Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

5.0 (113 reviews) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy this 3.5 private marine eco-activity where you'll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will be guided into the wonders of whales, by a specialized guide ( biologist, naturalist, ecologist) The boat is 27feet long, with cabin and a bathroom. It also has an observation tower. The tour will follow the regulations for the activity, so you will enjoy it as much as possible, without disturbing the whales. Join in and meet these amazing and graceful giants and become a responsible whale watcher!

Options

Afternoon Private tour(13:30)

Leaving from Marina Vallarta around 1:30, on a 3.5 hours whale watching expercience to share with family and/or friends

Morning Private tour (9:00am)

Leaving from Marina Vallarta around 9:00, for a 4 hours whale watching expercience to share with family and/or friends

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Soft Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)
  • Port tax Fee, Puerto Vallarta to be paid in cash to the guide

What to expect

Meet your guide and group at the marina at 8:45am (or 1:15m) to depart no later than 9am( or 1 30pm). Your guide will introduce you to the wonders of humpback whales and the environment on board a boat, as the captain starts looking for whales.

As soon as whales are spotted, you will get close. You will also learn interesting facts about whales and you can ask any questions as your guide will surely explain all that you see. Throughout the tour, you will try to find different groups of whales, but all depends on Mother Nature. Each spotting can last up to 30 minutes in order to have a responsible whale watching activity.

Lunch is provided around noon when the boat turns into a 360° marine view deli-restaurant. You will be back to the marina around 1pm, after having had a lot of fun.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside the pier I door. Guide will have uniform with Vallarta Natours logos

End point

Outside the pier I door. Guide will have uniform with Vallarta Natours logos

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Rain or shine the tour will depart.
  • Seasonal operating December to March
  • Due to covid restrictions, maximum 8 passenger per booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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