Jet Ski Rental in Cancun: Mangrove Lagoon & Open Water

Ride the Nichupte Lagoon mangroves at speed, or open up on Cancun's turquoise water

Jet ski rental in Cancun for up to 2 people, departing from a marina in the Nichupte lagoon. You operate your own jet ski after staff instruction on safety and controls. Choose your rental length from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Lifejacket and bottled water are included. A guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Dock use is $20 USD per person, paid separately.

The experience

The marina sits inside the Nichupte lagoon, so the mangrove channels are a two-minute ride away no matter which rental length you pick. The lagoon itself is the draw: a maze of waterways where you steer through the trees at speed instead of watching from a boat. If open water is what you want, the turquoise sea is there too. Staff teach you how to operate the jet ski before you leave the dock, and they provide the lifejacket and safety gear. You bring cash for the $20 USD dock fee per person.

You can ride alone or take one passenger. The jet ski holds two and the price covers the machine, not per-head. The rental window runs from 30 minutes to 4 hours, and the staff will work with any schedule you need. Bottled water is on hand, and a guide in your language is available if you want one. The lagoon channels stay shallow enough that speed is safe, and the mangroves create a landscape you won't find on the open beach.

What’s included

• Lifejacket and bottled water.
• instruction on jet ski operation from staff.
• access to the Nichupte lagoon mangrove channels and open Cancun water.
• choice of rental length from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
• guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese available upon request.

Options for this experience

4 options

Jet ski for up to 2 people, 30 minutesGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLength: 30 minutes

Jet ski for up to 2 people, 1 hourGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLength: 1 hour

Jet ski for up to 2 people, 2 hoursGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLength: 2 hours

Jet ski for up to 2 people, 4 hoursGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeLength: 4 hours

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Cancun Jetski Rental

Is this one for you?Choose 30 minutes to sample the mangroves without overcommitting, or 2–4 hours if you want time to explore both the lagoon maze and open water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Nichupte lagoon like to ride through?

The Nichupte lagoon is a system of mangrove channels that form aquatic mazes just two minutes from the marina. You navigate the waterways at speed between the trees, which is the main reason to choose this rental over open-water jet skiing elsewhere in Cancun.

Can I ride the jet ski alone, or do I need a passenger?

You can ride alone or bring one passenger. The jet ski holds a maximum of two people. The price is for the jet ski itself, not per person, so a solo rider and a pair pay the same rate for the same rental length.

How long can I rent the jet ski for?

Rental lengths run from 30 minutes up to 4 hours, and the staff will coordinate any schedule that works for you. Longer rentals give you time to explore deeper into the lagoon or venture further into open water.

What safety gear and instruction do I get?

A lifejacket is included, and staff teach you how to operate the jet ski before you depart, covering controls and safety. Bottled water is also provided during your rental.

Is there a fee I need to know about beyond the rental price?

Dock use costs $20 USD per person and is paid separately at the marina, not included in the jet ski rental price.