
Marietas Islands: Cavern Swim and Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta
- Location:Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Duration:7 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2736SEA_WILD
The Bay of Banderas and the Mexican Pacific offer a vast array of wildlife and are available for you to explore during this exciting day tour. You'll have the opportunity to discover the wonders of nature while looking out for dolphins, whales, giant manta rays, sea turtles and tropical fish, all in their natural environment! Complete with bird watching, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking in the warm waters that surround the Marietas Islands, this eco-adventure provides for an exciting itinerary on your Puerto Vallarta vacation!
Highlights
- Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta
- Marietas Islands
- Kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving
- Bottlenose, spotted and spinner dolphins
- Whales, manta rays, tropical fish and indigenous birds
- Professional guide
- Breakfast, lunch and open bar
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This day tour successfully combines a day of fun in the sun with the wonderful opportunity to learn more about the ideal ecosystem and diverse sea life that Banderas Bay has to offer. Gaze at Pacific Bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins and spinner dolphins as they swim in their luxurious Banderas Bay habitat. Watching them all-year round is a great way to learn more about these beautiful and intelligent mammals.
Encounter other marine life such as whales, giant manta ray and tropical fish as well as indigenous birds including the blue-footed booby and red-billed tropic bird that are situated at the Northern end of Banderas Bay.
During the day, you'll have time to explore the islands' rocky caverns and archways while on a kayak, snorkeling or even scuba diving! For your comfort and safety, knowledgeable and bilingual eco-guides are always on hand to help, advise and entertain you! After you explore to your heart's content, a relaxing afternoon siesta gives you the opportunity to kick back and relax on the white sands of a beautiful, secluded beach.
Please note: you will only see humpback whales during the winter season which runs between December 8th and March 23rdSchedule Details
Cavern Swim and Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta
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- Vallarta Center in Nuevo Vallarta
- Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday:
- 8:30am (from the Vallarta Center in Nuevo Vallarta)
- 9:00am (from the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta)
Thursday:
- 10:00am (from the Vallarta Center in Nuevo Vallarta)
- 10:30am (from the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta)
Tour times depend on your departing location
Duration:7 hours (approx.)
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Additional Information
- Continental Breakfast
- Lunch
- Open Bar
- Use of snorkel and kayak equipment
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Scuba Diving (additional fees)
- NTSC or PAL format videos (additional fees)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Bring a bathing suit, shorts, a sun hat, sunscreen and a towel
- Minimum age is 7 years
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This was a great trip. The crew was great and most of all safe and attentive. Read more ›
Ilona K, November 2010
We didn't see any dolphins but saw some whales and had an awesome time on the tour. Thanks a bunch! Read more ›
Emily L, USA, January 2010





