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

“It was the most amazing whale watching trip ever!! Saw at least 15 whales. Jama and Cesar did an amazing job finding whales. At one time we saw eight whales all together. Truly amazing!!”

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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

“Saw maybe 40 whales! very good time and food and drinks were great as well as staff. only thing is they tell you to be there at like 3 and your there waiting til 430 for the rest of the people. staff was great!”

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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

“Only 7 people on board so very personalized. Able to see over 15 individual gray whales. It was amazing!! I would go with them again! Any the hydrophone was cool!”

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4.Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Experience Puerto Vallarta’s humpback whales on a four-hour catamaran cruise with delicious food, open bar, and expert guides—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Large comfortable boat,open bar,breakfast and lunch served ,clean bathrooms,friendly,knowledgeable crew,saw lots of whales and dolphins .”

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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

“Perfect afternoon! Professional, friendly and knowledgeable guide together with a great boat captain helped us sight numerous whales, dolphins and even a sea turtle and experience the singing of a whale. Having a small group ensured everyone could see easily. The boat was comfortable, shaded…”

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6.Ultimate Whale Watching Experience All-Inclusive

Discover Puerto Vallarta's top all-inclusive boat tour to the Marietas Islands, featuring whale watching, water sports, delicious food, and lively crew.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour, the crew service is amazing, the food is very good and the Islas are an amazing natural spot to visit. We could even do stand up paddle very close to a whale!”

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7.Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Experience humpback whales and playful dolphins on a fun, all-inclusive Puerto Vallarta cruise with food, drinks, and expert guides—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.0

“Great whale excursion to take. Everyone was super nice. Our speaker was very knowledgeable and answered all questions when asked. Told all the history and we saw lots of whales in the area. Mostly fins waving, bodies emerging, tails and lots of splashing and whales…”

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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

“Top notch service, crew was polished and professional! Absolutely took care of us- would do again in a heartbeat! Food was delicious and fresh!”

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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

“Our guide, Michael, & Captain, Raphaell, were knowledgeable, & professional. We received detailed information about humpback whales & were transported quickly to several sites to view at least a dozen whales - moms, babies & escorts. It was an informative & exciting experience!”

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11.Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Experience an intimate, expertly guided whale watching tour in Puerto Vallarta, with personalized attention, marine wildlife insights, and stunning bay views.

★ 5.0

“Had a wonderful trip! We saw a lot of whales!!one of the best experiences that we had. We were able to see the whales up close without harming them.”

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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

“Hands down the best tour in town! Nice boat, great staff, and an amazing atmosphere. The whole tour feels like you’re on a private charter yacht, especially when you see what the other boats look like. They were packed like a subway train at rush…”

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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

“No pudimos ver ballenas , sabemos que no es culpa del guía , en eso no se puede saber. Sin embargo como compensación nos llevaron a otras playas , pero fue demasiado el tiempo de estar, el tour era para 4 h y se convirtió…”

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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.

“We throughly enjoyed this excursion. We not only got to see several whales but also as a bonus, we saw dolphins as well. The crew was fantastic. They were not only friendly and informative, but kept us entertained as well with a dance skit they…”

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More Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching

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