Marietas Islands Safari: Discover Hidden Beach, Snorkel Areas, Bird Watching, and Whale Watching

Embark on a personalized Marietas Islands Safari adventure! Discover hidden beaches, snorkel in vibrant reefs, spot amazing birds, watch whales, and enjoy freshly caught fish tacos.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Islas Marietas - 1st Stage: Isla Redonda, to enter Playa Escondida. We will swim approx. 80 meters from the boat to the interior of the crater, in the company of our guide and wearing life jackets, to enter through the underwater tunnel and finally arrive at Playa Escondida. If the tide is not high, it is possible to enter the 2 caves that are…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Surf class for beginners
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Beer tasting
  • Lifevest
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Brunch
Additional Information

Experience an adventurous safari, organized by locals, designed for small groups of fewer than 10 people. The service is fully customized.
The journey begins at Playa Escondida, where participants will swim approximately 80 meters (a 6 to 7-minute round trip) through the Marine Tunnel leading into the crater. Snorkeling will take place at Calavera Reef,…

Location
Av. El Anclote 20
Avenida El Anclote
When you get to Playa Anclote, you have to go to the pier that is on the beach.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Onair08881838859
Apr 20, 2025
Amazing!!! - What an awesome day! Eduardo was the best host, he was very informative on all the islands, history and any questions we had. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to check out the marieta islands! We saw the hidden beach, blue foot bobos, a group of manta rays jumping, a humpback whale, dolphins, went to multiple beautiful beaches, snorkeled and surfed! 10/10! Also Jonathan was amazing! He swam with us to shore on the islands, was an excellent photographer and really just an all around gem. Service, experience, communication and the itinerary exceeded 5 stars. Thank you for a great day!!
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Caroline_g
Apr 3, 2025
AMAZING!!! Book this trip! - Wow! We were smiling ear to ear the entire time. Everything about this excursion was top notch. The visit to the Hidden Beach is not to be missed on a trip to Puerto Vallarta. We felt so lucky to have Eduardo as our guide. He was super knowledgeable, very friendly, and really went a over and beyond to make this a special trip. Not to mention the ceviche after spending so much time in the water was *chefs kiss* perfection. You will not regret going!
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D1623oojohns
Mar 28, 2025
Don't hesitate - This is an actual customer, no AI, no BS review, recent, and short. In other words, helpful. I'm in a rush so sorry no pics. These three guys know what they are doing....Eduardo, boat captain, & beach guide. Its been a while and I apologize and don't have all names. We were on the boat with a family of four local folks, total of six. Don't do a big boat. This is ten max. Eduardo thoroughly explained everything in both Spanish and English, very nimble. The seas were moderate, and our captain was expert in maneuvering close to shore for pictures and to see the amazing birds. Our beach guide was terrific guiding our swim through the cave and into the hidden beach, and then getting all of the right pictures. He knows the camera angles for some great shots. The ceviche Eduardo made for lunch was excellent. Not guaranteed in March, but we saw humpback whales that approached the boat for great video. The tour fee covers the park entrance fee...so no surprises. We left a nice cash tip. Our experience was so nice that we ended up getting a ride back to PV with the local family......JTS Bainbridge Island, WA
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Global45458004433
Mar 22, 2025
Island adventures and cruising. - Eduardo was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and ask questions about the Marietas islands. He was also attentive to one of our patrons having a garlic allergy. Eduardo made Acapulco ceviche from scratch that morning for us to enjoy for lunch while slowly cruising around the island on the boat. The ceviche was thoroughly enjoyed by all. After we drank and ate. We were able to see a pod of whales and the acrobatic display of a young humpback whale. Due to limited visibility, they allowed us to forgo snorkeling and just enjoy the beautiful day on the boat. The captain and crew were attentive and well-versed in the navigation of hidden beach, secret beach, caves and whale migration patterns. We enjoyed their kindness, company and private tour for four! I Would recommend future adventures with Eduardo and the crew. Thank you Eduardo and crew for making our day and adventure!
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Kai
Mar 10, 2025
Small group Tour with excellent service - Eduardo was excellent. He made us feel comfortable and cared for. If you want a small group, personalized tour, this is the one
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Jeffroutsong
Feb 21, 2025
Beautiful time on Isla Marieta - Oceania was amazing, we were fortunate to do all the cool things like the hidden beaches and caves and saw 6-10 whales and lots of fish snorkeling. The Texas BBQ Smoked meats at the end were epic. Jonathan will take all your kids. And the swim is great. The water feels good. We had a really great time with this crew. All positive things to say and my family is a family of 6 with four boys who can complain and be hard to please but they all had a wonderful time and liked the adventure. Eduardo is very fluent in English and explains a lot about the wildlife and conservation of the area. You can ask about all the history of the island and he is an expert.
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Alise_c
Jan 4, 2025
Highly recommend - 5++ stars!! - This was one of the best tours we’ve ever taken!! We saw so much in a short period of time- secret beach, hidden beach, a rare sighting of blue footed boobie mating, humpback whales jumping out of the water, snorkeling, and beautiful fish. The small group tour is definitely worth paying for vs the larger tours and Eduardo was always there to guide us and ensure everyone was having a good time. Highly recommend!!
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Somers4
Jan 1, 2025
AMAZING! - Absolutely AMAZING! Eduardo and his team were top notch. Super friendly, knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend. Fun for all ages!
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Stella_b
Dec 30, 2024
Eduardo had vehicle... - Eduardo had vehicle trouble so we started the trip with ship captain Jesus and guide Noe. We swam out to the beach and had it all to ourselves. Did some snorkeling afterward saw fish, an eel and a baby blue-footed boobie (a bird). Eduardo met us after the boat ride was over and had a delicious meal prepared along with our favorite beverages. We visited and had a wonderful time with him. VERY enjoyable, HIGHLY recommend.
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Bradley
Feb 8, 2025
Great day, could have been a bit better. - We had a great time going to Marietas Islands. We were a group of 8 and had a private tour. Unfortunately the sea was a bit rough that day so we did not get to go snorkeling as promised and we did not spend much time looking for whales as we had hoped. Eduardo is great and was very attentive in setting up our tour but his boat operators were less so. The sea wing blade being pulled behind the boat was a highlight of the tour and the lunch was great, but a bit disorganized. We were expecting a BBQ out on an island but instead it were back at Punta de Mita at a restaurant. Giving 4 out of 5 stars as the trip could have been fantastic with a bit better communication about what was going to happen on the tour rather than what was supposed to happen. We missed out on at least two stops on the itinerary but nothing was proposed to replace those items. I would book again with Eduardo and his team but would make sure to communicate the expectations up front.
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From $174
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).