Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

Puerto Vallarta’s ChicaFUN 3 private yacht is built for groups that want the boat to be the main event. You cruise the Bay of Banderas, stop where your group chooses, and spend the time swimming, using water toys, sliding into the sea, or simply eating and drinking on board. The captain and crew shape the outing around your wishes rather than following a fixed sightseeing script.

I like the private format, which means your family or friends control the mood and pace. I also like the unusually broad mix of included food, drinks, and water gear, from fresh ceviche and guacamole to kayaks, paddle boards, snorkel equipment, and floating mats. The main consideration is that four hours can pass quickly, especially if you want both a relaxed cruise and plenty of water time.

Key points to know before booking

• Three waterslides make the boat itself the attraction: This is a strong pick for groups that want active fun rather than a quiet sail.
• The Bay of Banderas route is flexible: You can customize your private outing instead of being locked into a set stop.
• The open bar is genuinely broad: Drinks include water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, champagne, piña coladas, and margaritas.
• Fresh snacks are included: Expect guacamole and ceviche with blue corn chips, plus potato chips.
• The crew adapts to conditions: High winds led the crew to adjust one outing rather than force the original plan.
• A seven-hour upgrade changes the possibilities: You can choose the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls, but not both on the same day.

ChicaFUN 3 puts the fun on the boat

Many Puerto Vallarta boat trips use the vessel mainly as transportation to a beach, island, or snorkeling site. ChicaFUN 3 takes the opposite approach. The yacht has three waterslides, and the included toys turn the boat into a floating play area.

That matters if your group has mixed interests. Children and active adults can use the slide, tubes, kayaks, paddle boards, water mattress, and snorkel equipment. Others can stay aboard with a drink, watch the coast, and join the water time when they feel like it.

The private setup also helps with group dynamics. You are not sharing the boat with strangers, so a family can keep its own rhythm, and a birthday or reunion group can make the day feel more personal. The maximum group size is 15, a useful limit for a small family gathering, close friends, or a compact celebration.

The boat is not presented as a formal sightseeing cruise with a long list of narrated stops. You get a cruise around Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas, with the freedom to discuss where you want to go. If your priority is a tightly scheduled cultural tour, this may feel loose. If your priority is time together on the water, that freedom is the point.

Four hours around the Bay of Banderas

The standard outing lasts about four hours. The route centers on the Bay of Banderas and the Puerto Vallarta coastline, but the precise plan is customized with your group.

You might spend part of the time cruising along the coast, then stop for swimming and water activities. You might instead favor a slower ride with more food and drinks. The supplied details do not promise a specific island, waterfall, snorkeling reef, or wildlife sighting on the four-hour option, so you should treat the day as a flexible private charter rather than a guaranteed attraction tour.

That flexibility is useful, but ask your group what it wants before boarding. Four hours is enough for a satisfying outing, yet not enough to linger everywhere. If everyone wants a long swim, several waterslide runs, a full meal, a scenic cruise, and a distant destination, the clock will work against you.

The Bay itself gives the trip its setting. You see Puerto Vallarta from the water, with the coast unfolding beside the boat. A cruise along the bay can be the best part for people who want a break from busy streets and hotel pools, even if they never leave the yacht for a formal shore stop.

The seven-hour choice: Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls

If you want a full-day outing, the tour can be extended to seven hours. At that length, you choose either the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls.

The important planning detail is that you cannot visit both destinations in one day. Decide early which type of outing suits your group. The Marietas Islands are the better match for people focused on an island setting and time on the water. Yelapa Falls fits a group that wants a waterfall destination as part of the day.

The supplied information does not promise specific activities or access conditions at either destination, so confirm the exact plan with the operator before paying. The seven-hour option is not simply a longer version of the four-hour cruise. It changes the day from a boat-centered bay outing into a longer destination trip, with less room for indecision.

For a first booking, I would choose the four-hour charter if your group mainly wants the slides, drinks, snacks, and water toys. I would consider seven hours if reaching one of those destinations matters more than keeping the day compact.

An all-inclusive setup that helps with group planning

The word all-inclusive can mean different things on boat tours. Here, it covers a useful range of basics and activities. You receive water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, champagne, piña coladas, margaritas, and other drink choices described as a brand-name open bar.

That range is valuable for a mixed group. You do not need every person to drink alcohol for the package to make sense. Children and non-drinkers have several soft drink choices, while adults can order cocktails or spirits. Coffee and water also make the open bar more practical during a four-hour outing.

Food is more snack-sized than meal-sized. Fresh guacamole and ceviche come with blue corn chips, and potato chips are also included. I would treat this as generous boat snacking, not a substitute for planning a full lunch for a long seven-hour day.

The food and drink service also reduce the need to bring supplies. You can focus on enjoying the bay rather than keeping a cooler organized. Still, groups with special dietary needs should ask the operator before booking, since no specific allergy, vegetarian, or child-friendly substitutions are provided in the details.

Water toys for different ages and energy levels

The equipment list is one of the strongest parts of this charter. You can use snorkel equipment, kayaks, paddle boards, a water mattress, and water tubes. The three waterslides add the biggest burst of energy.

This mix gives you choices. A paddle board or kayak suits someone who wants active time away from the yacht. A water mattress or tube offers a more relaxed float. Snorkel equipment is included, though the information does not guarantee a particular snorkeling location or visibility.

The setup also works well for a family with a wide age range. One family outing included people from age 10 to 82, and everyone found a way to enjoy the water toys and slide. That does not mean every passenger will want every activity, but it suggests the day can work for several generations when people choose their own level of activity.

Crew support adds to that ease. During one outing affected by high winds, the crew changed the plan. Crew members also swam drinks out to people in the water and helped hold jewelry while passengers swam. Those small acts matter on a boat day, because they let you stay in the water without worrying about every item or drink.

The crew and the feel of a private charter

Gil Drory is the owner, and you can contact him about meeting points or transportation help. The crew includes a team member known as Sexy Dave, whose name came up warmly after a holiday outing. The available details point to a playful, hands-on crew rather than a quiet, formal service style.

That distinction is worth considering. The boat’s personality appears to center on fun, personal attention, and keeping people involved. If you want a calm yacht ride with minimal interaction, the energy may feel more active than you want. If you want crew members who help with drinks, toys, and changing conditions, it fits well.

The captain is described as highly experienced, but no captain’s name is provided. You can expect the crew to handle the boat and help plan the day, but you should not assume a long naturalist talk or a formal guided tour. The main service is creating a good private day on the bay.

Is $1,940 a fair price for up to 15 people?

The listed price is $1,940 per group, with up to 15 people included. At a full group of 15, that works out to about $129 per person. For a smaller group, the per-person cost rises quickly, so the value depends heavily on how many people you bring.

For a full or nearly full group, the price covers more than transportation. You are paying for a private yacht, captain and crew, a flexible route, three waterslides, several water toys, food, and a broad open bar. A group that would otherwise pay separately for boat seating, drinks, snacks, and water activities may find the package efficient.

The price is harder to justify for a couple or small party that does not care about the slides, open bar, or private setting. A lower-cost shared boat may suit you better if you mainly want to see the coastline. Here, the real value comes from splitting the charter among many people and using the included extras.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Pickup may be offered, but you must choose a meeting point before submitting the reservation. If your group needs a different meeting place or help arranging affordable luxury transportation, Gil can be contacted about that request. Build the meeting-point plan into your budget and schedule.

Booking timing, cancellation, and practical details

This experience is often booked about 100 days ahead, so I would not wait until the last week if your dates are fixed. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

The tour is offered in English, and it is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the information does not provide detailed accessibility specifications. Anyone with mobility concerns should ask the operator about boarding, moving around the yacht, and using the water equipment before reserving.

You receive a mobile ticket. Gratuities are optional and not included, while souvenir photos cost extra if you want them. These are modest details, but they are worth knowing when you are dividing the final cost among a group.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that 24-hour window, the amount paid is not refunded, and changes are not accepted. The cut-off follows local Puerto Vallarta time.

Who will enjoy ChicaFUN 3 most?

I would recommend this charter to a group that wants the boat to be the destination. It works especially well for families, birthday groups, reunions, and friends who will split the cost and make good use of the food, drinks, slides, and toys.

It is also a good match for groups with different energy levels. One person can paddle or snorkel while another relaxes with a drink. A child can use the slide, an older family member can stay aboard, and the crew can help keep the day comfortable.

I would be more cautious if your main goal is a guaranteed wildlife encounter, a specific snorkeling site, or a tightly scheduled visit to several landmarks. Whales were seen during one Christmas Eve outing, but whale sightings are not promised here. The standard four-hour plan also does not guarantee the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls.

Should you book this private yacht?

Book ChicaFUN 3 if you have a group large enough to share the $1,940 cost and want an active, social day with your own boat. The private format, three waterslides, open bar, fresh snacks, and many water toys give you plenty to do without needing a long list of shore stops.

Before paying, settle three things: your meeting point, your preferred route, and whether four hours is enough. Choose the seven-hour plan if Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls is the main reason for going, remembering that you must pick one. For a full group seeking easy fun on the Bay of Banderas, this is a strong value. For a small party wanting quiet sightseeing, it is probably more boat than you need.

FAQ

How much does the private ChicaFUN 3 charter cost?

The price is $1,940 per group for up to 15 people.

How long is the standard tour?

The standard private boat outing lasts approximately four hours.

What area does the four-hour tour visit?

The boat cruises along the Puerto Vallarta coastline and around the Bay of Banderas. Your group can customize the private route.

Can I visit the Marietas Islands and Yelapa Falls on the same day?

No. For the seven-hour full-day option, you must choose either the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls.

What drinks are included?

The brand-name open bar includes water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, champagne, piña coladas, margaritas, and other drink choices.

What food is included?

Fresh guacamole and ceviche with blue corn chips are included, along with potato chips.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You must choose a meeting place before submitting the reservation, and you can ask Gil about a different meeting point or transportation help.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.