A full-day pontoon tour from Tulum that takes you across Bacalar’s famed 7-color lagoon, stops at Cenote Azul and Cocalitos, and includes a visit to Fort San Felipe. Expect two hours of sailing, swims in clear cenotes, and a long but rewarding day of nature and history.
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You slide off the pontoon into a bowl of blue — layers of turquoise and indigo spreading like pages in a field guide. The pontoon eases along the shallow rim of Bacalar’s Laguna de los Siete Colores, where seagrass beds ripple and the water’s depth dictates the shade beneath your feet.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12 hours
Fitness Level
Basic fitness: suitable for people who can get on/off a boat, walk short distances and remain seated for transfers
Wildlife
History
Fort San Felipe dates to the 18th century and stands as a reminder of colonial-era piracy and coastal defense in the southern Caribbean.
Conservation
Stromatolites and seagrass beds are fragile—use reef-safe products, avoid disturbing substrate, and follow local guidelines to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Discover Bacalar 7 Colors lagoon & Ponton Boat Ride from Tulum today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use biodegradable sunscreen
Stromatolites and seagrass habitats are sensitive—choose reef-safe sunscreen and reapply on land rather than in the water.
Bring water shoes
Shallow cenote edges and boat ladders are rocky; closed-toe water shoes protect feet and improve traction.
Prepare for a long day
This is an all-day trip (about 12 hours total including transfers) — pack snacks, a full water bottle and seasickness remedies if you’re prone to motion sickness.
Carry a small dry bag
Keep phones, ID and cash dry during boat crossings and while swinging on the lagoon-side hammocks.
Biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while reducing harm to stromatolites and aquatic life.
summer
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
You’ll stop to swim in Cenote Azul and shallow lagoon areas.
summer
Water shoes
Provides traction on wet rocks, docks and boat ladders.
Light rain jacket or wind layer
Afternoon showers are possible in the wet season; a packable layer keeps you comfortable on the pontoon.
summer