4.9 (1,284 reviews)
Humpback Whale Watching — Research Boat
Certified marine biologists, onboard hydrophone, 95 %+ sighting rate December–March.
Instant confirmation Family friendly
From $89 / per person
Book nowFor travellers staying in Puerto Vallarta
The bay, done properly
Humpback whales, the Marietas Islands, sunset sails and private yachts — run by vetted local captains, bookable in under two minutes.
Local Bay Tours
What are you in the mood for?
Nature & wildlife
Whale season, the Marietas, turtles and the outer bay — timed to when they are actually there.
ExploreDay & sunset sails
From all-inclusive party catamarans to a quiet luxury monohull at golden hour.
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Bachelorette weekends, corporate retreats and family celebrations, on your own schedule.
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Guest favourites this month
The experiences our team books most often — and would send their own family on.
4.8 (2,106 reviews)
Marietas Islands Snorkelling & Bird Colonies
The full-day national park classic — reef snorkelling, sea caves and blue-footed boobies.
Instant confirmation Family friendly
From $129 / per person
Book now 4.7 (312 reviews)
Hidden Beach (Playa del Amor) — Permit Request
We apply for the CONANP permit on your behalf. Full refund if it is not granted.
Small group
From $219 / per person
Request a quote 4.7 (1,533 reviews)
All-Inclusive Sunset Catamaran
Open bar, buffet, music and a crowd. The bay’s most reliably good night out.
Instant confirmation Family friendly
From $95 / per person
Book now 4.9 (412 reviews)
Luxury Sunset Sail — 16 Guests
Engine off, sails up, table service and a wine list. Adults only.
Instant confirmation Adults only Small group
From $165 / per person
Book now 5.0 (187 reviews)
Private Bay Charter — Your Itinerary
One boat, your group, your route. Priced per vessel, not per person.
Small group
From $1,450 / per group
Request a quote 4.9 (534 reviews)
Olive Ridley Turtle Release at Sunset
August to November. Release hatchlings with a state-licensed conservation camp.
Instant confirmation Family friendly
From $55 / per person
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What’s in the bay, month by month
Book the season, not just the tour. This is when each experience is actually at its best.
Peak Good Out of season
| Season | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Humpback whales February is the densest month. The season closes by federal rule on 31 March. | Jan: ●● | Feb: ●● | Mar: ●● | Apr: · | May: · | Jun: · | Jul: · | Aug: · | Sep: · | Oct: · | Nov: · | Dec: ● |
| Marietas Islands snorkelling Warmest water and best visibility May–November; winter afternoons get choppy. | Jan: ● | Feb: ● | Mar: ● | Apr: ● | May: ●● | Jun: ●● | Jul: ●● | Aug: ●● | Sep: ●● | Oct: ●● | Nov: ●● | Dec: ● |
| Olive ridley turtle releases Nesting runs June–December; releases are most frequent August–November. | Jan: · | Feb: · | Mar: · | Apr: · | May: · | Jun: · | Jul: ● | Aug: ●● | Sep: ●● | Oct: ●● | Nov: ●● | Dec: ● |
| Cruise ship season October–April is high season. Summer has Carnival’s year-round Long Beach rotation only. | Jan: ●● | Feb: ●● | Mar: ●● | Apr: ● | May: ● | Jun: · | Jul: · | Aug: · | Sep: ● | Oct: ●● | Nov: ●● | Dec: ●● |
| Dry, sunny weather Rainy season is mid-June to mid-October: hot, humid, spectacular green mountains. | Jan: ●● | Feb: ●● | Mar: ●● | Apr: ●● | May: ● | Jun: · | Jul: · | Aug: · | Sep: · | Oct: ● | Nov: ●● | Dec: ●● |
| Sunset sails Year-round. Sunset is around 18:20 in winter and 20:15 in summer. | Jan: ●● | Feb: ●● | Mar: ●● | Apr: ●● | May: ●● | Jun: ● | Jul: ● | Aug: ● | Sep: ● | Oct: ●● | Nov: ●● | Dec: ●● |
Private yacht charters
Your boat, your guest list, your schedule.