9 Bays of Huatulco private sports fishing tour from Santa Cruz

Nine bays in a single day, your schedule to set

A private boat tour departing Santa Cruz that visits nine bays across Huatulco (Chahué, Tangolunda, Conejos, Órgano, Maguey, Cacaluta, Chachacual, Riscalillo and San Agustin) with a bilingual guide, snorkeling gear, and sports fishing included at no extra charge. You control how long to stay at each stop and which bays to prioritize.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Santa Cruz Bay1h
2. Maguey Bay2h
3. Cacaluta Baypass by
4. Chachacual Bay2h
5. San Agustin Bay3h

Explore 9 Bays of Huatulco by boat

• Meet guide at meeting point
• Go to marina and meet Captain Moses
• Depart from Santa Cruz Bay
• Visit Órgano Bay and relax
• Stop at Maguey Bay for dining and snorkeling
• Pass by Cacaluta Bay and explore surroundings
• Pass by Chahué Bay
• Pass by Conejos Bay
• Snorkel at Chachacual Bay
• Enjoy marine wildlife sightings
• Arrive at San Agustin Bay
• Return trip with optional sunset or whale watching

The experience

The boat leaves Santa Cruz Bay with your guide and Captain Moses, who navigates "the Lucero" past nine of Huatulco's most remote bays over eight to nine hours. Each stop is yours to shape: stay longer at a bay that calls to you, skip ahead to another, or linger for lunch and drinks at Maguey Bay (at your own cost). Órgano Bay opens the route: a nearly virgin beach where the captain walks you through the region's history and how each bay earned its name. From there, the itinerary flows through Maguey's calm green waters and beachfront restaurants, then into the protected bays of Cacaluta, Chachacual and Riscalillo, each one rated among the clearest in the world.

Snorkeling equipment is yours to use at any stop, and sports fishing is included with no additional fee. The boat carries rods and tackle ready to deploy. Dolphins, whales and sea turtles migrate through these waters seasonally and are common sightings, though not guaranteed. San Agustin arrives last, famous for crystalline water and untouched sand, and the return to Santa Cruz can stretch into the evening if you want to catch the sunset or watch the migration.

Bottled water and soda come aboard. Any other food or drinks you order at the bays settle up with the vendor. The tour runs in English or Spanish, and the boat accommodates infants on an adult's lap and service animals.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• bottled water and soda on board.
• snorkeling equipment.
• sports fishing rods and tackle.
• private boat with Captain Moses.
• eight to nine hours on the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rose

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling as a couple, a family or a small group and want to set your own pace across multiple bays without the fixed schedule of a shared tour. The private boat means you linger where you choose and skip what doesn't interest you.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many bays do we actually stop at on this tour?

The tour visits nine bays (Chahué, Tangolunda, Conejos, Órgano, Maguey, Cacaluta, Chachacual, Riscalillo and San Agustin), but you choose which ones to explore and how long to stay at each, so the exact stops depend on your interests.

Is snorkeling included, or do I need to bring my own gear?

Snorkeling equipment is provided at no extra cost, and you're free to use it at any bay during the tour.

What is sports fishing like on this tour?

Sports fishing is included with no additional fee. The boat carries rods and tackle, and you can fish at your leisure during the day.

Can we stop for lunch, and what does that cost?

Maguey Bay has beachfront seafood restaurants and bars where you can eat and drink. Any food or beverages you order are at your own cost and settled directly with the vendor.

What wildlife might we see during the tour?

Dolphins, whales and sea turtles migrate through Huatulco's waters seasonally and are common sightings during the tour, though they're not guaranteed on every departure.

How does the private tour work if I want to customize the stops?

Because the tour is fully private, you and your group control the schedule. Stay longer at bays you love, skip ones that don't appeal, or adjust the route based on weather or what you want to do that day.