Acapulco Activities & Tours

Book Acapulco boat tours & water sports

These are the bookable water tours around Acapulco Bay, La Roqueta Island, Coyuca Lagoon, and Tres Palos. Check dates on each card; pickup, lunch, and gear inclusions vary by departure.

Crystal Bottom Boat to La Roqueta

From: $44 per person  ·  Duration: 4 hours

Cross Acapulco Bay on a glass-bottom boat to La Roqueta Island. Watch marine life under the hull, pass waterfront homes, then swim in clear water around the island. Optional jet ski, banana boat, and snorkeling on the island cost extra.

• Glass-bottom cruise across Acapulco Bay
• Elephant Rock high dive and the underwater Virgin of the Seas
• Free time to swim at La Roqueta
• Hotel pickup from Diamante and Dorada zones on most dates
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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Sunset Party Boat with Open Bar

From: $104 per person  ·  Duration: 2.5 hours

A 2.5-hour evening cruise along the Acapulco coast with an open bar of national drinks. Watch the sun drop behind the bay, then stay on deck as the city lights come on. Built for groups, couples, and anyone who wants sunset on the water without a private charter.

• Unlimited national drinks on board
• Sunset views over Acapulco Bay
• Music and a party-boat atmosphere
• 2.5-hour evening slot, typically hotel pickup included

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Roqueta Island Snorkeling

From: $79 per person  ·  Duration: 4–5 hours

Start with beach time at Caleta, then snorkel or paddleboard at La Roqueta with your own instructor. The water around the island is usually calm, with reefs and fish close to shore. A Mexican lunch is included before you head back.

• Beach break at Caleta
• About an hour of guided snorkeling or paddleboarding
• Mexican lunch included
• Gear and instructor in the water
• Suited to most swimming levels

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Coyuca Lagoon & Baby Turtle Release

From: $85 per person  ·  Duration: 6 hours

A guided day that mixes town and wetland. Stop at the city market, then boat through Coyuca Lagoon before helping release hatchling sea turtles into the Pacific. It is a longer outing, so it works well if you want nature time away from the hotel zone.

• Boat ride on Coyuca Lagoon
• Baby turtle release on the Pacific
• Municipal market visit
• Guided van and boat day, about 6 hours

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Sunset Yacht Tour

From: $56 per person  ·  Duration: 2.5 hours

A quieter sunset option than the party boat: cruise Acapulco Bay aboard the yacht Fiesta with an open bar, an entertainer, and wide views of the bay and coastline. Good for couples and small groups who want the sunset without a nightclub vibe.

• Sunset cruise on yacht Fiesta
• Open bar included
• Onboard entertainer
• 2.5 hours on Acapulco Bay

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Snorkeling at Roqueta Island

From: $83 per person  ·  Duration: 4 hours

A focused snorkeling trip to Roqueta Island, where the bay stays relatively sheltered and marine life gathers on the rocks and shallow reef. Expect a half day on the water with time in the snorkel zone rather than a long island hike.

• Snorkel the reefs around Roqueta Island
• Usually calmer water inside the bay
• Mask, snorkel, and vest for the session
• About 4 hours door to door

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Beach Break with Snorkeling & Lunch

From: $125 per person  ·  Duration: 4 hours

Downtime at Caleta Beach plus a guided snorkel at La Roqueta, then lunch. It is the more relaxed island combo if you want sand time and a meal in the same outing, with an instructor in the water for the snorkel.

• Beach time at Caleta
• Guided snorkel at La Roqueta
• Lunch included
• Instructor in the water

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La Roqueta Hiking & Snorkeling

From: $189 per person  ·  Duration: 4 hours

See more of La Roqueta than the beach strip. A guide leads a hike across the island, then you sit down to a traditional Mexican lunch at a beach restaurant before a snorkel session in the ocean.

• Guided hike on La Roqueta
• Lunch at a beach restaurant
• Snorkel after the walk
• Half-day island combo

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La Roqueta Scuba Diving

From: $269 per person  ·  Duration: 4 hours

An instructor-led scuba session at La Roqueta for anyone who wants to go below snorkel depth. You cover the basic rules and gear on the surface, then explore the island’s marine life with a guide. No certification is required for this intro-style dive.

• Instructor-led intro dive at La Roqueta
• Safety briefing and gear included
• See reefs and fish below snorkel depth
• About 4 hours including island time

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Baby Turtle Release, Lagoon & Crocodile Farm

From: $135 per person  ·  Duration: 5 hours

A nature day inland from the hotel strip. You boat on Tres Palos Lagoon, visit a crocodile farm, and take part in a baby turtle release. Lunch and a drink are typically part of the outing, with time to hear how local communities live around the lagoon.

• Private motorboat on Tres Palos Lagoon
• Crocodile farm visit
• Baby turtle release
• Lunch and a drink on most departures

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Tres Palos Lagoon & Crocodile Farm

From: $170 per person  ·  Duration: 6 hours

A full lagoon day on Laguna de Tres Palos, away from bay traffic. The boat ride cuts through mangrove and open water, then you visit a crocodile farm and learn about the reptiles that live in this wetland. Choose this if you want wildlife more than beach time.

• Boat cruise on Laguna de Tres Palos
• Crocodile farm visit
• Mangrove and bird habitat along the lagoon
• About 6 hours, slower pace than a bay cruise

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Private Fishing Experience

From: $1,093 per group (up to 10)  ·  Duration: 6 hours

A private 6-hour charter for up to 10 people, targeting marlin, dorado, and sailfish just outside Acapulco Bay. The crew brings bait, tackle, and local knowledge of the grounds. Split the boat among a group and it becomes a full-day offshore run rather than a shared tour.

• Private boat for up to 10
• Marlin, dorado, and sailfish waters
• Bait, tackle, and crew included
• Six hours on the open Pacific

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