--- title: Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 209 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 17 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/jungle-tour-snorkel-at-punta-nizuc-reef-underwater-museum/ --- # Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Downstairs next to Puerto Madero… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €45: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.67/5 from 209 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Jungle Tour Barracuda - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.67 from 209 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 191 of 209. - 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 (2021-12-02 to 2026-08-08); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Use of lockers - Professional guide - Bottled water - Visit the underwater museum - Family boat optional - Use of snorkel equipment (vest, life jacket, fins, and new snorkel tube to take home) ## Not included - 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Jungle Tour Barracuda** (2h; admission included) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 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! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJLZYW3EUoTI8RrgI3LA0RgIs Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 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. - We have snorkel gear for kids available ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 17** | €54 | 2h | 4.67 (209) | private | | [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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/snorkeling-cancun/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/jungle-tour-snorkel-at-punta-nizuc-reef-underwater-museum/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md