The Bacalar Sailboat Private Tour offers serene sailing across the famous “Lagoon of Seven Colors” with exclusive stops at natural wonders including Cenote Negro’s deep blue waters, Cenote Esmeralda’s shallow turquoise beauty, Isla de los Pájaros bird sanctuary, and the historic Canal de los Piratas. This Bacalar private tour gives you intimate access to southern Quintana Roo’s most spectacular lagoon aboard a private sailboat with personalized service, gourmet onboard lunch, and refreshing drinks—all away from the crowded pontoon boat tours that overwhelm popular swimming spots.
As a family-owned local agency operating in the Riviera Maya since 2018, Carey Tours specializes in private experiences with certified guides who provide geological knowledge about Bacalar’s unique freshwater system and cultural history.
This Bacalar sailboat tour focuses on the 42-kilometer lagoon famous for its varying shades of blue created by white limestone sand, different water depths, and mineral content. You’ll sail peacefully on the exclusive sailboat “Laska,” feeling wind power rather than motor noise, and stop at carefully selected spots where you can swim in cenotes within the lagoon, observe bird colonies, and explore channels once used by pirates accessing the Caribbean from the lagoon.
The experience includes stops at Cenote Negro—the lagoon’s deepest point with nearly black-blue water reaching 90 meters depth, Cenote Esmeralda where shallow water creates brilliant emerald tones, and the historic Canal de los Piratas where buccaneers once navigated between lagoon and sea.
The tour provides private round-trip transportation from Tulum or Playa del Carmen, onboard ceviche lunch featuring local flavors, beer, margaritas, mojitos throughout the sailing, and the flexibility to spend extra time swimming, sailing, or relaxing based on your group’s preferences.
Perfect for couples seeking romantic sailing experiences, families wanting calm water activities, friend groups celebrating, and anyone seeking an authentic Bacalar tour that showcases the lagoon’s famous colors through sustainable sailing rather than motorized mass tourism.
