Bateau Loco in Cancún

The Bateau Loco is not a cruise: you do the driving. The route starts from the Cancún marina, crosses the Nichupté lagoon and then the mangrove channels, and carries on out to sea with a swimming or snorkelling stop. The outing lasts two hours and runs three times a day, in the early morning, at midday or in the middle of the afternoon.

Two things to know before you book. Transport is not included: you make your own way to the marina, which is about an hour and a quarter from Playa del Carmen. And the weather has the final say. In strong wind or heavy rain the harbour master can suspend the snorkelling part: the trip then runs without it, at the same price, or it is moved to another day, or cancelled with a full refund. The rest is down to your hand on the helm. Good to know: the price does not cover the maritime tax of 380 pesos, around twenty euros, payable on site.