BACALAR SAILING TOURS

15 Bacalar Sailing Tours Worth Casting Off For

27 sailings  ·  from $37 a head

The good boats go first and the cheap seats go fastest of all. Below: 15 bacalar sailing tours worth booking ahead, what each includes and where they differ once you are aboard.

Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores - Cenote Negro, the lagoon’s dramatic first stop
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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 sailing Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with a group of no more than eight. Guides such as Zazil, Leo, Cami, and Irving lead the route past Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island, with two swim stops, seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Bring sun protection because sunscreen is not allowed in the lagoon.

“Wonderful tour. Leandro and Cecil were friendly and laidback, ensuring we were comfortable and had fun. It was four of us on the tour (two couples) and this was a great group size. The two swimming stops were a good duration, and the lagoon is a pleasure to swim in! Sitting at the front of the boat at sunset, and having the cold fruit platter and beers were definitely a highlight. Definitely recommend experiencing the lagoon this way. Muchas gracias!”

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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - Swimming at Cocalitos and the Lagoon’s Cenotes
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Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

2.Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

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

Spend about three hours on Bacalar Lagoon with a bilingual captain and a small group of up to 16 people. You’ll visit several cenotes, Bird Island, and the old Pirate Canal, with time to swim in clear freshwater. Snorkeling gear, fruit drinks, three beers per adult, and snacks are included. Captains such as David, Angelo, Hugo, and Valentin are praised for friendly guidance.

“Loved every aspect of this tour! One of the best on our trip. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bacalar!”

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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience - The sailing lesson or the easygoing option
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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

3.Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240 whole boat, up to 6

Spend about three hours on a private sailboat for up to six people on Bacalar Lagoon. Your bilingual crew can teach basic sailing or guide you to Cenote Cocalitos, Cenote de la Bruja, quieter swimming spots, birds, and stromatolites. Fruit, natural drinks, three beers per adult, safety gear, and a full-day kayak rental are included.

“My wife and I capped a Bacalar getaway with an incredible private sailboat tour of the lagoon with Captain Abram and Nammi Sparrow. The crew’s sailing expertise was evident throughout the trip, making my wife and me feel safe and comfortable. Captain Abram and Nammi Spareow navigated the lagoon’s stunning waters with ease and provided detailed explanations about the area’s history, natural wonders, and the unique hues of the lagoon at each stop on the tour. Nammi’s passion for the environment and knowledge of Bacalar’s ecosystem made the experience both educational and relaxing. It was the perfect way to explore the lagoon. I cannot recommend this tour higher for anyone…”

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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon - Cenote Negro and the lagoon’s sudden depth
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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

4.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $215 whole boat, up to 7

Meet Captain Flor, Leandro, or another Wild Wave crew member at Casa Sirena dock for a private three-hour sail across Bacalar Lagoon. You’ll see Cenote Negro, swim near Pirate Canal and Bird Island, and share seasonal fruit, beer, and water aboard a small sailboat. The private format suits couples and families who want a calm, flexible outing.

“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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Bacalar: Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran - Meeting Victor and Laura at Marina Sunlagoon
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Bacalar: Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

5.Sail Away with a Hobie Cat Catamaran

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

Join Victor and Laura for a three-hour, engine-free Hobie Cat sail on Bacalar Lagoon. With no more than six participants, you visit Pirate Canal, Birds Island, Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, and Cocalitos, with swimming breaks, local stories, life jackets, and margaritas included.

“We had such a great time! Would highly recommend :)”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch - What happens during the five-hour route
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Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch

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

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

Spend five hours sailing Bacalar Lagoon with bilingual guides such as Omar, Charlie, Amir, and Rommel. You’ll visit Pirates Channel, Bird Island, an abandoned hotel, and colorful cenotes, with swimming time, fruit, guacamole, Mexican food, and an open bar included. Bring towels and snorkel gear, since neither is provided.

“Amir was absolutely fantastic - the best boat tour we’ve ever been on. Wonderful vibes and went to some beautiful swimming spots. Non stop beers and cocktails followed by some lovely food. Honestly the best trip you could do - amazing!”

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Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar - Meeting at Laguna Adventures Bacalar
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Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar

7.Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar

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

Spend about three hours aboard a sailboat on Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon, visiting the Pirate Channel, Emerald Cenote, Black or Witch Cenote, and a bird sanctuary. The English-language trip starts and ends at Laguna Adventures Bacalar, includes bottled water, and carries no more than eight people. Route details may vary.

“Superbe sortie en voilier sans le bruit d’un moteur bruyant et en prenant son temps. Nous étions la seule famille de 5 personnes et le capitaine a été aux petits soins pour nous. Bref je ne peux que recommander cette sortie.”

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Private Sailing between Mangroves - Sailing to Esmeralda and Cocalítos cenotes
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Private Sailing between Mangroves

8.Private Sailing between Mangroves

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

Captain Sara guides your private catamaran through Bacalar’s southern lagoon, with stops at Esmeralda and Cocalítos cenotes, an abandoned pier, and Bird Island. You’ll see mangroves, wetlands, stromatolites, and migratory birds, then swim, enjoy fresh fruit, and return under sail.

“Es una experiencia lindisima, fuera de la zona turística, en un contacto más directo con la laguna y la naturaleza. Sara conoce muy bien la zona, las áreas protegidas, cuida el ambiente y da mucha información valiosa. A mis hijos y mi mamá les encanto y para todos fue muy agradable el paseo. Que bonita manera de conocer Bacalar sin perjudicar el ambiente con los motores de gasolina.”

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Bacalar: 4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks - Why a private boat changes the experience
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Bacalar: 4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

9.4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $257 whole boat, up to 2

You’ll spend four hours on a private Catalina 25 sailboat with bilingual crew, visiting Bacalar Lagoon highlights and quieter spots. Hector, Franco, and Miquel are named among the sailing team. Guacamole made aboard, seasonal fruit, cold beer, water, and private parking are included.

“Miquel was a knowledgeable, courteous guide .. a humble man .. great guacamole .. we had a marvelous time!”

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Catamaran Adventure: Sailing and Swimming in the Bacalar Lagoon - The catamaran, the pontoon option, and the role of wind
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Catamaran Adventure: Sailing and Swimming in the Bacalar Lagoon

10.Catamaran Adventure: Sailing and Swimming in the Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about three hours on Bacalar Lagoon aboard a comfortable catamaran, with swimming, seasonal fruit, natural fruit drinks, music, bottled water, and three beers per person. The crew may include Cata and Hugo. On calm days, the boat can change to a pontoon, while groups stay capped at 20 people.

“The waters !!! Beautiful, so worth the trip !! The water temperature is perfect , our boat was very comfortable, larger than all Others there . Crew was very nice and a accommodating.”

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Sailboat tour in the seven colors lagoon of Bacalar - Sailing across the Seven Colors Lagoon
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Sailboat tour in the seven colors lagoon of Bacalar

11.Sailboat tour in the seven colors lagoon of Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Join a small group of up to eight for a three-hour sail across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon. Guides speak English and Spanish, and Fernando is one of the guides associated with the tour. Swim at Pirate’s Channel, see Bird Island and two cenotes, and enjoy fruit, water, and two beers.

“In verband met een extreem harde wind zijn we niet gaan zeilen maar met de motor aangedreven boot naar de verschillende plekken gevaren. We waren met 6 personen en een gids en stuurman. Vriendelijk personeel, kregen wat uitleg over de flora en fauna. Prachtig uitzicht aan boord en ook op 2 verschillende mooie plekken een poosje kunnen zwemmen. We werden verrast met een plank vers fruit. Dit was een zeer geslaagde activiteit.”

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Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and Lunch - Swimming at the Canal de los Piratas
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Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and Lunch

12.Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $77

Join Amir AdvenTours in Bacalar at 2 pm for a five-hour sailing trip with guides such as Amir, Charlie, Rommel, and César. Swim at the Pirate Canal, visit Cenote Esmeralda and Bird Island, then enjoy fresh tacos, guacamole, fruit, music, unlimited drinks, and sunset views. Bring swimwear and plan on using a life jacket in deeper water.

“Great experience. Charlie and Rommel were fun and gracious. The lagoon is beautiful and so much fun on a boat. The one caveat is that on a sailboat you are anchoring in deeper waters. So best to swim with the life jacket.”

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Private Hobie Cat Sailing Tour - Black Cenote: A Change in Water and Depth
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Private Hobie Cat Sailing Tour

13.Private Hobie Cat Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 3 hours · from $183 whole boat, up to 4

You’ll spend three hours on a private 17-foot Hobie Cat with a bilingual captain, sailing Bacalar Lagoon and stopping at Black Cenote, Birds Island, and Pirates Channel. Guides such as Miguel, Jesus, David, and Julio have led past outings. Water, fruit, and lifejackets are included, but there is no bathroom onboard.

“Er was een misverstand omdat de boot die we geboekt hadden (catamaran) stuk was. Aventúrate had dit gemeld aan Get your Guide maar dit werd niet aan ons meegedeeld. Aanvankelijk werd ons een kleine zeilboot voorgesteld met korting, maar uiteindelijk hebben we dankzij de plaatselijke verantwoordelijke een upgrade gekregen naar een grotere catamaran. De zeiltocht was fantastisch, onze gids Miguel sprak goed Engels en had interessante verhalen. Zeer sympathieke man. Ook de kapitein Julio was zeer vriendelijk. Wij waren uiteindelijk zeer tevreden over de tocht.”

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Bacalar: Lagoon Sailing Tour with Snacks and Drinks - Reading the lagoon from the boat
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Bacalar: Lagoon Sailing Tour with Snacks and Drinks

14.Lagoon Sailing Tour with Snacks and Drinks

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

Spend three hours sailing Bacalar Lagoon with a bilingual female crew, often including Barbara and Ximena. You’ll visit Canal de los Piratas, learn about cenotes, mangroves, birds, and local history, swim at two anchor spots, and enjoy fresh guacamole, chips, beer, and Palomas. The boat holds no more than seven people.

“Amazing!!!! The vibe, the guides, the tour, the information and ofcourse the guacamole were everything and more.”

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Bacalar: 4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks - Why a private boat changes the experience
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Bacalar: 4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

15.4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 4 hours · from $285 whole boat, up to 2

Set sail on Bacalar Lagoon with a bilingual local captain such as Franco, Ryan, Alex, Santiago, or Miguel. This private four-hour trip visits Black Cenote, Bird Island, and the handmade Pirate Channel, with swimming stops, guacamole, chips, fruit, beer, and water included. Meet at the Sailing Colibri center inside Jardin de Venus campsite.

“Wonderful. Alex and Santiago were superb hosts. Knowledgeable, friendly and gracious.”

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