Xochimilco boat party review
5.0 from 1,699 reviews — the largest review count on this site that still holds a perfect score, at MX$994.50 pesos a head for two to two and a half hours. It is also the only one of the eight whose own exclusion list says transport to the meeting point is not included, in those words. It is worth knowing up front, because the dock is a long way from wherever you are staying.
What travellers say across 1,699 reviews at 5.0
It is a genuinely strong number. A perfect average across that many ratings is harder to hold than a perfect average across fifteen, and it is the second-deepest pool here after the Frida Kahlo day trip. The reviews focus mostly on the hosts, and which two you get varies by departure.
“Camilla and Ximena - best 2 hours in Mexico! We loved our tour guides and rower.”
“Gloria and Esmeralda were amazing tour guides! They made our Xochimilco experience so much fun, interactive, and entertaining from start to finish. My family and I had an absolute blast! I definitely recommend this tour, especially if you’re someone who enjoys drinking, music, and having a fun time with your group.”
Nine of the ten reviews name at least one host, and no pair of names repeats. Across the ten there are eleven different first names. The hosts rotate, so expect the same house style whichever pair you get.
“Emilio was the best tour guide ever. He was so considerate and handsome, we had lots of fun!!!!! BEST DAY EVER”
The one exclusion worth planning around first
The operator lists “Transportation to the meeting point” under what is not included. The reviews focus on the boat itself, so plan the trip to Embarcadero Las Flores Nativitas in advance. The docks sit a long way south of the historic centre, and that journey is yours to plan and pay for.
Getting yourself to the dock
The public-transport route is Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña and then the Tren Ligero to Xochimilco: MX$5 and MX$3 respectively, so MX$8 from the Zócalo, and the Tren Ligero takes no cash — you need a Movilidad Integrada card at MX$20, which includes one trip. That line has been under repeated reconstruction since mid-2025, so check @STECDMX for its current status on the day you travel. Full detail on how to get there.
What is in the price, and one thing that is not on the boat
Unlimited tequila in three expressions, cold beer, soft drinks and water, traditional Mexican food, games, hosts, music throughout, souvenirs, and restrooms both at the dock and on a chinampa island. A rule in force since January 2020 caps what passengers bring aboard at a litre of spirits per boat or three 355 ml beers per adult; check with the operator how that applies to the drinks served on board.
What works
- 1,699 reviews at 5.0 — the deepest perfect score on this site
- Hosts, music, games, unlimited drinks and food are all in the price
- Leaves from a dock on the city government’s own venue list
- English, Spanish and French
- Restrooms at the dock and on a chinampa island, which two hours makes relevant
Worth knowing
- The operator states outright that transport to the meeting point is excluded
- MX$368.30 more per person than the cheapest tour here, for a similar time on the water
- Hosts rotate, so the pair you get varies by departure
- All ten reviews in the pool are five stars
- Better suited to groups than to anyone after a quiet canal
Put the exact embarcadero name into your ride-hailing app, not “Xochimilco”. The borough is large and the docks are scattered, and being dropped at the wrong one is the most common way to miss a departure.
Who it suits
Groups in their twenties and thirties who want the loud version and have worked out the journey. If you want the same energy for MX$242 less a head, read the tequila boat review — it leaves from the same dock. If you want the opposite, the kayak review covers the quieter end.
The three worth putting next to it
Tasting-ledXochimilco: Tequila-Tasting (Unlimited) and Cultural Party on a Boat
Cheapest & best ratedXochimilco: Traditional Boat Sightseeing Tour, Culture and Fun
The quiet oneMexico City: Kayak Experiences in Hidden Xochimilco
Frequently asked questions
Is transport to Xochimilco included in the boat party?
No, and this is the only tour on the site whose own exclusion list says so outright: “Transportation to the meeting point” is not included. You get yourself to Embarcadero Las Flores Nativitas.
Is the Xochimilco boat party worth MX$994.50?
It buys hosts, unlimited drinks, food, music and a boat that is already full, for two to two and a half hours. The cheapest trajinera tour here is MX$368.30 less for a similar stretch of water with less production. For three or more people, hiring your own boat at the official MX$750 an hour is another option to compare.
How many people are on the boat?
A trajinera is licensed for up to eighteen passengers, children counted from age four. The operator does not publish a group size for this departure.
Is the boat party family friendly?
One reviewer describes doing it with family and having a blast; the tour is built around drinking games and music, and the reviews are unanimous about that. Read them and judge for your own group.