“Full day catamaran around Huatulco's bays. We stopped at three different bays to snorkel and swim — turquoise water, white sand, tropical fish everywhere. The crew was fantastic, drinks and snacks on board, Mexican music, just a perfect day on the ocean.”
Tours
7 Bays of Huatulco Tour
Duration
13 hours
Departs
7:30 AM
Returns
8:00 PM
From
$2,500 MXN
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The nine bays of Huatulco hold some of the most pristine coastline in all of Oaxaca, and this full-day tour from Puerto Escondido takes you through seven of them by boat. Expect turquoise water, vibrant coral reefs, and the kind of quiet coves that postcards wish they could capture.
Your experience
What to Expect
This is a 10-hour adventure that begins with an early morning departure from Puerto Escondido. The two-hour drive south to Huatulco passes through coastal Oaxacan landscape before you board a boat and spend the heart of the day gliding between sheltered bays ringed by jungle-covered hills.
You will stop to snorkel over coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, swim in calm turquoise coves, and break for a leisurely lunch at a beachside restaurant. The pace is relaxed but the scenery is relentless, each bay offering something slightly different from the last.
Hour by hour
Detailed Itinerary
6:00 AM
Departure from Puerto Escondido
Early pickup from your hotel for the scenic two-hour drive along the southern Oaxacan coast toward Huatulco.
8:30 AM
Boat Tour Begins
Board your boat at Santa Cruz Harbor and begin navigating through the bays. Each stop reveals a different character, from rocky cliffs plunging into crystalline water to sandy crescents fringed with palms.
10:30 AM
Snorkeling Stop
Anchor at one of the prime reef sites where visibility is excellent and tropical fish, sea urchins, and coral formations are abundant just below the surface.
1:00 PM
Beach Lunch
Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at a beachfront restaurant nestled in one of the bays, with your feet practically in the sand.
3:00 PM
Return Drive
Head back to Puerto Escondido, arriving by late afternoon with a camera full of photos and salt still on your skin.
What makes it special
Highlights
Seven bays by boatNavigate through Huatulco's protected coastline, each bay more striking than the last
Snorkeling in coral reefsClear water and healthy reef systems make this a top snorkeling destination in Oaxaca
Beachside lunchFresh seafood served steps from the waterline
Scenic coastal driveThe road between Puerto Escondido and Huatulco is beautiful in its own right
Protected national park watersMany of these bays sit within Huatulco National Park, keeping them remarkably unspoiled
All set
What's Included
Round-trip transportation from Puerto Escondido
Boat tour through seven bays
Snorkeling equipment
Lunch at a beach restaurant
Bilingual guide
Pack light
What to Bring
Swimsuit and towel
Reef-safe sunscreen
Sunglasses and hat
Cash for drinks or souvenirs
Waterproof bag or phone case
Before you book
Good to Know
The tour departs at 6:00 AM sharp due to the two-hour drive each way
Total tour duration is approximately 10 hours, priced at $3,000 MXN per person
Motion sickness medication is recommended if you are sensitive to boat travel
The tour operates year-round, though sea conditions are calmest between November and May
Real traveler stories
What travelers are saying
“Journée parfaite. Le catamaran est grand et confortable, on a nagé dans trois baies différentes, chacune plus belle que l'autre. L'équipe est adorable et le déjeuner inclus était excellent. Un must si vous êtes à Huatulco ou Puerto Escondido.”
“A long day (they pick you up early) but absolutely worth it. The 7 bays of Huatulco are postcard-perfect — clear water, dramatic cliffs, great snorkeling. Food and drinks on board. Kids loved it. One of our best days in Mexico.”
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