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Cancún: Speedboat, Snorkel & Jet Ski Rental Combo Tour

1. 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

2. 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: 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'.

Cancun: Speedboat Mangrove Jungle & Snorkel Tour

4. 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: Speedboat Jungle Tour w/ Snorkeling & Mayan Ceremony

5. Cancun: Speedboat Jungle Tour w/ Snorkeling & Mayan Ceremony

Drive a speed boat in the Nichupté Lagoon, snorkel in search of colorful fish, and taste Mayan snacks on this jungle tour of Cancun. See replicas of sculptures of Mayan gods and goddesses, and immerse yourself in the culture by performing ceremonies with Mayan warriors. Start the experience by exploring a place surrounded by Mayan warriors. Walk down a recreated Mayan Path, with replicas of Mayan stelae, temples, and gods. Cross hanging bridges and take photos with the Mayan characters along the way. Observe a huge Mayan calendar and learn about the solar cycles from a guide. Participate in various ceremonies and traditional dances with the Mayan warriors for a deeper appreciation of the culture. Then, hop on board your own speedboat and drive it along the mangroves of the Nichupte lagoon. Dive into the depths of the reef and discover a marine world while you snorkel surrounded by colorful fish. Gaze in awe at the forms and shapes of the great coral reef barrier. Before finishing the adventure, savor the Mayan snack of salbut (fried puffed corn tortillas) with fresh flavored waters.

Cancun: 2–Hour Speedboat Experience

6. Cancun: 2–Hour Speedboat Experience

Take a speedboat adventure and a snorkel tour in Cancun in one.  Drive a two-passenger speedboat across the mangrove forest in Nichupte Lagoon, and then go to a great snorkeling spot in Punta Nizuc to take a look at the colorful marine life in the Caribbean. Avoid the repetitiveness of the many snorkel tours in Cancun, as you captain your own speedboat to the marine reef.  Arrive at the reef to enjoy the wonder of snorkeling with beautiful tropical fish for about 45 minutes. Then hop back in your speedboat for a zippy ride back through the mangroves to the marina. 

From Cancun: Punta Nizuc Speedboat Snorkeling Trip

7. From Cancun: Punta Nizuc Speedboat Snorkeling Trip

Embark on an exciting expedition, steering your speedboat through the Nichupte Lagoon and out to the Caribbean. Snorkel on the scenic Nizuc Reef and get a glimpse of the fascinating exhibits of the famous Underwater Museum of Art. The journey starts with a safety brief at the marina, where you also get familar with your easy-to-operate speedboat. Make yourself comfortable in the 2-seater vessel as you leave the pier behind, following your guide across the lagoon. Soon you reach the magrove jungle and its fascinating channels, the final barrier before heading out to open sea. Cruise further to the Nizuc Reef area just off Cancun's southern tip, one of the most popular snorkeling spots in the area. Plunge into the cool waters of the Caribbean armed with a snorkel and a mask, and explore the spectacular corals and colorful tropical fish on an hour-long water adventure. You can even get a glimpse of the famous Underwater Musuem, some of whose artifacts are located in the Nizuc area.

Cancun: Jungle Adventure with Reef Snorkeling

8. Cancun: Jungle Adventure with Reef Snorkeling

Your 2-hour adventure begins with a brief safety briefing, in which your bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking guides will teach you the ins and outs of piloting a speedboat, which requires no prior experience. Afterwards, you’ll be off and sailing away through the stunning mangrove channels of the Nichupté Lagoon, observing the vibrant biodiversity that surrounds you. After your thrilling sail, you’ll arrive at another dock to board a boat bound for the Great Mayan Reef, where you’ll receive all the necessary equipment to snorkel one of the largest barrier reefs on the planet. Located within the Punta Nizuc National Park, keep your eyes peeled for over 500 species of marine life, including sea turtles, a plethora of tropical fish, and the West Indian manatee. Throughout the reef, submerged sculptures add an artistic touch unique to the area.  After marveling at one of the world’s foremost natural treasures, you’ll head back to Cancun, thrilled by the adventure you have just taken part in.

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What people are saying about Nichupté Lagoon

Highly recommended for a family activity. Very professional guides. The boat ride is just amazing especially as it goes into the narrow water path. The snorkeling part was good but I had higher expectations as to the different types of fishes.

Such a fun excursion..the boats are pretty fast and easy to drive. The guide was fun and the snorkling was cool as well. We even came across a stingray.. You will definitely enjoy yourself. Jimmy was our guide and he was great

We had a great time on this excursion! The staff was very good with instructions and also a lot of fun! Snorkeling was amazing and it was the perfect amount of time! Would definitely recommend.

So much fun but you don't go through deep terrain like the picture might seem. You simply go through this small brush in the water pretty fast and head right out into snorkeling.

Amazing, we loved everything from the ceremony to the speed boat journey. Really recommend.