PUERTO VALLARTA
Good puerto vallarta snorkeling tours fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive Yelapa yacht cruise, with snorkeling, waterfall hike, meals, open bar, and practical booking tips.
“This was the highlight of our whole trip. An absolutely blast and everyone working on the boat was awesome. Special shoutout to Ricky the host!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos boat and snorkel tour, with five islands, sea caves, bird sanctuaries, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Bruno was amazing. He made the experience feel so relaxed but we also got great info. Highly recommend.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Marietas Islands snorkel tour, including Hidden Beach access, wildlife, costs, swimming demands, and practical tips.
“Great adventure! First of all, it's a nice ride through the Bay of Banderas, which alone would have been great. The views were amazing, going over the waves in a speed boat was fun, and more importantly - we got to have multiple sighting of whales and dolphins! At the Islands we had 2 stops. The first one was for snorkeling, where we got to see quite a bit of tropical fish. Not the same caliber as coral reefs in Hawaii, but still very enjoyable. What was also very good was that we had 2 guides with us in the water, so it felt very safe. The second stop was…”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s five-hour yacht and snorkel cruise, with Majahuitas, lunch, open bar, costs, activities, and practical tips.
“A nice, enjoyable experience. Great crew, helpful and attentive service. The snorkeling experience was enjoyable even if a bit short. One thing that was disappointing was that the food was not quite as advertised. That needs to be updated to provide an accurate description of what is provided. You cannot label a tour as "luxury" with an average sandwich for a meal. The number of guests is ideal as it does not feel crowded at all. Thanks to Diego Chihuahua for his guide services during the snorkeling activity. Be aware that the banana boat ride can get quite rough thanks to the boat driver. You have to be careful with…”
Hike jungle trails to six beaches near Puerto Vallarta, snorkel when conditions allow, eat seafood at Las Animas, and return by boat.
“What a day Juan led a group of us through the wild trails and jungles of the Mexican pacific coast. Juan was fantastic his patience and calm instructions made all 9 of us feel confident and willing to attack a very challenging and at times kinda scary hike. I am a senior and was concerned about my ability to take on such a demanding and strenuous trip. Best experience you can book if you want to see a real view of the amazing Mexican coast. Again I can't say enough about Juan's guidance, humor and vast knowledge of terrain and history. If you want to get out of the deck…”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos boat and snorkeling tour, with bus tips, marine life, guide quality, price value, and practical advice.
“We loved this activity! The guides were fantastic and the experience of seeing/snorkeling in Los Arcos was absolutely a highlight of our trip. We enjoyed the scenic (and authentic!) local bus ride to the Playa Mismaloya. We especially want to thank Armando for being so attentive to our 5 year old while snorkeling!!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos snorkeling tour with cliff jumping, hidden beach, costs, timing, guides, safety, and practical tips.
“Alfonso and Kiki were great hosts and guides. Highly recommend. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you”
Review of a private Puerto Vallarta sailing cruise with Los Arcos snorkeling, guacamole, paddleboarding, mountain views, and practical tips.
“Amazing time, we were greeting by the nicest crew we could have asked for. We were served freshly cut fruit, and went to a beautiful location where we were able to paddle board and snorkle. Then, took off for an amazing sailing adventure with fresh chips and guacamole and had amazing freshly made drinks. I will definitely come back for a second adventure!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Marietas snorkeling tour, including Hidden Beach access, costs, swimming demands, food, timing, and booking tips.
“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.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Los Arcos snorkel tour, with boat views, flexible swim time, Las Ánimas beach, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“Our private tour to Los Arcos through Estigo Tours was terrific. Chema, our guide, and Manuel, our captain, were both friendly, interesting, and accommodating. Everything about the trip was first rate. The day was fun, relaxing, interesting for the adults and the teens as well.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Los Arcos snorkeling tour, with boat views, flexible stops, costs, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This was an exceptional trip for our family of 4. The crew were fantastic. We got to the snorkling spot before all the larger boats/tourists arrived and had a more private experience. After snorkling, we were treated with fresh guac/chips and margaritas (other non-alcohol options also available). The crew pointed out different animal species (above and below water), as well as other sites along the way. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip and highly recommend to anyone looking for a more VIP/private experience away from larger crowds.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private four-hour sailing cruise, with Los Arcos snorkeling, paddleboarding, snacks, crew tips, price, and practical advice.
“This was an amazing day with the best guides ever! Could not have asked for more. The guides were so kind and accommodating. The snacks were delicious and the sail boat was a once in a lifetime experience.”
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