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Board a catamaran at Santa Cruz and spend a full day skimming the seven bays of Huatulco, stopping to snorkel coral gardens and eat on a quiet beach. This guide outlines what you’ll see, how to prepare, and practical tips to get the most from the 7-bay circuit.
Board a catamaran at Santa Cruz and spend a full day skimming the seven bays of Huatulco, stopping to snorkel coral gardens and eat on a quiet beach. This guide outlines what you’ll see, how to prepare, and practical tips to get the most from the 7-bay circuit.
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You step onto the polished deck at Santa Cruz dock as the sun is still honest—low and warm—and the catamaran yawns gently against the pier. A guide calls out a brief welcome, and the engine's low hum becomes the day’s metronome. The boat cuts away from the shoreline, and the first of the seven bays opens like a page: turquoise shallow water giving way to deeper indigo, cliffs framing beaches that the ocean has smoothed into soft crescents.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels—mostly seated time with short swims/snorkels; be able to step on/off a small ladder into water.
No—water and soft drinks are provided on board; you’ll have time to buy lunch at San Agustín during the 2-hour stop.
Yes—there’s an approximate 90-minute snorkeling stop at Chachacual; bring your own gear or inquire about rentals.
Yes; infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The tour is family-friendly, but supervise children in the water and on the ladder.
Sit mid-boat where motion is least, take preventative medication before boarding, and focus on the horizon to reduce nausea.
Round-trip transport is included for hotels within the urban area of Bahías de Huatulco; confirm your pickup point when booking and the day before the tour.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure. The operator may cancel for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
Huatulco’s coastline was developed for tourism in the late 20th century while preserving several bays as part of Huatulco National Park to protect reefs and nesting beaches.
Much of the 7-bay circuit sits within protected areas—use reef-safe products, avoid touching coral, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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