---
title: "Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 54
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.72
reviews: 1529
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Two seater speedboat, short
rank_in_category: 10 of 17 (Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/cancun-speedboat-and-snorkel-tour-shared-speedboat/
---

# Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

**Guidekin's take:** You drive a two seater speedboat through the mangroves of Nichupté Lagoon, no boating experience needed, then snorkel with mask, tube and life jacket provided. Hotel pickup, food and the dock fee, cash only, are not included. 4.72 from 1529 reviews at €54 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #10 of 17 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy the most popular tour in Cancun and discover the mangrove jungle at the Nichupte lagoon. Experience an adventure of a lifetime in our guided speedboat and snorkeling tour!

The best part of it all is that you don’t need to have any boating experience! Our 13 ft speedboats are easy to drive, safe, stable and completely suitable for first time boaters. we will teach you how to navigate (you steer the wheel just like a car) your own speedboat, you will following one of our highly-trained tour guides for the entire tour where they will show you the beautiful mangrove canals and Punta Nizuc bay.The snorkeling activity will be taking place at the beautiful Punta Nizuc 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*.
 • Visit to the underwater museum is recommended only for experienced swimmers

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Across the street from the JW Marriot…
- Starts 09:00, 12:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €50: ages 6 to 9

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €54 per person for the 9:00 AM: Speedboat and Snorkel option; other options up to €53
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.72/5 from 1529 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Jungle Tour Adventure
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 12:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19

## Reviews

4.72 from 1529 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1430 of 1529.

- 5 stars: 1323 (87%)
- 4 stars: 107 (7%)
- 3 stars: 27 (2%)
- 2 stars: 23 (2%)
- 1 star: 49 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the easy boat controls, helpful guides and reef snorkeling; separate dock fees draw complaints.

**Praised:**
- Speedboats that are easy to drive, even for beginners
- Patient guides who reassure nervous or new snorkelers
- Reef snorkeling with colorful fish, coral and underwater sculptures
- Clear safety instructions and smooth check in
- Photos and drone videos that guests are pleased with

**Complaints:**
- Extra dock fees added on top of the booking cost
- Late notice of weather cancellations or canceled snorkeling

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-12-25 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-03.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM: Speedboat and Snorkel | €50 / person | Spanish, English | Drive your own two-seater Speed Boat through Cancun Bay to enter Nichupté Lagoon follow your tour guide and discover the Mayan Mangroves! practice Snorkeling at the Amazing Coral Reef in Punta Nizuc! |
| 3:00 PM: Speedboat and Snorkel | €53 / person | Spanish, English | Drive your own two-seater Speed Boat through Cancun Bay to enter Nichupté Lagoon follow your tour guide and discover the Mayan Mangroves! practice Snorkeling at the Amazing Coral Reef in Punta Nizuc! |
| 12:00 PM:Speedboat and Snorkel | €53 / person | Spanish, English | Drive your own two-seater Speed Boat through Cancun Bay to enter Nichupté Lagoon follow your tour guide and snorkel |

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Qualified Bilingual tour guides (English/Spanish)
- Shared Two-passenger Speedboat (price per person)
- snorkeling mask, snorkeling tube, and life jacket

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Towels, souvenir, photos & video
- Tips
- Dock fee, CASH ONLY

## Itinerary

1. **You'll arrive 30 minutes before departure time where you'll do your check-in,...** (30m; admission included) - You'll arrive 30 minutes before departure time where you'll do your check-in, receive safety instructions and learn how to drive the speedboat.
2. **Cancun** (30m) - You will drive through the spectacular mangrove jungle canals of the Nichupte Lagoon and visit the beautiful marine National Park of Punta Nizuc where you will snorkel around 30 to 40 minutes approximately depending on the group's swimming skills.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 12:00, 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Across the street from the JW Marriot Hotel in the parking lot of the Fred´s House Restaurant
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJjaRGPkgoTI8RoLxGHhHl8iQ

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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).

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 17** | €54 | 2h | 4.72 (1529) | shared |
| [Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) | €282 | 5h | 4.94 (489) | private |
| [Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos](/mexico/cancun/tours/small-group-mesoamerican-barrier-reef-snorkeling-in-puerto-morelos/?format=md) | €41 | 2h | 4.92 (530) | shared |
| [Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel](/mexico/cancun/tours/cancun-jungle-tour-drive-your-own-speedboat-reef-snorkel/?format=md) | €56 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (3341) | shared |

Ranked #10 of 17 in Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €282, median €63; typical length 3h 30m. 2 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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