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Nichupté Lagoon Speed & jet boat tours

Our most recommended Nichupté Lagoon Speed & jet boat tours

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.

Cancun: Paradise Snorkel at Reef and Underwater Museum

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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: Speedboat Mangrove Jungle & Snorkel Tour

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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. 

Cancun: High-Speed Boat Adventure

8. Cancun: High-Speed Boat Adventure

Embark on a high-speed adventure through the Nichupte Lagoon and experience amazing scenery onboard the Aquatwister. Feel the breeze on your face and the adrenaline in your veins as you reach speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour. Take a ride in a high-speed boat with 2 super-fast engines and jet turbines. Feel the force of acceleration as the driver makes 270-degree turns, power brake stops, and other exhilarating maneuvers. Avail of seating which allows for the best viewing experience of the lagoon, if you can manage to keep your eyes open. Enjoy the unique sensation of traveling on an aquatic roller coaster as you speed, twist and cross across the Nichupte Lagoon. Arrive back on dry land after a full 30 minutes, filled with adrenaline and begging to go again.

From Cancun: Punta Nizuc Speedboat Snorkeling Trip

9. 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

10. 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

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 tour is highly recommended. You experience and see a lot. The staff was very competent and managed the excursion very well.

We really liked this activity for boat and snorkeling lovers. Danielle