Mangrove and Lagoon Speed Boat Tour

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Cancun, Mexico

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Lagoon Nichupte while driving your own speedboat on this exciting and fun-filled excursion. Speedboats can seat two, three, or four passengers and a local guide and lifejackets are included. Cruise through the mangrove forests, see the hotel zone from the water, and stop at a beach that is only accessible by boat for a refreshing swim.

Drive your own speedboat
Explore Lagoon Nichupte with an experienced guide
Lifejackets and bottled water included
Cruise through mangrove forests and visit a private beach

What's Included

Tour guide
Speed boat
equipo de snorkel
Bottled water
Showers
Dressing rooms
Lockers

Transportation not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Private transportation
foto o video
Dock toll $20 usd per person

$20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Jungle Tour Barracuda
Marina Puerto Madero ( across the Ritz Carlton, Km. 14.1, Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Meet us at check in, downstairs next to Puerto Madero Restaurant , Jungle Tour Barracuda, you will see a sign outside. Right infront of Kempinsky Hotel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Jungle Tour Barracuda

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 18 years for driving the boat (Must present ID)
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Stacey_K

This excursion was so much fun, we do this every year we visit Mexico and it never disappoints!! I would highly recommend anyone looking for a fun adventure to do this!! Don’t forget your sunscreen! Our guide was fantastic and took us to some awesome spots!!!

Reviews

4.6

based on 72 reviews

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Anita_M, Feb 2026

We had 2 couples and a single. We wanted 3 boats. We only got 2! The single person wanted to drive a separate boat so the couples could be together. Instead They put 3 large adults in one boat. It did not drive fast. They ended up taking the single person out and going with the guide boat. if we wanted a separate boat for the single driver, we had to pay an additional $69. That's ridiculous. It was fun driving a boat, but that's all it was. We drove through the lagoon. Through some mangroves, we did see a crocodile sunning himself. We did not stop at a private beach for swim.... Like the description stated. So, it was just okay. We would not do it again.

Hidden fee, cost us extra $80 , not worth it.

David_K, Jan 2026

$20 per PASSENGER “docking Fee” , listed of course in the footnotes. Come on guys you know what you’re doing, stop tricking people and list it more prominently , also the overall price with that included is WAY too steep for what you get. Boats are cheap and in pretty poor condition. Staff was friendly, tour was …. Okay. Too expensive would not recommend due to price not being accurately listed. You can’t spring and $80 fee on someone when they arrive.

Hidden fee

Alex_D, Jan 2026

Experience was great it is so much fun to ride the mangroves and if you a duo both of you get plenty of time to drive. Unfortunately there is a 20 dollar (dock fee) that isn't disclosed when booking. That is not right, all fees should be charged up front

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hello Alex, we are glad to know you had so much fun , and you enjoyed driving the speed boat! As you can read , on the details of the tour , there is a 20 usd fee per person that is not included and you pay it at check in, is also written on the email confirmation you received! See you next time...

Great Experience with Kid

johnsonrjasmine, Dec 2025

It was fun. My boyfriend ride it with my 4 year old son. My son fell asleep during the ride, but it was a really fun ride.

Dock fee was stated on...

Robert_S, Aug 2025

Dock fee was stated on the reservation but unclear. Just now that the dock fee is $20 per person, not per boat. Our guide, Jaredh, was informative and gave great direction on how to safely navigate the mangroves twists and turns. Open water speed and views were spectacular.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Robert, once you book your tickets , you can read the inclusion and exclusions, and is very clear that the $20 usd dock fee per person must be paid at check in at the marina, you can also read the email confirmation of your booking and is specified there! We´re glad to know you had a spectacular experience! see you back soon!

Waste of money.

Michele_L, Aug 2024

This tour was not what was promised. Cruise through the mangrove forest and stop at a beach that is only accessible by boat for a refreshing swim. The add said to make sure to bring towels. The stop at the beach never happened. All we did was ride around with the guild leading us for 1 hour and 45 minutes. When I asked about the beach they said they are not allowed to go there anymore. What a waste of money. Someone needs to change this advertisement.

A must do excursion!!!

Stacey_K, Jul 2023

Very joyful experience....

John_S, Mar 2023

Very joyful experience. Thank you . It was great 😊 . The guide was excellent. Good staff. Good equipments.

Nous avons passé un super...

Noreen_M, Apr 2022

Nous avons passé un super moment. La balade en bateau est très chouette et les mangroves sont magnifiques à voir. Nous avons trouvé ça cool de nous arrêter pour faire du snorkeling. Par contre, l'activité était au final plus basée sur le snorkeling que sur les mangroves, dommage. L'activité revient quand même assez cher au final car nous avons déjà payé 50€ par personne, plus une taxe en arrivant d'environ 25€ plus encore le pourboire que nous avons dû donner au skipper...