Sailing Trips in Mexico: Our 5 Best

1.Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Spend four hours aboard a luxury sailboat from San Jose del Cabo, visiting Santa Maria Bay or Chileno Bay for snorkeling and paddleboarding before lunch with an open bar. Expect a small group of up to 16, views of El Arco, and crew members such as Cesar, Israel, Michelle, Joe, and Captain Poncho depending on the departure.

“Service and experience was good. It would have been better if we actually put up the sails and tools advantage of the wind on the way back in the afternoon”

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2.Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,418 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a half-day catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, open bar, onboard lunch, snorkeling when conditions allow, and island free time. The bilingual crew, including guides such as Enrique, Christina, Judy, and Abraham, keeps the trip lively. Choose a family-friendly or adults-only departure, but confirm the details carefully.

“Great experience and lots of fun. Staff was great and attentive! Christina and Judy were very friendly and entertaining as well as the rest of the crew!”

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3.Los Cabos Luxury Sunset Sail with Light Appetizers and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,267 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Sail Cabo San Lucas Bay for 2.5 hours aboard a 50-foot boat, passing Lover’s Beach and El Arco as the sun sets. Your small group gets unlimited drinks, light appetizers, music, and attentive crew service. Hotel pickup is available for $10 per person, with a $2 dock fee at El Arco.

“The staff was excellent. The boat was in great condition and the music was relaxing, and the whole experience was elevated and chill. Not a party pug, which is awesome. Good crowd, and the number of people. I highly recommend. As we saw the other boat we were so thankful we were on this boat. The snacks were yummy.”

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4.Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Spend about three hours sailing Bacalar’s Seven Colors Lagoon with a group of no more than eight. Captain-led stops include Cenote Negro, Pirate Canal, and Bird Island, with two swims, seasonal fruit, beer, and water. Guides such as Leo, Cami, Zazil, and Maria are known for friendly service and calm, informative sailing.

“Great tour! It was nice to only have a small group (about 6), there were two groups which set of on separate boats. Both of our crew were lovely and friendly. The water is beautiful, both areas we swum in were crystal clear. We also had plenty of time, it didn't feel rushed at all. Only thing to note (which I wasn't aware of) is that you can't wear sunscreen in the lagoon, you're asked to shower when you arrive if so. Some people had long sleeve tops to swim in, which I'd recommend as I got quite sunburnt.”

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5.Bacalar: Group Sailing Trip with Swimming and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 585 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Set out from Casa China Bacalar with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Hugo, Angelo, Nami, or David. This three-hour sailing trip visits Cenote Esmeralda, Pirate Canal, Cenote Negro, and Bird Island, with time for swimming, fruit, natural drinks, and three beers per person.

“We had a great sail with Danny & Saul. They were very informative about the lagoon and you can tell that they sincerely liked their job and enjoyed giving us amazing service. You can't come to Bacalar without doing this trip. The only problem was three hours was not enough! Oh, you have to cover up since no sunscreen of any kind is allowed since it will damage the ecology of the lagoon. I didn't cover well enough and got a burn I definitely felt in the shower.”

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