The 15 Boat Tours in Bacalar That Earn Their Price

1.Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores

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

Sail Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon in a small group, with cenotes, two swims, fresh fruit, beer, and expert local crews.

“Great tour! It was nice to only have a small group (about 6), there were two groups which set of on separate boats. Both of our crew were lovely and friendly. The water is beautiful, both areas we swum in were crystal clear. We also had plenty of time, it didn't feel rushed at all. Only thing to note (which I wasn't aware of) is that you can't wear sunscreen in the lagoon, you're asked to shower when you arrive if so. Some people had long sleeve tops to swim in, which I'd recommend as I got quite sunburnt.”

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2.3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

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

Review of Bacalar’s 3-hour boat trip with cenotes, turquoise-water swimming, snacks, drinks, guides, and practical booking advice.

“Angelo was such an excellent guide! Such beautiful sites.”

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3.Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

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

Review of Bacalar’s 3-hour sailing tour, with cenotes, Pirate Canal, Bird Island, swimming, snacks, drinks, value, and practical tips.

“We loved the swimming spots from Adrian and the explanation. Plus they explained the history of blzck cenote. Fruit and the beer were nice add on. The boat was calm. We loved this tour and highly recommend it.”

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4.Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

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

Review of Bacalar’s 3-hour boat tour to the Seven Colors Lagoon, cenotes, Pirates Channel, swimming stops, snacks, and drinks.

“Our boat tour in Bacalar’s stunning 7 lagoon was absolutely unforgettable! The water colors were incredible, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole experience felt peaceful and magical. A big highlight was our captain, Jhonatan. He was not only knowledgeable but also genuinely kind and attentive. He shared interesting facts about the lagoon, its history, and nature in a way that made the tour fun and educational. You could really see how much he loves and respects Bacalar—his passion made the tour even more special. He made us feel safe, relaxed, and well taken care of throughout the trip. We never felt rushed—he gave us time to enjoy swimming stops,…”

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

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

Review of Bacalar Lagoon’s four-hour boat tour, with cenotes, Bird Island, open bar, fruit snacks, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Roman (sorry if I spelt that wrong hermano!) was an amazing guide and I would 100% recommend people booking with Amir. When they say free drinks and snacks they really mean it hahaha. Money well spent!”

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6.Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

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

Review of Bacalar’s small-group sailing trip, with cenotes, swimming, drinks, practical tips, value, and what to expect in three hours.

“Isaac was a terrific guide and we had a lovely time”

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7.Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $239

Review of Bacalar’s private sailboat tour, with swimming, cenotes, kayaking, snacks, drinks, sailing lessons, and practical booking advice.

“We had the most incredible New Year’s day with Armando and Valentina on the Nikte Ha! Would highly recommend. Friendly and knowledgeable crew and stunning sights. Can’t wait to come back and do it again!”

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8.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $215

Review of Bacalar’s private three-hour sailing tour, with Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, Bird Island, swimming, snacks, guides, and value tips.

“A fantastic ride across one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Lagoon of Bacalar is a sight to behold and there is no better (and eco friendlier) way than by sailing.”

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9.Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

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

Sail Bacalar’s lagoon by Hobie Cat for three hours, visiting cenotes, Pirate Canal, Birds Island, and quiet swimming spots with margaritas.

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

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

Review of Bacalar’s 4-hour lagoon boat tour with open bar, fruit snacks, swimming at three cenotes, bilingual guides, and sunset views.

“The tour was excellent, our guide/captain was bilingual and his English was really easy for us to understand. He was funny, friendly, and did a great job telling us about everything and the history of the area. The lady serving drinks and checking in on everyone, was also bilingual and a lot of fun. The drinks were flowing, the vibes were great, the 4 areas we swam were beautiful, and I would highly recommend this to everyone visiting Bacalar.”

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

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

Sail Bacalar Lagoon for five hours with an open bar, Mexican food, swimming stops, and visits to the Pirates Channel and Bird Island.

“Amir was amazing. Him and his crew were amazing and so accommodating. They made sure we were comfortable and understood what was going on. We visited several sites, and he explained each location he even helped my friend who isn’t the best swimmer. His mother was there. I was like oh. That’s cool. Honestly she was one of the best parts. She was so sweet and I wish she was one of my Tias as she was so kind and so much fun. Sorry Amir, your mom was like being at home because she kept checking in on my friend.”

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12.Private Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $990

Review of Bacalar’s private catamaran tour, with cenotes, Pirate Canal, stromatolites, snacks, drinks, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“Andrea and Cata are the best skippers you could ask for. The place is marvellous, the boat is quite comfortable and the esperience is definitelo worth the money and the time”

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13.Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar

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

Review of Bacalar’s 3-hour sailboat tour, with cenotes, Pirate Channel, bird sanctuary, price, route, value, and booking advice.

“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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14.Private Sailing between Mangroves

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

Review of Bacalar’s private 3-hour sailing tour through mangroves, cenotes, and bird habitat, with fruit, clear water, and quiet sailing.

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

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

Review of Bacalar’s private BBQ boat tour, with swimming, cenotes, snorkeling, drinks, birdwatching, and practical booking advice.

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

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