CDMX · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The 14 cruises & boat tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the capital. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
Review the Xochimilco tequila boat party: canal views, unlimited drinks, Mexican food, games, music, guides, and practical booking tips.
“Alan and David are legends. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough. So much fucking fun. Alan y David son leyendas. No podría recomendar este tour lo suficiente. Muy divertido.”
Cruise Xochimilco’s canals by colorful trajinera with tacos, unlimited drinks, games, music, and a cocktail workshop.
“A fun / must do activity while in Mexico City. Fun colored decorated boats along the canal. Very congested canals- often bumping into other boats. Food was OK. Could have more traditional food options besides mini tacos. Our boat guide- Viri was fun and kept us entertained the whole time. The only con is I had contacted the tour company a week beforehand to see if they could put up a birthday sign on the boat somewhere — I was told yes but not guaranteed as our boat was shared by other people too— but they would do something still. Well— the boat only had us 8 on board —…”
Review of Xochimilco’s two-hour tequila boat party, with unlimited drinks, tacos, games, karaoke, pulque, and practical booking tips.
“We had a great time with Claudia, Saul and Chabelo!!!! We totally recommend it!!! Best ever!!!”
Sail Xochimilco’s ancient canals on a festive trajinera with tequila, mezcal, pulque, food, games, music, and local culture.
“Cannot recommend enough! Mati was an excellent tour guide.”
Review of Xochimilco’s lively 2.5-hour boat tour with a live English guide, local food, pulque, games, and unlimited drinks for $54.07.
“Arrived late, didn't make the trip. Traffic was horrendous. I'm sure it would of been a great trip and we lost money, too late to cancel.”
Cruise Xochimilco’s canals on a colorful trajinera with mezcal, tacos, local stories, axolotls, and a family-cooked meal.
“Awesome time. Arturo was amazing and very knowledgeable. He made sure we had a good time while also learning about the history. Highly recommend.”
Cruise Xochimilco in a colorful trajinera with unlimited drinks, guacamole making, fresh fruit, music, and optional mariachi or axolotl visits.
“Uriel was an incredible host. The ride was so cool, fun and also beautiful going down the canals. I still don't understand how our Trajinera Captain did it. He literally drove us around with just a long stick! So impressive!!! My husband and I were put with 8 other people. Everyone quickly became friends. It was so fun to do the guacamole making challenge. We danced and sang, had many drinks. It was so fun. Highly recommend!”
Review of Mexico City’s 2.5-hour Xochimilco canal boat tour with tacos, drinks, music, games, karaoke, and live English commentary.
“We had a wonderful time on the tour with our guide Camila! She’s the best! She was able to get my quiet group of 10 to play and party! We highly recommend a tour around the canals with her. Book the tour earlier in the day, as the canals get busy.”
Review of Xochimilco’s 2-hour international boat party with open bar, tacos, music, and a small group capped at 20 people.
“We had the best time on this boat ride! From the moment we stepped on, the music, drinks, and nonstop good vibes were on point. We were treated to rolled taquitos and snacks during the 2 hour trip, which made it even better. Allen and Alex were next level amazing, so much fun, incredibly attentive, and genuinely friendly. They kept the energy HIGH and the drinks coming the entire time and made sure everyone was having an unforgettable experience. Laughs, great music, great food, drinks, and amazing energy all around. This was hands down one of the most fun experiences we’ve had on the water. If you’re thinking about booking…”
Review of Xochimilco’s 2.5-hour party boat with mezcal, Mexican food, karaoke, games, and guides who keep the canals lively.
“Fernando and Valentina are the best! We had a great time. Everyone on the boat became fast friends thanks to them. Truly a must if you’re visiting Mexico City.”
Review of Xochimilco’s two-hour adult boat party, with unlimited drinks, music, snacks, practical meeting advice, price, and honest drawbacks.
“The directions for this location were wrong. When you hit get directions it sends you to a place half an hour away. This was a mistake on their part, and I have received no help whatsoever. It only tells you of a place but the coordinates are wrong. Doesn’t even include information about the port to get to. This is not only incredibly unprofessional on their part to ensure guests can get to their location correctly, but shady.”
A calm, family-focused Xochimilco boat ride with axolotls, crafts, Mexican snacks, games, and an English-speaking guide.
“The boat tour with Diana and Heriberto was phenomenal! They were so knowledgeable, kind, and wonderful with our kids. The gardens were beautiful and our kids especially loved the crafts, Mexican candy, and axolotls. It was a perfect excursion for the family, and touring the gardens at 9am on a Saturday meant we missed all the chaos and had the canals practically to ourselves. Our son has a short attention span and even he was surprised that the 2.5 tour went by so quickly. Definitely recommend.”
Party through Xochimilco’s canals on a trajinera with drinks, snacks, mariachi, and bilingual hosts, while weighing logistics and value.
“Havde en fantastisk tur med alvaro, sexy Alberto og Ingrid. De fortalte godt om området og historien med de samtidig skabte en super stemning. Masser af mad og drikkevare samt super søde gæster der tog turen med os. Kan kun anbefale alle der er i Mexico om at prøve turen.”
Cruise Xochimilco’s Aztec canals with a college guide, unlimited drinks, tacos, pulque, tequila, games, and a festive Mexican boat ride.
“The atmosphere Ivan creates is really fun and makes us feel super comfortable.”
