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From the moment you step off your ship in Costa Maya, everything is taken care of — round-trip transportation, a local guide who knows the stories and legends of Pirate’s Channel, and plenty of time to enjoy Bacalar without worrying about missing your “All Aboard.”
Along the way, stop in Pedro Santos, a small Mayan community known for its sweet honey pineapples, before arriving at Bacalar’s famous Seven Colors Lagoon.
Cruise across shades of turquoise and blue, swim in the lagoon’s clear waters and cenotes, then climb back aboard for fresh fruit, snacks, cold beer, shots and drinks from the open bar.
Afterward, enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch at a local restaurant, where regional flavors bring Costa Maya’s culture to life. With small-group comfort, authentic local touches, and transportation planned around your cruise schedule, it’s a perfect fit for families, couples, or groups of friends looking for history, adventure, and relaxation all in one unforgettable day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please provide your ship name and arrival time when booking. Meet at Costa Maya Yellow Cab, about a 15-minute walk outside the port complex. Your guide will hold a sign with your name. The tour departs one hour after ship arrival, so please allow enough time to reach the meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Pedro Antonio Santos
Your adventure begins 1 hour after your cruise ship docks in Costa Maya. Meet your guide just outside the port’s main entrance, where they’ll be waiting beside a welcome board. From there, take a short walk to the nearby meeting point and begin your journey toward Bacalar. Along the way, make a brief stop in Pedro Santos, a small Mayan community surrounded by the tropical countryside of southern Quintana Roo. Known locally for its sweet honey pineapples, this is a chance to learn about one of the fruits grown in the region and get a glimpse of everyday local life beyond the cruise port. Then continue through the Yucatán countryside toward Bacalar and its famous Seven Colors Lagoon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Lake Bacalar
Arrive at Bacalar’s famous Seven Colors Lagoon and step aboard your pontoon boat for approximately 2 hours on the water. Cruise across changing shades of turquoise and blue as you make your way through the lagoon and into Pirate’s Channel, a historic passage once traveled by pirates through the region. Stop along the way to swim in Bacalar’s clear waters and cenotes, then climb back aboard and enjoy fresh fruit, snacks, cold beer, shots and drinks from the open bar as you continue exploring the lagoon. After your time on the water, head to a local Mexican restaurant for an included lunch and enjoy authentic regional flavors before settling in for the ride back to Costa Maya and your cruise ship.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise docks. Look for your guide just outside the main Costa Maya Port entrance, holding a banner with your name.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise docks. Look for your guide just outside the main Costa Maya Port entrance, holding a banner with your name.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship.
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- This tour is designed for cruise guests and requires enough time in port to complete the approximately 5.5-hour experience.
- This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
- Water clarity, visibility, and other lagoon conditions are natural and may vary depending on weather and environmental conditions.
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, comfortable clothing, hat, sunglasses, and sun protection. Biodegradable sunscreen is recommended to help protect Bacalar’s ecosystem.
- Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
- This tour does not operate on Wednesdays.
- Wednesday Tours: There is no boat service on Bacalar Lagoon on Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, the boat portion of the tour is replaced with a visit to Cenote Azul and a Lake Shore Beach Club, where you can swim and enjoy the waters of Bacalar from shore. The regular Bacalar boat itinerary operates on other available days.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- The tour includes opportunities to swim in Bacalar Lagoon and its cenotes. Life jackets are provided for the boat experience.
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable/collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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