The 15 Best Boat Trips with Tequila in Mexico

1.Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,786 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Ride a speedboat or land transport into the Los Horcones rainforest, then tackle 19 ziplines, steep jungle paths, a tequila tasting, waterslides, river swimming, kayaks, and a small animal sanctuary. Guides including Pepe, Edgar, Chica, and Fernando keep the pace lively and safety-focused.

“- Operators were excellent; made the whole experience a lot of fun. - we did the activity with a 6yo; she was totally fine with it - and the operators made it safe for her. there were other families with kids also and they also seemed to really enjoy the experience. - the setting is amazing; on either side of the river and you get breathtaking views - the restaurant and bar at the bank of the river served great food and we had a relaxing experience at the end of the tour.”

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2.Dinner Cruise Tour in Cabo San Lucas with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about seven hours exploring Cabo San Lucas, tasting tequila, shopping downtown, and cruising past El Arco at sunset. Your guide collects you from a hotel or cruise port, then a catamaran crew serves a barbecue buffet, unlimited drinks, and live entertainment. Expect a lively party atmosphere, not a quiet dinner.

“While celebrating our 2 year anniversary this was the party we needed! Vibe was excellent! Music was great and drinks kept coming we didn’t even eat we were having so much fun”

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3.Xoximilco Ticket: Boat Fiesta, Traditional Tasting & Tequila Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend an evening on a decorated trajinera at Xoximilco Cancun, sampling Mexican dishes, tequila, beer, and soft drinks while mariachi, bolero, marimba, and trio musicians perform. Hosts such as Alexander and Jesus lead games, dancing, and toasts during the four-hour canal party.

“The excursion was amazing! The host was very entertaining! One for the books! The food was authentic and delicious!”

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4.Xoximilco: Boat Fiesta Tour, Tasting, Tequila Bar and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 399 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Board a colorful trajinera at Xoximilco Cancun for an evening of mariachi, marimba, Mexican food, tequila, games, and dancing. A bilingual host keeps the party moving, while shared hotel transport handles the trip. Expect a lively, social outing rather than a quiet dinner cruise.

“Good trip and Leonardo the guide was very professional and knowledgeable of his job it was fun and safe”

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5.Xochimilco: Tequila tasting (unlimited) and cultural party on a boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Sail Xochimilco’s canals on a colorful trajinera while guides such as Alan, Camila, Pau, and Odette lead tequila and mezcal tastings, karaoke, games, pulque sampling, beer, and Mexican snacks. Expect a social party rather than a serious history tour, with transportation to the dock not included.

“It was fantastic. Camila and Claudia were fantastic and kept us entertained the entire time. I would highly recommend them! They let us eat, kept the drinks flowing, and were very informative.”

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6.Xochimilco Magic: Culture, Canals & Mezcal, 3hr boat adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Spend about three and a half hours on a colorful trajinera through Xochimilco, with guides such as Arturo, Maria, or Luis Fe sharing local stories. You’ll taste tequila, mezcal, snacks, and a fresh-cooked meal, hear the legend of La Llorona, and visit an axolotl center.

“Had a wonderful experience going down Xochimilco with Christine as our guide! Super fun, good mescal and tequila, delicious lunch, and we learned tons about the history of the canals and the local islands. Would highly recommend!”

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7.Boat Tour in Mexico City and Mezcal Fiesta with Food and ∞Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Join guides such as Ivan, Fernando, Hugo, or Leslie for a 2.5-hour Xochimilco cruise with Mexican food, bottled drinks, tequila, two mezcal tastings, music, karaoke, games, and canal history. The group can include up to 18 people, with an optional axolotl visit for an extra fee.

“Such a fun experience! Hugo was an amazing tour guide. We made a stop to see the axolotls which was pretty cool.”

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8.Cabo San Lucas: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Ride Cabo’s transparent boat from the marina to the Arch, Lovers Beach, Pelican’s Rock, and the Sea of Cortez sea lion colony. Hotel pickup, life jackets, shopping time, and an optional tequila tasting are included. Guides speak English and Spanish, with groups limited to 10.

“Boat was nice but they tricked all of us by taking over the prime spot of seeing the arch and taking photos. Then they asked $100 for photos from each of the family, like making $500 of the photos they took by tricking us. Totally hate it and never happened before while we tour around the world regularly. At the most they could ask for $25 of the pictures and I’m sure most of us would have paid. Will caution my family and friends definitely!!!”

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9.Sunset Dinner Cruise with Tequila & tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet at CaboMarina at 5:00 pm for a two-hour catamaran cruise along the Sea of Cortez. Enjoy unlimited domestic drinks, fresh Mexican tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, and salsa while passing El Arco, sea lions, and Cabo’s shoreline at sunset.

“Simply amazing! Great service and accommodating for a wheelchair user. Though we couldn’t get to top deck cause of stairs, we enjoyed the music they played. Wished we could join the dance floor but the cruise around the rock formations and around Cabo was fantastic. The food was good too with all you can drink alcohol!!!”

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10.Cabo San Lucas Arch & City Tour: Glass-Bottom Boat & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start at Cabo’s marina for a boat trip toward the Arch, Lover’s Beach, and sea lions, then visit a blown-glass workshop, taste tequila, and explore downtown. The tour is offered in English, lasts about four hours, and ends at the marina. Look for Hector at the meeting point.

“Most disjointed unorganized excursion I’ve ever done. First you must make your own way to the marina. Try to get through 100 locals trying to sell you and hustle you out of your booked tour only to find Hector. The boat was NOT a glass bottom and they said it was for safety reasons but we saw at least 10 other tours on actual glass bottom boats. Then we stand and wait in the heat for Hector to find someone, anyone, to take us on the city tour. No organizations and no clue what comes next on this excursion. Just flit around with no real tour in sight. Do not…”

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11.Discover Cabo San Lucas Clear Boat Glass Factory & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $81

Spend five hours exploring Cabo San Lucas by road and water. Visit a hand-blown glass factory, taste several tequilas, tour the main square and Natural History Museum, then cruise past the Arch, Lovers Beach, Divorced Beach, and sea lions.

“Glass bottom boat and glass factory were great The rest of the trip was for not so great shopping. Tour guide/driver was very good.”

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12.Sunset Cruise Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 5:00 pm for a two-hour sunset cruise. Stop at El Arco for photos, then taste tequila with a Master Tequilero while sailing past the bays of Los Cabos. Finish with a Mexican taco buffet, drinks, dessert, and vegetarian or vegan choices.

“It was very nice the but grab a table early because they have some not in use due to the pandemic. The food was just ok. The open bar was great. The scenery was excellent.”

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13.Mexico: Xochimilco Boat Party with Tequila Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $40Best value

Meet at Embarcadero Cuemanco, then spend four hours on a traditional trajinera with a local host, unlimited tequila shots, beers, music, and short stops for snacks and restrooms. Most people arrive alone, making this a relaxed way to meet others while seeing one of Mexico City’s best-known canal areas.

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14.City Tour, Tequila tasting, Sunset Cruise & Dinner in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Start at 2:30 pm with Cabo sights, a glass-blowing visit, tequila tasting, shopping, and views. Then cruise to the Arch and the Pacific for sunset dinner. Tony Castro provides pickup, drinks, and an air-conditioned vehicle for up to 50 people.

“This $375 total tour plus tips,, consisted of 2, 30-45 minute "back alley" stops and being dropped off at the marina over 2 hours before the "dinner" cruise . We scheduled a 6 hour tour, but it was actually 4 hours because the driver wanted to get off at 5pm. That wasn't fair....Should have sent someone who had the time to do a more scenic tour....SMH”

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15.Coyoacan and Xochimilco Day Tour with Traditional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Mexico City to Xochimilco for a two-hour traditional boat ride, then visit Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo’s House, and the traditional market. An English-speaking guide, bottled water, and admission are included.

“An incredible experience! The mezcal tasting was very educational, learning how to drink it correctly and with good pairings. A fun atmosphere and so relaxing, I would 100% recommend!”

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