Boat Tours in Bacalar at a glance
- Our pick: Bacalar Lagoon: Boat Tour, 5 Cenotes & Open Bar, US$ 52 per person (4h, 4.90★ · 1,197).
- Top rated: Bacalar seven-color lagoon sailboat tour: Swim at cenotes, US$ 41 per person (3h, 4.99★ · 204).
- Best value: Bacalar Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour: Swim in crystal-clear waters, US$ 25 per person (2h 30m, 4.96★ · 282).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 25–US$ 180 (median US$ 44). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 21 with live guides in English, 22 with free cancellation, 22 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly, 9 private and 18 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Bacalar
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
22 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Bacalar Lagoon: Boat Tour, 5 Cenotes & Open Bar 4-hour Bacalar Lagoon boat tour visiting Pirate's Channel, Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, Cocalitos and Bird Island. Includes open bar, snacks and bilingual guide. Every day except Wednesday · 10:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (1,197 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Bacalar: Sailboat Lagoon Tour & Cenote Swimming Sailboat tour of Laguna de los Siete Colores with stops at Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island. Includes fruit snacks, beer, and water from Casa Sirena marina. Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.96 (1,685 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Kayaking in Bacalar: Lagoon, cenotes and swimming Paddle across Bacalar's seven-color lagoon, swim at Witch's Cenote and the Island of the Birds, then kayak from the beach club with a bilingual guide, snacks and drinks. Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (1,344 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Bacalar Lagoon Private Tour: 7 Colors, Cenotes & Sunset Kayak Three hours exploring Bacalar's 7-color lagoon in a private boat with a bilingual guide: swim in crystalline water at three cenotes and stromatolites. Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 15:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.96 (1,157 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 108 per person
Private Sailboat in Bacalar Lagoon: Captain for a Day Sail Bacalar Lagoon on a private boat with a bilingual captain, swim in the lagoon, and take an optional sailing lesson while enjoying beers. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.97 (613 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 222 per group
Private Sailing Tour of Bacalar Lagoon: 7 Colors & Cenotes Sail the 7 Colors lagoon on a private 3-hour boat tour with a certified guide, including swimming stops at Black Cenote and Bird Island with refreshments. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 16:00 ★ 4.97 (499 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 240 per group
Bacalar Pontoon Tour: Pirates Canal, cenotes & kayaks included Pontoon boat tour of Bacalar's Lagoon of the 7 Colors with Pirates Canal, three cenotes and Bird Island. 3 beers, fruit drinks and kayak access included. Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (319 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
Bacalar Lagoon Pontoon Tour: Cenotes, Pirate Channel & Islands Pontoon boat tour of Bacalar lagoon visiting three cenotes, Pirate Channel and Bird Island, with refreshments and seasonal fruit provided by your captain. Every day · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (443 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Bacalar Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour: Swim in crystal-clear waters Pontoon boat tour of Bacalar's Lake of Seven Colors with stops at Pirate Channel, Island of Birds, and Black Cenote. Every day except Wednesday · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.96 (282 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Bacalar Sunset Sailing Tour: 5-Hour Lagoon Cruise with Bar Sail the 7 Colors Lagoon for five hours with stops at Pirate Canal, Emerald Cenote and Bird Island. Unlimited beer and tequila. Every day except Wednesday · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (89 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 72 per person
Bacalar seven-color lagoon sailboat tour: Swim at cenotes Sail across Bacalar's seven-color lagoon for three hours, swimming at the Pirate's Channel. Every day except Wednesday · 11:00 and 15:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.99 (204 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Bacalar Lagoon: Sailing Catamaran Tour with Cenote Swims & Drinks Feel the breeze on a Bacalar sailing catamaran tour, swim in cenotes, enjoy drinks & fruit, and hear local stories from your guide. Includes captain, deckhand & insurance. Every day except Wednesday · 11:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.98 (190 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Bacalar Boat Cruise with On-Board BBQ and Swimming Private boat cruise in Bacalar with on-board barbecue, six beers per adult and snorkeling in the Pirate Canal and Cenote de la Bruja, you swim. Every day except Wednesday · 10:00 and 15:00 · Up to age 75 ★ 4.98 (152 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Bacalar Lagoon Pontoon Boat Tour: Swim & Local Culture Two-and-a-half-hour pontoon boat tour on Bacalar Lagoon with bilingual guide, swimming, drinks and fruit included. Every day except Wednesday · 12:30, 15:40 and 16:00 · Ages 18–70 ★ 5.00 (96 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Bacalar Lagoon tour on pontoon: Stromatolites and cenotes Boat tour of Bacalar Lagoon visiting Witch's Cenote and San Felipe Fort, with swimming stops and a guide explaining stromatolites. Includes water, lifevest and seasonal fruit. Every day · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.88 (56 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
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From US$ 39 per person · 3 h to 5 h
Bacalar Lagoon: Private Catamaran Eco Tour with Kayaks & Snacks Feel the calm of Bacalar’s lagoon on a private catamaran eco tour, with swimming, tropical snacks, and kayaks included. Small group, bilingual guide, beers onboard. Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (79 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per group
Bacalar seven colors lagoon tour: Five cenotes and pirate channel Private pontoon tour of Bacalar's lagoon visits five cenotes including the 90-meter black cenote and emerald cenote. Every day except Wednesday · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 ★ 4.93 (61 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 193 per group
Bacalar Lagoon pontoon tour: Lake of Seven Colors Two-and-a-half-hour pontoon tour of Bacalar's Lake of Seven Colors with live guide, five cenote stops, swimming at Cocalitos, and drinks included. Pickup arranged. Every day except Wednesday · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Bacalar Rapids tour on pontoon: Swim the gentle current Pontoon tour of Bacalar's Lake of Seven Colors with pickup included: swim the Rapids, float past cenotes and stromatolites, five hours with guide, fruit, snacks and two beers. Every day except Wednesday · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 4.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
Private Pontoon Tour: Of Bacalar's Seven Colors Lagoon Private pontoon tour of Bacalar Lagoon with pickup, visiting the Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, stromatolite sanctuary and Pirate Canal. Every day except Wednesday · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 124 per person
Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Private Boat Tour with BBQ Option Private boat tour of Bacalar's Seven Color Lagoon with your own certified guide, swimming stops at cenotes and the Pirate Channel. Every day except Wednesday · 08:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Laguna de los Siete Colores private pontoon charter in Bacalar Private pontoon charter on Bacalar's Seven Colors Lagoon with bilingual captain, premium audio and up to 12 passengers. Every day except Wednesday · 08:00, 11:30 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 240 per group
The top 12 of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacalar Lagoon: Boat Tour, 5 Cenotes & Open BarOur pick | US$ 52 per person | 4h | 4.90★ · 1,197 | Every day except Wednesday · 10:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bacalar seven-color lagoon sailboat tour: Swim at cenotesTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | US$ 41 per person | 3h | 4.99★ · 204 | Every day except Wednesday · 11:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bacalar Lake of Seven Colors Pontoon Tour: Swim in crystal-clear watersBest value | US$ 25 per person | 2h 30m | 4.96★ · 282 | Every day except Wednesday · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Bacalar: Sailboat Lagoon Tour & Cenote Swimming | US$ 45 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 1,685 | Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Kayaking in Bacalar: Lagoon, cenotes and swimming | US$ 29 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 1,344 | Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bacalar Lagoon Private Tour: 7 Colors, Cenotes & Sunset KayakPrivate | US$ 108 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 1,157 | Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Private Sailboat in Bacalar Lagoon: Captain for a DayPrivate | US$ 222 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 37 per person if 6 go | 3h | 4.97★ · 613 | Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Private Sailing Tour of Bacalar Lagoon: 7 Colors & CenotesPrivate | US$ 240 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 30 per person if 8 go | 3h | 4.97★ · 499 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bacalar Pontoon Tour: Pirates Canal, cenotes & kayaks includedGroup of up to 14 | US$ 28 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 319 | Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bacalar Lagoon Pontoon Tour: Cenotes, Pirate Channel & Islands | US$ 32 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 443 | Every day · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Bacalar Sunset Sailing Tour: 5-Hour Lagoon Cruise with BarGroup of up to 13 | US$ 72 per person | 5h | 4.90★ · 89 | Every day except Wednesday · 14:00 | — |
| Bacalar Lagoon: Sailing Catamaran Tour with Cenote Swims & Drinks | US$ 44 per person | 3h | 4.98★ · 190 | Every day except Wednesday · 11:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (9): Bacalar Lagoon Private Tour: 7 Colors, Cenotes & Sunset Kayak (US$ 108 per person) · Private Sailboat in Bacalar Lagoon: Captain for a Day (US$ 222 per group) · Private Sailing Tour of Bacalar Lagoon: 7 Colors & Cenotes (US$ 240 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (7): Bacalar seven-color lagoon sailboat tour: Swim at cenotes (US$ 41 per person) · Bacalar Pontoon Tour: Pirates Canal, cenotes & kayaks included (US$ 28 per person) · Bacalar Sunset Sailing Tour: 5-Hour Lagoon Cruise with Bar (US$ 72 per person)
- With pickup (4): Bacalar Lagoon tour on pontoon: Stromatolites and cenotes (US$ 25 per person) · Bacalar Lagoon pontoon tour: Lake of Seven Colors (US$ 39 per person) · Bacalar Rapids tour on pontoon: Swim the gentle current (US$ 78 per person)