The 8 Private Sailing Charters in Bacalar That Earn Their Price

1.Private sailing tour of Bacalar Lagoon

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.4hr 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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5.4hr Private Sailing Tour with Guacamole & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 4 hours

Sail Bacalar Lagoon privately with a bilingual captain, visiting Black Cenote, Bird Island, and the handmade Pirate Channel. The four-hour trip includes swimming stops, homemade guacamole, chips, fruit, beer, and water. Guides such as Franco, Ryan, Alex, Santiago, and Miguel have led recent outings.

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

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6.Bacalar – Gourmet Tour in Private Catamaran with Cocktails Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $525Best value

Spend four hours on a private catamaran from Casa China Bacalar, with a chef-prepared meal, cocktails mixed onboard, and stops across Lake Bacalar and Cenote Cocalitos. Your crew may include captains such as José, Edwin, Luis, or Hugo, with time to swim in clear water.

“I had a fabulous experience on this chill sailing boat trip on the lake of Bacalar. The crew, Andres and Hector were amazing. They explained a lot and were generous with the drinks and fruit.”

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7.Private sailing excursions, nice spacious sailboats.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Xcabal Boutique Hotel on a private sailboat for Bacalar’s cenotes, Bird Island, and Pirate Channel. Your skipper and host guide the route in English or Spanish, with French on request. Swim, snack on guacamole and chips, and customize the outing with special drinks or water toys.

“Very nice boat and crew. Valencia and Mariano were great, nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”

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8.Private Sailing Adventure in Bacalar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 3.5 hours sailing Bacalar Lagoon with a private group of up to six. Guides Ximena, Chantal, or Barbara explain the cenotes, Maya culture, and lake ecology, with swimming stops, fruit, drinks, and fresh guacamole included.

“Had a great trip with Bacalove sailing. We were lucky that we booked a group tour, but we were the only ones on the trip. The boat was really nice and we’ve learned a lot about the Mayan history in Bacalar. Snacks and drinks were good.”

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