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The 15 Best Bacalar Lagoon Tours and Boat Trips

16 tours reviewed

Bacalar is three and a half hours south and the lagoon really does run seven shades of blue over a white limestone floor. These are the best Bacalar tours: sailing catamarans, small boats with a swim stop at the pirate channel, sunrise paddles, and the long day trips that make the drive worth doing in one go.

Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks - From Casa China to the observatory tower: start strong

1.3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

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

3-hour Bacalar lagoon boat trip with swims and included drinks, including 3 beers per adult. See Cenote Esmeralda, Pirate Canal, birds.

“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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Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes - Where to meet, and what check-in feels like

2.Bacalar Boat Tour and Visit to Cenotes

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

3-hour small-group boat tour in Bacalar Lagoon plus Cenote de la Bruja, with fruit drinks, snacks, beers, and swimming stops.

“We enjoyed out boat trip very much. Once we got to the location, everyone was welcomed professionally, were checked in and received a color coded ticket so we knew which boats to board. Our guide Jose’s English wasn’t the best (Spanglish as he called it) but was very cheery and enthusiastic, and really tried to convey the information about the lake while boating us around which resulted in some hilarious moments. The drinks were nice and cool, with various options to choose from. One star deducted due to not being available to contact them prior to the booking. When I called that morning with questions, the person answering hung up…”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks

Bacalar Lagoon Sightseeing Boat Tour with Open Bar and Snacks - Stop-by-stop: Pirates’ Channel, Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, Cocalitos, and Bird Island

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

Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - Casa China Bacalar Dock: How the Day Actually Starts

Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks - Getting aboard at Casa China Bacalar: what the first hour sets up

5.Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

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

Small-group sail on Bacalar Lagoon with swims at cenotes and Bird Island, plus fruit, 3 beers, and a photo-filled 3-hour trip.

“Really enjoyed the trip with David and Abraham. They had great knowledge about the area and were excellent hosts for the trip. We really appreciated the added value of having such enjoyable guides!!”

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

Sunrise Paddle Quest: Embrace the Dawn on Bacalar's Waters - Lake Bacalar at First Light: Paddling to the Black Cenote and Pirates Canal

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

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

Sunrise paddleboarding in Bacalar with coffee, snacks, and expert coaching, plus Black Cenote and Pirates Canal stops for epic early-morning views.

“A faire vraiment ! Accueillis avec un café si nous le souhaitions, des explications et un accompagnement individuel pour les personnes n’ayant jamais fait de Paddle et un magnifique lever de soleil sur le Black Cenote pour ensuite continuer le périple et faire un plongeon dans l’eau avant d’avoir un petit déjeuner frais et healthy. Les explications étaient claires et intéressantes. Daniel est un super guide !”

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Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya - Small-group setup and cruise-safe transfers (what to expect)

7.7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

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

Costa Maya to Bacalar’s 7 colors lagoon with cenotes, pirate-channel views, lunch, drinks, and cruise-safe round-trip transfers.

“Do it! It was amazing and worth the price. Definitely doing it again in the future. The staff was professional and very nice to everyone.”

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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon - Lago Bacalar cruising and the Cenote Negro or Bruja route

8.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

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

Private 3-hour sail on Bacalar Lagoon with swims at key spots, fruit snacks, and expert crew guidance for groups up to 7.

“Pas le bateau des photos. Bateau au final minuscule et pas du tout confortable. Pas du tout adapté à un bébé Service scandaleux, ils refusent de changer bateau ou de rembourser Mais capitaine super, qui sauve un peu l’expérience”

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

One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide - From Plaza Las Fuentes To The Van: Keep It Easy

9.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

Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon in one 5.5-hour cruise day, with kayaking gear and fajita lunch included.

“The Mayan ruins site was nice to see and was kept up well. We learned a lot from our guide Diego about the Mayan culture. We also loved the lagoon too. Was very relaxing and the tacos and drinks were fabulous!”

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Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya - Bacalar Lagoon cenotes: why Esmeralda and Cocalitos are worth your swim time

10.Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

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

One day of Chacchoben Mayan ruins and Bacalar Lagoon cenotes with small-group comfort, guided storytelling, lunch, and included drinks.

“I participated in the combo tour and it was excellent value for money with Carol our versed tour guide explaining the history of the Chacchoben Mayan ruins and then a wonderful experience on the Bacalar lagoon. Everything was well timed and time flew fast without feeling rushed nor bored. A delicious lunch is included at a local restaurant and we were even served exotic fruits as our group waded in the beautiful blue shades of the Bacalar lagoon. I strongly recommend this combo tour to cover two of the main regional sites.”

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Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar - Cenote de la Bruja stop, and why it is more than a photo stop

11.Paddleboarding and/or kayaking tour at sunrise in the lagoon of Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $28

Sunrise paddleboarding in Bacalar's lagoon with a Cenote de la Bruja stop, small groups, kayak option, English guides, $28.

“beautiful experience. Started very early but we saw the beautiful stars and some shooting stars. The mood at sunrise was amazing and cenote negro was impressive. Great guides as well Osvaldo and Jorge”

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Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos - Price and value for a 3-hour SUP sunrise

12.Bacalar Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Bacalar sunrise SUP tour with breakfast, GoPro photos, and swim stops at Cocos Island and the Pirates’ Channel on the Lagoon of Seven Colors.

“I loved every aspect … seeing the sunrise while on a SUP board, lovely breakfast, swimming in the lagoon and visiting the mangroves. Miguel was an excellent and very personable guide. Would highly recommend!”

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Bacalar: Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour with Fruit

Bacalar: Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour with Fruit - Pontoon Tour Basics, 150 Minutes That Actually Move

14.Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour with Fruit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 278 reviews · 2h 30m · from $26

Pontoon tour on Bacalar Lake of Seven Colors: Pirate Channel, cenotes, swims, water, ice, and seasonal fruit. 150 minutes for $26.

“Tony was a fantastic guide. He was very funny and informative and made the experience so much better. The tour was well worth it and we enjoyed swimming in the lagoon and learning fascinating facts throughout the journey. We would highly recommend!”

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Bacalar: Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

Bacalar: Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran - Price and value for a 3-hour lagoon experience

15.Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

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

Pure sailing on a Hobie Getaway in Bacalar for 3 hours, with a small group, margaritas, and cenote swims along the lagoon’s best spots.

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

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