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Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour

Pontoon ride, Cenote Azul and breakfast

4.8 · 4,328 reviews on Google

14 h

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

English / Spanish

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This Bacalar lagoon boat tour from Cancún takes you to the Lagoon of Seven Colors for a two-hour pontoon ride, a swim at Cenote Azul, breakfast and lunch, a stop at the Mármol recreational area and a panoramic view of San Felipe Fort.

Enjoy an unforgettable day in Bacalar and discover the remarkable scenery of the famous Lagoon of Seven Colors on an experience combining nature, local food, and boating.

The tour begins with round-trip ground transportation and assistance from a bilingual guide. You will visit Cenote Azul in Bacalar, where you will have approximately one hour to swim and enjoy its refreshing waters. Breakfast with one main course of your choice is also included during this stop.

The experience continues with a visit to Mármol Recreational Area, followed by an approximately two-hour pontoon boat ride across Bacalar Lagoon. During the journey, you can admire the lagoon’s different shades of blue, relax, and enjoy some of the destination’s most beautiful natural scenery.

The tour also includes one bottle of water, lunch at a restaurant with one main course of your choice, a panoramic view of the historic San Felipe Fort, and a photo stop at the colorful Bacalar letters.

This experience is ideal for couples, families, and groups of friends looking to discover Bacalar through an organized tour with its main services included.

Round-trip ground transportation by bus or van.
Bilingual guide.
Admission to Cenote Azul in Bacalar.
Approximately one hour to swim at Cenote Azul.
Breakfast with one main course of your choice:
- Chilaquiles with chicken or meat.
- Mexican-style eggs.
- Eggs with chaya.
- Eggs with ham.
- Plain eggs.
Visit to Mármol Recreational Area.
Approximately two-hour pontoon boat ride across Bacalar Lagoon.
One bottle of water.
Panoramic view of San Felipe Fort.
Lunch at a restaurant with one main course of your choice:
- Fish fillet in spicy “a la diabla” sauce.
- Garlic fish fillet.
- Grilled fish fillet.
- Breaded chicken fillet.
Photo stop at the Bacalar letters.
Operation from Thursday through Tuesday.

Swimsuit.
Towel.
Lightweight and comfortable clothing.
An extra change of dry clothes.
Sandals or water shoes.
Hat or cap.
Sunglasses.
Biodegradable sunscreen.
Biodegradable insect repellent.
Cash for beverages, a life jacket, and personal expenses.
Camera or mobile phone.
Personal identification.

Beverages during breakfast or lunch.
Life jackets.
Additional food or beverages.
Activities not specified.
Personal expenses.
Gratuities.

The tour operates on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
The tour does not operate on Wednesdays.
Pickup time and meeting point will be confirmed when the reservation is completed.
The visit to Cenote Azul lasts approximately one hour.
The pontoon boat ride lasts approximately two hours.
Beverages at the restaurants are not included.
Life jackets are not included. Please ask the reservations department about availability and cost.
Breakfast and lunch options may be subject to availability.
The order and duration of the activities may change due to traffic, weather, or operational requirements.
The pontoon boat ride and water activities are subject to weather and lagoon conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lagoon of Seven Colors?

It is Bacalar's freshwater lagoon, famous for shades ranging from turquoise to deep blue over a white sandy bottom. Along its shores there are cenotes and stromatolites — rock formations built by microorganisms, among the oldest living structures on Earth.

How much is the Bacalar lagoon boat tour?

$109 USD per person. It includes round-trip transport from Cancún, about two hours on the lagoon aboard a pontoon, a swim at Cenote Azul, breakfast and lunch. Approximate duration of the full day: 14 h.

What does the tour visit?

A swim at Cenote Azul, a stop at the Mármol recreational area, around two hours on the lagoon by pontoon, a panoramic view of San Felipe Fort and a photo stop at the Bacalar letters.

What our travellers say

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Monika Prei a month ago

★★★★★

What an unforgettable experience! We had an absolutely amazing day on our tour from Cancun to Chichén Itzá, the cenote, and Valladolid. From early morning until late in the evening, Alfredo, Enrique, and Xiomara went above and beyond to make this trip truly special. They didn’t just show us the most beautiful places—they brought every location to life with fascinating stories, incredible historical knowledge, and genuine passion. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to every detail made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and completely immersed in the experience. Every stop was perfectly organized, and they made sure we had enough time to enjoy every moment while sharing so many interesting facts that we would have never learned on our own. A huge thank you to Alfredo, Enrique, and Xumaro for their kindness, positive energy, and outstanding service. They turned a great tour into a truly unforgettable memory for our family. At the end of the tour, Xiomara surprised us with one more thoughtful gesture. She bought a cake for our birthday celebrants—we had three of them! She then started singing “Happy Birthday,” and soon the whole group joined in. It was such a warm, joyful, and memorable moment, and without a doubt one of the top highlights of the entire tour. It was the perfect way to end an amazing day. If you’re looking for the best tour from Cancun, don’t hesitate—this is the one to book! Highly recommended!
walter thalmeiner 2 months ago

★★★★★

We did the 4x1 trip (Tulum, Coba, Cenote/Lunch, Playa del Carmen), on June 5, 2026. It was a long trip, but the whole experience was outstanding. Zeferino is an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about the Mayan culture. I believe he was by far the best guide we met during our many trips we took during the years! And Eric is an excellent driver, a very important part of a day-long trip. I recommend both Zeferino and Eric wholeheartedly, along the company organising this trip (Cancun Bay Tours)!
Zain Talukdar a month ago

★★★★★

Xiomara was one of the best tour guides I’ve had in an international excursion. Our crew did the tour of Chichen Itza, a cenote, a Mayan village, and the downtown plaza of a Mayan city. She was incredibly informed, patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Shoutout also to Enrique and Tony for their help in making this day tour an enjoyable one. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting
YANETH CORREA-MARTINEZ a month ago

★★★★★

Zeferino was an incredible, very knowledgeable guide. The more you know about the Mayan culture, the more you want to know. If you are interested in a historical tour of the Yucatán peninsula he is your guy!. Very humbling to get a Shaman’s blessing when we went to the Cenote. Unfortunately, it had rained the night before so the Cenote wasn’t crystal clear. The hike to the pyramid was exciting and fun.
Eddie Loera 5 months ago

★★★★★

Ilse was a FANTASTIC tour guide and I'm confident that there is no better tour guide that exists. Her ability to seamlessly talk in both English and Spanish and her knowledge on Mayan culture made the tour worth every peso. Our driver, Jonathan, was extremely friendly and even offered us beverages. I imagine the drive isn't the easiest but still he seemed to enjoy his job. I would 100% guarantee this tour to friend and family in the future. If you plan on swimming in the cenote, remember to bring your own towel. Water shoes are not necessary but very helpful as the walk from the changing area to the cenote is a bit difficult to do barefoot.