Booking & Meeting Points
Booking your Whale Watching Tour is simple and designed to give you flexibility based on your location. When reserving, please select the departure marina closest to your hotel or accommodation:
- Nuevo Vallarta – Marina Paradise
Av. Cocoteros, Public Marina Paradise, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, MX - Puerto Vallarta – Marina Vallarta
214 Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, MX
Important: Guests must arrange their own transportation to the marina of choice, as pick-up service is not included.
Upon arrival at the marina, you’ll be welcomed by our crew, check in with your reservation confirmation (digital or printed), and prepare to board the boat for your unforgettable whale watching experience.
Choosing the right marina makes your adventure convenient and stress-free, ensuring you start your tour as relaxed and excited as possible.
Check-In & Boarding
Once you arrive at your selected departure marina—either Marina Paradise in Nuevo Vallarta or Marina Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta—our friendly staff will greet you at the check-in booth.
Here’s what to expect:
- Reservation Confirmation – Please show your booking confirmation (printed or digital) to complete check-in.
- Registration – Sign in with your name and group details to receive your boarding instructions.
- Safety Briefing – Before departure, your crew will explain safety guidelines to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience.
- Boarding the Boat – Step aboard a comfortable, well-equipped vessel designed for sightseeing, relaxation, and wildlife viewing.
With everything set, you’ll be ready to set sail into Banderas Bay, where the adventure of spotting humpback whales begins.
From the very start, our crew ensures a smooth, organized, and welcoming process, so you can focus on the excitement ahead.
On the Bay – Whale Watching Adventure
As the boat glides out of the marina and into Banderas Bay, breathtaking views unfold all around you. The sparkling Pacific Ocean stretches to the horizon, framed by the lush Sierra Madre mountains and Puerto Vallarta’s stunning coastline.
Soon, the true stars of the tour make their appearance: the majestic humpback whales. Every winter, these gentle giants migrate south to the bay’s warm waters to mate, give birth, and raise their calves. Watch in awe as they:
- Breach spectacularly out of the water
- Slap their tails and fins playfully on the surface
- Swim alongside their newborn calves, teaching them the ways of the ocean
Your experienced captain and bilingual guide will share fascinating insights into the whales’ behavior, biology, and migration patterns, making this not only a thrilling adventure but also an educational and enriching experience.
Keep your camera ready—you’ll want to capture every unforgettable moment of this once-in-a-lifetime encounterwith one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles.
Return to the Marina & End of Tour
After an unforgettable journey across Banderas Bay, the boat will make its way back toward the marina. Relax and soak in the final views of the Pacific Ocean, the Sierra Madre mountains, and Puerto Vallarta’s picturesque coastline.
As you disembark at your original departure point—either Marina Paradise in Nuevo Vallarta or Marina Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta—our crew will thank you for joining this adventure and assist you as needed.
Though the tour concludes, the memories of seeing humpback whales in their natural habitat will stay with you forever. Whether it was the thrill of watching a whale breach, the tenderness of seeing a calf with its mother, or simply the serenity of being out on the open water, this experience is one that truly defines Puerto Vallarta.
We hope it becomes what many of our guests call “the best day of their vacation.”
