PUERTO VALLARTA · WHALE WATCHING
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.
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“The staff was wonderful. Snack were good. We saw a lot of whales and dolphins. We had a great experience. Highly recommend”
4-hour catamaran whale watch in Puerto Vallarta with open bar, breakfast and Mexican buffet lunch, and live commentary. From $99.
“The boat's captain and crew were very good at spotting whales. We saw quite a few mother and calf pods. They took good care of us with drinks and the food was pretty good.”
Puerto Vallarta humpback whale tour by speedboat with hydrophones, expert spotting, and a light snack. Small group, no drones.
“Great experience. Our host , I believe her name was Lilu, did an excellent job educating us on all things whale and dolphin. We saw dozens of whales and hundreds of dolphins! Our boat captain was great too! It’s a speed boat type setup, but was surprisingly a smooth ride. Use the bathroom before the…”
A marine biologist leads a small-group whale watch in Puerto Vallarta, with hydrophone whale-song listening and a short biology lesson.
“This tour was absolutely amazing! It starts with an informative presentation about whales, so you learn a lot before heading out on the water. The guide was passionate and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even more fun. We were lucky enough to see two different groups of whales, each demonstrating different behaviors. We even…”
Puerto Vallarta whale watching by fast boat with lunch and snacks, often spotting humpbacks during migration, plus cruise-friendly pickup.
“Benji and Miguel (Eagle Eye) were incredible. You could tell they were both so passionate about the whales and making sure that we had a great experience.”
Private Puerto Vallarta whale watch with a fast small boat, winter humpbacks, lunch on the water, and marine-life learning for all ages.
“Awesome guides, Awesome and knowledgeable guide, we caught a cloudy day and saw 32 humpback whales. Fastest boat in the bay that day.”
Luxury Puerto Vallarta sunset cruise with humpback whale watching in Bahía de Banderas, premium open bar, snacks, and city lights.
“Super fun activity with a great company and crew! The boat was beautiful, food was great, crew was super attentive. Can't recommend this enough!”
Private whale watching in Puerto Vallarta on a 3-hour Banderas Bay boat ride with hydrophone, snacks, and conservation support.
“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…”
3-hour catamaran whale watching in Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay with an expert crew, snacks, and an open bar.
“We throughly enjoyed this excursion. We not only got to see several whales but also as a bonus, we saw dolphins as well. The crew was fantastic. They were not only friendly and informative, but kept us entertained as well with a dance skit they performed as we were heading back. The tour lasted about…”
Whale watch in Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas, then snorkel Los Arcos Marine Sanctuary on a 4–5 hour small-group boat tour.
“We saw whales and dolphins. The dolphins were jumping out of the water and a whale breached right in front of us.”
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.
“Wasn’t able to sit with my wife, got sprayed constantly by salt water, no whales, we wandered forever and the tour was an hour late returning. Tour did y mention the port fee we had to pay separately. Boat was tiny…sun was brutal with limited shade. You’d have to pay me at lot to do…”
3-hour whale-watching cruise from Puerto Vallarta on a small covered boat, with a whale guide, lifejacket, and safety rules.
“Dress warm as it's quite cold out on the ocean but the whales are spectacular I want to go again thank you so much”
Private humpback whale tour in Puerto Vallarta with a stroller-accessible boat, drinks and snacks, and top-notch crew service in 3 hours.
“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!!!”
4-hour small-group whale watching in Puerto Vallarta on the Bruna, led by a marine biologist with snacks, drinks, and a hydrophone.
“What a Great day!! We saw many whales and three types of dolphins. We actually heard the whales from underwater also. Our Guide, Captain, and First Mate were all very good. Our Guide-Isabella-was outstanding. She is so knowledgeable about the whales and the Bay itself. I would definitely use them again. Plus the lunch was…”
Authorized whale watching on the Bruna in Puerto Vallarta with bilingual naturalists, a hydrophone for vocalizations, comfy boat, and included snacks.
“The experience with vallarta whales was incredibly magical, I would definitely do it again. The staff was attentive to us, something I really liked is that they also took care of the safety of the animals, showing love and awareness for them. If you are in Puerto Vallarta and want to live a unique experience…”
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