Yacht Charters in Puerto Vallarta: 6 to Build a Day On

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.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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3.Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Cruise Banderas Bay aboard a comfortable mega yacht with Chica Locca Tours, looking for humpback whales and dolphins as Puerto Vallarta slips into sunset. The crew serves drinks, guacamole, blue corn chips, and sometimes ceviche. Guides such as Luis and Isaiah help keep the mood lively and informative.

“Crew was attentive, boat clean and nice, and most importantly the whale sightings were plentifully. Don’t have any concerns booking this operator. They do it well!”

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4.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter ChicaFUN 3 privately for up to 15 people and shape a four-hour Puerto Vallarta boat outing around your group. Captain and crew handle the day while you enjoy waterslides, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle boards, floating toys, fresh guacamole, ceviche, and a brand-name open bar. Gil, the owner, can help arrange your meeting point.

“This boat was the highlight of our trip! The staff made the experience above and beyond. They accommodated our trip due to high winds. While we were in the water they would swim drinks out to us, hold jewelry, really anything we needed! Cannot recommend them enough.”

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5.Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 6 hours · from $142

Spend six hours aboard Chica Locca’s 100-foot mega yacht, cruising from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta to Yelapa. Enjoy breakfast, Mexican fajitas, premium drinks, snorkeling, kayaks, paddle boards, floating mats, music, and a short guided walk to Yelapa Falls. Guides including Ricky and Isaiah keep the day moving in English and Spanish.

“Top tier 10/10! Ricky and the crew catered to us and kept us fed and hydrated! The massage was the cherry on the top! What a fun day snorkeling, visiting Yelapa, and dancing with crew.”

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6.Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Spend three hours aboard a roomy Chica Locca mega yacht in Banderas Bay, watching humpback whales, dolphins, and turtles from November through April. Guides including Isai and Captain Nick share useful whale facts, while the crew serves premium drinks, guacamole, chips, and snacks. Return beneath Puerto Vallarta’s lights with music, dancing, or quiet seats.

“I highly recommend doing this one! The crew was a lot of fun and very attentive with making sure we had drinks, snacks and enjoying ourselves. There were plenty of whales to see & the weather was perfect to catch the sunset before heading back. I plan on doing this one again for sure!”

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