Puerto Vallarta

15 Best Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching

The whale sailings: Banderas Bay as a humpback nursery from December to March, mothers and calves working the calm water. Boats with hydrophones let you hear the males singing below.

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

Experience Puerto Vallarta's marine life up close with a knowledgeable biologist. Spot whales, dolphins, and turtles on a small-group tour that supports conservation.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This tour has a marine biologist, Jemma, that really knows about whales and dolphins. She understands their patterns and why they are behaving in certain ways. This really added to our experience. We watched a mother whale teach her baby whale how to communicate with…”

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2.Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

Experience an all-inclusive sunset whale-watch cruise in Puerto Vallarta on a mega yacht with drinks, snacks, live music, and stunning marine sights.

★ 5.0

“Feb 2025: Our adult family of 6 had an awesome and epic time with Isaiah and his crew on Chica Loccas Sunset Whale Watching Tour! A great 3 hour tour that had us see some 25 humpback whales and the largest schools of dolphins too!…”

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3.Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

Experience close-up whale watching with expert guides off Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy hearing whale songs, participate in conservation, and see stunning marine life.

★ 5.0

“They found every whale available anywhere in the bay I think. It was fun to be in the small boat so close to the water. Learned a lot. Got really wet on the way back, so dress accordingly.”

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5.Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Experience Puerto Vallarta’s whale migration with a small-group tour featuring expert guides, scenic Banderas Bay views, on-board lunch, and respectful wildlife viewing.

★ 5.0

“The tour was exactly on time. The biologist was very full of information and facts. Excellent English so there was no problem with understanding. The team was excellent about finding whales to see. Also the tour is eco responsible with permits, which many other operators…”

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8.Whale Watching Experience

Experience Puerto Vallarta’s breathtaking humpback whales on a 3-hour speedboat tour, guided by marine experts, with close encounters and stunning views.

★ 4.5

“We were lucky enough to see lots of males fighting over a female. It was a fantastic experience although it does say ‘three hours’ but was only 2.5 hours.”

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9.Whale Watching Adventure – leaded by marine biologist.

Experience Puerto Vallarta's humpback whales up close on a 3.5-hour eco-tour led by marine biologists, combining education, wildlife viewing, and eco-conscious fun.

★ 5.0

“The guides with very professional and informative. We greatly enjoyed hearing the whale's song and look forward to taking another trip soon.”

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10.Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta

Experience Puerto Vallarta's whale migration with a 3-hour high-speed boat tour, expert guides, and chances to see humpbacks in their natural habitat.

★ 5.0

“This was a great whale watch experience. The boat was small enough that everyone could see off both sides and the guide, Benji, was friendly and informative.”

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12.Puerto Vallarta: Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

Experience whale watching and sunset views from Puerto Vallarta aboard a luxury mega yacht with open bar, fresh snacks, and expert guides.

★ 4.7

“We saw a lot of whales jumping! It was amazing. The seats were very comfortable The chips and guacamole were delicious. The service was excellent. I loved that there was an open bar with various drink options. The only thing I would improve would be…”

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13.Puerto Vallarta: 3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling

Experience the majesty of Humpback whales and vibrant marine life on this 3-hour Puerto Vallarta tour, blending whale watching with snorkeling adventures.

★ 4.0

“I hate writing bad reviews however there are a few things could have been made the experience more enjoyable. For starters, this tour is advertised to be a 3 hour whale watching tour. It took 7 hours to get back to the marina. 7 hours!!!.…”

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14.Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy a personalized 3-hour whale-watching tour in Puerto Vallarta with eco-conscious guides, wildlife sightings, and stunning bay views—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Carlos was so great at explaining the whales and finding them for us, and hector was a perfect captain! For being the end of whale season, we had plenty of wildlife to see (we are guessing about 20 whales and tons of dolphins). This tour…”

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15.Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

Experience Puerto Vallarta's whale migration from a comfortable catamaran, with onboard food, drinks, and expert guides for an unforgettable adventure.

“Excellent crew, good music, good food, good educational information, well organized, and an overall pleasant 3 hours on the boat.”

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