Costa Maya Seven Color Blue Lagoon Boat Ride Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation near your Costa Maya cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• English-speaking certified guide!
• Complimentary bottled water!
• One soft drink or one beer per person!
• Visit the Seven Colors of Blue Lagoon and boat ride!
• Scenic sightseeing and stop at Pirates Channel!
• Refresh, play, and relax at the unique Bacalar Lagoon of the Seven Blues!

Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on one of the most beautiful lakes in Mexico, the famous Bacalar Lagoon. Cruise the mesmerizing lagoon of 7 Colors of Blue, and maybe even take a swim. A day to remember!

You'll meet your guide outside your Costa Maya cruise terminal and be driven to the lagoon and its famous 7 shades of blue. This freshwater lagoon gets its name from the various shades of blue, turquoise, and indigo changing throughout the day and caused by the sandy bottom and the various depths of the water. The lagoon is approximately 42 km long and 4 km wide at its widest. 

From a small pier, you'll board your comfortable boat (pontoon or covered skiff boat). Be on the lookout as your guide would point out flora and fauna that lives here. As you cruise the lagoon you'll see el Fuerte de San Felipe (the Fortress of San Felipe) built after the town was sacked by pirates in the 17th century; El Cenote Cocalitos is where you'll see the stromatolites, formations of prehistoric life that look like rocks covered with moss; El Cenote Esmeralda which is surrounded by beautiful houses and its crystal clear waters and depth allow some interesting visual effects; and El Cenote Negro or Cenote de La Bruja (the Witch's Cenote), named for a witch who lived on its shore. It's also so deep that the blue appears to be black. Otherwise known as Cenote Negro, which describes the dark color in contrast to the bright blue lagoon.

You'll also have the chance to see la Isla de los Pájaros (Bird Island), a sanctuary that is home to a variety of birds like parrots, owls, and cavalry hawks. You will have a short stop at the beautiful, shallow Canal de los Piratas (Pirates Channel) that connects the north to the Central American Mayans. Here they exchanged goods like food, exotic feathers, and wood used in ships. It's also an area with a high concentration of minerals making it ideal for skin exfoliation. 

At the end of your boat ride, you'll return to shore where you'll have a brief stop to use the facilities or buy food/snacks. Then, you'll board your transportation to return to your Costa Maya cruise terminal.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation near your Costa Maya cruise ship terminal
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
• English-speaking certified guide
• Complimentary bottled water
• One soft drink or one beer per person
• Visit the Seven Color Lagoon
• Boat ride through the Seven Color Lagoon
• Refresh, play and relax at the unique Lagoon of the Seven Blues

Excursion Notes

• Bring along sunblock, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, a camera, and cash for souvenirs.
  
• Bring insect repellent, your own towel, a bathing suit, a change of clothes, and water shoes.
  
• We recommend the use of a rash guard instead of sunblock since the Lagoon is a very fragile ecosystem.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• There is a minimum of 4 adults to run the excursion.
  

Where we meet

For the Costa Maya Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Ride Excursion, you will meet just outside your cruise terminal. All details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is NOT wheelchair accessible or allowed for guests with any walking disabilities.
• Underage participants must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the boat by themselves.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.