Top 5 Speedboat Snorkeling Tours in Cancun

1.Reef Snorkeling & Jungle Speedboat Adventure with Mayan Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,208 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Drive your own two-person speedboat through Nichupte Lagoon, pass mangroves, attend a Mayan presentation, and snorkel among reef fish. Guides such as Juan, Fabio, Captain Fox, and Flash lead the experience in English. Expect about 2.5 hours, a modest included meal, lockers, and extra fees for transport, tax, and photos.

“Everyone was professional and made sure we were safe at all times. We had fun snorkeling!!! This was the best excursion I’ve been on!”

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2.Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,444 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Drive a two-person speedboat through Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon, then snorkel for about 30 to 40 minutes near Punta Nizuc’s reef and underwater statues. Guides such as Carlos, Jorge, and Ricardo provide clear instruction in English and Spanish. The $59 price excludes a required $20 cash marine fee, hotel transport, and optional photos.

“Last minute reservation. The crew was professional and helpful from start to finish. The experience was amazing, exciting, fun and a total blast.”

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3.Cozumel Starfish and Tropical Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Take a high-speed boat from Cozumel’s south shore to three snorkeling spots in the reef park, then visit El Cielo sandbar, where starfish gather in shallow water. Guides such as James lead you through the water and point out marine life. Gear, rash guards, life jackets, lunch, and hotel transport are included, but the $30 ferry fee is extra.

“Vom Veranstalter wurde die Tour Meeressafari genannt und so war es auch. Schnorcheln an 3 Spots mit unterschiedlicher Tiefe. Der Guide James war sehr gut. Er hat von vornherein gesagt, dass er uns nicht versprechen kann, wieviel und was wir sehen. Das fand ich super ehrlich. Aber wir haben jede Menge tolle Meeresfauna gesehen. Er hat uns im Wasser geführt und uns auf alle Tiere aufmerksam gemacht. Am letzten Spot sind wir den Adler- und Stachelrochen ganz nah gekommen. Immer wieder hat sich James vergewissern, ob es auch allen gut geht. Auch der Rest des Teams war sehr fürsorglich. Die Gruppengröße war mit ca. 15-18 Personen auch sehr angenehm. Das…”

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4.Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Best value

At Puerto Maya Cancún, you’ll watch recreated Mayan dances and rituals, cross hanging bridges, and learn about the solar calendar before driving your own speedboat through Nichupté Lagoon. The tour then heads to Punta Nizuc for snorkeling among tropical fish. Guides including Brian, Bryan, Tony, and Captain Fox have earned praise for clear instructions and friendly help.

“Great little activity, instructors are very clear and friendly, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to book this”

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5.Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling.

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

You drive a two-person speedboat through Nichupté Lagoon with a bilingual guide nearby, then spend about 30 minutes snorkeling at Punta Nizuc, subject to weather and water conditions. The tour includes equipment, bottled water, a tequila tasting, and a marina rest area. You must be 18 or older to drive and able to swim.

“Activité sympa mais ce n’est pas vraiment dans la jungle. Ne vous attendez pas à voir beaucoup d’animaux. Il y avait un crocodile mais était-ce vraiment un vrai crocodile? Il n’avait pas l’air. Il était posé devant le portail d’une habitation. Je doute fortement. Il y avait deux iguanes perchés a un arbre. La majeure partie de l’activité consistait à faire plusieurs tours de bateau et le moment dans la jungle était assez court. Nous n’avons pas pu faire du snorkeling parce qu’oui y avait du vent. Ça peut être une bonne activité avec les enfants.”

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