Glass-Bottom Boat Tours to La Roqueta Island, Acapulco (2026 Prices)
Glass-bottom yacht from the Parque de la Reina pier. From $210 MXN with the early-booking price.
Short answer
Yates Dinka's tours to La Roqueta Island leave every hour from the Parque de la Reina pier on glass-bottom yachts. The Traditional Tour lasts about 1 hour and costs from $210 MXN with the early-booking price ($300 at the ticket office). The tour with guided snorkeling lasts from 1 hour 50 minutes and costs $400 MXN ($550 at the ticket office).
The two tours to La Roqueta Island: 2026 prices
| Tour | Duration | Ticket office | Early-booking price | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Tour | About 1 hour | $300 MXN | $210 MXN | Glass-bottom yacht ride, celebrity homes, Punta Elefante (cliff-diving show), fish feeding, the Submerged Virgin of Guadalupe Sanctuary and an optional stay on the island. |
| Traditional + Snorkel | From 1 h 50 min | $550 MXN | $400 MXN | Everything in the Traditional Tour plus 45 minutes of guided snorkeling with an instructor, equipment and life jacket. Minimum age: 7. Snorkeling is not sold on its own. |
The early-booking price applies when you book and pay online at yatesdinka.com.
What's included in the La Roqueta Island tour
- Glass-bottom yacht ride across Acapulco Bay
- Celebrity homes seen from the sea
- Punta Elefante, with the cliff-diving show
- Feeding colorful fish
- The Submerged Virgin of Guadalupe Sanctuary
- Optional stay on the island at no extra cost; you return on a later yacht
- Life jacket for every passenger
- Traveler insurance (“Garantía Dinka”)
Traditional + Snorkel adds 45 minutes of guided snorkeling with an instructor, equipment and life jacket; you do not need to be a swimmer.
La Roqueta Island tour schedule
- Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Friday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Departures: every hour. The last departure with snorkeling is at 2:00 PM; the 3:00 PM departure is Traditional only.
- Last return from the island: 5:00 pm. You can stay at no extra cost and return on any later yacht.
- Arrival: please arrive 20 minutes before your departure.
- Children: children aged 3 or under are free on the Traditional Tour.
Where we leave from for La Roqueta Island
We board at the Parque de la Reina pier, on the Costera Miguel Alemán, in front of Fort San Diego. See the pier on the map.
You may have been told that boats to the island leave from Caleta or Caletilla. From there, direct boats make the crossing. Ours is a different trip: a glass-bottom yacht ride that starts at Parque de la Reina and passes the celebrity homes, Punta Elefante and the Submerged Virgin Sanctuary before reaching the island, with traveler insurance for every passenger.
- Parking: $50 MXN for the whole day at Parque de la Reina (charged by ASIPONA).
- Restrooms: the only ones are on the island; there are none on the yachts or at the pier.
What to do on La Roqueta Island
- Lighthouse and viewpoint: climb to the lighthouse for a view of Acapulco Bay from above.
- Beaches: enjoy the island's beach at your own pace.
- Snorkeling: with Traditional + Snorkel, 45 guided minutes with an instructor, equipment and life jacket.
- Seafood restaurants: there is food right by the water; bring some cash.
More details in our guide Roqueta Island, Acapulco: How to Get There & Prices.
Direct boat or glass-bottom yacht: which is better?
| Criteria | Direct boat | Glass-bottom yacht |
|---|---|---|
| What you see on the way | Mostly the crossing to the island. | Celebrity homes, Punta Elefante with its cliff divers, fish through the glass bottom and the Submerged Virgin. |
| Duration | Short crossing. | About 1 hour for the Traditional; from 1 h 50 min with snorkeling. |
| Snorkeling | Depends on the operator. | Optional: 45 guided minutes with an instructor, equipment and life jacket. |
| Insurance | Varies; worth asking before you pay. | Traveler insurance (“Garantía Dinka”) for every passenger. |
| Best for | If you only want to reach the island as quickly as possible. | If you want to see the bay, travel with family and make the ride part of the experience. |
What guests say
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“They fit a lot into these tours and there is so much to see. … I'd highly recommend this tour especially if you are in Acapulco for a short time as there is so much to see and the ticket price gives great value.”
“Before debarking at La Roqueta, we got to see La Virgen under the water through the glass bottom and also the older version which now sits on a rock above water and then we saw a diver feed lots of colourful fish via his mouth! … The commentary on the yacht itself was a laugh and overall we really enjoyed ourselves... give it a try!”
“There are rock formations, their own cliff divers, unsurpassed scenery and at one point, they uncovered the glass bottom so you can see divers feeding tropical fish … The captain was in no hurry and I believe he was enjoying showing us a memorable experience. That, it was.”
“Awesome and fun experience!!! Diver was great.”
Frequently asked questions about the La Roqueta Island tours
Where do I board the boat to La Roqueta Island?
We leave from the Parque de la Reina pier, in front of the Fuerte de San Diego, on the Costera Miguel Alemán (map: yatesdinka.com/go/mapa). From there we sail across the bay past the celebrity homes, Punta Elefante and the Submerged Virgin of Guadalupe Sanctuary before reaching the island. We do not depart from Caleta or Caletilla: ours is a glass-bottom yacht tour that starts at Parque de la Reina.
How long is the La Roqueta Island tour?
The Traditional Tour lasts about 1 hour. The Traditional + Snorkel Tour lasts from 1 hour 50 minutes and includes 45 minutes of guided snorkeling. Boats leave every hour; please arrive 20 minutes early.
Can I book online, and how much do I save?
Yes. At yatesdinka.com you book and pay online with the early-booking price: $210 MXN for the Traditional Tour ($300 at the ticket office) and $400 MXN for Traditional + Snorkel ($550 at the ticket office). You get your confirmation by WhatsApp or email. You can also message or call us at +52 744 187 3434.
Do I need to know how to swim for the tour or the snorkeling?
No. The Traditional Tour does not include snorkeling and every passenger wears a life jacket. Snorkeling is guided by an instructor, with life jacket and equipment included, so you do not need to be a swimmer. The minimum age for snorkeling is 7 years old.
What happens if it rains or the weather is bad?
We sail in light rain. The tour is only suspended if the Port Captaincy closes navigation, and in that case we reschedule your trip at no cost; your ticket never expires. If the Captaincy closes the port and you prefer not to reschedule, you can ask for a full refund.
Are there restrooms during the trip?
The only restrooms are on La Roqueta Island. There are none on the yachts or at the pier, so we suggest using one before boarding if you need it.
Can children come? Do they pay?
Yes, it is a family tour. On the Traditional Tour children aged 3 or under are free (up to 2 per paying adult); from age 4 they pay a ticket. Every passenger wears a life jacket and has traveler insurance. For snorkeling the minimum age is 7.
Where can I park and how much is it?
At the Parque de la Reina parking lot, which costs $50 MXN for the whole day (charged by ASIPONA, not by Yates Dinka).
What is the difference between the Traditional Tour and Traditional + Snorkel?
The Traditional Tour (about 1 hour) includes the glass-bottom yacht ride, the celebrity homes, Punta Elefante and its cliff-diving show, fish feeding, the Submerged Virgin of Guadalupe Sanctuary and an optional stay on the island. Traditional + Snorkel adds 45 minutes of guided snorkeling at the island with an instructor, equipment and life jacket, and lasts from 1 hour 50 minutes. Snorkeling is never sold on its own and the last departure with snorkeling is at 2:00 PM.
How late can I stay on the island?
You can stay on the island at no extra cost and return on any later yacht; the last return is at 5:00 pm.
Book your tour to La Roqueta Island
Pick your date and pay online with the early-booking price. Questions? Message or call us at +52 744 187 3434.
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