Bacalar 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión with Cenote Esmeralda, Cenote Cocalitos & Black Cenote from Costa Maya
by Chac Ek Costa Maya
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This excursion from Costa Maya lasts about five and a half hours and includes round-trip transportation to Bacalar Lagoon, known as the 7 Colors Lagoon for its varied blue shades. The tour starts with a visit to Cenote Esmeralda, where visitors can observe the different blue hues that give the lagoon its name. The next stop is Cenote Cocalitos, which contains stromatolites, ancient living stones considered some of the oldest life forms on Earth. The third location is Black Cenote, an open-air cenote and the deepest part of the lagoon. The final stop is the Pirate Channel, where the guide explains how pirates historically used this channel to enter Bacalar and steal local precious wood while guests view more of the lagoon’s color variations. On Wednesdays, the tour includes a visit to a private beach club on Bacalar Lagoon, where participants can navigate on a pontoon to admire the lagoon’s colors, stop at a sandy beach to swim in the clear water, and enjoy cold beer or soda. During this time, the guide prepares fresh honey pineapple. Afterward, lunch featuring authentic Mexican local seasoned food is served. The tour includes lunch, snacks, bottled water, carbonated beverages, alcoholic drinks, and insurance. It is designed exclusively for cruise passengers and guarantees return to the ship at the end of the day.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Bacalar Lagoon Cenotes and Pirate Channel
The tour starts with a view of the Bacalar Lagoon from a hill near the coast. The first stop is Cenote Esmeralda, where visitors observe the lagoon’s multiple blue shades. Next is Cenote Cocalitos, home to stromatolites, ancient living stones considered the oldest life forms on Earth. The third stop is Black Cenote, an open-air cenote and the lagoon’s deepest point. The final stop is the Pirate Channel, where the guide explains how pirates once used this passage to enter Bacalar and steal precious local wood, while visitors enjoy views of the lagoon’s color variations.
120 min
Bacalar
On Wednesdays, the group visits a private beach club on Bacalar Lagoon. Guests can navigate the lagoon on a pontoon boat to observe the 7 colors of the water and stop at a sandy beach to swim in the crystal-clear water. Refreshments include ice-cold beer or soda, while the guide prepares fresh honey pineapple. After enjoying the lagoon and swimming, the group will have authentic Mexican local seasoned food. The tour returns to the ship with a 100% guarantee of timely arrival.
120 min
Meeting point
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
End point
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bacalar 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión with Cenote Esmeralda, Cenote Cocalitos & Black Cenote from Costa Maya
by Chac Ek Costa Maya
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$229.50Overview
This excursion from Costa Maya lasts about five and a half hours and includes round-trip transportation to Bacalar Lagoon, known as the 7 Colors Lagoon for its varied blue shades. The tour starts with a visit to Cenote Esmeralda, where visitors can observe the different blue hues that give the lagoon its name. The next stop is Cenote Cocalitos, which contains stromatolites, ancient living stones considered some of the oldest life forms on Earth. The third location is Black Cenote, an open-air cenote and the deepest part of the lagoon. The final stop is the Pirate Channel, where the guide explains how pirates historically used this channel to enter Bacalar and steal local precious wood while guests view more of the lagoon’s color variations. On Wednesdays, the tour includes a visit to a private beach club on Bacalar Lagoon, where participants can navigate on a pontoon to admire the lagoon’s colors, stop at a sandy beach to swim in the clear water, and enjoy cold beer or soda. During this time, the guide prepares fresh honey pineapple. Afterward, lunch featuring authentic Mexican local seasoned food is served. The tour includes lunch, snacks, bottled water, carbonated beverages, alcoholic drinks, and insurance. It is designed exclusively for cruise passengers and guarantees return to the ship at the end of the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bacalar Lagoon Cenotes and Pirate Channel
The tour starts with a view of the Bacalar Lagoon from a hill near the coast. The first stop is Cenote Esmeralda, where visitors observe the lagoon’s multiple blue shades. Next is Cenote Cocalitos, home to stromatolites, ancient living stones considered the oldest life forms on Earth. The third stop is Black Cenote, an open-air cenote and the lagoon’s deepest point. The final stop is the Pirate Channel, where the guide explains how pirates once used this passage to enter Bacalar and steal precious local wood, while visitors enjoy views of the lagoon’s color variations.
120 min
Bacalar
On Wednesdays, the group visits a private beach club on Bacalar Lagoon. Guests can navigate the lagoon on a pontoon boat to observe the 7 colors of the water and stop at a sandy beach to swim in the crystal-clear water. Refreshments include ice-cold beer or soda, while the guide prepares fresh honey pineapple. After enjoying the lagoon and swimming, the group will have authentic Mexican local seasoned food. The tour returns to the ship with a 100% guarantee of timely arrival.
120 min
Meeting point
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
End point
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.