Private Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta: Encounter Majestic Humpback Whales with an Eco Specialist

Embark on a private whale watching adventure in Puerto Vallarta and witness the majestic Humpback whales up close. Guided by an eco specialist, experience the power and gentleness of these magnificent creatures while adhering to regulations for responsible whale watching.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles - Meet your guide and group at the marina at 8:45am (or 1;20pm) to depart no later than 9am( or 1 30pm). Your guide will introduce you to the wonders of humpback whales and the environment on board a boat, as the captain starts looking for whales.
    As soon as whales are spotted, you will get close. You will also learn…
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Soft Beverages
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)
  • Port tax Fee, Puerto Vallarta to be paid in cash to the guide
Additional Information

Enjoy a private marine eco-activity where you’ll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will be guided into the wonders of whales, by a specialized guide ( biologist, naturalist, ecologist) The boat is 27feet long, with cabin and a bathroom. It also has an observation tower. The tour will follow the…

Location
Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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694carolyna
Feb 21, 2026
Fantastic small group whale watching tour. - The crew of 3 were excellent, knowledgeable and entertaining. We found whales, they knew their stuff and were cognizant of not encroaching like some other tours were doing. We loved that it was only 12 people on board. We’ll be going again on this tour/boat next year. Thank you for being such great hosts!!!
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Desiprincess
Feb 21, 2026
MAGICAL- ONCE IN A LIFETIME! - We had the most wonderful experience with Vallarta Natours! Our family of 5 decided to book a private tour, and it felt magical. Having a marine biologist as our guide felt like a gift. We saw SO MANY whales and various whale behaviors. At one point, I actually started crying. It was one of those “I can’t believe I’m alive right now” moments. Of course, my pre-teen was embarrassed. They provided a delicious lunch for our family and were able to accommodate our vegetarian diet. The boat was incredible and had a top viewing deck which was absolutely incredible. This is certainly an experience I’ll never forget.
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Grandtour628833
Feb 20, 2026
Amazing experience! Will gladly recommend to anyone else looking for such a well organized adventure. - We were greeted by staff who directed us to our boat. The tour started right on time, right after the orientation training. We, my husband and I, were amazed at how quickly we saw the whales; and the staff were sure to tell us about their habits, as the momma with her calf, the teenagers showing off trying to attract females (what else is new -lol). We were lucky enough to see the large males breach a couple of different times. When I spotted a different tour boat filled with what looked like 20 or 30 people, I was very pleased about the size of our boat and our number of visitors - only 9! The lunch was fine and the bottled water was offered sufficiently.
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Sharonsy2927eh
Feb 5, 2026
Great Experience - Excellent small group tour. You can move around the boat for different views. Knowledgeable staff discusses whales and habits during the trip. Convenient potty on boat, a submarine sandwich and drink on the way back to marina i provided. Highly recommended. We have been twice with Natours and would go again.
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Trail184886
Feb 4, 2026
Absolutely Wonderful! - This was the second time my boyfriend and I went with Thalia. She is amazing and knows a lot about whales. This time we took two other couples with us and they loved it. Saw adult whales and babies. This is only whale tour I will go on - have been on another one in PV in the past. No comparison.
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248ashtonl
Jan 27, 2026
Whale Watching Done the Right Way - An unforgettable whale watching experience! What truly set this tour apart was the crew’s deep respect for the whales and the ocean. Their ethical approach was clear from the start—keeping a safe, responsible distance while allowing the whales to behave naturally, without ever feeling rushed or intrusive. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and shared their passion for marine conservation throughout the tour, which made the experience even more meaningful. You could tell they genuinely care about protecting these animals and educating guests, not just putting on a show. Seeing the whales in such a respectful, natural way was breathtaking and made this experience feel special and authentic. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an amazing whale encounter while supporting responsible and ethical marine tourism.
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O1130gfrachels
Jan 26, 2026
Awesome Experience - This was awesome! Our guide, Thalia was great, she is very knowledgeable and a steward of the ocean. This company operates in an ethical manner to respect the whales and their environment. I would recommend this company and tour and hope to be able to go again.
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Z7520rebeng
Apr 1, 2025
Lots of whale sightings! - Thalia and the captain did an amazing job guiding us, and God provided some amazing opportunities to see whales during the tour. Thalia is a Marine Biologist who seems to have extensively studied whales and knows their behavior. We saw a lot of whale activity along the shore but the most remarkable time was going farther out where we had a large whale breach about 5 times in a row. Thalia was able to predict and call out when the whale was about to breach so we could get remarkable footage. It was nice that they also provided sandwiches, drinks (non-alcoholic) and snacks.
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B3073scpatrickl
Mar 30, 2025
Gorgeous family day on the water - look no further - We saw an incredible 21 whales on our private tour and Thalia was an incredibly informative and caring guide. She taught my kids (8 and 10) about the whales and how to see them safely and respectfully. We had a great day on the water with Thalia and Angel - always seeking and teaching and I couldn’t recommend them any more highly. Stop your search and book this boat / tour. If there were more stars I’d give them.
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550gabia
Mar 4, 2025
Best Whale Watching Tour in PV - This was such an amazing experience. Thalia is so incredibly knowledgeable about the marine life below the boat and was so kind to entertain my every question. The tour was personable and intimate. I felt safe the entire time. Angel is a great boat driver/captain and the ride was smooth and comfortable. It was a gorgeous day, we saw tons of whales and dolphins! I couldn’t recommend this team more. I had so much fun and learned a lot. Gracias Thalia and Angel!
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