Puerto Vallarta
Banderas Bay is a humpback nursery from December to March, with mothers and calves working the calm water. Boats with hydrophones let you hear the males singing below.
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“20/10! We were able to get up close with a number of whales! Such a cool experience! Our guide Jema was awesome, so smart! Highly recommend this experience, it’s one we won’t forget!”
Experience an all-inclusive sunset whale-watch cruise in Puerto Vallarta on a mega yacht with drinks, snacks, live music, and stunning marine sights.
“beautiful experience! we saw many whales and more than a few whales breaching out of the water as the males were competing for the females attention. combining that with an open bar and delicious chips with ceviches and guacamole is a chefs kiss”
Experience close-up whale watching with expert guides off Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy hearing whale songs, participate in conservation, and see stunning marine life.
“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!”
Experience Puerto Vallarta’s humpback whales on a four-hour catamaran cruise with delicious food, open bar, and expert guides—perfect for nature lovers.
“Large comfortable boat,open bar,breakfast and lunch served ,clean bathrooms,friendly,knowledgeable crew,saw lots of whales and dolphins .”
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.
“This was magical. Our group was only 8 people. We all arrived early, so we left early (0845 instead of 0900). Our guide, Thalia, has a masters degree in marine biology and it showed! She answered all of our questions— and we had a lot.…”
Discover Puerto Vallarta's top all-inclusive boat tour to the Marietas Islands, featuring whale watching, water sports, delicious food, and lively crew.
“We loved the tour! The service was excellent, the staff were super attentive and nice. Great playlist both there and back! We weren't able to see the "big hole" as this needed advance reservation which I wish we could have known...”
Experience humpback whales and playful dolphins on a fun, all-inclusive Puerto Vallarta cruise with food, drinks, and expert guides—perfect for nature lovers.
“Great whale watching tour in Puerto Vallarta. While we didn’t see a full breach, we did see whales surfacing to blow and several whale tails, which was still exciting. We also spotted dolphins along the way. Overall, a fun and memorable experience on the water.”
Experience Puerto Vallarta’s breathtaking humpback whales on a 3-hour speedboat tour, guided by marine experts, with close encounters and stunning views.
“What a memorable experience. We saw many, many whales. Several breaches from the boys and mommas with their babies. What an experience! We had a wonderful trip with Alvin and Lily! We chose the speed boat tour and highly recommend. It allowed us to get…”
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.
“We had an amazing experience. It was a small boat with a small group of people which was perfect because you didn’t feel overcrowded, total of eight people, including the Captain and the marine biologist Cynthia. Cynthia gave us so much wonderful information about the…”
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.
“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.”
Experience an intimate, expertly guided whale watching tour in Puerto Vallarta, with personalized attention, marine wildlife insights, and stunning bay views.
“What a wonderful day out on the water we had. We saw lots of whales and our captain and marine biologist. We’re very informative.”
Experience whale watching and sunset views from Puerto Vallarta aboard a luxury mega yacht with open bar, fresh snacks, and expert guides.
“Unreal experience, highly recommend, even if we didn’t see whales, I would still give it a 5 star review for the hospitality and entertainment.”
Experience the majesty of Humpback whales and vibrant marine life on this 3-hour Puerto Vallarta tour, blending whale watching with snorkeling adventures.
“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…”
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.
“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…”
Experience Puerto Vallarta's whale migration from a comfortable catamaran, with onboard food, drinks, and expert guides for an unforgettable adventure.
“Great friendly staff and food and drinks were in abundance! We were fortunate to see SO many whales! Boat felt solid and safe and was happy to have restrooms on board.”
Jungle behind, bay in front and tacos in every direction.