Snorkeling Tours in Puerto Vallarta: 7 Lined Up by Price and Hours

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa aboard Chica Locca’s roomy catamaran for about six hours. You’ll get breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and time for Yelapa’s waterfall. Hosts such as Ricky Ricardo and DJ David keep the mood lively, while shaded seating offers a quieter escape.

“Chica Locca, the operator, delivered a great experience; DJ David was very playful and made the time on the boat fly by. Crew was the absolute definition of attentive. For example, one passenger tracked a bunch of sand onto the deck of the boat. When that passenger realized his mistake, he went to shake his shoes off over the side of the boat. As soon as he stood up, a member of the crew was there to mop up the mess. Literally right away. None of the crew was ever still, either cleaning the boat surfaces or serving passengers. The only down side is that I never got the massage…”

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2.Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Meet in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, ride a public bus with your guide to Mismaloya, then take a small panga around Los Arcos’ five islands. Expect sea caves, nesting birds, about 30 minutes of snorkeling, and beach time afterward. Guides including Andrés, Bruno, Diego, Guillermo, and Sebastián help first-timers feel at ease.

“The tour guide was great, and we were able to see some humpback whales. The reef was a bit on the smaller side, but we saw some schools of fish and several other clusters of fish.”

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3.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Sail Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas aboard a Leopard catamaran limited to 40 people. You’ll cruise past coastal sights, snorkel near Majahuitas, use paddleboards, enjoy lunch and an open bar, and possibly spot whales, dolphins, turtles, and Los Arcos. Crew members such as Alex, Diego, and Juan Luis are known for attentive service.

“That the yacht travels for almost an hour before any activity starts. The crew was friendly and kept everyone informed. The open bar and drinks were great. The food was delicious.”

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4.Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Join guides such as Diego, Juan, Victor, or Alex for a six-and-a-half-hour coastal hike from Boca de Tomatlán. Ride public transport from Zona Romántica, walk rugged jungle trails to Colomitos and quieter beaches, swim when conditions allow, then finish with seafood at Las Ánimas and a water taxi ride back.

“Best way to get a real experience of a new place is to be with a local. Diego has been amazing all through the day. He took us to places we would have never reached on our own, no matter how meticulously we google search. Loved the experience and it is highly recommended for those who are looking for a real adventure in puerto Vallarta.”

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5.Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 403 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Best value

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide in Zona Romántica, ride a local bus to Boca de Tomatlán, then hike through jungle and coastal hills to six beaches. Swim at Colomitos and other coves, snorkel if conditions allow, eat at Playa Las Ánimas, and return by water taxi. Guides include Juan, Diego, Alex, Victor, and José.

“Alex was amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was included. Also met some really cool people on the hike!”

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6.Vallarta: Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 7 hours · from $99

Spend seven hours cruising from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas. Walk to Cola de Caballo waterfall, snorkel with provided gear, enjoy lunch and free time, then return with music, dancing, and an open bar. English and Spanish guides lead this busy, full-day outing.

“This activity was an amazing experience, it was our first time in Puerto Vallarta, sometimes the water was not as visible as we would like but sometimes you can’t help that, we ended up seeing some whales and venturing through the city of Yelapa was a once in a lifetime amount of fun, full of culture and love.”

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7.3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Join a bilingual guide and captain from the marina for a three-hour search for humpback whales in Puerto Vallarta Bay. You may see whales, dolphins, snorkel, and stop at a beach, though snorkeling equipment and exact timing are not always clear. Bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, a camera, and 39 MXN for port tax.

“No pudimos ver ballenas , sabemos que no es culpa del guía , en eso no se puede saber. Sin embargo como compensación nos llevaron a otras playas , pero fue demasiado el tiempo de estar, el tour era para 4 h y se convirtió en 6 o 7 h, esto afectó nuestros demás planes.”

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