Private Seven Bays Boat Tour in Huatulco — Cacaluta, Snorkel Stops & Village Lunch
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves brief swims and boarding a small boat.
Overview
A private, four-hour boat tour that threads Huatulco’s seven bays—swimming and snorkeling at reef-fringed coves, spotting coastal blowholes, and stopping for lunch in a fishing village. Ideal for travelers who want a relaxed, intimate look at Bahías de Huatulco’s coastline.
Private Seven Bays Boat Tour in Huatulco — Cacaluta, Snorkel Stops & Village Lunch
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The motor tugs softly away from Santa Cruz Marina and the coastline of Huatulco slides into a series of blue rooms—each bay a different temperature, tone and temperament. Salt spray threads the air, the boat’s wake sketching a bright line across the sea, and the crew points out a stone face carved by wind and time that peeks from a headland. For four hours you move with the current—stopping where the shore calls loudest: a sheltered curve of sand, a rumbling blowhole, a reef fringed with brittle coral.
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Adventure Tips
Bring or rent snorkel gear
Snorkeling equipment is not included; bring your own mask and snorkel or arrange rentals in advance to explore reefs during stops.
Protect against sun and spray
Use reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and sunglasses—shade is limited and sun reflects strongly off the water.
Carry cash for the village
Small fishing villages accept cash for lunch, souvenirs and local vendors; ATMs are limited.
Plan for seasickness
If you are prone to motion sickness, take medication before boarding—the open stretches between bays can be choppy.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Brown pelicans
- Tropical reef fish such as parrotfish
History
Bahías de Huatulco has long been a coastal fishing area with Zapotec roots; modern tourism grew from small-scale fishing communities and protected bays.
Conservation
Many local operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen and limit contact with coral; support small vendors to keep tourism benefits local and sustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and coral; sun is intense on open water.
Mask and snorkel (or rental arranged)
Essential for exploring reef life at snorkel stops.
summer specific
Light waterproof daypack or dry bag
Keeps phone, wallet and camera dry while boarding and in breezy conditions.
Water shoes or sandals with grip
Useful for rocky beach landings and walking in shallow surf.