4 Sailing and Yacht Snorkel Trips in Puerto Vallarta Worth Booking

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Cruise south from Puerto Vallarta aboard Chica Locca’s spacious catamaran for breakfast, snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, an open bar, and a fajita lunch. Visit Yelapa and its waterfall, then return with time for music, whale watching in season, and an optional onboard massage. Hosts such as Ricky Ricardo keep the mood lively.

“Lovely to get out into that beautiful bay. Staff was enthusiastic and provided excellent service. There’s even a masseuse on board.”

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2.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Cruise Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas aboard a Leopard catamaran with a maximum of 40 people. You’ll stop near Majahuitas for snorkeling, paddleboarding, swimming, and beach time, then enjoy lunch and an unlimited premium open bar onboard. The route may include Los Arcos and the Malecón, depending on sea conditions.

“Such an amazing experience!! I have been on a lot of excursions and this was by far one of the best! The crew was extremely nice, helpful, attentive, and extremely fun! Definitely recommend this tour!! Good food and lots of activities to do, you won’t regret it!”

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

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

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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4.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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