Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour: Cenotes, Pirate’s Channel & Lunch
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
- Carbonated beverages 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
Meeting Location
Av. P.º del Puerto Lote Othónl
Casitas, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour: Cenotes, Pirate’s Channel & Lunch?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Carbonated beverages. 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour: Cenotes, Pirate’s Channel & Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour: Cenotes, Pirate’s Channel & Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
