Dec 27, 2024
Advice from a Solo tourist with limited mobility - Iâm a solo tourist with limited mobility. Having a severe sport injury to my knee itâs very painful to walk long distances especially on uneven ground or hard surfaces. However this trip as many others does state that itâs âNOTâ for people with limited mobility. If youâre like me you must understand your reality and only do what youâre realistically capable of doing. If you follow this advice I will assure you that you still will have a satisfying experience. I only expected to have a day out on the ocean just sailing around in Mexico and whatever my body allowed me to do, became an addition to my day trip.
First I took Dramamine at 1800 hours the evening prior and then at 600 hours, two hours prior to my initial sail, advice from a professional fisherman. This tip is to prevent motion sickness and it worked for me.
I found a seat on the vessel that was comfortable for me and placing me out of the way from the other tourist with adequate mobility. I sat on the vessel on the top deck to the right of the Captain in the front right corner. This was my seat for the entire trip. B5 was my touring vessel.
I didnât go snorkeling or hiking and I donât consume alcohol.
This was my first time sailing. I was afraid to get off the vessel in Yelapa because it didnât dock. However the Captain and crew members assisted me through my fear and anxiety and I made it to shore safely.
On the beach while relaxing, I supported a local entrepreneur by purchasing some jewelry and I purchased a passion fruit smoothie.
In Yelapa I would suggest investing in the lavatories, making them all properly functional. They are clean, however they need minor repairs and maintenance. The beach staff was very accommodating and I always appreciate seeing dogs happy, and free roaming as they should be in nature.
At the Majahuitas I was informed by the Caption that I didnât need to go hiking, I was able to stay at the dining area by the shoreline where we had docked. Unfortunately the Sister serving the food wasnât friendly nor accommodating. She wouldnât serve me, stating that I wasnât apart of any group that was scheduled to dine there. A crew member from another vessel B6 had shared his lunch with me. I would suggest communicating with the server when you have tourist with limited mobility that you are inviting to remain there for lunch as an option. The lavatories at the Majahuitas are clean and in full working order. The area at the dock is very relaxing with a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Returning back to Vallarta the crewmen entertained the tourists. I would only suggest that you âNOTâ have my brothers dressed in female clothing imitating women. Please know that comedians such as Martin Lawrence, Flip Wilson, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, etcâŠ. having them to perform in female clothing, acting as a female was actually an insult and a means to degrade and demasqullize them . Itâs plenty of skits they can perform without loosing their masculinity. I didnât find it to be funny but more so dehumanizing and insulting.
I would rather see you perform more of the arts that are favorable to your cultural. Americans need to learn to experience other cultures when visiting other countries. The Mexican culture is beautiful and there are plenty of artists within your culture that could assist you learning comical skits that are favorable to your masculinity and cultural. You can teach the Mexican Jarabe, Cumbia or La Bamba lessons, if need be. Lip sing some famously known Mexican or Latino artists, expose the tourist to your cultural as much as you can.
Make Your Sister Proud to visit you all here!!!! I had a relaxing and peaceful journey and I would recommend this tour to everyone to do within your own capabilities.
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Sep 28, 2024
Unforgettable! - Snorkeling and kayaking was fun! The beach was relaxing and the views were captivating! The boat ride there and back was a PARTY!! Pancho, Eduardo, Francisco and everyone else put on quite a show for us and had us laughing the whole time!! We danced our a$$es OFF!! Pancho and his team made this excursion extra special! And if there was an option to just hang out with them for the day, WE WOULD BOOK IT! 10/10 recommend and we canât wait to see them again!! Thank you for taking care of us and for a time we will be talking about fora very long time!
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May 29, 2024
Great trip and crew - The trip went exactly as advertised. The crew was friendly, served everyone attentively and ensured everyoneâs safely throughout.
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May 19, 2024
Best experience in Mexico - We had the most amazing day! The staff were AMAZING. So attentive and knowledgeable. They made sure it was a fun and personalized experience. 10/10 recommend
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May 10, 2024
Best Staff Ever! - We had an amazing experience! Staff and Crew are very amazing, friendly, and fun! My only word of warning is JELLYFISH! One person of our party got stung when snorkeling, but the staff was very helpful! I would totally recommend and we will be booking again!
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May 28, 2024
Fun adventure seeing some of the authentic Mexico - The snorkeling was good, saw lots of fish. Yelapa was very cool. Opted to upgrade to the ATV so we could see the whole town. A crazy ride down narrow streets, but definitely worth it. Food was great, as was the open bar. And the crew did a fabulous job serving and were super entertaining. Only reasons for the 4 star are the multiple lines and length of getting processed at the beginning, and no diet soda on board.
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Nov 5, 2024
Mahahuitas NO, Yelapa YES! - Snorkeling is HORRIBLE, but Yelapa Falls was stunning. The water at mahahuita is gross, dirty, murky, canât see a thing thru goggles. They said it was a bad day but Iâm a snorkeler and itâs just grossed out by so many tours going there and murking up that bay. Few people got sick from how dirty the water was. The equipment was old and didnât work for a lot of folks,
But mine was fine.
Yelapa falls was outstanding. The ATV is the only way to go, donât walk! ATV tour guide Francisco was awesome. Stunning views and he stopped for photo ops. The falls is spectacular, not like Hawaii, but still spectacular. All the tour hosts were amazing, they made the bad snorkeling not as bad because they are great guys and girls. Next time, Iâll do Yelapa only and skip that murky bay.
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Jun 15, 2024
Yelapa but no Majahuitas - The boat ride was tolerable for myself however some people in our party were able to enjoy it due to sea sickness so i recommend having the right medicine for your trip incase.
Super disappointed that the caption for this trip states Majahuitas however we did not stop there at all. Not cool especially when you are planning for that. Big disappointment so heads up if you see it says your going to stop there donât hold your breath
Yelapa was a hit forsure, the beach time we spent there was amazing. Expect to load into a smaller boat to take you right in the sand and unload you, not a big issue but just heads up. Boat crew was fun and energetic
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Nov 9, 2024
Not worth the price, the boat and the host. Other tour companies will give you a much better experience - - misleading destination. Even though the tour said Majaulitas, they didnât take us to that beach. After complaining to the host/guide he dismissed it saying âgo and write a reviewâ
- top deck was not service properly
- not proper guiding. Other tours take you to the best areas while snorkeling. This tour didnât . They let you go on âyour ownâ
- other tours provided full snorkeling equipment. This one didnât
- music too loud. My wife and I were on the top deck and the speakers were so loud taht we couldnât talk to each other. I requested to lower it, but they didnât
- and the boat was either not captained properly or the design wasnât good. Lots of people got sick and they got only just a throw out bag in exchange
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Sep 18, 2024
Yelapa and Majahuitas Tour - I won't recommend this tour, the
The lousy quality plastic chairs, the loud music, reggaeton all the way, got out late, coming to Yelapa you sit on uncomfortable plastic chairs, the beach is full of taxi boats, you can't even get into swimming.
We ate with stray dogs next to us very unpleasant and uncomfortable having to be chasing them away.
For what they charge I prefer to rent a small boat.
***They don't serve coffee at breakfast,
We had to take a water taxi back so we wouldn't go with that loud music.
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