Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Tours


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15 Best Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth heading out on.

The 15 puerto vallarta whale watching tours travellers head out on most, side by side. What you are likely to see, how far offshore the boat goes, how long you are out, the operator running it and what a place on board costs.

15 Best Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Tours

Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta - The Route: Cruising Toward Yelapa and Back
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Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

1.Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

A Puerto Vallarta sunset whale-watching cruise on a yacht with an open bar, guacamole snacks, and a crew hunting humpbacks by radio.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was better than expected. The waiting was marginally tense but when we boarded, we found a very comfortable space and welcoming crew. We were immediately asked if we wish any type of beverage as we sat with anticipation. Instructions were explained as well as expectations. This was important since the whale watching season was…”

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Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta - Food and Open Bar: The Day Stops Feeling Like a Tour
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Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Whale Watching Experience - What happens out on the water: how the crew turns spotting into a story
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Whale Watching Experience

3.Whale Watching Experience

Puerto Vallarta humpback whale tour by speedboat with hydrophones, expert spotting, and a light snack. Small group, no drones.

★ 4.5

“The guide Lilu was energetic and wonderful. Full of wonderful info and interesting facts. Wear sunscreen, there is no cover for the boat so if you burn easy cover up.”

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Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist - Small-group whale spotting with a captain who finds the action
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Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist

4.Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist

A marine biologist leads a small-group whale watch in Puerto Vallarta, with hydrophone whale-song listening and a short biology lesson.

★ 5.0

“We went in March, late in the season, and still saw several groups of whales, including moms and their calves and even one group of competing males. Our guide, Cynthia, was fantastic and very knowledgeable, and our captain Rafael helped get us quickly and safely around the bay to see the whales. Highly recommended tour!”

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Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta - Meeting point math: where cruise passengers check in (and why local time matters)
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Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta

Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta - Getting to the Marina and Starting on Time at Mr. Cream
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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

6.Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Private Puerto Vallarta whale watch with a fast small boat, winter humpbacks, lunch on the water, and marine-life learning for all ages.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Talia on a private whale watch excursion. We actually got to see them doing amazing things just like the picture at the top of the ad! We loved the small boat as there were only 5 of us. Talia has a masters in Marine Bio so it was very…”

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Puerto Vallarta: Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta - The 11:30 am timing and how the boat portion works
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Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

8.Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

Private whale watching in Puerto Vallarta on a 3-hour Banderas Bay boat ride with hydrophone, snacks, and conservation support.

★ 5.0

“Carlos was so great at explaining the whales and finding them for us, and hector was a perfect captain! For being the end of whale season, we had plenty of wildlife to see (we are guessing about 20 whales and tons of dolphins). This tour definitely did not disappoint and I would recommend it for…”

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Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta - The Catamaran Experience: Comfort, Safety, and Real Viewing Angles
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Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

Whale Watching and Los Arcos 5 Islands Adventure - Bay of Banderas whale watching: humpbacks, dolphins, and more
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Whale Watching and Los Arcos 5 Islands Adventure

3 Hours of Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta - From Los Peines (Isla Iguana) to the Marina Run-Up
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3 Hours of Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

11.3 Hours of Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

3 hours of whale watching in Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas with a whale guide, lifevest, and real chances to spot mother and calf.

★ 3.5

“The person checking us in was late. She didn’t tell me I needed to purchase a port ticket before boarding. You need that crucial info on your site. The boat person didn’t speak English which I don’t mind. But I didn’t like the fact that he’s drinking modelo while operating the boat. He was very…”

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Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta - Getting to Los Peines 332 without wasting time
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Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta

12.Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta

3-hour whale-watching cruise from Puerto Vallarta on a small covered boat, with a whale guide, lifejacket, and safety rules.

★ 3.0

“We saw about twenty hump back whales. The view was the whale spouting and one of the ten foot flippers in the air along with the whale’s tale coming out of the water. The whale viewing was good however the guide/ boat captain only spoke Spanish and we only understand English.”

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Whale Watching Tour - What You’re Searching For: Blue Whales, Humpbacks, Dolphins, and More
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Whale watching tour

13.Whale watching tour

Private humpback whale tour in Puerto Vallarta with a stroller-accessible boat, drinks and snacks, and top-notch crew service in 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I met Fernando in 2003 while staying at the Westin. I have been on over 20 trips with him and they all have been amazing! He has always taken such great care of my entire family and friends. If you want a special day in PV, this is a must!!!”

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Whale Watching Experience – 4 Hours in Puerto Vallarta - How the 4 Hours Typically Flow on the Water
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Whale Watching Experience – 4 Hours in Puerto Vallarta

14.Whale Watching Experience – 4 Hours in Puerto Vallarta

4-hour small-group whale watching in Puerto Vallarta on the Bruna, led by a marine biologist with snacks, drinks, and a hydrophone.

★ 5.0

“I was just on this tour two weeks ago with friends and it was a great time. This time I was with family. What a great time. The whales were super active. We had a baby whale splashing all over the place. I got many great videos and pictures. I would 100% recommend this crew…”

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Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Vallarta - The hydrophone: hearing whale and dolphin vocalizations
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Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Vallarta

15.Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Vallarta

Authorized whale watching on the Bruna in Puerto Vallarta with bilingual naturalists, a hydrophone for vocalizations, comfy boat, and included snacks.

★ 5.0

“It's the best whale tour in the Bay. They are all specialist, highly experienced and professional biologists, which makes a difference to taking a tour with regional boaters who have no scientific support or safety and environmental protocols.”

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