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Beautiful, thanks to the whole team.
Beautiful. I totally recommend it; the team that received us, guided us, and captained the vessel was kind, capable, very attentive to requests, and above all made us feel at home. Thanks
Private Sailing between Mangroves
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $183 / person
- Location
- Bacalar, Mexico
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 145 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bakana Sailing
- Meeting point
- We are a few minutes from the Emerald cenote, next door to the Aluxes restaurant. in the bhuo lagoon hotel. 15 minutes before the meeting time.
Description
Within the activities of this tour, it will be bird watching, sailing in an ecological way without motor. We will swim in the places with the most crystalline water. we will eat exotic local seasonal fruit. With only your group, of family and friends on board. We will provide an unforgettable experience, where we will enter the immensity of the Bacalar lagoon; we will see the beauty of birds, mangroves and the most remote places from tourism. The catamaran tour offers us an approach to the entire Laguna ecosystem, in an ecological way, enjoying the speed, the wind and the sails.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Group price
- $183 per group of up to 5
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:23 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Bottled water
fresh seasonal fruit
Not included
tips
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
145 reviews
How it compares in Bacalar
- No. 22 by number of reviews among 111 tours in Bacalar
Excurgo comparison of 111 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Sailing between Mangroves take?
Private Sailing between Mangroves lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Private Sailing between Mangroves cost?
Prices start at $183 per person for this Bacalar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Sailing between Mangroves run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Sailing between Mangroves for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We are a few minutes from the Emerald cenote, next door to the Aluxes restaurant. in the bhuo lagoon hotel. 15 minutes before the meeting time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Sailing between Mangroves offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Sailing between Mangroves worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 145 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bakana Sailing.
Reviews(145)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4
Fantastic sailing trip
We had a great trip on a sailing boat. With a super nice crew. Very relaxed! And the kids loved it. The plate of fruit was delicious.
Operator response
Family, thank you so much for choosing us, thank you for your trust! We hope to see you again next time. Have a good trip and goog wind!!
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Sailing boat at sunset
The views, Sara's experience and the sunset were amazing. My friends and I had a great time. We recommend it
2
Sunset on Sailboat in Bacalar
Very nice experience, Bacalar is a magical place! 100% recommended to do the tour with Sara, everything went amazing and it was a spectacular afternoon
V
THIS IS THE BEST SAILING TOUR
Super good service, very nice Sara and was very attentive and friendly. It suited our tastes and made us feel very safe. The sailboat in super good condition.
D
Todo fantastic🤩
Beautiful experience to do, both the captain and the assistant very friendly and very nice! The trip to the lagoon lasts about 3 hours with two stops of half an hour for swimming, crystal clear water and on board drinks and fruit! Congratulations and muchas gracias😊
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Poor management/organisation
In itself, I never write bad reviews. Luis was incredibly nice and great boat driver. He couldn't help it. Problem was the management. We stayed 2 days in Bacalar - Tuesday to Thursday. We booked the trip for Wednesday through trip advisor. On Wednesdays there are unfortunately no tours in the whole of Bacalar (forbidden). The guide therefore offered us Thursday. We agreed to 08:00. Unfortunately there was little wind and Luiz (boatmaster) said we need the engine. He tried to turn on the engine for 2 hours (until about 10:15). Then, at our request, a new boat arrived. This made it clear that we were missing the ADO bus. So we were transferred from Wednesday to Thursday (have already paid) and had to wait until 10:15 am. Therefore, my requirement to refund the ADO ticket is justified in my view. That would be about 20% of the tour price by boat.
Operator response
Hola Antone Dobler Agradecemos que hayas tomado el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia. Nos gustaría aclarar algunos puntos importantes: Cuando reservaste para el miércoles, te informamos inmediatamente que no hay navegación ese día (es regulación de la laguna) y te ofrecimos martes o jueves. Tú elegiste el jueves a las 8:00 AM aceptando esa nueva fecha. El jueves, las condiciones de viento no fueron las ideales. En la navegación a vela, esto es parte de la naturaleza del deporte. Cuando tuvimos el inconveniente con el motor, fuimos nosotros quienes coordinamos proactivamente otro velero para asegurar que pudieras realizar tu tour ese día, también brindamos la opción de cancelar la experiencia , nuevamente tomaron la decisión de seguir adelante, con el tour. Durante la reservación, no mencionaste que tenían un autobús programado el mismo día. De haberlo sabido, te habríamos recomendado no tomar el tour, ya que la navegación a vela es una actividad orgánica que depende de factores naturales y puede requerir flexibilidad de tiempo. No aceptamos tours cuando sabemos que los clientes tienen el tiempo muy ajustado, lo que expresaste fue que querías ir temprano porque había lluvia en la tarde. Cuando nos solicitaste un reembolso del 20% y amenazaste con dejarnos una mala reseña si no accedíamos ("So you will get a 5/5 instead of 2/5 recession"), decidimos no ceder ante esta presión. No operamos bajo amenazas, y consideramos que este tipo de comportamiento no es aceptable. Realizaste tu tour completo en otro velero, reconociste que fue agradable y que Luis fue amable. El costo del autobús perdido —que no nos informaste— no puede ser nuestra responsabilidad. Valoramos el turismo responsable y esperamos que entiendas que las condiciones naturales y la logística de viaje requieren planificación con margen de tiempo. Saludos, Bakana sailing
L
Nice contact!
Private sailing trip booked with Sara from Bakanabsailing. Unfortunately due to the rain and engine problems of the boat, the original trip was cancelled. Alternatively, be able to sail with another tour later and receive a refund from Sara.
T
The highlight of bacalar!
This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Bacalar! Sara and Gonzalo were incrediblez knowledgeable, fun, and great hosts. They ensured our trip was amazing, asking questions on the way to make sure we saw what we wanted, checking in to make sure we were comfortable and happy. The 3pm tour was the best time as well, warm enough to enjoy the water and cooling down at the end. Definitely recommend!
7
BACALAR IN SAILBOAT
Tour in the lagoon of Bacalar fabulous, both in colors and in the hospitality of Sara and Gonzalo. Super recommended! Chiara&Giulio
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