Top Ixtapa Cruises & Sailing

Instead of piling onto a crowded water taxi and paying exorbitant fees for activities on arrival, start your adventure the moment you leave the mainland with this small-group kayaking trip to Ixtapa Island. Kayak from Linda Beach to Ixtapa, enjoying the ocean air and blue waters. Once you arrive, visit local beaches and coral reefs for snorkeling, paddleboarding and sunbathing – it’s up to you how you use your time on picturesque Ixtapa.

Spend your time in port at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo along Mexico's Pacific coast swimming, snorkeling and lazing in the sun. Hop a boat to Las Gatas Beach, a protected beach only accessible via water, and take advantage of an unplanned afternoon. Delve into the sea to check out exquisite coral formations and swim beside manta rays and schools of tropical beach, or simply lounge on the beach while enjoying a complimentary lunch. This flexible shore excursion includes free transport to and from your port of call. 

Enjoy your time at port in Ixatapa-Zihuatanejo on a relaxing horseback ride along Mexico's Pacific coast. Set out from Rancho El Palmar on a 2-hour excursion through tropical rainforest dotted with hidden shacks and coconut palms en route to Zihuatanejo Bay and a spectacular 9.5 mile (15km) beach. Admire the surrounding scenery as you amble along the sand at whatever pace you're comfortable. This shore excursion is suited for all riding levels. 

Spend your time in port at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo—along Mexico's Pacific Coast—enjoying all Ixtapa Island has to offer. Following a short boat ride to the island you're free to choose your own adventure. Explore one of four beaches including Playa Coral, known for its superb snorkeling, and the quieter Playa Carey; embark on a solo tour of the island's hiking trails or treat yourself to a siesta in the sand. This shore excursion includes complimentary lunch.