Cancún · CANCUN GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cancun glass-bottom boat tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the beach.
Cruise Nichupté Lagoon in a transparent boat with guide Uzi and a captain, spotting fish, turtles, birds, mangroves, and reef below. The 90-minute trip includes water and two beers per adult, with morning and afternoon departures from Marina Kaybal.
“was amazing got to see turtles the boat trip was good”
Ride a 100% transparent boat from Marina Bartolomé around La Cadenita, El Farito, and La Carbonera. Guides such as Ricky, Adrian, and Alberto point out fish, turtles, rays, and reefs during this compact 45-minute trip. Early departures offer calmer water and fewer boats.
“Great experience. Highly recommend. Blue waters are absolutely amazing. Guide was very good and entertaining”
Spend about 75 minutes aboard a transparent boat off Cancun or Isla Mujeres. Your captain and guide point out turtles, fish, coral, and the El Meco or Playa Langosta reef. Expect a small group of up to 12, two beers, bottled water, and optional paid photos.
“The blue of the Caribbean seemed even bluer than from the beach. Last year we swam with the wonderful whale shark and however deep you dived, the water was still deep turquoise! We had hoped to go as far as the Mesoamerican Reef, the second biggest in the world, after The Great Barrier Reef, but it was mostly nearer to the shore so few exotic fishes or corals, but the sand was a glorious sight and we saw a turtle, directly below us. Very nice staff, very patient.”
Set out from Envatours Cancún on a transparent boat through Nichupté Lagoon and into the Caribbean Sea. A live English or Spanish guide points out fish, turtles, manta rays, and snails while you stay dry. The $45 price includes two drinks, but not the 100 MXN dock fee.
“Made me feel safe throughout, answered all our questions. Knew where to go to see the turtles and fish.”
Set out from Marina Kaybal in Cancun for a 90-minute clearboat ride through Nichupte Lagoon, across the Caribbean Sea, and to a reef. Guides such as Marcos point out turtles, rays, fish, and other sea life. The tour includes water, two beers per adult, and dock access, but not transport or photos.
“I have been looking forward to this tour and it was Excellent, the tour guides were great with us showing us turtles sting rays & all the beautiful fishes. Definitely worth it the experience was amazing!”
Ride a transparent boat through Nichupté Lagoon, under Calinda Bridge, past a coral reef, and out to the Blanquizal sandbank. A bilingual guide provides commentary, and you receive two drinks plus a life jacket. The tour lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes and returns to its Cancun meeting point.
“I got a message one night before the morning of the scheduled boat trip, saying it was cancelled due to weather conditions. Interestingly, the following day was sunny, with no rain and no wind. So, not sure why they cancelled my trip.”
Ride a clear boat from Boulevard Kukulcan into Nichupte Lagoon and nearby ocean waters for about 75 minutes. Expect English guidance, bottled water, two drinks per person, marine life, coral, and possible sea turtles. The small boat holds no more than 15 people and returns to the starting point.
“O passeio é excelente, os pontos que eles param você vê peixes, tartarugas, corais. Mas uma RECOMENDAÇÃO que eu gostaria de ter antes do passeio, é que tirem suas próprias fotos!! Eles não avisam e agem de má fé, se você deixar apenas as fotos deles, no final o valor mínimo para eles enviarem são 70USD, podendo ser bem mais caro dependendo do grupo, é muita grana por algumas fotos.”
Cruise Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea in a transparent boat for about 1 hour 20 minutes. You’ll see mangroves, fish, possible turtles and sting rays, submerged statues, and Cancun’s blue water. Juan and the captain have earned praise for clear explanations and family-friendly fun.
“The vast majority of the time is just spent taking pictures. We wanted to see wildlife, but instead we took a boat ride only so we could take photos. Additionally, the platform allowed us to book for 1 PM and when we showed up, they told us there wasn’t room for all of us at that time so we had to choose a different time.”
You’ll cruise Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea in a fully transparent boat, with views of fish, turtles, rays, starfish, and a coral reef below. A certified guide leads the 90-minute trip in English. Two beers or natural waters are included, but the MX$480 dock fee is extra.
“Fantastic trip, we were lucky enough to see a large baraconda, stingray and lots of sea turtles. The tour guide was fantastic, super friendly. Photos are great quality, a fantastic trip out”
Spend about 45 minutes on a clear boat from Marina Bartolomé, viewing fish and sea turtles at El Farito and La Cadenita. The English-language tour carries up to 12 people, includes dock access and a life jacket, and returns to the marina. Jose, Roberto, and the captain have received praise for friendly photo help.
“Great Tour And Jose along with the Captain were great from beginning to the End. My whole group of 5 loved the tour Jose was great with the poses and caught every angle.”
Cruise through Nichupté Lagoon, the Caribbean Sea, and a nearby reef on a 75-minute transparent-boat trip from Cancun’s Hotel Zone. You may spot turtles, fish, rays, starfish, and snails. Daphne has earned praise for her warm, engaging hosting, though reef conditions and English commentary may vary.
“My group had a wonderful time! Daphne was the best tour guide ever! Her bubbly personality and organic hospitality was most appreciated.”
You’ll cruise Isla Mujeres in a fully transparent boat with a guide and assistant, watching fish, coral, and possible shipwrecks below while enjoying the coast above. The 45-minute trip costs $31, plus a 100 MXN dock fee. Bring biodegradable sunscreen and arrive 30 minutes early.
“Het was niet wat wij ervan verwachtten. De gids was niet zo betrokken en je ziet meer scheepswrakken dan vissen. Een groot deel van de tour bestaat uit het nemen van foto’s die je voor $70 na de tour kunt kopen.”
From Marina Bartolomé, you ride a fully transparent boat over the Caribbean Sea near Isla Mujeres. A bilingual English and Spanish guide points out reef life below, including fish, turtles, rays, and perhaps a shipwreck. The small group is limited to 10 people.
“it was a lovely experience, saw a ship wreck, starfish, barracuda, angel fish, red snapper , a stingray and 5 turtles , all in the bay area , thanks guys”
You’ll spend about 80 minutes in a small clear boat on Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon and Bay. The route passes through lagoon channels, under Calinda Bridge, and out to shallow sandbanks near Casa Maya. An English-speaking experience includes two beers, natural water, music, and a photographer-led pose session.
“Amazing experience! The staff was extremely nice and fun. Nice music selection and the photographer instructs you on different poses… if you are like me and didn’t know what to do. You’re also able to freestyle. Highly recommend!”
Spend about two hours on a transparent boat through Nichupte Lagoon and out to the Caribbean reef. You may see turtles, stingrays, angel fish, and other sea life. The trip includes water, two beers per person, and pickup from the Cancun Hotel Zone.
“It was a lovely little trip. We saw turtles, stingrays, angel fish and more. Very relaxing. Only negative is the directions on Viator are 100% wrong. We arrived where they told us to go and no one knew what we were talking about. I suggest booking directly with the company and not through Viator. I have used Viator all over the world and was very disappointed in them.”
Pick a reef, a ruin or a cenote.
