Mexico · Whale Watching

Whale Watching Experience

3 Hours Round trip from Puerto Vallarta Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 3-hour whale watching experience in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay
02 Seasonal chance to observe humpback whales in their breeding grounds
03 Speedboat ride with a marine mammal expert
04 Sea-level vantage point for memorable wildlife photography
05 Cruise by Nuevo Vallarta Beach when departing from Nuevo Vallarta
06 Hydrophones on board to enhance the experience
07 Light snack and purified water included

Witness majestic humpback whales in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay on a thrilling 3-hour speedboat adventure. Each winter, these remarkable marine mammals migrate to the sheltered waters of the bay to breed and rear their young, creating an unforgettable seasonal wildlife experience.

Led by a marine mammal expert, this tour offers a rare sea-level perspective for observing whale behavior and capturing striking photographs. Cruise through the Bay of Banderas, listen with hydrophones, and enjoy a light snack and purified water on board.

Witness majestic humpback whales in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay on a thrilling 3-hour speedboat adventure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Puerto Vallarta

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

This adventure can begin at Vallarta Adventures Office in Nuevo Vallarta. When departing from Nuevo Vallarta, you'll cruise by the Nuevo Vallarta Beach.The journey seeking out for humpback whales is in the Bay of Banderas

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Puerto Vallarta 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hydrophones
Light snack
Purified Water

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Puerto Vallarta

Know before you go

Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Due to federal regulations, and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited in this tour.
An additional $25-peso conservation fee per person will be collected at check-in. All proceeds go toward the conservation of the humpback whales.
Please note that this type of boat does not offer toilets or shaded areas on board.
Not wheelchair accessible / Minimum age: 6 years old. Not recommended for travelers with back problems or expecting mothers.
Passengers arriving on a cruise ship cannot book this tour
Please contact Vallarta Adventures to confirm meeting details and instructions and always review the information sent through Viator messages center. Toll free number: 1 Locally (7am to 7 pm CT)