Snorkeling in Acapulco: Roqueta Island with hiking and lunch

Three kilometers of island to explore on foot, then the water below.

Snorkel Roqueta Island, a three-kilometer island off Acapulco, on a guided hike and beach day with a small group. Transport by air-conditioned minivan, hotel or port pickup, professional guide in English, Spanish or French, and your choice of hiking only or hiking plus snorkeling plus lunch with one beer or soda included. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Moderate fitness required.

The experience

The island sits three kilometers off Acapulco's coast, and the day starts with a hike across it: the only way to see the full span of the place. A professional guide leads a small group through the flora and fauna, pointing out the ocean views that open up as you climb. The pace is relaxed. This is not a scramble. Once you reach the beach on the far side, you have time to settle in and swim, and if your option includes snorkeling, the water here is where you'll do it.

Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, picked up from your hotel or the cruise port. The whole outing runs about five hours from start to finish. Bottled water comes with you, and if you've chosen the lunch option, a Mexican meal waits at a restaurant afterward: green, red, or mole enchiladas; club sandwich; tacos dorados; or a burger with fries, plus one beer or soda. The guide handles the details. Your job is to move at the pace that suits you and take in what's in front of you.

Bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, long pants, and shoes that grip. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for what Acapulco throws at you that day. Children from age one are welcome, though the hike itself demands at least moderate fitness and a spine and cardiovascular system up to the work.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or French.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• Mexican lunch with one beer or soda (included in lunch options only).
• snorkeling access (included in snorkeling options only).

Options for this experience

4 options

Bay Area pickup, without lunch.Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Acapulco Bay pickup, without lunch. Pickup is included.

Snorkeling with Diamond Area pickupGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Diamond Area pickup. No meals or drinks are included. Pickup is included.

Hiking only, without lunch.Guide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Choose this group option if you only want to hike and do not want lunch included. Pickup is included.

Group hiking, snorkeling and lunchGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00This group option includes hiking, snorkeling and lunch, with 2 drinks (beer or soda). Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by TourByVan -Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the Group Hiking+Snorkeling+Lunch option if you want the full day: the island on foot, the water below, and a meal after. Pick hiking only or the Bay Area Pickup No Lunch option if you prefer a shorter commitment or want to eat elsewhere. The Snorkeling Diamond Area Pickup option gives you snorkeling without the hike, if you'd rather stay in the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

Can I snorkel if I book the hiking-only option?

Snorkeling is included only in the Group Hiking+Snorkeling+Lunch and Snorkeling Diamond Area Pickup options. The hiking-only option and Bay Area Pickup No Lunch option do not include snorkeling time.

What's included in the lunch, and does it come with every option?

Lunch with one beer or soda is included in the Group Hiking+Snorkeling+Lunch option only. You choose from green, red, or mole enchiladas; club sandwich; tacos dorados; or burger with fries. The other options do not include a meal.

How do I get picked up, and where does the minivan meet me?

Hotel or cruise port pickup is included in at least one option. Contact your local supplier to confirm the exact time and meeting place for your departure date.

What is Roqueta Island like, and why hike it instead of just swimming?

Roqueta Island is a three-kilometer island off Acapulco's coast with its own flora, fauna, and ocean views. The hike lets you cross the full island and see the landscape change as you move, then you reach a beach on the far side where you can swim or snorkel. You get both the island and the water in one day.

What should I bring besides sunscreen and bug spray?

Wear long pants and shoes with good grip for the hike. Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Bottled water is provided. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for rain or heat depending on the day.