The 15 Best Boat Tours in Bacalar

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 with a small group, two swim stops, fresh fruit, beer, and expert local crews for $40.

“We took this boat trip on a nicely windy day. A good amount of wind means that the boat moves nicely without the need for the motor. On the positive side our crew was exceedingly focused on making sure we were safe and looked after. My wife and daughter had never been sailing before and at no point did they feel anything but super safe, even when the boat was tipped to its maximum. They prepared some fruit for us which was very nice, and we stopped twice for some swimming time which was really appreciated on a hot day. Perhaps the only minor criticism was that there was not…”

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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, birdlife, and optional kayaking.

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

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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 Seven Colors Lagoon sailing tour, with cenotes, swimming, snacks, drinks, guides, value, and practical booking advice.

“A 3-hour trip over a stunning lake, including drinks, fruit and two lovely swim breaks. What’s not to love? This was definitely the highlight of our visit to Bacalar. The lake has many amazing sights, from the history-laden Pirates’ Channel to Bird Island and the cenotes. Our crew members Abraham and David were incredibly nice and made sure everyone was happy and well cared for. They had many cool stories about the lake and the surrounding region and were happy to share both these and personal stories. I cannot recommend taking a trip with them enough.”

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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, stromatolites, cenotes, Pirates Channel, and swimming stops.

“Delightful captain Horge and crew. Friendly , informative and new to take us to where the water was bluest and quietest. Go with this company for sailing the loveliest bit of the lake.”

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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

Cruise Bacalar Lagoon to cenotes, Pirates Channel, and Bird Island with swims, fruit, local guides, and an open bar.

“Miguel and Itself showed us an excellent time around the lagoon in Bacalar! We had a blast at the sites on the tour, enjoyed swimming, and enjoyed the bar as well :)”

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6.Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

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

Sail Bacalar Lagoon for three hours, swim at Pirate Canal and Bird Island, see cenotes, and enjoy fruit, drinks, and a small group.

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

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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, bilingual crew, and flexible routes.

“We had a great day on the beautiful lagoon. As it was a private sailboat we could choose where we want to go and skip the crowded places. They provided us with beer, fresh juice and snacks. Special thanks to our captain Mau! He was super fun and has a lot of knowledge about sailing, the area and the stromatolites.”

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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 3-hour sailing tour, with swimming stops, fresh fruit, drinks, cenotes, Bird Island, pricing, and practical tips.

“The best experience in Bacalar. Being a private boat made all the difference, away from the crowds and seeing the most beautiful locations. Highly recommend!”

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9.Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

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

Sail Bacalar Lagoon by Hobie Cat for three hours, visiting cenotes, Pirate Canal, Bird Island, and quiet swimming spots with margaritas.

“It was a fantastic boat trip in Bacalar. Laura and Victor have been super nice and the Magaritas were awesome!”

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

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

Explore Bacalar Lagoon by boat with five scenic stops, three cenotes, swimming, fruit snacks, bilingual guides, music, and an open bar.

“Belle and Romal were excellent hosts. Very friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks were flowing freely and Belle was always check to see if anyone needed anything. The lagoon is beautiful and we saw an amazing sunset. Book with them. You won't be sorry.”

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

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

Review of Bacalar Lagoon’s five-hour sailing tour with turquoise water, open bar, Mexican food, and stops at Pirates Channel and Bird Island.

“This excursion was the highlight of our trip in bacalar. amir and his crew are the sweetest and friendliest! They served us food that was out of this world with a nice and cute seeting: all in all AMAZING! amir was very instructive on security measures and also on providing us information about every spot we pass by. The whole crew was friendly with my 5 yrs son which we really appreciated. I highly recommend this tour it worths every peny! Thank you amir for everything!”

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12.3-hr Pontoon Boat Tour with Beach Club + Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 108 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Explore Bacalar Lagoon by shaded pontoon boat, swim at the Pirate Canal and Bird Island, enjoy drinks, snacks, kayaks, and beach club access.

“Excellent tour, Angelo was an excellent guide, great experience in the beautiful Laguna and Ceynotes! Highly recommended”

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13.Private Sailboat Tour with Lagoon Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $102

Review of Bacalar’s private sailboat tour: swim in turquoise lagoon waters, visit cenotes and stromatolites, and learn to sail.

“Excellent activity! Our guides Angelo and Timothy were very friendly”

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14.Lagoon Sailing Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Review of Bacalar’s 3-hour small-group sailing tour with female guides, swimming, Canal de los Piratas, guacamole, beer, and Palomas.

“Very fun and interesting! Loved the All-Female crew. Professional and informative time. Even learned a lot about Yucatan history and its relationship with Belize. Thank you for the great tour!🙏”

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15.4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 4 hours · from $285

Sail Bacalar Lagoon privately to Black Cenote, Bird Island, and Pirate Channel with guacamole, fruit, drinks, and local guides.

“We had an amazing time with Franco and Ryan and enjoyed the swimming, birdwatching and amazing snacks.”

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