Cancún: Crystal Boat Tour in the Nichupte Lagoon

About this experience

The Cancún Crystal Boat Tour is a glass-bottom boat excursion across the Nichupté Lagoon, a protected natural reserve covering more than 3,000 hectares on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The tour departs from km 3.5 Boulevard Kukulcán and runs for one hour and fifteen minutes, taking passengers across calm lagoon waters in a fully transparent vessel that gives unobstructed views of the sea floor below without requiring any swimming or diving. The lagoon is home to a varied range of marine life, and guests regularly spot manta rays, sea turtles, snails, and numerous fish species through the glass hull. Two drinks per person are included in the booking, with a choice of water or beer served on board. Note that a dock fee of 100 MXN per person is payable separately on the day. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. For more things to do in Isla Mujeres and the wider Cancún area, the city hub lists further options across the region.

Highlights

• 75-minute glass-bottom boat tour of Nichupté Lagoon
• Departs from km 3.5 Boulevard Kukulcán, Cancún
• Covers a protected reserve of more than 3,000 hectares
• Spot manta rays, sea turtles and fish through the hull
• Unobstructed sea floor views, no swimming or diving needed
• Explore calm Caribbean lagoon waters in a fully transparent vessel

What is included

• Glass boat ride
• Two drinks per person to choose between water or beer

Not included

• Dock fee (100 MXN per person)

Before you go

Arrival and timing Arrive a few minutes before your departure time at km 3.5 Boulevard Kukulcan so you can check in, pay the dock fee of 100 MXN per person at the pier, and board without rushing. The tour runs for one hour and fifteen minutes, so plan your day around that window. On board the boat Two drinks per person are included; you can choose between water or beer. The boat has a fully transparent hull, so keep the floor area clear and watch your step when moving around. Out of consideration for other guests, keep noise to a reasonable level and follow any instructions from the crew. Photography for personal use is generally welcome on open-air boat tours, but avoid anything that might obstruct other passengers' views through the glass bottom.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.