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Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks

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Bacalar: 3 Hour Boat Trip with Swimming & Drinks
Top rated
4.7029915 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7029915 out of 5 stars
936 reviews

Swim in a turquoise lagoon, and see Cenotes and other sights on this 3-hour boat trip.

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Duration 3 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
Spanish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Naomi – Belgium

Was a good tour. Guide Jonathan gave a lot of explanations. This was nice. We had a nice swim and learned more about the Laguna

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Nicola – United Kingdom

Jonathan was very knowledgeable about the marine life and made sure we were safe the whole time and the fruit and drinks were a nice touch, well needed and definitely recommend this trip

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Costera 67a

  • Costera 67

    Safety briefing (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cenote Esmeralda

    Boat cruise, Pass by (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cenote Cocalitos

    Boat cruise, Pass by (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    El Canal De Los Piratas Bacalar

    Photo stop, Swimming (40 minutes)

    El Canal De Los Piratas Bacalar

    Break time, Beer, Picnic (10 minutes)

    Optional

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cenote Negro

    Photo stop, Boat cruise, Pass by (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Isla de los Pájaros

    Photo stop, Swimming, Wildlife viewing (25 minutes)

  • Cenote Esmeralda

    Boat cruise (10 minutes)

    Costera 67

    Kayaking (1 hour)

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Costera 67a

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a boat trip with inclusive drinks and snacks
  • Swim in the crystal clear water of a turqoise lagoon
  • See Cenotes, the Stromatolite Barrier and the Bird Island from the comfort of your ship

Full description

Discover sights like the Stromatolite Barrier and the Bird Island while sampling inclusive snacks and drinks.

Begin at the famous Casa China, perhaps taking a panoramic photo from the observatory tower before boarding the ship. Settle in as your boat takes you through the Cenote Esmeralda. This is the largest cenote in Bacalar, more than 500 meters in diameter and around 70 meters deep.

Stop for a swim at the famous Pirate Canal and learn about the history of Bacalar along with its flora and fauna.

Experience a relaxing boat journey, taking advantage of the inclusive drinks and snacks provided on board. After reaching a lagoon, jump into the crystal clear turquoise waters, and enjoy a swim surrounded by virgin vegetation.

Back on board, see the Stromatolite Barrier, home to the oldest organism on the planet. You boat will also stop at a bird sanctuary, where you can admire different species of local and migratory birds.

Includes

  • Seasonal Fruit
  • Water
  • Natural fruit beverages
  • 3 beers per adult
  • Ground transportation
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems

Meeting point

The meeting point is located on the premises of the Casa China Guesthouse

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Biodegradable sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Intoxication
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine
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From $33.28 $26.62 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 936 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Naomi – BelgiumMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Was a good tour. Guide Jonathan gave a lot of explanations. This was nice. We had a nice swim and learned more about the Laguna
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Nicola – United KingdomMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Jonathan was very knowledgeable about the marine life and made sure we were safe the whole time and the fruit and drinks were a nice touch, well needed and definitely recommend this trip
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Kira – GermanyMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing tour with the best guide we could have asked for – Sebastian. Incredible views of the lagoon, the snacks and drinks were great too. Definitely worth a recommendation.

Product ID: 399629

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