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The 15 Bacalar Sailing Trips That Earn Their Price

30 trips  ·  from $37 a head

Good bacalar sailing trips fill up weeks ahead and the small-group boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes on board and how they differ.

Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores - Swimming at the Pirate Canal
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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 clear Seven Colors Lagoon with a group of no more than eight. Your crew may include Irving, Carmen, Leo, Cami, or Zazil. Expect Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, Bird Island, two swims, seasonal fruit, beer, and a quiet ride when the wind is good.

“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 - Setting out from Casa China Bacalar
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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

Set out from Casa China Bacalar for a small-group sailing trip across the Seven Colors Lagoon. Your bilingual crew takes you to three cenotes, Bird Island, and the old pirate canal, with swimming stops, fruit drinks, snacks, and three beers per adult. Captains such as David, Angelo, Hugo, and Valentin are often praised for friendly service and local insight.

“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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Private Sailboat + Captain for a Day Experience - Cenote de la Bruja and Bacalar’s Darker Water
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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.)

Spend about three hours on a private sailboat in Bacalar Lagoon with up to six people. Your bilingual crew can teach basic sailing or steer you toward quiet swimming spots, Cenote Cocalitos, Cenote de la Bruja, Bird Island, Pirate Canal, and the stromatolites. Fruit, drinks, beer, safety gear, and a kayak are included.

“Bacalar was the best part of our trip! Captain Belu was so kind, knowledgeable, and cared so much for her sailboat. We learned so many interesting facts and the kids loved snorkeling in the clear, blue waters. The area/town is stunning and charming. It was paradise!”

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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon - Cruising toward Cenote Negro
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Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

4.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Sail Bacalar Lagoon with a private group of up to seven, stopping at Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island. Captains such as Flor, Leandro, Leo, and their crews provide local explanations, swimming time, seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Meet at Casa Sirena dock 15 minutes early.

“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 - Pirate Canal: photos, water, and local stories
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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 space for only six people, the tour visits Pirate Canal, Bird Island, Cenote Negro, Cenote Esmeralda, and Cenote Cocalitos, with swimming stops and margaritas included.

“awesome afternoon, going on the Lagoon with a sail boat is much much better and the hosts are great !”

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Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch - Pirates Channel and the old trading 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 quiet hours sailing Bacalar Lagoon with bilingual guides such as Omar, Charlie, Amir, and Rommel. You will visit Pirates Channel, Bird Island, an abandoned hotel, and colorful cenotes, with swimming time, fruit, guacamole, Mexican food, and an open bar included.

“We had a wonderful day with Rommel and Charlie! They did everything to make the trip an unforgettable memory (great vibes, music, food, service). We can recommend this trip 450% Best wishes! :)”

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Private Catamaran Tour - The Pirate Canal, clear water and local stories
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Private Catamaran Tour

7.Private Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private catamaran in Bacalar with your own group of up to 12. Swim at the Pirate Canal, pass three cenotes, see living stromatolites, and pause at Isla de los Pájaros. Guides including Daniel, Alfredo, Abraham, and Andrea may lead the outing.

“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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Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar - The Pirate Channel and Bacalar’s old route
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Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar

8.Sailboat tour across the seven colors lagoon in Bacalar

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

Sail with Laguna Adventures across Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon in a group of up to eight. Visit the Pirate Channel, Emerald Cenote, Black or Witch Cenote, and a bird sanctuary, with bottled water included. The boat returns to the starting point.

“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 - Esmeralda and Cocalítos cenotes
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Private Sailing between Mangroves

9.Private Sailing between Mangroves

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

Sail privately with Captain Sara from Bertilla Lagoon toward Esmeralda and Cocalítos cenotes, mangroves, wetlands, and Bird Island. This quiet, motor-free outing includes swimming, seasonal fruit, bottled water, and a sunset return. The tour is in English and lasts about three hours.

“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 - Black Cenote, the lagoon’s deepest point
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Bacalar: 4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

10.4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private Catalina 25 sailboat with bilingual crew members including Hector, Franco, and Miquel. Visit Bacalar Lagoon sights such as Cenote Negro, Canal de los Piratas, and Isla de los Pájaros, while enjoying homemade guacamole, fruit, water, and cold beer.

“We had the most wonderful time experiencing the Bacalar Lagoon on a beautiful red sail boat with the best sailors Hector and Franco! Cold beer, fresh fruit and guacamole made on board with good company, we would definitely recommend this to anyone”

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Catamaran Adventure: Sailing and Swimming in the Bacalar Lagoon - Swimming in warm, clear water
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Catamaran Adventure: Sailing and Swimming in the Bacalar Lagoon

11.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 stops, seasonal fruit, natural drinks, music, and three beers per person. The crew may include Cata and Hugo, and the small group is capped at 20 people.

“The lagoon is beautiful and we were glad to have seen it. Costa Maya doesn’t offer a ton as far as excursions go and I feel this was the best thing to do. Be aware it is a long drive from the cruise port, about an hour and 20 minutes and will cost at least $300 for a group of 7 to get there. Our tour guide and captain were not great compared to the reviews I read. They did the minimum that was required per the description. We still had a good time! Our driver was wonderful, his name is Gabriel.”

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Sailboat tour in the seven colors lagoon of Bacalar - Sailing by wind, with a motor as backup
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Sailboat tour in the seven colors lagoon of Bacalar

12.Sailboat tour in the seven colors lagoon of Bacalar

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

Spend three hours on a small sailboat with up to eight people, guided in English or Spanish by the Laguna Adventures team. Sail when wind allows, swim at Pirate’s Channel, visit Bird Island and two cenotes, and enjoy fruit, water, and two beers.

“Super activité, petit voilier donc petit groupe Eau cristalline, bières + fruits qui font plaisir Merci à Fernando pour son énergie 🔥”

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Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and Lunch - First stop: the Pirate Canal for shallow-water swimming
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Sunset Sailing Tour in Bacalar with Outdoor Bar and Lunch

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

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

Sail Bacalar’s lagoon from 2 pm to sunset with a bilingual guide and up to 13 people. Swim at the Pirate Canal and Cenote Esmeralda, visit Bird Island, and enjoy fresh tacos, guacamole, fruit, beer, tequila, and soft drinks on board. Guide names may include Amir, Charlie, Rommel, Omar, Cesar, or Rocio.

“Took a sail tour and it was amazing! The passage was beautiful, and the crew truly made it a one-of-a-kind experience. Highly recommend!”

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Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included - Islands, Cenotes, and Clear Swimming Water
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Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included

14.Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours on Bacalar Lagoon aboard a private recreational catamaran for up to five people. Diego, Daniel, or Armando may guide your outing, with swimming, lagoon islands, cenotes, kayaks, fruit drinks, snacks, and three beers per adult included.

“Excellent, fun time on the lagoon. Diego our skipper took us to quiet areas that other larger boats didn’t go to. He is very pleasant, patient and knowledgeable. The colours of the lagoon looked amazing and the splashing from the Hobie Cat kept us nice and cool as we flew across the water. I would highly recommend this trip for feeling close to nature. Muchas gracias, Diego!”

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Private Hobie Cat Sailing Tour - Sailing Bacalar Lagoon by catamaran
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Private Hobie Cat Sailing Tour

15.Private Hobie Cat Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three private hours on Bacalar Lagoon aboard a 17-foot Hobie Cat for up to four people. A bilingual captain guides you to Black Cenote, Birds Island, and Pirates Channel, with water, fruit, and lifejackets included. Guides such as Miguel, Julio, David, and Jesus have been praised for their easygoing style and lagoon stories.

“We really enjoyed our tour on the Bacalar Lagun. Amazing views and a great guide!”

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