Bioluminescent Starship Experience

Mismaloya, Mexico
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

**Paddle as a team aboard your giant Starship**

Forget about paddling alone.

Your giant paddleboard turns the journey into a fun and social experience where everyone works together while exploring the coast of Mismaloya.

**Experience Los Arcos at night**

Discover one of Puerto Vallarta’s most iconic natural landmarks from a different perspective, surrounded by the ocean and the silhouettes of the islands beneath the night sky.

**Swim in glowing water**

Experience the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence from the water. Move your hands and body and watch tiny marine organisms create flashes of light around you.

**A small-group, motor-free adventure**

No noisy engines—just paddles, the ocean, and the night. A more intimate and environmentally friendly way to experience the beauty of Banderas Bay.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Digital Photos of the experience
  • Secure place to store your belongings.
  • Snacks
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food & drinks from restaurant are available for an extra cost

What to expect

Climb aboard the giant Starship paddleboard and experience Mismaloya from sunset into the night. Instead of paddling alone, everyone works together as a team, creating a fun and social way to explore the coast and the incredible scenery of Los Arcos.

Enjoy the colors of the sky as you paddle toward one of Puerto Vallarta’s most iconic natural landmarks, then stop for a refreshing snorkeling adventure among the impressive rock formations and marine life of Banderas Bay.

As night falls, the experience completely changes. Paddle beneath the stars and discover Los Arcos from a perspective few visitors get to see. When conditions allow, experience bioluminescence and watch tiny marine organisms create flashes of light in the water with every movement.

With no noisy engines—just paddles, the ocean, and the night—the Starship Experience offers a small-group, motor-free adventure combining teamwork, snorkeling, nature, incredible scenery, and the magic of Banderas Bay after dark.

Perfect for couples, friends, families, and travelers looking for something different from a traditional boat tour.

  1. Los Arcos de Mismaloya

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Take Hwy 200 south toward Mismaloya. Just after the Barceló sign, turn right before the river and follow the road to the beach. Facing the ocean, walk all the way to the left (south), crossing the river if needed. Paddle Zone is at the far end, between two massage stands.

End point

Take Hwy 200 south toward Mismaloya. Just after the Barceló sign, turn right before the river and follow the road to the beach. Facing the ocean, walk all the way to the left (south), crossing the river if needed. Paddle Zone is at the far end, between two massage stands.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • People with significant mobility limitations that prevent them from safely getting on and off the Starship or entering the water.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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1,200.00 MXN per person
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