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The 15 Best Bacalar Lagoon Tours

64 tours  ·  from $25

A freshwater lagoon that reads as seven separate blues depending on depth, with stromatolites along one shore that you must not stand on. These 15 compare sailing boats, pontoons and kayaks on price and how long they stop.

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

Spend about three hours aboard a small sailboat with up to eight people, cruising Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with an English-speaking crew. Expect stops at Cenote Negro, the Pirate Canal, and Bird Island, plus two swims, seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Guides such as Irving, Zazil, Leo, and Maria are praised for calm sailing and friendly service.

“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 - Starting at Casa China and Costera 67
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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

Cruise Bacalar Lagoon with guides such as Diego, Angelo, Jonathan, and Sebastian. You’ll pass Cenote Esmeralda, Cocalitos, and Cenote Negro, swim at the Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and receive fruit, water, fruit drinks, and three beers per adult. Kayaking is also included after the boat trip.

“Overall, we loved this tour. Angelo is very knowledgeable and brought a kind energy to the group. We had a lot of fun exploring the laguna and sharing stories. Overall the views are amazing and you're able to see all of the laguna highlights. I'd recommend having a bite to eat from casa china after because the views are amazing and its a good price.”

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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - Cenote Cocalitos and the freshwater stops
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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 on Bacalar Lagoon with a bilingual crew such as David, Angelo, Hugo, or Abraham. You’ll visit three cenotes, Bird Island, and the Pirate Canal, with time to swim in clear freshwater. Fruit, snacks, natural drinks, and three beers per adult are included. The boat may sail or use its motor when wind conditions or equipment require it.

“We had an amazing boat trip in Bacalar! We sailed through the stunning Pirate Passage, cenotes and bird island while enjoying delicious fruit and refreshing beer along the way. Captain David and Abraham made the experience even more memorable with their friendly and knowledgeable guidance. Highly recommended! 🫶🏼”

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Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes - A three-hour route with room to slow down
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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 Colors Lagoon with a bilingual guide such as Jonathan, Diego, Hugo, or Daniel. Cruise with an ecological engine, stop at the Island of the Birds, Pirates Channel, and Cenote de la Bruja, then swim in clear water with fruit, hibiscus drinks, snacks, and beer for adults.

“Capitán Hugo was the BEST! He was so warm and welcoming, and very accommodating. He stopped several times to let us swim, was very informative on all the important landmarks on the lagoon and was genuinely interested in making sure we had a good time. Would highly recommend this tour and be sure to ask for Capitán Hugo!”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks - Meeting the boat on Avenida 5
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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 about four hours on Bacalar Lagoon with guides such as Miguel, Romel, Sam, Belle, and others. Swim at Pirates Channel, Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, and Cocalitos, then visit Bird Island. The open bar includes beer, tequila drinks, soda, juice, and water, while seasonal fruit and local stories round out the trip.

“My husband and I booked this experience last minute, the night before. We are so glad we did this. It was a great way to really experience Bacalar in a day since we only stayed one night. It was so beautiful and we learned a good amount of history from Miguel about each stop! The fruit and avocado toast was also so delicious, and the abundance of drinks!”

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Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - Pirate’s Canal and the lagoon’s famous colors
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Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

6.Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Spend about three hours on a private covered boat across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with an English-speaking bilingual guide. Visit Pirate’s Canal, cenotes, stromatolites, and Bird Island, with time for swimming, fruit, drinks, and photos. Guides such as Diego and Carlos are known for clear explanations and patient service. Kayaking may continue after the boat tour until sunset.

“We booked a private tour and Diego our guide was super informative, friendly and kindhearted. He showed us so much in the lagoon and was able to answer all our questions and had an amazing knowledge about wildlife and nature. Thanks to him and to this wolderful Tour we wont forget our day in bacalar and can really recommend to try it out. Julia and Johannes”

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

7.Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

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

Set out from Casa China Bacalar on a small sustainable sailboat with up to 10 people. Your bilingual crew guides you through Cenote Esmeralda, Pirate Canal, Cenote Negro, and Bird Island, with time to swim, take photos, and enjoy fruit drinks plus three beers per person.

“Loved our tour. Great English speaking tour guides, made it great fun despite the weather. Highly recommend.”

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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience - How the sailing lesson works
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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

8.Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

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

Spend about three hours on a private sailboat from Casa China Bacalar with up to five companions. Choose a sailing lesson or a relaxed cruise, then swim near Cenote Cocalitos and Cenote de la Bruja, look for birds and stromatolites, and enjoy fruit, natural drinks, beer, and a kayak rental.

“Perfect balance of sailing, swimming, sight seeing and education about the lagoon. Abraham and David were fantastic!”

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Pirate's Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation - Mariscal Lagoon and the mangroves change the pace
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Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

9.Pirate’s Channel & 3 Lagoons Kayak or SUP/Paddle Tour +Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Start at 5:00 a.m. with Jorge and a bilingual crew for a small-group paddle across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon. Visit Pirate’s Channel, Mariscal Lagoon, and the Mangrove Sanctuary, then pause for fruit, coffee, Nutella toast, meditation, and GoPro photos. The route favors quiet water and places boats cannot enter.

“Amazing experience Jorge was very helpful provided lots of tips and tricks, and even giving you space to manage at your own pace it was a great first time trying SUP and now I love it!”

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Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar's Waters - Sunrise at Cenote de la Bruja
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Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

10.Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar’s Waters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Meet at The Yak Lake House at 6:20 am for coffee and a short SUP lesson, then paddle across Bacalar Lagoon to the Black Cenote and Pirates Canal. Guides such as Vicky, David, and Daniel provide patient coaching, while fruit, hydration, and photos round out this three-hour morning trip.

“Lovely morning paddle through the lagoon. A must if your in the area and want to get a bit wet and see the sunrise”

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Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya - Leaving Costa Maya and finding the pickup
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Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

11.7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Ride from Costa Maya to Bacalar’s clear seven-color lagoon with a small group of up to 20. Guides such as Adan, Carol, Juan, and Leo lead a pontoon ride past cenotes and the Pirate Channel, with swimming, fresh pineapple, drinks, snacks, and a local taco lunch. Allow about 5.5 hours, including the long drive.

“We had the BEST day! I have been to Costa Maya 5 times and before this I would've told you it was my least favorite port. This excursion changed my opinion! Moises got us all set up, Julio was a fabulous driver who took care of anything we needed, and our captain Tony was amazing! Julio stopped and bought us a fresh pineapple that Tony prepared for us on the boat, they had chips, sodas, water and a bottle of Tequila for us to enjoy as well. Bacalar is just spectacular! Boat ride was so beautiful and informative. And the cenotes are so cool! We stopped to swim in a…”

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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon - Crossing the Lake of the Seven Colors
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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

12.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

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

Sail Bacalar Lagoon with a private group of up to seven, stopping at Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island. Captains such as Flor, Leandro, Leo, and their crews provide local guidance, swimming time, seasonal fruit, beer, and water. The 4 p.m. departure can bring especially beautiful changing light.

“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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One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide - Meeting the group near the Costa Maya port
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One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide

13.One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben with guides such as Erick, Yoshi, Joel, or Diego, then cool off at Bacalar Lagoon. Expect Mayan temples, jungle wildlife, a fajita lunch with aguas frescas, kayaks, and about two hours on the road each way. Bring water shoes and allow extra time for the cruise-port return.

“Erick was so knowledgeable and the entire team was so nice! Great excursion visiting the Mayan Ruins and Bacalar.”

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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic - Choosing between a paddleboard and kayak
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Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

14.Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your bilingual guide at Casa China Bacalar at 6:30 a.m. for a three-hour paddleboard or kayak trip across Lake Bacalar. You’ll warm up, learn basic safety, visit Cenote Esmeralda, stop for a swim, and enjoy fruit drinks and healthy snacks near the bird sanctuary. Guides including Angelo and Adrián are praised for patient instruction.

“The sunrise paddle was a great experience. Everyone should do it if you plan on coming to Bacalar! Adriano the guide was very nice and also helpful with other tips on what to do in Bacalar. Susie his dog even join us for the paddle experience, very cute! Definitely recommend anyone to do this.”

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Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya - Chacchoben, where the day begins with Maya temples
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Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

15.Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben with guides such as Juan, Leo, or Carol, then continue to Bacalar Lagoon for a pontoon ride, swimming, fresh fruit, and lunch at a local restaurant. Small groups, air-conditioned transport, drinks, and round-trip port transfers make this a full but rewarding seven-hour day.

“Leo was excellent and the food was great. Baccalar lagoon was very beautiful. Would recommend this company for your tour”

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★ 5.0Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in BacalarFrom $44157 reviews
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