• Speed Boat & Mangrove Tour
  • Speed Boat & Mangrove Tour
  • Speed Boat & Mangrove Tour

Cancun´s Mangrove Speedboat Tour

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$55

Regular $79.00

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1.5 hrs tour

Easy Skill Level

Count on reliable, expert guidance at all times

Good for avoiding crowds groups of up to 10 people maximum

Overview of the Cancun Mangrove speedboat tour

You’ll have a blast on our mangrove speed boat tour with a guide in Cancun! The best part is that you can take part without having any prior boating experience! Our stable, safe, and easy-to-drive 13-foot speed boats are perfect for beginner boaters.

In Jungle Tour Adventure Cancun, we’ll teach you how to operate a speed boat (you will steer it like a car). Our experienced tour guides will lead you along the lovely mangrove canals.

Shared Speed Boat

1.5 hrs  English / Spanish
9:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 hrs.
Marina Jungle Tour Adventure

Minimum requirement of 2 people to book this option. If by accident 1 person books under this price and there isn´t someone to share a speedboat with an additional $33 USD will be charged.

$55.00

Per Person

Go Solo - Single Passenger Boat

1.5 hrs  English / Spanish
9:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 hrs.
Marina Jungle Tour Adventure

Select this option if you wish to drive your own Speedboat.

$88.00

Per Person

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About this activity
what you can expect?

Drive your own speedboat and conquer the Nichupte lagoon while exploring Cancun’s mangrove canals on a 90-minute guided adventure. This speed boat tour was designed for the adventurous types who prefer to sightsee Cancun in an exhilarating way. Reach speeds of 50km/h on this fun and safe boating adventure. This 90-minute guided tour gives you the opportunity to take control of your travel experience and drive your own boat. Stop along the way and get some perfect snaps of Cancun’s most famous landmarks. As fun as a Jetski but safer, the untippable speed boats are for the whole family. Conquer the Nichupte lagoon and be the master of your own vessel!

After your guide provides instructions on how to navigate your speedboat, hop into the driver’s seat and start up the motor for adventure. Follow your highly-trained tour guide along the canals that weave through the lush mangrove jungle. The 13-foot (4 m) speed boats are easy to drive, safe, stable, and completely suitable for first-time boaters.

What's included, what's not

INCLUDED

  • Speed Boat operating instructions!
  • Guided cruise along the Nichupte lagoon!
  • All equipment including flotation vest!
  • Qualified Bilingual tour guides (English/Spanish)
  • Complimentary bottle of water!
  • Two-passenger Speed boat (price per person)

NOT INCLUDED

  • An additional Marine national park surcharge & dock fee of 20 USD per person is payable on the day of your activity (per person)
  • Hotel Transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Towels (bring your own)
  • Souvenir photos & video (Available to purchase)
  • Tips
Know Before You Book
  • All guests must be able to communicate in English or Spanish.
  • Guests that show signs of intoxication by Drugs or Alcohol will not be allowed to participate.
  • Children 0-3 yrs. old are not allowed. Children 4 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Maximum weight capacity is 530 lbs. (240 kg) per speed boat.
  • You must be 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to drive the speedboat.
  • This service requires a payment of $20.00 USD per person prior to boarding, payable in cash for the use of natural marine elements (Art. 198 of the Federal Rights Law) payable on the day of your activity.
  • If you are pregnant or have had recent surgery, asthma, severe back or neck pain, or claustrophobia you should not participate.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • MUSA gallery at Punta Nizuc National Park is only open to intermediate and advanced swimmers and during favorable weather conditions.
  • For the shared speed boat option, a minimum requirement of 2 people is necessary. If by accident 1 person books under this price and there isn’t someone to share a speedboat with, an additional 33 usd will be charged at the moment of check-in.
  • Arriving 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
  • All customers must present a credit card and I.D. matching the credit card holder at the moment of check-in
  • Smoking, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, and drugs are forbidden on the tour
Important Information
Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time
  • Minimum age required to drive 18+
  • Minimum age recommended to board 3+
  • Participants from 3 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • We recommend you to bring your own towel and dry clothes
  • 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)
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Things to know:

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

All customers must present credit card and I.D. matching the credit card holder at the moment of check in

Smoking, alcoholic beverages, glass containers and drugs are forbidden on the tour

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)

What to Bring
  • Passport or Government issued I.D.
  • Cell phone (in the event that we need to contact you or you need to contact us prior to the excursion)
  • Protection from the sun  hat, sunglasses, long sleeve shirt or rash guard, biodegradable sunblock, etc.
  • Towel and change of clothes for after the excursion
  • Shoes that can get wet (flip flops or water shoes are fine)
  • Camera (recommended only if waterproof)
  • If you would like to take your cell phone on the excursion for photos, make sure it is waterproof or bring a ziplock bag to store it in.
  • Cash for tips & photo service

DO NOT BRING ANY VALUABLES OR ITEMS THAT CANNOT GET WET

lost items are very hard to find in the water

NOTE: Restrooms and Showers are available at the marina before and after the excursion.

Rules & Restrictions
Health & Age Restrictions

Maximum Weight Limit:
260 lbs per person | 530 lbs per boat

Minimum Age:
3 years old | Participants Ages 3-17 must be accompanied by an adult on the same boat.

The following guests cannot participate:
  • People under the influence of drugs or any illegal substances are not allowed on the tour and are subject to NO REFUNDS.
  • Pregnant women
  • Guests with recent surgeries
  • Guests with neck, back, arm or leg problems or casts
  • Guests who have epilepsy, heart conditions and/or dizziness
  • Other important notes:
  • We cannot exceed 2 participants per boat (within the weight limit)
  • All guests must be able to communicate in English or Spanish.
  • Need more info? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions
Cleaning and safety practices

Travel Safe During COVID-19

  • What to expect during this experience
  • Guidelines Needed for Regular Hand Washing
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas.
  • Face masks are required for guides in public areas
  • Equipment / equipment disinfected between uses
  • Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff
  • High traffic areas regularly sanitized
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature controls for tour participants upon arrival
  • Regularly disinfected speed boats
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Reinforced social distancing throughout the experience
    Pregnant women
  • Guests with recent surgeries
  • Guests with neck, back, arm or leg problems or casts
  • Guests who have epilepsy, heart conditions and/or dizziness

Other important notes:

  • We cannot exceed 2 participants per boat (within the weight limit)
  • All guests must be able to communicate in English or Spanish.
  • Need more info? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

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What our wonderful clients say

Excellent
Based on 917 reviews
Wiam
Wiam
19. June, 2023.
We had so much fun, Carlos was a great tour guide being our first time driving the boat it was super helpful. We got to drive for over an hour 5/5
Jennifer Hotzman
Jennifer Hotzman
19. June, 2023.
I decided somewhat last minute to book a speedboat tour with myself and my 7yo daughter. We had a great time and our guide, Ricardo, was very patient with me; I was nervous about driving the speedboat and he really helped me. Thank you for a wonderful adventure!
Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh
15. June, 2023.
It was a lifetime of a experience for us to do this boat ride.
Bryan Quinones
Bryan Quinones
11. June, 2023.
Awesome experience! The boat ride was super fun and thrilling! The snorkeling was amazing seeing the reef, statue, and fish! And can’t forget about the tequila tasting! Enrique was our guide and did an excellent job!

Check out our FAQs about the Mangrove Speedboat Tour in Cancun.

Find answers to your most frequently asked questions.

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience. Our speedboats can reach speeds of up to 30 mph on average.

Jungle Tour Cancun speedboats, seating capacity: 2 to 4 people.

Wear comfortable clothes. Basically, anything you would wear to go to the beach is fine. Flip-flops, sneakers, or sandals are fine.

This adventure starts at Jungle Tour Adventure Marina and lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will go through the mangrove channels in the beautiful Nichupte lagoon, where you can admire the wildlife of the área.

Water activities are not affected by light rain; however, snorkeling activities are canceled for safety reasons when winds reach 20 knots or when the rain is particularly heavy.

It is ilegal in Mexico to opérate a vessel or allow others to do so while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or barbiturates. The Mexican Coastal Authority also enforces a federal law that prohibits boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.