Whale Watching: Bay of Banderas Adventure

Experience an all-inclusive full-day boat tour to the stunning Marietas Islands. Enjoy delicious meals, snacks, and drinks from the unlimited open bar while participating in a range of exciting water activities.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bay of Banderas - This cruise offers an exciting opportunity to spot whales while enjoying ocean activities. Our knowledgeable staff and Cruise Director are updated on the latest whale watching conditions and the best viewing spots. The cruise will take you to various locations in the bay, where you’ll scan the horizon for the majestic fins and…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Water toys: Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and water mattresses
  • Open Bar: Water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, margaritas, beer, wine, tequila, piña colada
  • Ground Transport from Sayulita office to La Cruz Marina ONLY
  • IMPORTANT: Choose your meeting place before submitting your reservation
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are not included (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience one of nature’s most breathtaking displays from the comfort of our stable yachts as you sail through the picturesque Bay of Banderas. The humpback whale season spans from December to April, when these majestic creatures make this area their winter haven, seeking warmth and safety to breed, give birth, and nurture their young. In addition to…

Location
Chica Locca Tours Paradise Village Pier
Boulevard Nayarit
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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482musec
Jun 27, 2025
Amazing experience & Amazing Crew - My family and I took a tour with Chica Locco tours with their all inclusive boat tour package. The entire day was awesome and better than expected, the boat ride there was super chill with some fun music and extremely attentive crew members. They had a yummy breakfast for us and were constantly checking in. The actual island was beautiful with a ton of options for activities (I loved the snorkeling and swimming parts, but hiking and paddle boarding were also options). Lunch was delicious, there was also a pool in addition to the beach. Boat ride back was hype with some our DJ—Papi Chulo (Isaiah)—playing fun music and I was just relaxing. Would definitely do again. Make sure to bring money to tip if you do go because I almost forgot. Would recommend!
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Z1084uvcheryll
Mar 27, 2025
Vacation tour worth the money - My husband and I and another couple booked the Marietta Island Tour with Chica Locca Tours Sayulita. From the friendly booking to the very timely pickup downtown and seamless boarding of the boat we were well looked after. The team under Casper on Boat 2 were so accommodating and friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing went unnoticed if you needed anything. Food, drinks and interesting facts were always at the ready. The boat crew were just so nice. I would definitely book this again. The bonus although there were some jelly fish that made snorkeling short, was the stop almost back at the marina to use the slide, swim and jump from the boat. Thank you to all the staff including the friendly, not in your face photographer. Well worth the money for what we saw and experienced that day. Thank you for all the information on the area and the animals, birds and creatures of the ocean. Cheers andThank you.
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818danettem
Mar 3, 2025
Best day of our trip! - Alex and crew did a fantastic job today! We had a great time and learned a lot. We will definitely book another trip next time we visit!
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Grandtour50250752755
Mar 2, 2025
Great experience - Captain and crew were great. Very attentive. Had our 8 and 10 year old with us and the crew took care of the kids when we couldn't. The swim to the beach caught us and most people off guard. It was not easy with the large waves having to jump out of the smaller boat so be aware. But our kids did do it and loved it in the end. Breakfast was nice with a small portion fruit, pastry and small muffin. Drinks flowed from the start to finish if you wanted with a small break at the islands. Saw lots of whales, dolphins and diving birds. Saw a couple of blue footed boobies at the beach. The photographer price isn't bad $50 cnd $35 USD. Definitely a great experience for the price. The shuttle back to sayulita is rough so keep that in mind when you're drinking.
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Jennifertn1874ie
Feb 27, 2025
So many whales! - This was a fantastic tour. We saw so many whales and different species of dolphins. The crew were amazing and knowledgeable about the wildlife. The music was good. Overall, it was a great vibe with a magnificent sunset highly recommended.
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Latinaperoamerican
Feb 21, 2025
Highly recommend this tour, we had the best time! We will definitely do this again! - An absolute luxury experience, the crew and their service is the best boat tour I have taken in Mexico. The team is super accommodating and goes above and beyond for you to have a memorable experience. We got to see whales and dolphins on the way to the Island and that alone was so worth it! This tour is also fairly priced, and very transparent in what is offered and everything from the snacks to the drinks is of quality! We boarded in Sayulita and since we stayed the night in Puerto they dropped us off on the way back once the tour was over. Best last day.
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Snappyjoe
Feb 18, 2025
Fun ride. - The whale watching cruise was fantastic. The crew was very friendly, professional and helpful. I highly recommend it. We will go again next year.
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Faldeez
Feb 18, 2025
Whale watching - These guys were a blast. We got to watch humpbacks feed and babies learn to breach. The food and hospitality were great. Highly recommend
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637meganz
Feb 16, 2025
Another amazing private day on the Chica Fun One - We took our second boat trip on the Chica Locca One last week with a group of 25 -- 12 adults and 13 kids ages 4-13 and had an absolute blast. We went last year and loved and couldn't wait to go out again. From the seamless booking process, to the impeccable service on the boat, to the views of the bay, the quality of the food, and the overall experience, I just cannot rank them highly enough!! David was our main guide both years and he is amazing with the kids. We always felt that safety with the littles was a top priority. I strongly recommend if you have the budget to book at least 6 hours -- the 4 hour minimum is just not long enough, especially if you are there between January - March and want to be able to spend some time whale watching. You have a lot more time to get your fill of food and drinks! 2 very clean bathrooms on the boat. Very comfortable, ample seating. Such an amazing trip and we will do it again whenever we are in PV.
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Cheyennew912
Feb 10, 2025
Amazing views with amazing service! - The saff was amazing with amazing views! Everyone was fun and friendly and made sure our trip was perfect. The beach club house was nice. The best part of my trip with them was going on the beach and finding amazing seashells and sea life around us. I would highly recommend Chica Locca!
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).