Private Sailing, 3 Hours

Three hours on a sailboat, just your group and a crew, is the core of this tour.

Overview

It runs from the Casa Árabe pier on the Costera in Bacalar, where the operator asks everyone to arrive 15 minutes early, and it ends back at the same spot. There is no hotel pickup, so travellers make their own way to the marina.

Once underway, the trip is unhurried. Beer, bottled water and seasonal fruit are included. Several travellers mentioned the crews adapt the route to the group's interests, whether that means more swimming or simply drifting while the light changes over the lagoon.

Because only your party is on board, the pace suits couples, families with children and small friend groups alike. One reviewer specifically praised how the crew looked after young children. A late-afternoon departure has been recommended by past guests for the changing light. Anyone hoping to see the lagoon under sail is the natural audience here.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Casa Árabe pierArrive at Casa Árabe Costera 505, Bacalar, 15 minutes before departure. The tour starts and ends at this pier at Marina Wild Wave Bacalar.
2. Board the sailboatMeet the captain and first mate, who run the trip as a private outing for your group only.
3. Sail Lago BacalarSpend 3 hours on the Lake of the Seven Colors. Admission is free and no entry ticket is needed.
4. Snacks and drinks on boardBeer, bottled water and seasonal fruit are served during the sail.
5. Return to the pierThe boat returns to the Casa Árabe meeting point, where the tour ends.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller reviews, and they shape how this trip goes.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport to Casa Árabe Costera 505. Arrive 15 minutes early. The tour ends back at the same pier.
• What to bring. Bring swimwear, since reviewers describe swimming in the lagoon, sometimes more than once. One reviewer noted that sunscreen is discouraged for environmental reasons, so consider rash tops or hats for sun protection instead.
• Food and drink. Beer, bottled water and seasonal fruit are included. One traveller described the fresh fruit served on board as delicious.
• Pace and group feel. This is a private tour, so only your group participates. Reviewers consistently describe a relaxed pace, with stops tailored to what the group wants, whether that is swimming or simply sailing.
• Kids and babies. The listing states pushchairs are accessible, service animals are allowed and infants must sit on laps. Several reviewers travelled with children and praised the crews' care of them, though one reviewer with a baby found the boat itself unsuitable.
• Timing the light. One reviewer recommends a late-afternoon slot for the changing light over the water. Morning departures have also worked well for families, according to another review.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and one reviewer travelling with a baby described the boat as very small and not at all comfortable and reported difficulty resolving it with the operator. Hotel pickup is not included. Weather matters: the operator requires good conditions, and poor weather means a different date or a full refund rather than a guaranteed sail on the day. Full refunds only apply when you cancel at least 24 hours before start time.

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