Just got back from a cruise to Mexico which we loved, but our excursion to Isla Ixtapa was a real disappointment. The small fishing boat that took us to the island almost capsized (everyone sat on one side) - well we did get a laugh out of that! There are about 5 or 6 different restaurants on the island and the one we went to wasn't ready for us, the beach was dirty, the chairs weren't out etc. The water was very calm and warm, but several of us were bitten by invisible tiny jellyfish (at least that's what we were told). While swimming we were constantly moving out of the way of small boats that would come close to shore to deliver food to the restaurants, consequently our swimming area kept getting smaller and smaller. The lunch served at the restaurant was good, but the bathroom facilities left a lot to be desired. Next time we'll just go to a hotel for the day!

If you want to be trapped on an island all day with nothing to do then go the ixtapa isle! my friends and I went to snorkel which was about a joke you can't see a thing! The so called restaurants are pretty bad! I would never go back again!! Don't waste your money!
Instead rent a moped and go to playa la linda beach! you can come and go as you please!

Please don't waste your time and $$$ on this excursion. It's not like it was terrible, but the beaches and pools at all the hotel's in the area were far better. The comp. fish lunch was great though. They served a tunafish fillet with garlic/butter. It was outstanding. Go on the Sunset Cruise on the 85ft. sailboat instead. That was fantastic.

the family visited Ixtapa Island in 2000 it was okbut the water was a little dirty and the minute yousat down to enjoy the sun they would try to sell youjewelry or drinks. The people were nice butdid not care for the restaurant food. environmentwas dirty. Maybe in a few years this island willbuild up but for now till then try another place