The 6 Best Private Snorkeling Charters in Puerto Vallarta

1.Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $986 per boat (seats 15)Our pick

Spend about six hours aboard a private sailboat in Banderas Bay with Anamar Sailing Adventures. Your crew, possibly Captain Luis, Jorge, Chuy, Angel, or Felix, plans the day around swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, whale watching, and coastal views. Los Arcos and Mismaloya are the main stops. Snacks, guacamole, water, ice, and snorkel gear are included, but alcohol is not.

“We had a fabulous day with our crew!! It was a dreamy experience!! They all took good care of us and were very friendly!! We loved the fresh fruit platters and the guacamole and chips hot the spot!! We loved hearing and learning about Purerta Vallarta and about sea life etc. that Angel had to share with us!! We would recommend this excursion to everyone!! We loved snorkeling and relaxing on this awesome sail boat!! We would do this again next time we visit!! Thanks a bunch to the whole crew!!”

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2.Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $650 per boat (seats 4)

Take a private boat from Marina Vallarta to the Marietas Islands for guided snorkeling, seabird watching, snacks, and optional Hidden Beach access. Your guide supplies the gear and helps you prepare for the cave swim. The four-hour tour costs $650 per group of up to four, with park and Hidden Beach fees paid separately.

“My family most enjoyed the adventure into the Hidden Beach. If you stay calm, breast stroke in, and follow your guides instructions you will be fine. It only takes seconds to clear the lowest point and then your clear as the cave opens up. It helps to have cardio stamina as well. I saw terrified faces as we were exiting and they were entering. Staying calm is key. After, we went snorkeling. Our guide took the time to show us how to properly secure our snorkel gear. It was truly an unforgettable experience.”

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3.Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $168Best value

Set out from Los Muertos Pier with an English-speaking guide and private boat. Snorkel around Los Arcos National Park, then relax at Las Ánimas beach for lunch. Chema, Manuel, Alexis, and other Estigo guides have led past trips, with timing adjusted to your group. Gear and a cooler are included, but food costs extra.

“A wonderful experience. How much time you spend on the boat, in the water or on a beach is completely your choice. Friendly accommodating and highly recommended”

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4.Private Snorkeling Tour to Los Arcos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $434 per boat (seats 8)

Take a private boat from Marina Los Peines to Los Arcos with a crew that may include Captain Fernando, Miguel, or Fernando’s son. Snorkel with provided gear, watch for fish, rays, iguanas, and whales, and shape the outing around your group. Bottled water is included, while towels, lunch, and the MX$41 port fee are extra.

“A lot of fun! Love that locals guide the tour:) so beautiful! There were iguanas on the way down the dock too, loved the cultural experience(:”

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5.Half Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $813 per boat (seats 15)

Sail Puerto Vallarta’s bay on a private four-hour cruise for up to 15 people, with stops near Los Arcos and Mismaloya for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. The crew provides water, ice, chips, salsa, and guacamole. Past crew members have included Angel, Felix, Luigi, Ricky, Marcos, and Chilis.

“This private boat tour was truly the highlight of our trip. There were 5 of us in our group and it was so spacious - would be no problem to have much more than that. The crew was incredible! Angel, Felix, and Luigi were so fun and very informative about the area and sea life. We had fresh, homemade guacamole and a beautiful plate of fresh fruit for lunch which was delicious and a perfect treat out on the ocean. We were lucky enough to see dolphins while on the boat, as well as sea turtles, which was an unexpected treat! Really couldn't recommend this activity more -- we wished…”

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6.Los Arcos Snorkel & Beach Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $507 per boat (seats 3)

Meet your bilingual guide at Los Muertos Pier for a four-hour private boat trip to Los Arcos National Marine Park. Snorkel, stop at quiet coves, and choose a restaurant for lunch at Playa Las Animas. Guides such as Chema, Manuel, Tony, Jonathan, Chamas, and Lorenzo are praised for adapting the route to sea conditions and your wishes.

“We had a great time! Chema and Tony took good care of us. We arrived at Los Arcos before any other boats and I was surprised at how no one else wanted to snorkel...it was a little choppy so I thought maybe the visibility was the issue. But as we were finishing up, a bunch of larger boats arrived and it got crowded! So really just good for Estigo tours for getting us there relatively early. We had lunch in Las Animas which was also wonderful and took an extra swim on the way back. It was a perfect day!”

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