Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta
Description
We will take you to some of the best sea-level spots in Puerto Vallarta, where you are going to be able to get a closer look and take incredible photographs from this perspective hard to catch in the natural world. Whale watching season starts from December until March. Migrating from the arctic, traveling over 16,000 miles to tropical waters to breed and give birth. This is a one-time opportunity that you will not want to miss on your upcoming trip to Puerto Vallarta
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pass by, see from the water
See from the water
See from the water
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For Cruise Ship Passengers: After exiting the cruise terminal, please proceed to the check-in desk located on the second floor of the Puerto Mágico Shopping Mall. Look for the Los Veranos Canopy Tour logo. Please note that your tour time is based on Puerto Vallarta local time (CST), not ship time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(166)
I would definitely recommend this tour and would book with them again. I liked that we were on a smaller boat, and we were able to get close enough to get amazing views of the whales. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience and that you would book with us again. We’re glad you enjoyed being on a smaller boat, as it helps create a more personal and memorable experience on the water. It’s also wonderful to know you had such great whale sightings and that the guide made the tour even better with their friendly and knowledgeable approach. We hope to welcome you back again for another adventure.
We went on a whale watching tour (3 hours) with LOS VERANOS TOURS, it was a great experience. The guide (Benji) knew his stuff...so informative. We came back from that tour with knowledge that we did not have before, and saw a total of 7 whales during our tours.... we were very satisfied with our experience.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear your whale watching tour was excellent and that Benji was so informative and knowledgeable. We love that you came back not only with great sightings but also with new knowledge, and seeing 7 whales is an amazing day on the water. Thank you for choosing Los Veranos Tours—we’d be glad to welcome you back for another trip.
It was an amazing time and Benjamin was a knowledgeable, friendly guide. We enjoyed our experience so much - worth it!
Thank you so much for your review! We’re really happy to hear you had an amazing whale watching experience and that Benjamin was knowledgeable and friendly. We appreciate your trust and recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in Puerto Vallarta.
We have done several whale watches in Alaska but wanted to experience the experience in a warmer climate with different behaviors. It was an amazing experience. We saw a mother and baby, many whales close up. The males trying to “impress” the femaies created a unique dynamic. The guide was excellent and explained what we seeing and why. We came in on a cruise ship but booked direct with them. Communication was excellent and we knew exactly what to expect. The meeting and departure point was right at the cruise terminal which worked great for us.
Thank you so much for your review. We love hearing that even with your Alaska whale watching experience, seeing humpbacks in warmer waters felt unique—especially the mother and calf sightings and the “show-off” behavior from the males. We’re glad your guide explained what you were seeing and why in a clear, engaging way. We also appreciate you noting how smooth the communication was and how convenient the meeting and departure point at the cruise terminal was for you. We’d be happy to welcome you back on a future visit to Puerto Vallarta.
We had the most amazing time on our tour. I can't recommend this enough. Benji was our tour guide and I can imagine a better tour guide. He was happy, funny, insightful, and friendly. Our boat captain did a great job putting us on the whales even paying attention to the sun so that photos would not be looking into the sun. If anyone is looking at other whale watching options, stop, this is the one. The boat is perfect size to be maneuverable enough to get close to the whales, the guide is THE BEST, and all the small details are taken care of. Truly a great experience and a must do for anyone in the area during whale season.
Thank you so much for such a detailed review and for the strong recommendation. We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing time and that Benji made the tour stand out with his positive energy, humor, insight, and friendliness. We also appreciate you recognizing our captain’s attention to the small details—like positioning the boat with the sun in mind so your photos turn out better. We’re glad the boat felt like the perfect size to stay maneuverable and get responsibly close while always prioritizing safety and respect for the whales. Thank you for choosing us during whale season—we’d love to welcome you back again.
We had an amazing time on the whale watching tour. Manuel and Captain Ezekiel was fabulous. Seeing the whales were amazing
Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear you had an amazing time on the whale watching tour and that Manuel and Captain Ezekiel made the experience fabulous. Seeing whales in their natural habitat is truly special, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. We’d love to welcome you back on another trip.
We took the afternoon tour on Feb 18, 2026. We saw a good number of whales under the guidance of Benjamin and Captain Miguel. Benjamin has outstanding knowledge of whales and he explains their patterns and behaviours in perfect English. The tour boat was ideal for the purpose. It was a comfortable ride with lots of power to cover more water and find more whales. Very well run tour. Highly recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience on the February 18, 2026 afternoon whale watching tour. We’re glad to hear you saw a great number of whales with Benjamin and Captain Miguel, and that Benjamin’s knowledge and clear explanations in English made the experience even better. We’re also happy the boat felt ideal for the tour—comfortable and powerful enough to cover more water and improve whale sightings. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back again in a future season.
It was amazing, the whale had quite of energy, jumped several times, came out a lot, and slapped the water with its tail many times. The baby tried to jump but just twisted in the water, it was funny. The information was a lot, the guy knew so much. He seemed to be an expert on whales. People need to do this once in their life time, I have done it several times and im still in awe.
Thank you so much for your review. We’re thrilled you witnessed such an incredible whale “show”—breaches, tail slaps, and all that energy—and that the calf gave you a funny moment too. We also appreciate you highlighting how informative the tour was and the guide’s knowledge; we work hard to make each trip both exciting and educational. It means a lot that even after going several times, you’re still in awe. Thank you for recommending it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we’d love to welcome you back again.
Wow what an amazing experience. I was a little nervous to go whale watching for the first time, but seeing these amazing animals in the water was such a beautiful eye opening moment! You truly get lost in watching them in the water. Benjamin, our host, was very knowledgeable throughout the tour in everything we needed to know about whales! The 3 hours went by very quickly, and we saw the whales for almost the entire time. We were provided sandwiches and snacks during the tour. For anyone thinking about whale watching for the first time and nervous about their size, please try it out! You’ll be happy you did.
Thank you for your review. We’re so happy to hear that even though you were nervous for your first whale watching tour, seeing these incredible animals became a beautiful, eye-opening moment. We’re glad Benjamin helped make the experience even better with clear guidance and knowledgeable information throughout the trip. It’s great to hear the three hours flew by and that you were seeing whales for almost the entire time, with sandwiches and snacks provided as well. Thank you for encouraging other first-timers— we’d love to welcome you back on another outing.
Whale Watch Guarantee lived up to its name - and more so! A fabulous experience from the start. We booked thru Trip Advisor. The info provided online on where to go to sign in - at the Los Veranos Canapy Tour office - was clear and accurate. Allen, who registered us, was pleasant and efficient. He walked us a short two blocks to the port and delivered us to the tour boat - a large Zodiac-style boat with about 20 seats. This is not a large party boat experience. You climb over the gunwale with their assistannce to get on and off. Once on, you stay in your place. But even less limber folks were able to navigate the boat. When the boat goes fast, you will get wet. The boat was nimble and expertly navigated to get really close to the whales, dolfins and even a sea turtle. Our tour guude/naturalist, Benji, spoke perfect English and Spanish, translating his sentences from one language to the other seamlessly giving us great, accurate information in a fun and lightheaded manner. The whale sightings were amazing! Mothers, calves and males. We were meters away from calves breeching the water, adults slapping, flukes rising out of the water and all manners of activities. The captain raced from sighting to sighting to ensure we saw everything we could. It was clear the team wanted us to have a great experience. It was a great day.
Thank you so much for such a detailed review. We’re thrilled to hear the check-in information was clear and that Allen was pleasant, efficient, and walked you to the port. We’re glad you enjoyed the Zodiac-style boat experience and felt well assisted getting on and off. We also appreciate you highlighting Benji’s seamless English/Spanish delivery and the accurate information shared in a fun, easygoing way. It’s wonderful that you saw such active humpbacks—mothers, calves, and males—plus dolphins and a sea turtle. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the captain and the team. We’d love to welcome you back again.
