Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour: Cenotes, Pirate’s Channel & Lunch

Duration5h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 80 travelers

Overview

Join us on an amazing Costa Maya to Bacalar adventure, designed for cruise guests making the most of their day in port. Discover the Seven Color Lagoon, where shades of blue, cenotes and pirate stories come together in one unforgettable experience.

Hop aboard your pontoon boat and cruise across the lagoon to discover Cenotes Esmeralda, La Bruja and Cocalitos. Cool off with two refreshing swim stops in Bacalar’s turquoise waters.

Continue to Pirate’s Channel, the passage once used by pirates traveling between the Caribbean and Bacalar. Glide through the same waters while discovering stories of the pirates who sailed here.

After your boat adventure, relax beside the lagoon with a delicious Mexican lunch and refreshing drinks before returning to Costa Maya.

From cenotes and pirate history to swimming in the Seven Color Lagoon, it’s the kind of day that makes you forget you came to Costa Maya for just a few hours — and leaves you with amazing memories long after your cruise sails away.

What's included

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Visit to Cenotes Esmeralda, La Bruja & Cocalitos
Two swimming stops in Bacalar Lagoon
Approximately 2-hour pontoon boat adventure on Bacalar Lagoon
Mexican lunch by the lagoon with tacos, chips & salsa
Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21+ — choose from beer, Tequila Sunrise, Blue Lagoon or Sangria
Refreshing drinks by the lagoon — iced tea, hibiscus tea & traditional horchata
Visit to Pirate’s Channel

Gratuities
Additional food & premium beverages

What to expect

Bacalar
5h 30m

Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Enjoy the 1-hour 15-minute drive to Bacalar, where the spectacular Seven Color Lagoon awaits.

Board your boat for a 2-hour adventure across the lagoon, cruising through incredible shades of blue and discovering Cenote Esmeralda, Cenote La Bruja and Cocalitos.

Continue toward Pirate’s Channel, once used as a passage between the Caribbean Sea and Bacalar and filled with stories of pirates who sailed these waters. Along the way, enjoy two swimming stops in the lagoon’s refreshing waters.

After your boat adventure, relax at a lakefront club for 45 minutes and enjoy an included Mexican taco lunch with chips and salsa plus refreshing drinks. Guests 21 and older can also enjoy two alcoholic beverages.

Then sit back and relax on the just over one-hour drive back to Costa Maya, with amazing memories of cenotes, pirate stories, swimming and an unforgettable day on Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Allow 15 minutes to walk from your ship. Provide your full cruise ship name when booking. Detailed directions and a map will follow confirmation.

End point

Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Allow 15 minutes to walk from your ship. Provide your full cruise ship name when booking. Detailed directions and a map will follow confirmation.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Ancient Mayan City of Chacchoben Tour
No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
This tour is designed for cruise ship guests. Your ship must remain in Costa Maya for at least 8 hours to allow enough time to enjoy the full experience.
The tour includes two swimming stops. Life jackets are provided and mandatory during the boat ride. Guests who are not confident swimmers can still enjoy the lagoon’s gentle shallow areas.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, hat and biodegradable sunscreen. We also recommend bringing some cash for additional purchases, as credit cards may not be accepted outside the port area.
This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
Swimming and boat activities may be restricted or modified by local authorities due to wind, lightning or other unsafe weather conditions.
Water clarity, color and other lagoon conditions are natural and may vary depending on weather and environmental conditions.
Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21 years and older. Please drink responsibly.
Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please provide any dietary requirements in advance so arrangements can be made.
Wheelchairs: Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable/collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
Guests must be able to get in and out of the vehicle and boat independently and without assistance.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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