Tours/Puerto Vallarta/Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

4.2(221)Puerto Vallarta1 hour
VIATOR4.2(150)TRIPADVISOR4.4(71)

Description

This specialized excursion is designed to capture the magical moment when you have an encounter with the beautiful dolphins and the majestic humpback whales in Banderas Bay. The essence of this Tour is to observe marine life and enjoy beautiful moments when you can calmly contemplate whales and dolphins while playing, jumping and enjoying their natural habitat. There is no "typical day" in this adventure. We usually let the whales and dolphins "take over" the itinerary. We cannot always predict where we are going to find them, so we let them guide us along their favorite route of the day. Available from December to March, our Whale Tour is one of the most popular sighting trips in Puerto Vallarta

Tour Options

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Highlights

Whale Watching
Hydrophone
Soda/Pop
Rum, Beer, Tequila, Brandy
Marine Biologist
Dolphin Watching
Lunch Croissant, Sandwich, etc
Chips, Fruit

What's included

Included
Whale Watching
Hydrophone
Soda/Pop
Rum, Beer, Tequila, Brandy
Marine Biologist
Dolphin Watching
Lunch Croissant, Sandwich, etc
Chips, Fruit
Not included
Ground transportation
Gratuities
Photographs
Dock Tax, Puerto Vallarta

Traveller Ratings

4.2
221 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(221)

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karenwU1805XP
April 10, 2026
A nice time! The narrator was very knowledgeable and did a great job!

The narrator was very informative! Not to many people on the boat. The staff was very nice and helpful! We were out for a few hours and saw 3 whales and many dolphins! It was a nice day!

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Jessica_L
March 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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I3999IVjt
March 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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X9507CBrolandk
March 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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Patti_I
February 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 D
February 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
February 17, 2026
Great whale watching tour

Excellent tour, we saw dozens of whales, the crew was wonderful. Highly recommend!

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Michael_P
February 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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arlenesM4864UL
February 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
February 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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