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Nichupté Lagoon: Our most recommended tours and activities

Cancún: Transparent Boat Tour with Drinks

1. Cancún: Transparent Boat Tour with Drinks

Cruise through the turquoise waters of the Caribbean on a completely transparent boat. Relax onboard, enjoy two beers, see some of Cancún's amazing flora and fauna, and take some incredible photos to show your friends. The crystal clear waters of Nichupté lagoon are truly mesmerizing. As you glide through the water enjoy the incredible colors of nature all around you, with birds perched in the mangroves and fish swimming in the reef below the boat.

Cancún: Skyrider Parasailing Experience

2. Cancún: Skyrider Parasailing Experience

Sit back in comfort and gaze at the impressive sites of the Nichupté Lagoon and Cancún Hotel Zone from the sky. Experience the peaceful atmosphere flying in the sky provides, but be thrilled by the heights you'll be at. This parasailing experience for two begins with instructions before enjoying a slow and smooth rise above the water from a platform on the back of a boat. Take in the astounding views of Cancún as you ascend into the air. Spend 10 minutes in flight before descending. The unique design of the parasailing equipment allows for a comfortable and secure ride, providing a chance of a lifetime experience.

Cancun: Paradise Snorkel at Reef and Underwater Museum

3. Cancun: Paradise Snorkel at Reef and Underwater Museum

Board a motorboat and enjoy a ride out to Punta Nizuc reef where a floating platform is waiting for you. From here, plunge into the crystal-clear waters and discover a reef full of corals to admire the stunning underwater world. The shallow waters provide a calm sheltered snorkel site so beginners can learn the basics of snorkeling. Enjoy hopping in and out of the water at your own pace. The platform makes it easy for kids and adults to access the water. Refresh yourself with a cold drink or beer available on the platform before diving back in to explore the MUSA, Cancun Underwater Art Museum. If the weather allows it, you can see 16 statues under the water including the ‘The Garden of Hope’, ‘Timebomb’, and ‘The Last Supper'.

Cancún: Speedboat, Snorkel & Jet Ski Rental Combo Tour

4. Cancún: Speedboat, Snorkel & Jet Ski Rental Combo Tour

Enjoy a full-day adventure with this jam-packed combo tour. All in one day, you can experience the famous Jungle Tour Adventure and rent a jet ski for 30 minutes. During your Jungle Tour, you'll also get to drive your own speedboat and snorkel at Punta Nizúc. And the best part, this tour is eligible for people without any boating experience.  Ride on 13 ft speedboats and jet skis that are easy to drive, safe, stable and completely suitable for first time boaters. You will be taught how to navigate (you steer the wheel just like a car) your own speedboat and jet ski. For the speedboat portion of the day you will follow a highly-trained tour guide as they demonstrate to you the beautiful mangrove canals and Punta Nizúc bay. The snorkelling activity will be taking place at the beautiful Punta Nizúc 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.

Cancun: Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling

5. Cancun: Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling

Explore the colorful marine life and clear blue waters of the Cancun jungle on this guided water adventure. Get your adrenaline pumping on a speedboat ride around Nichupte Lagoon, and slow the pace down with peaceful snorkeling over the underwater statues at the Punta Nizuc coral reef. Get fitted with a lifejacket and snorkeling equipment at the marina before learning how to operate the speedboat safely. Board your two-seater speedboat to explore the Nichupté Lagoon, which is rich in mangrove vegetation. Navigate through the mangrove jungle as your guide points out the most interesting fauna and flora to ensure that you discover all this unique area has to offer. After around 35 minutes, arrive at the Mayan Coral Reef at Punta Nizuc. See some of the Musa statues that form an underwater museum, where you will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel. After 30 minutes, return your speedboat to the marina.

Cancun: Waverunner in Nichupte Lagoon

6. Cancun: Waverunner in Nichupte Lagoon

Rent a Waverunner in Cancun for half an hour or a full hour, and soon feel the wind in your hair, a knot in your stomach, and the excitement of hitting the open water. Learn how to operate one of these well-maintained Yamaha Waverunners from a knowledgeable instructor. Receive full instructions prior to your rental so that you can ride freely, no license required. Then hop on the Waverunner and hit the water for an exhilarating time on the ocean or in the lagoon.

Cancun: Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise

7. Cancun: Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise

Board a romantic cruise aboard a Spanish Galleon. For dinner, choose between a surf 'n' turf menu, lobster dinner menu, ribeye menu, or vegetarian menu, served with a baked potato and steamed vegetables. Spend the rest of the evening dancing with the one you love admiring the breathtaking views of the Nichupté Lagoon, accompanied by live saxophone music. For the duration of the cruise, enjoy an open bar, with some of the best cocktails in Cancun.

Cancun: Speedboat Mangrove Jungle & Snorkel Tour

8. Cancun: Speedboat Mangrove Jungle & Snorkel Tour

Admire the local sea life on this amazing snorkelling tour from Cancun. You will receive a warm welcome and instructions from the guide before you set off towards Punta Nizuc. As you navigate through the winding channels, sit back, enjoy the beauty of nature, and look out for the local wildlife. The lagoon is home to many creatures such as leopard frogs, iguanas, white turtles, and crabs - it is a jungle out there after all. The Mesoamerican reef is the second largest reef in the world, presenting a variety of places to snorkel in Cancun. Emerge from the luscious Mangroves into the Caribbean and the turquoise waters will take your breath away. As you snorkel on the Punta Nizuc reef, you will see why this area is famous for its abundance of sea life, fish, and astounding coral reef formations. The team of snorkel guides will point out things not to be missed and will also be on hand to assist beginners.

Cancun: Subsee Explorer Ride

9. Cancun: Subsee Explorer Ride

Come and enjoy an adventure in the SubSee Explorer, a mix between a yellow submarine and a glass-bottomed boat. Depart for Punta Nizuc Reef on a fast boat. Once you are there, board the SubSee. The air-conditioned ride is narrated in English and Spanish and points out the different coral reef species, marine life, and the exotic fish you'll see on the ride. You will also be able to see part of the Cancun Underwater Museum which combines art with nature in the form of incredible life-sized statues. This tour is a great choice for kids or non-swimmers who want to explore the underwater world.

Cancun: Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

10. Cancun: Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Get to know the best of Cancun without the hassle of renting a car. Book your tickets to this hop-on hop-off tour and see the city from a double-decker bus. Travel around the hotel zone, enjoying the best views of Nichupté Lagoon, and stop to experience tropical beaches and modern shopping areas. Board the bus at your selected stop out of the 8 available ones. Listen to live commentary in Spanish and get off the bus whenever you wish. Explore gorgeous beaches, visit an elegant restaurant, stroll through the shops at La Isla and Plaza Kukulcán, or take part in water sports at Aquaworld. You may start your ride at any of the official stops (redemption points): -10:00 am Bus Terminal ADO Cancún: Downtown. Calle Pino, Lt 1 y 2, Smz.23, 77500 Cancún Q.Roo. In the passenger's waiting room. -10:20 am Playa Tortugas: Km. 6 Crossing the boulevard, at the bus stop on the lagoon side. -10:30 am Plaza la Fiesta: Km.8 In front of the Convention Center, on the lagoon side, the Plaza main entrance. -10:45 am Plaza la Isla 1: Km.12 Main entrance, in front of Liverpool. -10:50 am Aquaworld: Km. 15 Flowrider - Subsee Explorer -11:00 am Playa Delfines: Km.17 Lookout (In front of the CANCUN sign) -11:10 am Plaza Kukulkán: Km.13 On the boulevard, next to the Hospital La Joya main entrance. -11:15 am Plaza Forum: Km. 12 Plaza Forum main entrance (Giant Hard Rock Café guitar) -11:25 am Playa Tortugas: Km.6 At playa Tortugas, at the bus stop on the ocean side. -11:35 am Puerto Cancún: Km. 1 Main entrance (Starbucks) -11:50 am Mercado 28: On AV. Xel-ha (In front of MERAMEX-Mexican Art Market) -12:00 pm Bus Terminal ADO Cancún: Downtown. Calle Pino, Lt 1 y 2, Smz.23, 77500 Cancún Q.Roo. In the passenger's waiting room. Buses run every 2 hours approximately depending on local traffic.

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What people are saying about Nichupté Lagoon

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 374 reviews

an exceptional activity in a heavenly setting, this outing largely met our expectations!! it is spectacular! Alan the pilot and Eduardo, our guide, were remarkably kind and professional!! I recommend it to you, this boat with a transparent bottom will give you a magnifying glass effect, the photos and videos through this material are of very high quality, it's as if you were observing with a mask, your head submerged! we

Carlos was our Tour guide, what an absolute wonderful chap, highly passionate, really took the time to explain all, as for the tour of the coral reef, Carlos went above and beyond what was needed, would highly recommend this trip to anyone.

amazing experience and one of best events we done in mexico, omar was amazing let us open boats up and even spotted massive crocodile which was the cherry on top great company and even better guide

The guides were friendly and super helpful. The ride was AMAZING and felt much longer than 12 minutes. We will be doing this again!!

Great experience all thanks to hector and angel who made this a unforgettable experience, highly recommend