Drive a speedboat or WaveRunner through the turquoise water of Punta Maroma in the Riviera Maya. The experience is designed for travelers who want speed, open water, and a guided activity without needing a boating license. Punta Maroma provides the open-water setting, but the choice of vehicle determines the character of the activity. A speedboat offers a seated ride that can suit pairs, while a WaveRunner creates a more exposed and individual sensation.
Instruction is provided, so previous boating experience is not the deciding factor; age rules, comfort with speed, and the preferred passenger arrangement matter more. The short format makes the tour easy to combine with beach time or another activity on the same day. The core experience is scheduled for approximately 1 to 2 hours. Transportation is not part of the base activity, so arrival at the designated meeting point must be organized separately. For this experience, no boating license is required.
This combination suits confident adults who want to operate two different motorized watercraft in one outing. Handling, passenger arrangements, and minimum driver requirements may differ between the speedboat and WaveRunner segments, so eligibility must be confirmed for each, not assumed from one to the other. Sea conditions can change the route or timing. Bring secure eyewear, protect valuables from water, and expect the operator’s safety briefing to determine final participation
From Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 12:00pm - and 3:00pm
- Minimum age to participate: 6 - Minimum age to ride on your own: 16 - Minors aged 6 to 15 must participate on a shared basis accompanied by a paying adult - This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, or persons with recent surgeries, heart conditions, or back problems.
- Lockers and key ( 5USD charged. At the end of the tour 3USD will be returned) - Docking fee ( $10USD per person, to be paid directly at the front desk) - Tips
How should travelers choose between the speedboat and WaveRunner package?
A speedboat may suit pairs or guests who prefer a seated vessel, while a WaveRunner offers a more exposed, individual-style ride. Confirm passenger capacity, age rules, and the exact package before paying.
Why is a boating license not required for this guided activity?
The experience takes place on a controlled route after an instructor explains the controls, signals, and safety procedures. Drivers must still meet the supplier’s minimum age and follow the guide throughout the session.
What happens if wind or sea conditions become unsafe?
The supplier may delay, shorten, reroute, reschedule, or cancel the activity. Guests should rely on the operator’s safety decision and review the applicable cancellation or refund terms through Canada Transfers.
Where can phones, towels, and dry clothing be kept during the ride?
Storage varies by departure facility and vehicle. Bring only essential items in a waterproof pouch, follow the staff’s locker instructions, and never hold an unsecured phone while operating the craft.
- SPEED BOAT and WAVE RUNNERS COMBO: 145USD PER ADULT. - ONLY SPEED BOAT TOUR: 95USD PER ADULT (INDIVIDUAL) and $75USD PER ADULT (SHARED) - ONLY WAVE RUNNER TOUR: $95USD PER ADULT(INDIVIDUAL) and $75USD PER ADULT (SHARED) - *The minimum age to ride the wave runners is 16. Children between 6 and 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult*