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 was definitely the highlight of our time in Puerto Vallarta. Camilla, our marine biologist guide, was very well prepared, very knowledgeable, and very informative. I really liked the pre-cruise presentation. She gave us with the ability to touch baleen and see the size of…”

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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 several whales and dolphins! It was amazing! Crew was great making sure everyone was enjoying themselves and had drinks in their hands, cheers! Luis the narrator was so much fun and informative. Loved this, thank you!”

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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

“Show up early and get your paperwork filled out. There’s another tour for whale watching so make sure you go to right place.”

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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

“The tour was good, we saw several whale pods breach and some fluke also. The staff was very nice, and the food was good too. A small continental breakfast with coffee was offered, and for lunch was a sandwich, a veggie slaw, and a Mahi…”

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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

“Comfortable boat & they don’t over pack it with people. Saw a whale breech and dolphins! Cool experience overall. Staff was nice. I would recommend!”

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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

“Head out for an amazing time on the ocean, seeing the wildlife up close. Birds, dolphins, turtles, whales. Drinks were so good and the chips & guacamole were amazing!”

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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 experience, saw several whales, dolphins, and other sea animals. Even tried to help a hurt sea lion. Would definitely book again.”

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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

“Our Captain, Jesus and guide Daniel were 5 stars! Knowledgeable and very invested that we had a great experience. Respectful of preservation and mindful of not stressing them! The tour was actually longer ( in the best way) than we paid for and we were…”

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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 whale-watching adventure was absolutely epic! We were lucky enough to witness humpbacks during mating season, and wow, did they put on a show! The males, clearly focused on impressing the female rather than us, dazzled us with playful and dramatic behaviors that were mesmerizing…”

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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

“We had a fantastic time! I think we saw about 10 whales! The crew was amazing and gave us little known information about the whales. Highly recommend.”

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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

“The trip was amazing! The boat was fantastic and the crew made our trip to see the whales at sunset incredibly fun, enjoyable and memorable. I would Highly recommend any of the adventures that the Chica Locca offers, it was simply an amazing evening -…”

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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.

“Great experience and the guides are great with keeping you interacted and great drinks and food! The whales were awesome too and saw many mothers with their calves. Great time!”

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