Mexico · SNORKELLING TRIPS IN PUERTO VALLARTA
The 14 best snorkelling trips in Puerto Vallarta you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
An all-inclusive Mega catamaran day trip to Yelapa waterfalls and snorkel stops, with an open bar, fajita lunch, and water toys.
“Ricky Ricardo you’re the life of the party! Extra kudo’s to everyone on board! Very attentive and we met some great new friends on the yatch! Loved everything about it!”
A short 3-hour Los Arcos boat cruise with cave-nesting birds and guided snorkeling in a protected marine park from Puerto Vallarta.
“Armand was an awesome guide! We had such a great time and Armand was very knowledgeable about the area. PS- the water is cold! Bring a wetsuit.”
Cliff jumping, Los Arcos snorkeling, and a boat-only hidden beach from Puerto Vallarta, with snacks and beer included in 3 hours.
“Came with my husband and 13 year old son and we all loved it! For the cliff diving, they have different heights you can jump from. The snorkeling was amazing. We saw all kinds of different fish and even a sea turtle. Alfonso and Diego were our guides, they both had so much knowledge and were super helpful and friendly. Chito was our captain who was also great! Would highly recommend!!”
Small-group Marietas snorkeling with a naturalist, optional Hidden Beach swim under strict rules, plus lunch and reef-ready tips.
“The Trip was great we had a lot of fun Thank you To The Best Guide Maggy And Capitán Raffael Got to see the Hidden Beach And Snorkeling on island”
Half-day snorkeling tour from Puerto Vallarta to Los Arcos de Mismaloya, with shoreline sightseeing, included lunch, and 30 minutes in the water.
Small-group Puerto Vallarta wild dolphin swim plus Los Arcos snorkeling, guided by biologists with lunch, snacks, and a 4-hour cruise.
“Ethically, we don't agree with keeping dolphins in captivity for entertainment so we were so excited to have the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins. We had a lot working against us on the day of our excursion. The water was murky and choppy. It took us awhile to find dolphins but when we did there were tons of them! There were babies in the pod so they weren't interested in interacting with us but we did jump in and try a couple times. My husband got within an arm's distance of one, but other than that, the dolphins dove deeper whenever we entered the water. For us, it was…”
Private 6-hour sailing cruise in Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling at Los Arcos, guacamole snacks, and attentive crew, for groups up to 15.
“Luis, Feliz and Ramona were excellent hosts, very fun and they took good care of us. The snorkeling this time of year is not good, the water is green and not much to see but it was fun getting in the water and it wasn't too cold. One suggestion for Luis is to have size Large fins available. The food was excellent, all in all a great day on the water, we even saw a momma humpback whale with her baby.”
Paddleboard to Los Arcos caves near Puerto Vallarta, then snorkel Los Arcos Marine National Park for fish, turtles, and manta rays.
“We had a great experience with paddle boarding! It was all of our first time trying it and despite one of our group being a bit scared and hesitant, Mariella helped him find another technique that worked for him. Great excursion! :)”
Cliff jumping and snorkeling at Los Arcos plus a boat-only hidden beach in Mismaloya. Small-group tour with gear, $39.
“Easy pick up at Mismaloya Beach. Knowledgeable guides. 3 options for cliff diving, depending on how you wanted to go. Lots of fish to see. The hidden beach was quiet.”
Catamaran cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas for snorkeling, kayaks, open bar, lunch, and a waterfall walk.
“Great experience, the crew was fun and super attentive. We loved the food, the drinks and the beaches”
Private Marietas snorkeling off Puerto Vallarta with Hidden Beach access Tuesday-Sunday. Gear, snacks, permits and fees included.
“My family most enjoyed the adventure into the Hidden Beach. If you stay calm, breast stroke in, and follow your guides instructions you will be fine. It only takes seconds to clear the lowest point and then your clear as the cave opens up. It helps to have cardio stamina as well. I saw terrified faces as we were exiting and they were entering. Staying calm is key. After, we went snorkeling. Our guide took the time to show us how to properly secure our snorkel gear. It was truly an unforgettable experience.”
Private boat snorkeling at Los Arcos from Puerto Vallarta with guide, gear, bottled water, and bay views for up to 8, about 3 hours.
“Fernando and his son Fernando know and execute customer service. They made the experience worth it. I would recommend this excursion because of Fernando and his son Fernando.”
Puerto Vallarta humpback whale watching and snorkeling on a 3-hour boat tour, with a guide and life jackets. From $45 pp.
“I hate writing bad reviews however there are a few things could have been made the experience more enjoyable. For starters, this tour is advertised to be a 3 hour whale watching tour. It took 7 hours to get back to the marina. 7 hours!!!. We lost dinner reservations and it was not communicated. The guide never spoke or told anything about where we were going. It felt more like just a boat ride but not a tour. We were happy we got to see some whales but again the guide never talk about them. They drop us off at the Las Animas beach which it was nice but the…”
Half-day private sailing cruise in Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling at Los Arcos and Mismaloya, plus fresh guacamole snacks.
“The crew was extremely friendly and helpful. The food they prepared was amazing. We had a beautiful sail in PV.”
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