Mexico · DRINKING TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 drinking tours that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Full-day catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with an open bar, snorkeling, and Playa Norte beach club time.
“Awesome crew! Great communication. Perfect amount of time on the island. So much fun!”
Catamaran cruise from Cancun to El Meco reef and Isla Mujeres with open bar, snorkel gear, lunch buffet, and beach time.
“We paid for the pick up from our Hilton Garden Inn Airport hotel, but the night before the operator changed the meeting point (Hotel Confort Airport) and we had to pay for the transport bothways, because the weather the snorkel was canceled because. But we left an hour later and was sunny, the lunch wasn’t good. At the hotel they say the operator pick people all the time at this hotel.”
Los Cabos sunset sail from San Jose del Cabo with unlimited drinks, light gourmet bites, and views of Lover's Beach and El Arco.
“At first I was a little disappointed and almost didn't do it as at first glance it wasn't what I expected. So glad I did it as it was a phenomenal experience. Izzy, Nayeli, and the rest of the crew were amazing and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience and the views are definitely something to put on your bucket list. I loved every single second of it from the cocktails, music Playlist and atmosphere. There are other tours as well so if possible see if you can request this crew personally. I'm sure everyone else is great too but I definitely…”
Cabo San Lucas sunset trimaran with unlimited open bar, snacks, and views of El Arco, Lovers Beach, sea lions, and the Pacific.
“This was a fantastic experience!!! The guys were so fun and attentive. No lack of drinks for sure! We even saw some whales on our cruise. We would 100% do this again. Can't recommend it enough!”
Mexico City Lucha Libre night with tacos, cold beer and mezcal or pulque, arena entry, chant coaching, and a souvenir mask.
“You’ve got to experience this! The smaller coliseum was great and would highly recommend the Saturday night event. Our hosts Julio and Dolce were so knowledgeable and personable, they made our experience very memorable. Would go again!”
Cancun to Isla Mujeres by catamaran with El Meco snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, and beach plus downtown time. Hotel-zone pickup options.
“The boating, snorkel, and island experience was good. The boat crew was amazing and friendly. But my largest complain is for the “SAT company”. Their communication and shuttle team is horrible. The pick up time initially gave a large window of 7am-9am. I spent a week messaging them every day asking for the time with no respond. In the middle of the night before, they decided to message me that pick up time is 9:05am with such a little notice. For the shuttle back, they were initially 30 minutes late. After the driver arrived, he had us sit in the shuttle for another 30 mins. We kept telling him that…”
18+ open bar and party music on a decorated trajinera through Xochimilco’s floating gardens, with crispy tacos, for $59.
“We had such a blast at Xochimilco!! I highly recommend doing the group experience, as it was so fun to be with other folks on the boat. Alan was an awesome host, kept the energy high and brought all of the fun vibes. We drank, we danced, we laughed - all in the beauty of Xochimilco!”
4-hour Bacalar Lagoon boat tour with open bar, snacks, and multiple cenote swims, including Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, and Bird Island.
“We had a great time on this excursion! Miguel and Sam were great guides and incredibly gracious throughout. Our boat was full with 15 adults and 2 children. It would have been nice with fewer people -- more space to move around, get out of the sun, etc. -- but there weren't many boats out on the water, so that was nice. The drinks and snacks were delicious and there was plenty for everyone. Just keep in mind that sunscreen is not allowed in the lagoon, and you are on the water for 4 hours, so dress accordingly and bring your own towels!”
Half-day Cabo snorkel cruise with sea scooters, two bays, lunch, and open bar, plus sea lions and the famous arch.
“Jorge and the crew were amazing. I was traveling solo, and they made it a point to make sure I was taken care of. The snorkeling and the whale-watching made for a perfect day in Cabo.”
Cancun evening taco tour with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tacos, cold Mexican beer, churros, and night market time at Parque de las Palapas.
“We had an awesome experience on this taco tour with Gib and Alex! Every restaurant we visited was authentic, and the food came out quickly. Gib was great at setting expectations before each stop, especially when it came to spice levels, which we really appreciated. Beyond the food, the conversations made the tour even better. We learned a lot about Mexican history, cuisine, and local culture, and it never felt rushed or scripted. By the end of the tour, we were completely stuffed. The churros at Parque de las Palapas were a perfect way to finish, and we loved having time to walk around the area afterward. Highly recommend this…”
7-hour boat day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa waterfalls and Majahuitas Beach, with kayaking, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and drinks.
“Very involved crew always trying to meet your needs and wonderful views. short hike to the water fall . Would definitely recommend!!”
Las Caletas day trip from Puerto Vallarta with kayaking, snorkeling, kids adventure zones, plus buffet lunch and open bar, 7 hours.
“Beautiful beach and a great experience overall. Lots to do and many available activities for families with young kids or teens. Great for couples also. The food was surprisingly good and the service was excellent with great cocktails. Highly recommended.”
A small-group Leopard catamaran cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Majahuitas Cove for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and lunch with an unlimited open bar.
“We traveled with a group of 14 for a bachelorette party and had so much fun! The staff was so great, they food they gave was really great too. We started out with fruit, guacamole, and then an amazing sandwich, and dessert. The drinks were flowing after snorkeling and we had so much fun dancing to the music.”
Cabo Blue’s 3.5-hour snorkeling cruise hits Land’s End, includes lunch and open bar, and often includes humpback whale sightings too.
“I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to this time because we had a great time. This tour really made our trip! The trimeran was comfortable, the food was good, and the snorkeling was great. We had about 45 minutes to snorkel in Santa Maria Bay. In early December the water temperature was perfect. As a bonus, the captain was able to get us relatively close to several different pods of Humpback Whales and we were able to view, photograph, and video a full range of whale activities including breaching and fin slapping. We will definitely book with them again next time we are in Cabo!”
Cancun to Isla Mujeres by catamaran with open bar, guided snorkel at Arrecife El Meco, and beach club or free island time.
“I didn't give a score too low because the guys on the boat were very nice and served us plenty of drinks in a happy and fun atmosphere. BUT... read the smallprints, as in our case sadly the snorkeling activity was cancelled due to waters being not clear and there's no compensation for that. If you come from Playa del Carmen as we did, you'll be presented with an extra bill you'll have to pay on the spot. The "lunch" on board is a meager ham and salad sandwich (no sauce, very dry), and when we asked if they had a vegetarian option for my bf they replied "of course…”
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