We loved our pirate ship adventure! Our kids played with the pirate gear during the sailing (about 1.5 hours) and had a blast. We toured the fort, then relaxed on a quiet beach. The kids loved playing in the warm water and building sand forts. There were very few people there and even fewer people selling stuff, which is nice. Lunch on the beach was relaxing and delicious! Our kids don’t eat fish and they were able to accommodate with chicken instead. The sail back was even more relaxing since the kids were tired. We all enjoyed the punch and limonada con coco. They few even put up an umbrella for shade from the hot sun. This was a perfect trip for kids (ours are 9 and 5). It was definitely a highlight of our vacation .

Great for families and groups of friends, not sure it’ll be as fun for couples or solo travelers. The crew is fantastic, they even let us drive the boat for a bit and as locals they’re very knowledgeable of the area. I quite enjoyed the visit to the fortress and the photo opps. Lunch was fresh and tasty! Just take into account that when they say “lemonade” included they mean the lemonade flavored powder you get at the supermarket, so don’t get your hopes up for anything natural. Also, the beach in Boca Chica is small and unfortunately polluted (lots of plastic and garbage, so not good for a swim). Infrastructure there is also basic (no running water) due to a vicious circle: not many tourists causes low investment and low investment drives fewer tourists. So I’d still recommend it as a fun group activity and because you’ll be making a positive impact on the community. Just don’t get any massages at the beach (my shoulder is still aching!).