Xoximilco Flaoting Fiesta in Canals of Cancun
Overview
Celebrate Mexican culture like never before at Xoximilco by Xcaret—a one-of-a-kind floating fiesta through the canals of Cancun! Step aboard a colorful trajinera (traditional gondola-style boat) and get ready for a night full of live mariachi, regional music, dancing, and endless fun. Taste your way through a delicious sampling of authentic Mexican cuisine and toast with tequila, beer, and aguas frescas as you cruise under the stars. Each boat has its own lively host to guide the celebration, turning strangers into friends in just one unforgettable evening. More than a dinner—Xoximilco is a cultural party on the water. Come ready to dance, laugh, and fall in love with Mexico’s festive spirit!
What's Included
- Live traditional Mexican music such as mariachi, bolero and trio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen hotels
- Night tour in a trajinera through canals (floating bardge)
- Open bar of tequila, beer, flavored fresh water and soft drinks
- Three course tasting dinner
- Alcoholic beverages Some drinks are available but not inlcuded such as whiskey, wine and vodka
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
The guides will be dressed in red t-shirts with the Xcaret logo on the back for easy identification. The guides will say the tour name out loud. - Upon your pickup, please present your printed or digital voucher and photo ID for boarding the bus to obtain a bracelet for entering into the park. - You must be 10 minutes early at the assigned location. - Transportation service is not private so you will share the bus with some other visitors of Grupo Xcaret.
What To Expect
Floating along the canals of Cancun in a ‘tranjinera’ (gondola) is a Mexican experience that cannot be missed. This evening tour of Xoximilco, on a traditional tranjinera, ensures an unforgettable experience of a Yucatan fiesta. Feast on a 3-course Mexican meal; sip unlimited tequila, beer, and soft drinks from an open bar; and listen to live music performed by mariachi and bolero bands.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 5 years. Kids: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children over 4'5" (1.37m) but under 12 years of age, must present identification to verify their age
- Bring insect repellent be free of the following chemicals to be use in the Park: Benzophenone, Etilhexila, Homosalate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Octyl Ssalicylate, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, we recommend you to wear long pants.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- According to the indication issued by the Government of Quintana Roo, Mexico, we are forced to suspend activities at 11:00 pm. So the park will be opening from 19:00 to 23:00 hr
- The Voucher schedule is informative.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Xoximilco Flaoting Fiesta in Canals of Cancun?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Live traditional Mexican music such as mariachi, bolero and trio.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen hotels.
- Night tour in a trajinera through canals (floating bardge).
- Open bar of tequila, beer, flavored fresh water and soft drinks.
- Three course tasting dinner.
- Alcoholic beverages. Some drinks are available but not inlcuded such as whiskey, wine and vodka.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Xoximilco Flaoting Fiesta in Canals of Cancun is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Xoximilco Flaoting Fiesta in Canals of Cancun will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live traditional Mexican music such as mariachi, bolero and trio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen hotels
- Night tour in a trajinera through canals (floating bardge)
- Open bar of tequila, beer, flavored fresh water and soft drinks
- Three course tasting dinner
- Alcoholic beveragesSome drinks are available but not inlcuded such as whiskey, wine and vodka
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 5 years. Kids: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children over 4'5" (1.37m) but under 12 years of age, must present identification to verify their age
- Bring insect repellent be free of the following chemicals to be use in the Park: Benzophenone, Etilhexila, Homosalate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Octyl Ssalicylate, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, we recommend you to wear long pants.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- According to the indication issued by the Government of Quintana Roo, Mexico, we are forced to suspend activities at 11:00 pm. So the park will be opening from 19:00 to 23:00 hr
- The Voucher schedule is informative.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
