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The 15 Boat Tours in Bacalar That Earn Their Price

28 tours  ·  from $25

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 boat tours in Bacalar justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores - Meeting the crew at Casa Sirena
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Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores

1.Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Cruise Bacalar’s clear Seven Colors Lagoon on a small sailboat with up to eight people. Expect Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island, with two swim stops, seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Crews such as Zazil, Leo, Maria, and Cami have been praised for calm sailing and friendly local insight.

“We had an amazing time! I would absolutely recommend this trip to everyone visiting Bacalar. Very chill and relaxed vibes and a great way to experience the lagoon.”

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Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks - Cenote Esmeralda: the first look at Bacalar’s depth
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Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

2.3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,240 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Spend three hours cruising Bacalar Lagoon with an English or Spanish guide, swimming at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and passing Cenote Esmeralda, Cocalitos, and Negro. Fruit, water, natural drinks, and three beers per adult are included, with kayaking available afterward.

“Valles was a great guide! and the views were stunning! would recommend!”

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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - Cruising Lake Bacalar and watching the colors change
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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

3.Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about three hours sailing Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with a bilingual guide and a small group of up to 16. Visit three cenotes, Bird Island, and the Pirate Canal, with swimming stops, fruit drinks, snacks, and three beers per adult. Captains such as David, Angelo, and Hugo are often praised for friendly, informative service.

“Staffs really friendly. Always attentive if someone need something. Perfect activity to do boat and chill in beautiful water. But be awair, sunscreen is not allow so put a shirt because you can easily have a sunburn after a 3 hours ride.”

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Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes - Stromatolites, ancient builders of the lagoon
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Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

4.Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,152 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Spend about three hours on Bacalar’s seven-color lagoon with a bilingual guide such as Diego, Jonathan, Hugo, or Daniel. Visit stromatolites, Cenote de la Bruja, Bird Island, and Pirates Channel, with swimming stops, fruit, natural drinks, snacks, and three beers for adults.

“Great experience, also very good with Kids! We had a Nice Guide and had good Stopps to swim in the water.”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks - The dark water of the Black Cenote
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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

5.Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend four hours on Bacalar Lagoon with guides such as Miguel, Romel, Sam, or Belle. Swim at Pirates Channel, the Black Cenote, and Cenote Esmeralda, see stromatolites at Cocalitos, visit Bird Island, and enjoy fruit plus an open bar. Choose a 10 AM or sunset-friendly 3 PM departure.

“We had a great time on this excursion! Miguel and Sam were great guides and incredibly gracious throughout. Our boat was full with 15 adults and 2 children. It would have been nice with fewer people -- more space to move around, get out of the sun, etc. -- but there weren't many boats out on the water, so that was nice. The drinks and snacks were delicious and there was plenty for everyone. Just keep in mind that sunscreen is not allowed in the lagoon, and you are on the water for 4 hours, so dress accordingly and bring your own towels!”

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Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks - Cenote Esmeralda and the first stretch of open water
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Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

6.Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 585 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Join a small group of up to 10 for a three-hour sail from Casa China Bacalar. Guides such as Hugo, Angelo, Nami, and Abraham explain the lagoon, lead swims at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and serve fruit, juice, and three beers. Choose a regular or early morning departure.

“A family friend recommended visiting Bacalar, and we found this place where they offer a tour in a sailboat. Thinking it was a great way to get familiar with place, we took the ride and it was a fantastic little adventure. The tour took us around the place making stops for us to jump into the water. The guides provided good narrative about teh place and its history. I can definitely recommend it to any travler adventurers.”

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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience - Sailing, or letting the crew do the work
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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

7.Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private three-hour sail across Bacalar Lagoon with a certified bilingual crew. Learn basic sailing from guides such as Belen, Angelo, or David, or relax while visiting Cenote Cocalitos, Cenote de la Bruja, and quieter swimming spots. Fruit, drinks, beer, safety gear, and kayak use are included.

“Bacalar was the best part of our trip! Captain Belu was so kind, knowledgeable, and cared so much for her sailboat. We learned so many interesting facts and the kids loved snorkeling in the clear, blue waters. The area/town is stunning and charming. It was paradise!”

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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon - What happens at Casa Sirena dock
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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

8.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Casa Sirena dock with a captain and first mate for a private three-hour sail across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon. You’ll see Cenote Negro, swim at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and enjoy seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Captains such as Flor, Leandro, Leo, and Karla have guided past trips.

“Sailing was a new experience for us that we found very enjoyable then Swimming in the lagoon by Isla de los Pájaros was wonderful experience.”

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Bacalar: Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran - Cenote Negro, the first stretch of open water
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Bacalar: Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

9.Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Join Victor and Laura for three quiet hours on Bacalar Lagoon aboard a six-person Hobie Getaway catamaran. With no engine, you sail to Pirate Canal, Bird Island, Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda and Cenote Cocalitos, stopping to swim and enjoy margaritas.

“awesome afternoon, going on the Lagoon with a sail boat is much much better and the hosts are great !”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar & Snack - Setting out from Amir AdvenTours Bacalar
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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar & Snack

10.Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Spend four hours cruising Bacalar Lagoon with bilingual guides such as Miguel, Romel, Samuel, and Bel. Stop at three cenotes, Pirate’s Channel, Bird Island, and a sunset swimming spot, with life jackets, seasonal fruit, music, and unlimited drinks included.

“We really enjoyed our time on this tour. Saw all of the lagoon, plenty of stops for swimming. Plus plenty of drinks, great snack stop and the guides were great!”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch - Leaving from the Semarnat bathing area
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Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch

11.Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 5 hours · from $78

Spend five hours sailing Bacalar Lagoon with guides such as Omar, Charlie, Amir, and Rommel. Expect quiet sailing, turquoise water, swimming stops, fruit, guacamole, Mexican food, and an open bar. Bring towels and snorkeling gear, since neither is supplied.

“My husband & I went on the tour with Amir && Belle And it was sooo amazing!! We always had a drink and hand.. and all the swimming spots were giving! Great experience and just spreading the word :)”

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Private Catamaran Tour - The Pirate Canal: Clear Water and Bacalar Legends
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Private Catamaran Tour

12.Private Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private catamaran from Casa China Bacalar, visiting the Pirate Canal, three cenotes, stromatolites, and Isla de los Pájaros. English-speaking crew members such as Daniel, Alfredo, Abraham, and Valentin have led recent outings. Swimming, fruit, beer, guacamole, and soft drinks are included.

“Incredible experience and great atmosphere with Abraham and valentine👌🏻 would highly recommend as very fun and great drinks and snacks.”

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Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar - Sailing the Seven Colors Lagoon
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Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar

13.Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Sail across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with Laguna Adventures on a small-group, English-language tour lasting about three hours. You’ll visit the Pirate Channel, an emerald cenote, a black or witch cenote, and a bird sanctuary, with bottled water included.

“Superbe sortie en voilier sans le bruit d’un moteur bruyant et en prenant son temps. Nous étions la seule famille de 5 personnes et le capitaine a été aux petits soins pour nous. Bref je ne peux que recommander cette sortie.”

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Private Sailing between Mangroves - Sailing toward Esmeralda and Cocalítos cenotes
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Private Sailing between Mangroves

14.Private Sailing between Mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Captain Sara guides your private three-hour catamaran trip from Bertilla Lagoon toward Esmeralda and Cocalítos cenotes, mangroves, wetlands, and the Island of Birds. You’ll swim, watch for migrating birds, enjoy seasonal fruit, and return under sail with no motor noise.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Sara as our guide. She's super knowledgeable, kind and made everyone feel comfortable on our tour. She gave us options to either do the normal circuit of all the cenotes in the lagoon or to go further south to avoid crowds. We chose the southern option and were very happy about it! Didn't see very many people at all and itwas so calming to tour the lagoon on a motor-less boat. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore.”

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Laguna Grill - Private Boat with on-board BBQ and Drinks Included - Starting at Casa China Bacalar
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Laguna Grill – Private Boat with on-board BBQ and Drinks Included

15.Laguna Grill – Private Boat with on-board BBQ and Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about four to four and a half hours on a private Bacalar pontoon with a bilingual guide such as Jose, Carlos, or Hugo. Swim at the Pirate Canal, Cenote de la Bruja, and Cocalitos, then enjoy onboard BBQ skewers, guacamole, fruit drinks, and six beers per adult.

“Great experience to take a private boat in paradise. Captain Carlos could not do enough for us. Kept the drinks flowing.”

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