15 Coastal Sailing Tours in Mexico Worth Casting Off For

1.Sailing Tour through the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Private Sailboat Tour with Lagoon Swimming

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

Take a 3 to 4-hour private sailboat trip on Bacalar Lagoon with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You will visit Cenote Esmeralda, Canal de los Piratas, Cenote Negro, and Isla de los Pájaros, with swimming, fruit, drinks, and optional sailing lessons. Guides such as Hugo, Oso, David, and Abraham are praised for friendly service and clear local insight.

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

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8.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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9.Bay of Banderas Luxury Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Sail across the Bay of Banderas for three hours aboard a luxury monohull or catamaran. You’ll have an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, English or Spanish-speaking crew, and front-row sunset views. Choose the Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta meeting point, but check the seating setup if back support matters to you.

“AMAZING.. I would book this every night im hete if i could.”

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10.Luxury Day Sailing Tour of Bay of Banderas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $119

Sail along Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas aboard a luxury sailboat or catamaran, with a professional crew including Captain Rueban. You’ll have time for lunch, snorkeling, swimming, paddleboarding, and scenic sailing near the coast. The $119 price includes a premium open bar, towels, and water equipment, but not hotel transfers.

“Captain Rueban and crew were fantastic! We spent a very leisurely day at sea going out to the arches, then a snorkel spot (murky water due to all of the recent rain but that was certainly not their fault!) then sailed back to the marina. The food, people and music was perfect!”

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11.6hrs of Sailing in Bacalar Lagoon: discover Cenotes, Islands and Stromatolites.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $472 whole boat, up to 3

Set sail from Bacalar with a bilingual crew for six hours on the lagoon. This private trip for up to three people includes stops around cenotes, islands, and stromatolites, plus Mexican ceviche, fruit, guacamole, beer, water, life jackets, and parking. You meet at Sailing Colibrí and return there.

“Super staff, perfect playlist, juicy fruit and guacamole, wonderful landscape... What a good day! Thank you!Auto-translated”

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12.Sailing Tour around the Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend about three hours on Bacalar Lagoon with a small group of up to eight people. Your captain guides you to the Pirates Channel, one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s deepest cenotes, bird-filled islands, and the Abandonado hotel. English, Spanish, or French translation is available, with water, three beers per person, and seasonal fruit included.

“Charly was our captain and was great. He really knew how to handle a sailboat and was knowledgeable of the Bacalar Lagoon. It was a very good afternoon and even though the clouds came in we saw a brilliant sunset.”

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13.Cancun Lagoon Sunset Sailing Trip aboard classic Galeón with Dinner and Free bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Set sail at 7 pm from Marina Aquatours on Laguna Nichupté aboard a classic Spanish galleon. You’ll enjoy a three-course dinner, steak, lobster, or vegetarian options, a national open bar, live saxophone, and dancing during a 2.5-hour evening cruise. Hotel pickup is available, with an added fee from Riviera Maya hotels.

“The experience in itself was great. I’m giving it 4 starts because: Con: 1. There is docking fee they don’t tell you about. For my husband and I paid $26! Why isn’t that just included as part of the booking?? 2. The drinks were alright, not amazing though... they do have a big variety so that was a plus! 3. The food was okay, for $178, I didn’t think it was amazing. I’ve had better for way less! They did a very good job on my request to cook my steak more. The cheesecake was delicious! 4. The music was really loud and it took some getting use to. 5.…”

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14.Shared Sailing: Sailing tour in Bacalar Lagoon.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Spend three hours sailing Bacalar Lagoon with a captain, sailor when needed, and up to nine other people. Depending on group size, you may sail the Moku, Tiro al Blanco, or Magnolia. Expect calm swimming stops, fruit, hibiscus water, and guides such as Paola, César, or Jaime.

“Une activité qui a dépassé de loin nos attentes. Au delà de la découverte de cette magnifique lagune, Paola et son skipper ont rendu notre expérience, intimiste, exceptionnelle à bord de ce voilier !!! À réserver sans aucune hésitation (et à refaire) si vous aimez l’authentique et un accompagnement de qualité loin des boats à moteur où ambiance trop « musicale ».”

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15.Private Tour: Bacalar Lagoon Tour Sailboat or Pontoon Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $385

Meet your guide outside Costa Maya cruise terminal for a private, air-conditioned ride to Bacalar Lagoon. Choose a sailboat or pontoon, swim in the lagoon’s seven shades of blue, enjoy fruit and drinks, then eat authentic Mexican tacos. Guide Jhonna received special praise for making the day smooth and fun.

“This was a must for Costa Maya which really doesn’t have anything else to offer except for the ruins. It was a great experience! The tour operator was very easy to work with and Jhonna our guide was amazing! Bacalar was so beautiful and the lunch was really good and authentic! The only downside is the drive is about an hour from the port.”

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