Bacalar Lagoon Private Catamaran from Costa Maya: Lunch & Drinks

A private catamaran floats you through the seven shades of blue.

A private catamaran tour of Bacalar Lagoon departing from Costa Maya includes round-trip air-conditioned transport, a guided cruise through the lagoon's colored waters, swimming time, fresh fruit snacks aboard, and a lunch of authentic Mexican tacos with beer and tequila. The five-hour excursion is led by an English-speaking guide and suited to all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bacalar Lagoon Catamaran and Lunch

• Pickup at Costa Maya cruise port
• Travel to Bacalar Lagoon marina
• Private catamaran cruise on lagoon
• Enjoy fruit snack on boat
• Swim in Bacalar Lagoon waters
• Lunch at local Mexican restaurant

The experience

The boat leaves from a marina on Bacalar Lagoon itself, reached by private air-conditioned vehicle from the Costa Maya cruise port. Once aboard the catamaran, the crew handles everything. You swim in the clear water, watch the lagoon shift through its different shades of blue, and eat fresh pineapple and mango while the guide points out what makes each section distinct. The water is calm enough that the tour suits all fitness levels, and there's no schedule pressure: the catamaran is yours alone for the morning or afternoon.

After the cruise, the group heads to a beachside restaurant for lunch. Tacos come in pork, beef, or shrimp, served with guacamole, chips, and a cold drink. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request. Beer and tequila are included for anyone 18 or older. The minimum drinking age is enforced. The whole outing (transport, catamaran, food, and drinks) takes five hours, with roughly two hours spent traveling to and from Costa Maya.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from Costa Maya to the marina and back.
• private catamaran cruise.
• bottled water and soda.
• fresh fruit snacks (pineapple and mango) served aboard.
• taco lunch with guacamole.
• beer and tequila.
• chips.
• tour insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Eco Experience México

Is this one for you?A private catamaran means the boat, the guide, and the crew are yours alone: no other passengers, no set departure time beyond your pickup window, and no waiting for a group to gather. This works best for anyone who wants to swim and eat without a schedule, and for groups traveling together who'd rather not share the experience with strangers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

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.

What does the water look like in Bacalar Lagoon?

Bacalar Lagoon is known as the Seven-Color Lagoon because the water shifts through distinct shades of blue across different depths and areas. The guide will explain the colors as you cruise through them and point out the clearest sections for swimming.

Is there time to swim in the lagoon during the tour?

Yes. The catamaran stops so you can splash in the clear water and cool off. Swimming is part of the experience, and the crew keeps watch while you're in the water.

What kind of food is served for lunch?

Lunch is authentic Mexican tacos with your choice of pork, beef, or shrimp, served alongside guacamole and chips. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you request them when booking.

How much of the five hours is spent on the water versus traveling?

The total time is five hours, with approximately two hours devoted to round-trip transport in the air-conditioned vehicle from Costa Maya. The remaining time is spent on the catamaran and at lunch.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide speaks English and leads the tour throughout the lagoon cruise, explaining the different colored waters and the lagoon's features.