Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta: A Majestic Marine Life Encounter

Embark on a thrilling whale and dolphin watching cruise in Puerto Vallarta. Encounter majestic humpback whales and playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puerto Magico - It includes:

Marine transport
Continental Breakfast (Coffee, Fruit, Bread, Granola, etc)
National Open Bar on the Boat (Tequila, Rum, Vodka, Beer, Soft Drinks, Juice and Water)
Lunch Croissant Various
Humpback Whale Watching
Dolphin Watching
Too much fun!!!
bilingual guides
safe on board

What's Included
  • Whale Watching
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Marine Biologist
  • Hydrophone
  • Lunch
  • Chips, Fruit
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Ground transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Photographs
  • Dock Tax, Puerto Vallarta
Additional Information

This unique journey is crafted to seize the enchanting instant when you come across the alluring dolphins and splendid humpback whales in Banderas Bay. The core of this expedition lies in watching marine life and partaking in exquisite moments where you can peacefully observe whales and dolphins as they frolic, leap, and revel in their natural…

Location
H. Escuela Naval Militar 11
H. Escuela Naval Militar
Go to the VALLARTA BY BOAT boats – Puerto Mágico Maritime Terminal (API) Av. Medina Ascencio and Naval Military School, Cruise Dock Gate No. 9
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(221 Ratings)
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I3999ivjt
Mar 23, 2026
Amazing experience! - Amazing tour. The staff and service were amazing. The food was good and the drinks were endless. We were able to see plenty of whales and the marine biologist was really knowledgeable. The boat had fewer people than other boats, but there were still several people on the boat, but there was plenty of room. I highly recommend this tour!
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Patti_i
Feb 21, 2026
It was amazing! I loved... - It was amazing! I loved all of the workers on the boat-Carlos especially was very nice & helpful! We saw a lot of whales!
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Maureen
Feb 17, 2026
Tail waving - We saw five or six whales only showing their tails. No jumping. It was still awesome! Saw some sea turtles as well. Lots of information from the crew.
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Traveler762362
Feb 17, 2026
Great whale watching tour - Excellent tour, we saw dozens of whales, the crew was wonderful. Highly recommend!
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Arlenesm4864ul
Feb 13, 2026
Best day of whale watching! - We had the best morning out watching the humpback whales! We saw a pod of 14 whales fighting for dominance for the female. The crew were amazing! Juanito kept the drinks flowing and was fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone!
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Derek_b
Feb 13, 2026
Great experience - Great experience. Highly recommend Friendly and fun Really starts at 9am. Look for Vallarta by boat in the plaza. Make sure to buy the port ticket. Would recommend to friends visiting
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X9507cbrolandk
Mar 17, 2026
Exciting experience - A really exciting experience, well organized, nice crew on board, Delicious food and drink included. The crew gives everything to entertain, inform and make the tour an experience.
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Michael_p
Feb 17, 2026
Nice tour. Good Crew.Not quite perfect. - It’s a good tour, with a few drawbacks. Boat actually left at 9:15. No one from the company was there at 8:30 to let us know where to be. We went through security a second time at 9:00 when the guide showed up. The tour itself was fine. A very attentive crew. Food and drink was as promised. We saw a few whales. The tour was 3 hours, at best, not 4.5. Be advised to pay the port fee when you get there. It is not included in the price. I was a fine tour.
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Hona_h
Feb 8, 2026
Lost time and food wasn't provided as claimed - The guide was great! Everyone on the boat was amazing. However, they shorted us 1.5 hours of our trip. Plus the food that was listed we got one thing. I could have paid for the 3 hour trip not the 1.5 and gotten the same thing for way cheaper. I'm going to dispute the charges on my card as I tried to e mail them and got no response. We did see whales, however they were so eager to get back to Port that we saw dolphins for 4 min while we were heading back.
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Jessica_l
Mar 24, 2026
Disorganized and unprofessional – Total waste of time! - I am beyond disappointed with our experience with Vallarta by Boats. We arrived for our scheduled tour only to be told by a staff member that it had been cancelled. Worse yet, she informed us that they are no longer accommodating those specific tours at all. Despite the tour being discontinued, we were never notified ahead of time. We were simply told we had to contact the third-party vendor ourselves to chase down a refund. This was our first time using this company, and it will certainly be our last. Had they bothered to contact us prior to the tour date, we could have made other arrangements and saved our day. Instead, we were left stranded with no plan. If you value your time and your vacation, I’d suggest booking with a more reliable company that actually communicates with its customers.
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