Mexico · WHALE WATCHING IN PUERTO VALLARTA
The 9 best whale watching in Puerto Vallarta you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Review of Puerto Vallarta whale watching with a catamaran, buffet meals, open bar, marine life sightings, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great experience, the staff was awesome and the boat was nice. We saw lots of whales and dolphins! The food and drinks were wonderful as well.”
Puerto Vallarta whale watching by speedboat, with expert guides, hydrophones, dolphins, and humpbacks in Banderas Bay.
“What a memorable experience. We saw many, many whales. Several breaches from the boys and mommas with their babies. What an experience! We had a wonderful trip with Alvin and Lily! We chose the speed boat tour and highly recommend. It allowed us to get closer than the other boats, and for more agile for positioning as the whales moves. 100% recommend.”
Hear humpback songs and watch mothers, calves, dolphins, and breaching whales on a small-group Puerto Vallarta tour led by marine biologists.
“Loved the info we watched and listened to at the beginning. It was really great having a biologist lead the trip. Loved seeing the whales!”
See humpback whales and dolphins from a fast boat on this three-hour Puerto Vallarta tour, with lunch, snacks, water, and cruise pickup.
“Guides were very informative. Saw whales as promised! Lunch and snacks and water were provided too..”
A private Puerto Vallarta whale watch with marine biologists, lunch, dolphins, and humpbacks from December through March.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He even dropped a microphone into the water the listen to the whale calls. He’s clearly a marine biologist as well as a tour operator. The boat was fast so we were able to find and follow several groups of whales, instead of just following one for the whole trip. I went with my family, it was fine even for my aging grandparents.”
Watch humpback whales at sunset from a spacious Puerto Vallarta mega yacht with premium drinks, guacamole, music, and attentive service.
“Whale watching was so fun! The guide and captain were both excellent and helpful, and we saw so many whales breaching and jumping. The energy on board was great and the staff were very attentive - we constantly had our drinks refilled and they brought around food at 2 different points during the cruise (which was appreciated since we were on the water around dinner time). Would highly recommend!”
A three-hour Puerto Vallarta boat tour for humpback whales, dolphins, snorkeling, and a beach stop, with useful tips on timing and value.
“La actividad dejó mucho que desear. Sí logramos ver ballenas, pero fue exactamente igual que con todos los demás barcos; no hicieron ningún esfuerzo extra ni ofrecieron algo especial para mejorar la experiencia. En cuanto al snorkel, fue muy decepcionante: aunque pagamos por la actividad, no nos permitieron bajar al agua. Solo nos dejaron observar desde la lancha cómo otros grupos de otros barcos sí snorkelaban, lo cual resulta muy frustrante. Además, nos llevaron a una playa poco atractiva y la lancha iba demasiado llena de personas, lo que hizo el paseo incómodo. En general, no siento que la experiencia haya valido lo que se pagó ni que cumplieran con…”
See whales, dolphins, turtles, and mantas on a private three-hour Puerto Vallarta boat tour with a hydrophone and local guides.
“Carlos was so great at explaining the whales and finding them for us, and hector was a perfect captain! For being the end of whale season, we had plenty of wildlife to see (we are guessing about 20 whales and tons of dolphins). This tour definitely did not disappoint and I would recommend it for anyone wanting to see these magnificent animals!”
Watch humpback whales in Banderas Bay from a catamaran, with a marine mammal expert, snacks, open bar, and Pacific views.
“Wonderful tour. Wasn’t aware they served lunch and drinks so ate first. But good lunch and trip well worth it.”
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