours was Raul and he was amazing. Onve at the reef you can snorkel for about 30 mins. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Free tequila tasting afterwards
      Written January 21, 2024
    • A7744UUlaurenw
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      Experience of a Lifetime
      Such a great experience! My husband and I rented a jet ski. I was so scared at first and asked to go back to the dock. Jarred took me back immediately. He was very patient. As my husband got the hang of things I eventually went back on the jet ski and it was so much fun. Jarred stayed close and lead the way.
      Written December 30, 2023
    • Paige H
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended
      Staff was amazing and friendly always checking to be sure if we were okay! Funny and friendly but made sure we knew the safety of the boats. While out we got to snorkel for a bit which was nice! Seeing a stingray along the ocean floor was beautiful!!! Highly recommend if you are looking for an activity.
      Written December 9, 2023
    • Tourist55353223408
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      惊喜之旅! Tour of surprise!
      很惊喜的一次旅行,为期两个小时。我本不会游泳,向导 Carlos很细心,讲解清楚,极其专业,全程都在活跃气氛、提供指导。绝对是坎昆之旅的一个惊喜! A pleasantly surprising two-hour trip. I don't know how to swim, but the guide, Carlos, was very attentive, explained things clearly, and was extremely professional. He kept the atmosphere lively throughout the entire journey, providing guidance at every step. It was truly a delightful surprise on my Cancun trip!
      Written December 5, 2023
    • Pidanzi
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exceeding expectations
      Really surpassed expectations on the speed boat and the snorkeling was short but worth it. Great to know that a boat can fit 3 if the weight limit is maintained. Be prepared for close (and I mean touching close) contact with massive amount of fish during the snorkeling part at the beautiful reef.
      Written November 22, 2023
    • F497LJtammyr
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Don't 2nd guess yourself go...
      Amazing time, friendly staff. We were able to open the boat up and drive. 1st time boat driver was a bit to adjust but you do quickly. Was worried about how I was going to get back into the boat since I am a heavier person 250lbs I wish could be a easier way to get back into the boat. All in all was great experience. I am glad I did it and didn't stay in the boat. FYI...I stayed at the Golden Parnassus we paid for transportation but it is litterly a 15 min walk.
      Written November 10, 2023
    • Daydream48371016735
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant time, great service
      I booked via GetYourGuide and went to jungle adventure, the weather was windy, but they still went ahead, no unwanted surprises, and a very pleasurable experience and friendly staff, remember a docking fee has to be paid $20usd per boat, and no phones aloud, would definitely return
      Written November 4, 2023
    • Liga R
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Suggest from all my heart
      We had a Jungle speed boat and jet ski tours today. I can say only the best words about them. Service amazing. I tried snorkelling the first time as I always been scared about breathing under the water and putting a head under water. But I did it finally. Because I wanted to enjoy underwater world…it’s fabulous. I enjoyed every minute. After our experience on speed boats and jet ski we had possibility to try different tequilas. I can only suggest Jungle tours. You will excellent for experience with water world…
      Written October 31, 2023
    • Christopher S
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    • loribonduhl
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    Jason W
    San Francisco, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Family
    We’re a family of four (with 10 and 12 yr old boys) and this was one of our favorite activities in Cancun. The tour guides were very friendly, professional, and organized. The speed boats were safe and well maintained and they provided all the necessary snorkel gear. They also took great professional photos - one included speed boat footage of our family taken from a flying drone (photos additional charge)

    The kids especially loved the speed boat ride through the lagoon area to/from the snorkeling site which was relatively close to shore. We then anchored and had a terrific snorkeling experience. Very clear water, lots of fish, beautiful reefs and underwater statutes.

    I would highly recommend this excursion with two considerations..

    First, I only saw options for 2 person speed boats, which meant both my wife and I had to drive separate boats each with one kid. My wife was nervous driving the boat but they’re easy to handle and she eventually got the hang of it. In hindsight I should have asked if there was a 4 person boat option, and I’m not sure what you would do if there’s a family of 5

    Second, their professional photos were much nicer than ours, but expensive at $20 per picture or $100 for all. There is some ability to negotiate the photo package however. We bought the package and ended up with a couple really nice family photos and the drone video footage.

    Overall great trip - thank you.
    Written January 4, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hello! Thanks for your feedback. We are very happy that you have enjoyed our speedboat and snorkel tour, you had a beautiful family time with nature. We value clients like you, it’s always a pleasure serving our customers and we certainly look forward to doing so again in the future. We hope to see you on your next trip to Cancun!
    Written January 5, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Curtis Z
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    It was a blast doing the speed boat and snorkeling at Jungle Tour Adventure! Our guide ,Roy, did a fantastic job and had a great sense of humor. Driving the speed boats was very easy after the initial instruction. Going through the mangroves was very cool, but the best part of the trip was snorkeling in a shallow area loaded with sea life and coral. Unfortunately we had pre-paid for a video of the trip, but they had problems with their drone that morning. The owner made it up by giving us a few items that actually cost more than the video would have. Excellent service!! I would highly recommend if you enjoy fast boats and snorkeling. Salud!
    Written May 23, 2021
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    naeshar
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    One of the trips you have to make while in Cancun. Photo op packages are at a reasonable price for quite a few photos and a drone video (airdropped and emailed). The coral reef restoration statues were also pretty cool to snorkel around, first time seeing that. It was a fun trip, not too long not too brief either.
    Written July 21, 2021
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    Cara Rogerson
    4 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    In terms of location, this excursion was right across the street from our resort, so I'll give to credit for that. They provide all gear and newly packaged snorkels, so no putting your mouth on used equipment. The safety protocol was strict and enforced. Sadly, the good impression ends there.

    The dock where we handed over money and signed paperwork was tiny and cramped, and the process of checking in was pure chaos. Once we got in the boats, we realized that our guide was a grumpy, less than friendly man who clearly does this often and just wants to get us in/out without fuss. Or fun. Or joy. He was truly unpleasant. The speedboating was okay, but the waters were very choppy the day we went out, and the guide made us go top speed most of the way. For inexperienced boaters (aka us), that was less exhilarating and more terrifying.

    The snorkeling was a lukewarm experience, mainly because the guide said a total of 3 words to us as he led us along the reef. No explanation of what we were looking at, brief facts about the reef or wildlife...not even an anecdote. Sure, it was cool swimming among the coral, but the guide simply led us in a loose formation to one installation of the Cancun Underwater Museum (statues facing each other in a circle) and let us have an independent swim otherwise.

    My advice to this company: hire a better guide. Period. We would have had a MUCH more enjoyable experience if that were the case.
    Written April 17, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    I would like to thank you for taking the time to share the feedback from your recent visit. It is only through feedback such as yours that we are able to maintain and improve upon the service we provide. I certainly empathize regarding the point you mention in your review as I have a partner that is not comfortable with any activities that involve speeding up. However I can assure you that in all the years we have been operating, we have never had a boat tip over. For this activity it is a requirement to always follow the tour guide's instructions as they are the ones in charge of everyone´s safety once you leave the dock and speeding up is one of those requirements. We understand that sometimes miscommunication can happen if English is not the first language of the person, we appreciate your feedback and will reinforce training in our check-in staff and tour guides on how to properly explain the speed requirements before the activity. We would like to extend to you our most sincere apologies. As you can see from our other reviews, we pride ourselves in providing great customer service and we'd like to reassure you that we have spoken with your guide about his attitude. We will make sure that such mistakes don't happen again. Greetings
    Written April 20, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    FarAway198166
    Seattle, WA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very fun! I would recommend doing the early tour because it’s less than three hours and this leaves you plenty of time to do more exploring after. The guides were informative of the underwater museum and using the speedboats. Great experience overall!
    Written May 20, 2021
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    Jacob S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020 • Couples
    It was a very fun experience. The boats were well maintained, and the pictures we were able to buy that were taken by the companies drone were amazing! Our tour guide Jimmy was very friendly and professional throughout the entire excursion. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to drive a speedboat and snorkel!
    Written August 2, 2020
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    Billy93268
    Bakersfield, CA10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Couples
    Jimmy gave us a great tour. My wife and I had such a great time. We recommend this to anyone that wants to drive a boat and go snorkeling in the beautiful ocean in Cancun. We can’t wait to go back and do it again. Next time I know to bring money for the photo package, they did a great job making a video with a drone and great photos of us driving the boat. I really didn’t think 60 US was that bad if I would have brought my wallet I definitely would have bought the photos. I wish I could get them today! Thank you again Jimmy for a great adventure, we will definitely be back again. See you soon. The Holland’s!
    Written June 30, 2021
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    Rachel N
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    This. Was. Hands. Down. The. Best. Thing. We. Did!

    Super easy to check in, the instructors were so helpful with explaining things in detail too. When we got there, we checked in, we signed our waiver and paid $15 a person for dock fees (bummer) and then got our equipment (fins, life vest and the mouth piece) Our instructor was Carlos and he was INCREDIBLE! We then walk out to the pier and Carlos explained everything about driving the boat, and then helped each of us get on (step in the middle of the boat to have a better stand!) there’s also a place where you can put your belongings which was nice. Carlos then takes us out altogether by tying each boat together and then he slowly unties us and we follow each other through the jungle to the coral reefs. It was about a 30 minute drive to the coral reefs but the drive was absolutely breathtaking. When we got there, Carlos did the same thing by tying our boats together and parking us. He then gave us sanitized masks (you can smell how clean they were) and then you jump in! I’m not the best swimmer and get very intimidated in deep water, but when I jumped in, I could stand on my tippy toes. Carlos showed us how to snorkel but telling us that the fins will do all the work and that you don’t even need to use your arms. It was a guided tour so we snorkeled and followed him through the coral reefs, and to the statues! He was so patient, kind, and funny also, which made the experience all the better. We snorkeled for 30 minutes, and then he gave us bottled water at the end to rinse our mouth out from the saltiness. We then drove back.

    Overall, this experience was amazing and the best thing we did here in Cancun. Book your ticket!!! It’s so worth it. Carlos was amazing!
    Written July 25, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    On behalf of everyone at Jungle Tour Adventure, we would like to thank you for your great feedback!. We value clients like you, it’s always a pleasure serving our customers and we certainly look forward to doing so again in the future. We will send your words to your guide Carlos. We hope to see you on your next trip to Cancun!
    Written August 3, 2022
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    LiejC
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021
    This excursion was the best part of my trip! The staff were wonderful! The weather was slightly cloudy that day. I was told that we would not be able to snorkel because the snorkel area was inaccessible due to the weather. I was quite disappointed and asked to be refunded a portion of our trip fees. The tour guide, Carlos, compromised by making an alternate stop and allowing us to snorkel for 15 minutes. It was enough time to see many fish and tire myself out. The speed boat was so fun! We actually got to go pretty fast. A distance is maintained between each boat so everything felt very safe. The scenery of the mangroves was amazing! We even stopped to view a crocodile from a distance. This was the highlight of my trip. I definitely recommend this excursion. Carlos was an attentive and funny tour guide. He is the best!

    The photographs and videos were also amazing. They cost about $60. The quality was excellent. They even made a video with the drone footage that looked very cool. I hadn’t brought enough money unfortunately, and I really kicked myself for missing out on the pictures and video.
    Written July 9, 2021
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    Bob Kooyenga
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    The premise of the tour is a lot of fun. Driving our own speedboat is cool and really something different, especially with our 5 year old. Jimmy was our tour guide and he was amazing! We did the tour with our 5 year old and were afraid he would struggle to snorkel. He did struggle with snorkeling and wanted to go back in the boat right away. Jimmy calmed him down and showed him a better way to see underwater. He asked my son if he could hold his breath, and when he said yes, to just hold his breath and look under. This solved the problem and we had a great time! Not only that, but he also pulled him along with a ring buoy. We had a great time because of Jimmy! He really saved the day for us.
    Written January 9, 2020
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    Hello! Thanks for your feedback. We are very happy that you have enjoyed our speedboat and snorkel tour, you had a beautiful family time with nature and that you lived the amazing experience of seeing part of the submarine museum in Punta Nizuc. We value clients like you and will send to your guide Jimmy your words. it’s always a pleasure serving our customers and we certainly look forward to doing so again in the future. We hope to see you on your next trip to Cancun!
    Written January 15, 2020
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