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Boat Tours in Bacalar: 15 That Repay an Early Alarm

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15 boat tours in Bacalar you can book today, each with its price, its length and the one thing to know before you commit. The first entry is first for a reason.

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: 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

6.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

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

8.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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Bacalar: Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran - Cenote Negro, the First Stop on the 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

Spend three hours sailing Bacalar Lagoon aboard a six-person Hobie Getaway with guides Victor and Laura. Visit Pirate Canal, Birds Island, Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, and Cocalitos, with swimming, photo stops, life jackets, and margaritas included. The boat uses no engine, so wind and weather shape the ride.

“Laura and Victor are adorable people. Thank you for what you made us discover . Thank you for your kindness and enthusiasm.”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar & Snack - Pirate’s Channel gives the tour its first big view
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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

Cruise Bacalar Lagoon for four hours with bilingual guides such as Miguel, Romel, Bel, and Samuel. Visit Pirate’s Channel, three cenotes, Bird Island, and a final swimming stop with fruit, music, an open bar, and possible sunset views. Expect plenty of water time, but bring your own snorkeling gear and note that the boat has no toilet.

“amazing! the guide is super friendly, informative, and always at your service. It is an open bar indeed and we took good advantage of that. The activity has a lot to offer. Only hiccup is that I wish that we could have gone a little closer to the cenotes other than esmeralda, but still deserves an honest 5/5 stars. Thank you again for everything, we loved it !”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch - Pirates Channel and the lagoon’s old trade route
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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 without engine noise, stopping at Pirates Channel, Bird Island, cenotes, and an abandoned hotel. Omar, Charlie, Amir, and other bilingual guides lead the trip, with swimming time, fruit, guacamole, Mexican food, and an open bar included. Bring towels and snorkeling gear.

“We had a lot of fun, the views to tour the people everything was amazing the food was spectacular and we really enjoyed it!!!”

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Private Catamaran Tour - Swimming at the Pirate Canal
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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 in Bacalar’s Lagoon of Seven Colors. Swim at the Pirate Canal, pass three cenotes, see stromatolites, and pause at Isla de los Pájaros. The crew serves fruit, guacamole, beer, bottled water, and fruit drinks. Guides may include Daniel, Alfredo, Abraham, or Valentin.

“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 - The pirate channel and the lagoon’s most memorable route
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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 on a small-group, English-language tour limited to eight people. Over about three hours, you visit the pirate channel, bird sanctuary, and cenotes such as Emerald and Black, also called Witch Cenote. Bottled water is included, and the boat returns to Laguna Adventures Bacalar.

“It wasn't what I imagined, first they wanted to send us in honor of cat and not on sailboat that was what I bought, they sent us on the sailboat since we complained, the Chavos q managed good people but zero as a tour, they didn't give us any information, they said they would give it leaving the pirate channel and they never gave it, I don't know if they didn't know or q, they didn't play any music and it was supposed to go to the blue cenote q was not, and to the one of cocalitos and they passed us along cay do I told him that also…”

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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.)

Join Captain Sara, and possibly Valentina, for a three-hour private catamaran sail from Bertilla Lagoon. Head south to Esmeralda and Cocalítos cenotes, glide through mangroves, stop for fruit at an old pier, and swim near Bird Island. The motor-free route favors quiet water, nature, and sunset views over busy sightseeing.

“Sara and Valentina were amazing ! Friendly, fun and full of knowledge of the beautiful lagoon of Bacalar . It was truely a wonderful experience . A beautiful afternoon . I would highly recommend”

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Laguna Grill - Private Boat with on-board BBQ and Drinks Included - The Pirate Canal: warm water and a strong opening
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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 4 to 4.5 hours on a private pontoon in Bacalar with guides such as José, Carlos, or Hugo. Swim in the Pirate Canal, Cenote de la Bruja, and Cocalitos, spot birds and fish, enjoy BBQ skewers, guacamole, fruit drinks, and six beers per adult, then keep the kayaks for the rest of your stay.

“Jose (Banda) was absolutely incredible. Extremely friendly and communicative and informative. Highly recommended.”

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New in Boat Tours in Bacalar

★ 5.0Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and LunchFrom $7776 reviews
★ 5.0Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included75 reviews
★ 5.0Sail away Hobie Cat Tour Bacalar30 reviews
★ 5.0Gourmet Tour in Private Catamaran with Cocktails IncludedFrom $52544 reviews
★ 5.0Sail 4hr in the most SECRET Spot of Bacalar and Beach Club.45 reviews
★ 4.8Private Hobie Cat Sailing Tour68 reviews
★ 4.7Group Sailing Tour with GuideFrom $4366 reviews
★ 4.9Magnificent Bacalar Lagoon Exclusive Boat TourFrom $12752 reviews
★ 5.0Lagoon Sailing Tour with Snacks and DrinksFrom $4447 reviews
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