09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
You drive your own speedboat through the Nichupté mangroves, then snorkel over the Punta Nizuc reef and its underwater statues with a guide, gear and lockers included.
The environmental toll is paid at check in, hotel pickup is not included and the tour needs calm seas. 4.67 from 209 reviews at €54 per person.
In our comparison: #11 of 17 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Use of snorkel equipment (vest, life jacket, fins, and new snorkel tube to take home)
Environmental management toll ($20usd per person), payable at the time of check-in
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Children from €45 (ages 4 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
Reviews
4.7
209 ratings Tripadvisor 158 · Viator 51
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 191 of 209
Star breakdown of all 209 ratings
5 stars
171 · 82%
4 stars
20 · 10%
3 stars
9 · 4%
2 stars
4 · 2%
1 star
5 · 2%
What reviewers say
Reviewers enjoy driving the boats and exploring the reef; pressure to tip or buy photos is a recurring complaint
Praised
Driving the speedboats through the lagoon and mangroves
Fish, coral and underwater sculptures seen while snorkelling
Patient guides who help nervous swimmers and point out marine life
Small groups that make boat departures and reef visits run smoothly
Complaints
Extra dock fees and taxes charged separately at check in
Pressure to tip and buy photos at the end of the tour
Some felt rushed while snorkelling, while others had time to explore
Wind and rough water made snorkelling difficult or led to cancellations
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2 December 2021 to 8 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Downstairs next to Puerto Madero restaurant over the boulevard kukukulcan strip at kilometer 14.1, Hotel Zone, infront of Kempinsky hotel, at the lagoon side! Jungle Tour BARRACUDA! · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Jungle Tour Barracuda; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Jungle Tour Barracuda
Speed boat tour! Get to drive your own speed boat while you explore the lagoon and arrive to the reef area to explore the coral gardens and visit the under water museum.
2h · Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
You get to drive a speed boat for 2 ,3 or 4 passengerst! This 2 hours 30 minutes tour combines two of Cancun's most fascinating ecosystems, a mangrove forest and the Punta Nizuc Reef. Meet your private guide at the Marina and take the wheel if you'd like. Cruise through a tropical glade of mangroves and then out to Punta Nizuc Reef to snorkel or swim. Explore an underwater world, and also underwater statues. Includes all necessary gear, soft drinks, lockers, and a professional guide.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Specialized infant seats are available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
We have snorkel gear for kids available
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to port closed, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
We have family boats for 3 or 4 passengers , no extra cost just request at check in.
Good to know
Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Children from €45 ages 4 to 11
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #11 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. Compare all 17 Snorkeling Tours