if you do this, you have to go with friends and get some beers from the vendors in other boats. (this is being suggested by someone who rarely touches alcohol.) i might have went with friends, but we were all tired at the end of our trip and just zoned out on the boat and didn’t really partake of anything. the trip along the canals could be really fun if you have some food and drink and perhaps stop at some places along the way. i missed my chance at getting a nice gift for my mom from one of the vendors because i just was not full of xochimilco spirit at the time. so i recommend going when you have the spirit of fun present and not grouchy.