Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta: Comfortable Catamaran Adventure with Buffet and Open Bar

Experience the most comfortable and exciting whale watching adventure in Puerto Vallarta on a steady and ample catamaran. Enjoy an open bar and deli-style buffet while marveling at the ocean’s most thrilling migration. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bahía de Banderas - Each winter, the humpbacks migrate from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in the sheltered coasts of Banderas Bay.
    Relax onboard our catamaran boat to enjoy the panoramic view of the Pacific ocean, as we venture along the bay to watch for these mesmerizing creatures. Take the most striking photography…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Open bar
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Port fee - $40 mxn pesos per person
  • Pro-Nature Conservation fee (approx $25 Mexican Pesos p/p)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Designed for those who want to enjoy whale watching from the comfort of a steady and ample catamaran with all facilities on board. Spend a day in Puerto Vallarta, marveling over the most exciting migration of the ocean.
To close out on a high note, our Whale Watching Adventure includes open bar service and a Deli-style buffet on board. You might even be…

Location
Puerto Magico
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio
Please note that we offer two meeting locations. it's essential to confirm the specific venue for your activity with Vallarta Adventures. Keep in mind that meeting times may be subject to change based on availability.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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T533ifpatriciam
Feb 10, 2025
A Good Day for Spotting Whales - We saw and heard a large number of whales on our trip and got the added bonus of dolphins playing while we were out. We all got lots of pictures and videos (make sure your phone is fully charged!). The crew were high energy, entertaining, informative and efficient. The lunch was very tasty. It was an early morning excursion, but don't worry, they serve coffee! Even though it is lovely warm, or even hot on the way to the port, once the tour sets sail, it is quite a bit cooler, so having a sweater to put on for parts of the tour is a good idea. We really enjoyed ourselves.
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Florencedm3534co
Jan 21, 2025
Best excursion EVER! - Pablo was the very best guide I have ever had on an excursion. Cares deeply about the Whales, he was very knowledgeable, very friendly, very enthusiastic when telling us where we should be looking. Well worth the trip.
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Amandamv9802ww
Dec 30, 2024
Wonderful Whale Watching - We saw so many whales and the crew was amazing! I didn’t have high expectations for lunch for a large group on a boat but it was surprisingly delicious. We had a great time!
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Steve
Dec 28, 2024
Whale Watching Photo Excursion…AWESOME! - Lilou and Captain Raymon were fabulous! We actually were able to experience several whales on our excursion and actually had one cross within 8 feet off the bow of our boat…WOW! Lilou was extremely knowledgeable and generously cared…called us “La Familia”. AWESOME Experience…HIGHLY Recommend!
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Edward
Dec 27, 2024
Fun time whale watching - The crew on boat #2 were great! Friendly, helpful. We saw quite a few humpbacks and one pair came up nearly right under our boat!
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Jaimeisidr0c
Dec 22, 2024
Oh, great. I'll be back. - Very reliable and safe the ride. Comfortable and very friendly staff. On time the tour and always very safe.
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Scenic26517452885
Mar 13, 2024
Whale watching was wonderful. - Great Experience will do it again. Tour guide and all crew members were great. We seen alot of whales. Will do this trip again.
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Sparkie360
Mar 3, 2024
Whales whales everywhere - Awesome time. Will go again. Great guide and staff. So much fun. Delicious sandwich and fruit lunch. Loads of bottomless drinks
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Curiosity55923264871
Mar 7, 2024
Respectable whale watching - Had a spectacular time on the boat seeing whales from a reasonable distance. We brought binoculars (highly recommend) and enjoyed our snacks and drinks. It was a little concerning how close other boats get to the whales, and it felt bad when all the boats followed the same group. BUT our boat left the 10+ boats in search of other whales, found some, and continued to have a pleasant time. Kudos to Vallarta Adventures and their large boat for following the rules, giving space and respecting the Megaptera novaeangliae (Humpback whale).
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Barbe878
Jan 4, 2025
Boat was just far too crowded - The tour actually starts in Nuevo Vallarta and turned out to be a very full boat. The best seats were taken when we boarded in puerto Vallarta. Was so crowded hard to get close to the edges to see whales and take pictures. Saying that - the food was very good and a nice day to be out on the water. Just wish they hadn’t packed so many people onto this boat.
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