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Marietas Islands: Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta
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Marietas Islands: Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta
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- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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(888) 651-9785
7 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Explore the magnificent marine life of the Mexican Pacific and the Bay of Banderas on an exciting full-day tour from Puerta Vallarta. Snorkel to observe an incredible underwater wonderland; kayak in the warm waters of the Marietas Islands; and watch for exotic birds flying in their natural habitat. Look out for dolphins, whales, giant manta rays, and sea turtles as an experienced guide directs your attention to the wonders of nature on this eco-adventure.
- Snorkel cruise from Puerto Vallarta
- Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and SUPing in Marietas Islands
- See local wildlife like bottlenose dolphins, whales, and manta rays
- Lunch and an open bar are included
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What's Included
Lunch
Open Bar
Use of snorkel and kayak equipment
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Scuba Diving (additional fees)
Natural reserve federal tax ($100 Mexican Pesos)
A port fee of MXP$ 28 must be paid in cash before boarding your boat.
Departure & Return
Puerto Mágico is the cruise ship terminal in Puerto Vallarta
Vallarta Adventures Office in Nuevo Vallarta is located in front of El Tigre golf course
7:00 AM
What To Expect
Depart from the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta to begin your aquatic adventure. Sail on a stylish vessel to the Bay of Banderas, and observe the sea for Pacific Bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins, and spinner dolphins, watching them frolic in their luxurious habitat. Listen as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary on these majestic mammals.
Sip refreshing beverages from the open onboard bar as you sail to the northern tip of Banderas Bay to encounter more diverse species of marine life; look out for whales, giant manta rays, and indigenous birds such as the blue-footed booby and red-billed tropicbird.
Continue to explore the rugged rock formations and fish of the Marietas Islands as you select your aquatic activity. Select from kayaking, snorkeling, and stand up paddling to ensure you thoroughly explore the intricate habitat beneath you. Your experienced eco-guides are always on hand to ensure the utmost safety and confidence during your adventurous cruise.
Sip refreshing beverages from the open onboard bar as you sail to the northern tip of Banderas Bay to encounter more diverse species of marine life; look out for whales, giant manta rays, and indigenous birds such as the blue-footed booby and red-billed tropicbird.
Continue to explore the rugged rock formations and fish of the Marietas Islands as you select your aquatic activity. Select from kayaking, snorkeling, and stand up paddling to ensure you thoroughly explore the intricate habitat beneath you. Your experienced eco-guides are always on hand to ensure the utmost safety and confidence during your adventurous cruise.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Bring a bathing suit, shorts, a sun hat, sunscreen and a towel
- IMPORTANT: Passengers arriving on a cruise ship cannot book this tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- An additional $100-peso conservation fee per person will be collected at check-in. A portion of the proceeds go toward local surveillance and conservation of the islands
- Due to federal regulations, and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited in this tour
- To depart from Puerto Mágico, there is a harbour fee of 28 Mexican pesos per person that shall be paid at check-in
- Please be advised that Mexico's Federal Maritime Ports operate a strict No-Drug Policy, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, and all kinds of drugs. Please be advised not to bring them to any of our tours. We cannot offer a refund or change of day for any guest to whom Federal Security has denied access.
- You must contact Vallarta Adventures to confirm the check in time & location on your booking. It may change according to our operation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- OPERATED BY Vallarta Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Marietas Islands: Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Marietas Islands: Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Marietas Islands: Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Marietas Islands: Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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- "The crew were great, it was well organised and worth every penny." See review
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Fun filled day with many activities
john_g
, Jul 2022
We enjoyed the islands and especially the bird watching portion. The whole day was well organized and a lot of fun for everyone in our family. It was nice to have many different activities to choose from. The captain and crew were fantastic and took care of all our needs Definitely recommend!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Fun experience!!
Jessica_M
, Jul 2022
You won't regret it!
Valerie_L
, Jul 2022
Not recommended
Jennifer_P
, Jul 2022
Just okay
thorntonneil93
, Jun 2022
Swiper
Bailey_S
, May 2022
Soooooo fun <3
RuthEsther_A
, May 2022
We loved it! We do recommend wearing wetsuits during jellyfish season. The water HURT but honestly it isn’t bad. The boys who were leading us were the best, they’re sweethearts and I had a great time watching them dance and perfom. Plus the drinks were strong and they knew how to have a great time. If you’re young and ready to have a good time, ask for group 4 and try to sit at the front of the boat if you don’t get seasick.
1 traveler found this review helpful
You MUST book with them!
Shuku_Y
, May 2022
Had a great time. Host...
Laura_L
, May 2022
The water is WAY TOO COLD for snorkeling
Travis_N
, Apr 2022
The crew were so amazing. Tons of fun, super friendly. I wish I could rate it higher, but unfortunately I just can’t. No one mentioned that the water is WAY TOO COLD and rough to snorkel. I’m not exaggerating when I say people appeared to be in shock when they struggled back out of the water. The snorkeling was terrible, bordering on dangerous. Then there was supposed to be kayaking. They talked about it earlier in the trip, then it never happened. I’m not sure why. The beach was nice, and again, the crew were great. But I would not recommend this activity.
Vallarta Adventures is the best there is!
Kell_K
, Apr 2022
The best kind of fun.
Alma_V
, Apr 2022
WARNING DO NOT USE VALLARTA ADVENTURES
David_P
, Apr 2022
WARNING DO NOT USE VALLARTA ADVENTURES This was my fifth time using this adventure company. The first three times went as you would expect. the time before this was definitely a let down but I gave them the benefit of doubt that it might have been a one time bad outing. This time proved that wrong. I went on the snorkel tour at merietas islands by Puerto Vallarta. There was no instruction for any first time or inexperienced snorkelers, just here is your mask and snorkel that they handed out on the way off the boat, the water was so dirty and cloudy that you could maybe see 6 ft. and they started picking us up to go back on the boat after only about 45 minutes. Then we went to there private beach that was in an area of high surf and very steep drop going into the water that made it not enjoyable and definitely not a place to snorkel. While we were on the beach the crew picked up my wet suit and put it with there's. A mistake?? probably not as I made numerous requests to find it and called the company to have it returned with no results. This company is nothing but a ripoff and will rob you of anything that you don't carry with you . DO NOT USE THEM .
3 travelers found this review helpful
Best Experience
maryjean_g
, Apr 2022
Too rushed...no entry inside island and not much time for activities
J_T
, Apr 2022
Fun Hosts!
Ellie_P
, Mar 2022
Marietas islands are a treasure
Jim_T
, Mar 2022
Great service, great team! Did NOT go into the private beach to marietas island
Elaine_L
, Mar 2022
What a great service! Ricky/Ricardo and the team were amazing! They did a great job keeping us in check and entertained. The only thing was I thought we were going to the marietas island hidden beach but we snorkeled near there, which you couldn't see a whole lot. I definitely recommend scuba diving if you can, they offer you a deal, but otherwise, you couldn't see anything. We saw dolphins and whales and the crew made an effort to spot them out for us and stopped to see!
Great family experience!...
Vanessa_S
, Mar 2022
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