Feel the thrill of driving your own speedboat on this guided jungle tour. You'll set off through the mangrove trees of Nichupte Lagoon while you try and spot some of the wildlife the lagoon is famous for, like crocodiles and migratory birds. Then, you'll dive into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean to snorkel in the second-largest barrier reef in the world, Punta Nizuc. Here you'll see the reef's native species – manatees and turtles call this place home.

The whole excursion was very good start to finish the speed boat and snorkling was excellent only downside is that the earliest pick-up time is 11.05 am would be nice to go for around 7-8 am so you get back earlier in the afternoon instead of around 5-6 pm definitely would recommend going to anyone.

Different to what was advertised, there were no turtles or manatees, for some reason we weren’t allowed to be in the same boat (3 adults) without any explanation despite multiple advertisements of boats with even 4 people on. The best part was the sailing which was fun but the snorkelling gear was very uncomfortable. The boats also had different speeds and if we broke down I felt the guide would’ve just sailed without us. Bring own snorkelling gear and it should be a much better experience.

Excellent guide

The overall tour was great from start to finish, but this could have been we were only a group of two, not the max group (8, I think). The boat driving and and snorkeling were a great experience, with lots of different fishes to see. My son would have liked a big longer to snorkel, I think we had about 30-45 mins. One down side I would comment on is the arrival time. After pickup from the hotel and check-in at the tour we had a 40-50 min wait until the tour actually started. Please look at this.

The speedboat ride was fantastic. The area in the sea where our guide chose for us to snorkel was not good. The water was choppy and there was a strong current. We never saw the reef or any fish. We spent all our time in the water fighting the current and choppy water.

Best half day trip ever

Why you’ll love this…

Drive your own speedboat through the Nichupte Lagoon
Snorkel around the second-largest barrier reef in the world
Look for manatees and turtles in their natural habitat

Important to know

Optional insurance payment for the speedboat at check-in: Basic coverage: $10 USD; Full coverage: $15 USD
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for families with small children
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Subject to weather conditions
English-speaking guide for all nationalities

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

What’s included

Speedboat ride
Admission fees
Transport
Guide
Equipment
Lifejacket

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

What people say about this experience

4/5

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Based on 39 reviews

Review categories

Safety

5/5

Service

5/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

5/5

All ratings (39)

5 stars (19)

49%

4 stars (8)

21%

3 stars (7)

18%

2 stars (4)

10%

1 star (1)

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Steven foulds
Travelled with family
30 August 2026
5
United Kingdom
The whole excursion was very good start to finish the speed boat and snorkling was excellent only downside is that the earliest pick-up time is 11.05 am would be nice to go for around 7-8 am so you get back earlier in the afternoon instead of around 5-6 pm definitely would recommend going to anyone.
T
Timothy
Travelled as a couple
24 August 2026
3
United Kingdom
Different to what was advertised, there were no turtles or manatees, for some reason we weren’t allowed to be in the same boat (3 adults) without any explanation despite multiple advertisements of boats with even 4 people on. The best part was the sailing which was fun but the snorkelling gear was very uncomfortable. The boats also had different speeds and if we broke down I felt the guide would’ve just sailed without us. Bring own snorkelling gear and it should be a much better experience.
H
Hoops
Travelled as a couple
15 August 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Excellent guide
M
Mr Lewis
Travelled with family
2 August 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The overall tour was great from start to finish, but this could have been we were only a group of two, not the max group (8, I think). The boat driving and and snorkeling were a great experience, with lots of different fishes to see. My son would have liked a big longer to snorkel, I think we had about 30-45 mins. One down side I would comment on is the arrival time. After pickup from the hotel and check-in at the tour we had a 40-50 min wait until the tour actually started. Please look at this.
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Neilh100
Travelled with a group of friends
18 July 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
The speedboat ride was fantastic. The area in the sea where our guide chose for us to snorkel was not good. The water was choppy and there was a strong current. We never saw the reef or any fish. We spent all our time in the water fighting the current and choppy water.
D
Dazza
Travelled as a couple
10 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
Best half day trip ever