Wild Wave Sailing, 3 Hours
A three-hour sail on the Lagoon of Seven Colors with Tours Wild Wave Bacalar, rated 5 across 1,670 reviews.
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Visit Bacalar Lagoon: Boat Tours, Prices And What To Expect
Compare 27 Bacalar Lagoon tours by price, length and inclusions, grouped by boats, paddles and day trips.
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Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores
from $45 per person
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- Duration
- 3 hours
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
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- Wild Wave Bacalar
Numbers To Know Before You Visit Bacalar Lagoon
40 to 60 km
Lagoon Length · depends on where you measure: Wikipedia gives about 60 km north to south, a 2025 water-quality study about 46 km; widest point about 2 km
3 m
Stromatolite Distance · the municipal ecology office asks visitors to stay at least 3 meters away and never touch, sit on or anchor on them
None
Sunscreen Allowed In Water · the municipal guide bans all sunscreen for swimming in the lagoon, biodegradable included; wear swim clothing
7.4 km/h
Speed Near Shore · Zone 1, from the shoreline out to 50 meters, where swimmers and docking boats share the water (Port Captain's announced zones)
18.52 km/h
Speed In Open Zone · Zone 2, the low-speed zone for vessels of all types; towed activity and jet skis get separate zones with a 37 km/h cap
400+
Boats On The Water At Peak · operators say more than 400 boats work the lagoon in peak season against an authorized registry of about 250
6,000 to 1,000,000 MXN
Fines For Irregular Boats · range the Port Captain announced for boats operating without current papers; one reason to book a registered operator
12
Tren Maya Stations In Quintana Roo · Bacalar is one of them, between Limones-Chacchoben and Chetumal Airport
06:00 out, 14:30 back
Chetumal To Bacalar Train · daily service from 1 June 2026: first train leaves Chetumal at 6:00, the return from Bacalar is at 14:30
March
Driest Month · Chetumal station normals 1951 to 2010 (SMN, via Wikipedia), the closest long-record station, about 40 km from Bacalar: 26 mm over 4 rain days; June and September run 190 to 210 mm
Low season
Wednesday Boating Pause · the mayor said there is no boating on Wednesdays in low season, a cleaning day, with regular boating back from Holy Week; confirm the day with the operator
$25
Cheapest Listed Fare · the lowest from price among the lagoon tours is $25 per person, on the shared pontoon tours (Laguna Adventures and Bonzay)
Tours To Take When You Visit Bacalar Lagoon
Tours on the lagoon
3-Hour Boat, Swimming And Drinks
DayTour Bacalar runs this three-hour lagoon trip from $30 per person, rated 4.7 across 1,449 reviews, with drinks on board and swim stops in some of the clearest stretches of the Lagoon of Seven Colors.
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Boat And Cenotes, 3 Hours
DayTour Bacalar pairs a lagoon boat ride with cenote stops on this three-hour tour, from $29.
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Boat Tour, Open Bar And Snacks
An open bar runs the whole time, covering beer, tequila, soda, juice and water.
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Kayak Or SUP, 3 Lagoons, Meditation
ViveSUP leads a three-hour kayak or paddle with a meditation stop, from $53.
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Sunrise SUP, Pirate Route
Adventure Lab runs this three-hour sunrise paddleboard tour from $36 per person, rated 4.9 across 654 reviews; boards and guidance come with the price, and free cancellation applies if your plans shift.
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Sunrise Paddle, Floating Picnic
DayTour Bacalar's three-hour sunrise tour gives you a paddleboard or kayak plus a floating picnic, from $28 per person.
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Sunrise Paddle, Three Languages
This three-hour morning tour from DayTour Bacalar puts you on a paddleboard or kayak before dawn and paddles out across the Lagoon of Seven Colors while most of Bacalar is still asleep.
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Private Chacchoben, Costa Maya
This private KAI Tours Bacalar excursion from Costa Maya combines the Chacchoben Maya ruins with either a Bacalar sail or time at Los Rápidos, all inside five and a half hours, from $175 per person.
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Ichkabal Ruins, 8 Hours
An eight-hour day trip with hotel pickup pairing the Ichkabal Maya ruins with Los Rápidos, from $70 per person.
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Costa Maya Cruise Port Excursion
A five-hour excursion from Costa Maya cruise port onto the lagoon, from $130 per person with Tours Naturaleza Bacalar.
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Sightseeing, 11 Hours, Five Languages
Mostrando Mexico runs this full-day trip to Bacalar, built around a two-hour pontoon ride on the Lagoon of Seven Colors.
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Wild Wave Sailing, 3 HoursWild Wave Bacalar | Tours on the lagoon | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | Casa Árabe Pier | $45 | ★ 5.01,670 reviews | Check availability |
| 3-Hour Boat, Swimming And DrinksDayTour Bacalar | Tours on the lagoon | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | Your confirmation email | $30 | ★ 4.71,449 reviews | Check availability |
| Boat And Cenotes, 3 HoursDayTour Bacalar | Tours on the lagoon | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | Your confirmation email | $29 | ★ 4.91,321 reviews | Check availability |
| Boat Tour, Open Bar And SnacksAmir AdvenTours | Tours on the lagoon | No meal in the fare | 4 hours | Amir AdvenTours Bacalar | $53 | ★ 4.91,172 reviews | Check availability |
| Kayak Or SUP, 3 Lagoons, MeditationViveSUP Paddle Bacalar | Paddle and kayak trips | Meal included in the fare | 3 hours | Your confirmation email | $53 | ★ 5.0697 reviews | Check availability |
| Sunrise SUP, Pirate RouteAdventure Lab | Paddle and kayak trips | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | The Yak Lake House | $36 | ★ 4.9654 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Sailing, 3 HoursWild Wave Bacalar | Tours on the lagoon | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | Casa Árabe Pier | $240 per group | ★ 5.0494 reviews | Check availability |
| Pontoon, Pirate Channel And CenotesWild Wave Bacalar | Tours on the lagoon | No meal in the fare | 2 hours 30 minutes | Casa Árabe Pier | $32 | ★ 4.9432 reviews | Check availability |
| Sunrise Paddle, Floating PicnicDayTour Bacalar | Paddle and kayak trips | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | Your confirmation email | $28 | ★ 5.0428 reviews | Check availability |
| Sunrise Paddle, Three LanguagesDayTour Bacalar | Paddle and kayak trips | No meal in the fare | 3 hours | Your confirmation email | $27 | ★ 4.8304 reviews | Check availability |
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Best Time To Visit Bacalar Lagoon
Rain (mm)643626361281931461442071699365
Hurricane SeasonSeasonSeasonSeasonSeasonSeasonSeason
- Under 60 mm
- 60 to 110 mm
- 110 to 160 mm
- Over 160 mm
- Season
- Not named
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January
Typical figures for January
Avg High (C): 28.5 Rain Days: 9
February
Typical figures for February
Avg High (C): 29.5 Rain Days: 6
March
Typical figures for March
Avg High (C): 30.7 Rain Days: 4
April
Typical figures for April
Avg High (C): 32.1 Rain Days: 4
May
Typical figures for May
Avg High (C): 32.7 Rain Days: 8
June
Typical figures for June
Avg High (C): 32.3 Rain Days: 14
July
Typical figures for July
Avg High (C): 32.4 Rain Days: 14
August
Typical figures for August
Avg High (C): 32.8 Rain Days: 14
September
Typical figures for September
Avg High (C): 32.5 Rain Days: 16
October
Typical figures for October
Avg High (C): 31.5 Rain Days: 14
November
Typical figures for November
Avg High (C): 30.0 Rain Days: 11
December
Typical figures for December
Avg High (C): 28.8 Rain Days: 10
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| Month | Avg High (C) | Rain (mm) | Rain Days | Hurricane Season | Read |
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| January | 28.5 | 64 | 9 | Out of season | Moderate, 64 mm over 9 rain days, highs of 28.5 C |
| February | 29.5 | 36 | 6 | Out of season | Dry, 36 mm over 6 rain days, highs of 29.5 C |
| March | 30.7 | 26 | 4 | Out of season | Dry, 26 mm over 4 rain days, highs of 30.7 C |
| April | 32.1 | 36 | 4 | Out of season | Dry, 36 mm over 4 rain days, highs of 32.1 C |
| May | 32.7 | 128 | 8 | Out of season | Wet, 128 mm over 8 rain days, highs of 32.7 C |
| June | 32.3 | 193 | 14 | Season | Very wet, 193 mm over 14 rain days, highs of 32.3 C |
| July | 32.4 | 146 | 14 | Season | Wet, 146 mm over 14 rain days, highs of 32.4 C |
| August | 32.8 | 144 | 14 | Season | Wet, 144 mm over 14 rain days, highs of 32.8 C |
| September | 32.5 | 207 | 16 | Season | Very wet, 207 mm over 16 rain days, highs of 32.5 C |
| October | 31.5 | 169 | 14 | Season | Very wet, 169 mm over 14 rain days, highs of 31.5 C |
| November | 30.0 | 93 | 11 | Season | Moderate, 93 mm over 11 rain days, highs of 30.0 C |
| December | 28.8 | 65 | 10 | Out of season | Moderate, 65 mm over 10 rain days, highs of 28.8 C |
Sailboat, Pontoon Or Kayak: How To Visit Bacalar Lagoon
| Sailboat Tours | Pontoon And Boat Tours | Kayak And Paddle Board | Day Trips With Pickup | Costa Maya Excursions | |
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| Departs from | Bacalar town docks | Bacalar town docks | Bacalar town shore | Bacalar town hotels, Cancun or Tulum | Costa Maya cruise port |
| Length | 3 to 4 hours | 2.5 to 4 hours | 3 to 3.5 hours | 4 to 12 hours | 5 to 5.5 hours |
| Price from (USD) | $37 to $95 per person; private from $240 per group (6 listings) | $25 to $53 per person (7 listings) | $27 to $53 per person (7 listings) | $70 to $127 per person (5 listings) | $130 to $175 per person (2 listings) |
| Hotel pickup | Not stated | 1 of 7 listings | 1 of 7 listings | 5 of 5 listings | 1 of 2 listings |
| Free cancellation | 6 of 6 listings | 7 of 7 listings | 7 of 7 listings | 5 of 5 listings | 2 of 2 listings |
| Reviews across listings | 2,491 | 4,836 | 2,615 | 192 | 208 |
| Listings | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Sailboat Tours
- Departs from
- Bacalar town docks
- Length
- 3 to 4 hours
- Price from (USD)
- $37 to $95 per person; private from $240 per group (6 listings)
- Hotel pickup
- Not stated
- Free cancellation
- 6 of 6 listings
- Reviews across listings
- 2,491
- Listings
- 6
Pontoon And Boat Tours
- Departs from
- Bacalar town docks
- Length
- 2.5 to 4 hours
- Price from (USD)
- $25 to $53 per person (7 listings)
- Hotel pickup
- 1 of 7 listings
- Free cancellation
- 7 of 7 listings
- Reviews across listings
- 4,836
- Listings
- 7
Kayak And Paddle Board
- Departs from
- Bacalar town shore
- Length
- 3 to 3.5 hours
- Price from (USD)
- $27 to $53 per person (7 listings)
- Hotel pickup
- 1 of 7 listings
- Free cancellation
- 7 of 7 listings
- Reviews across listings
- 2,615
- Listings
- 7
Day Trips With Pickup
- Departs from
- Bacalar town hotels, Cancun or Tulum
- Length
- 4 to 12 hours
- Price from (USD)
- $70 to $127 per person (5 listings)
- Hotel pickup
- 5 of 5 listings
- Free cancellation
- 5 of 5 listings
- Reviews across listings
- 192
- Listings
- 5
Costa Maya Excursions
- Departs from
- Costa Maya cruise port
- Length
- 5 to 5.5 hours
- Price from (USD)
- $130 to $175 per person (2 listings)
- Hotel pickup
- 1 of 2 listings
- Free cancellation
- 2 of 2 listings
- Reviews across listings
- 208
- Listings
- 2
Where Tours Leave When You Visit Bacalar Lagoon
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Departure Points
- Wild Wave Sailing, 3 Hoursfrom $45
- Boat Tour, Open Bar And Snacksfrom $53
Cenote
- 3-Hour Boat, Swimming And Drinksfrom $30
- 3-Hour Pontoon, Swimming And Drinksfrom $27
Lagoon Spot
- 3-Hour Boat, Swimming And Drinksfrom $30
- Kayak Or SUP, 3 Lagoons, Meditationfrom $53
Day Trip
- Private Chacchoben, Costa Mayafrom $175
- Ichkabal Ruins, 8 Hoursfrom $70
- Casa Árabe PierDeparture Points · 2.6 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Amir AdvenTours BacalarDeparture Points · 1.5 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- The Yak Lake HouseDeparture Points · 210 m from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Costa Maya Port, MahahualDeparture Points · 73 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Cenote EsmeraldaCenote · 2.9 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Cenote NegroCenote · 1.3 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Cenote AzulCenote · 4.2 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Cenote CocalitosCenote · 3.8 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Canal de los PiratasLagoon Spot · 1.6 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Isla de los PájarosLagoon Spot · 2.5 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Los RápidosLagoon Spot · 11 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Ichkabal Mayan RuinsDay Trip · 29 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
- Chacchoben Mayan RuinsDay Trip · 46 km from Fuerte de San Felipe
What Guests Say About Their Bacalar Lagoon Tour
“Captains Banda and JP are among the best. They're helpful, attentive, and have a great attitude. Always attentive and super willing to help with everything. 10 out of 10. They're awesome!”
“Exploring the lagoon by sailboat helps you further appreciate the nature and beauty of the place.”
“We loved this activity! The captain and his assistant, Izaak, provided us with lots of information in English and Spanish.”
“Fantastic tour, wonderfully relaxed sailing through the beautiful waters. Camila and Captain Uriel were super hospitable. Not a mass tour! Thank you, Camila and Uriel!”
Where To Stay When You Visit Bacalar Lagoon
The Yak Lake House Hostal Bacalar
Bacalar town waterfront
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Hotel Laguna Bacalar
Boulevard Costero, south of the town centre
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Hotel CasaBakal
Boulevard Costero, south of the town centre
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Is There A Cruise Excursion To The Lagoon From Costa Maya?
Yes. The Bacalar Lagoon 7 Colors Excursion from Costa Maya Cruise Port is built for cruise passengers, rated 4.7 across 91 reviews, from $130 per person for a 5-hour day with Tours Naturaleza Bacalar.
How Do I Get To Bacalar From Cancun, Playa del Carmen Or Tulum?
Most tours here start from Bacalar town itself, so if you are staying near the lagoon you can walk or take a short taxi to the dock. A few day trips also pick up farther afield, including options that run from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Mahahual.
Which Tours From Bacalar Town Include Pickup And Drop-Off At Hotels?
A few operators fold transport into the price. The KAI Tours Bacalar sunrise paddle and kayak tour with breakfast, rated 5 across 46 reviews and from $35 per person, includes hotel pickup in Bacalar.
How Many Days Do You Need In Bacalar?
Two days is a comfortable minimum for a first visit. Day one can go to the water: a pontoon tour from $25 per person or the sailing experience from $45 covers the Pirate Channel, island stops and swim breaks in a few hours.
Is Bacalar Lagoon Worth The Trip?
Yes, Bacalar Lagoon is worth the trip: the changing colours of the water and the range of lagoon tours are the main draw. The water shifts between blue and green tones depending on depth, sunlight and where the white sand shows through, which is how the lagoon earned its name.
Can You Swim In Bacalar Lagoon?
Yes, swimming is one of the main reasons people come, and nearly every boat tour builds in swim stops. The collective pontoon tour from Bonzay Tour Bacalar, rated 4.9 across 55 reviews and from $25, is typical: it pauses where the water is shallow and clear so you can get in.
Bacalar Lagoon Guides And Answers
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Los Rapidos
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Seven Colors Explained
Stromatolites
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