Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta
Description
Sunsets and Whales Witness one of nature's finest spectacles from the comfort of a stable 100’ luxury Mega Yacht. This 3 hour evening cruise on the Bay of Banderas consistently delivers stunning sunsets plus humpback whales and marine life. This all inclusive evening tour combines luxury with effortless adventure. Experience and share the evening from comfortable lounge seating while enjoying our all inclusive premium open bar and fresh tasty food delivered with our famous "Chica Locca Service”. We offer an open premium bar service: water, coffee, juices, sodas, plus margaritas, piña coladas, beer, tequila, wine, champagne and more plus delicious guacamole and chips. Humpback whale season runs from December to April. Alongside the humpbacks, you may also encounter sea turtles, rays, and playful dolphins, seabirds and our beautiful coastline.
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This tour is all about finding whales and cruising into the sunset. Your crew is on the look out for whale activity and are in communication with other boats. Secluded bays or close to the Vallarta shoreline? where the whales are we go!
Banderas Bay (Bahia de Banderas) is the second largest bay in the world and home to abundant sea life. It is an important breeding and birthing ground for humpback whales every year. Enjoy the scenic views of the Puerto Vallarta coastline as we cruise to and from Yelapa.
Service begins immediately with open premium bar and a snack of guacamole and blue corn chips. Bar service includes mineral water, coffee, juices, sodas, plus margaritas, piña coladas, beer, tequila, wine, champagne and more .
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: It is a must to choose your meeting place before submitting your reservation. Thank you.
- Please be advised that Puerto Magico/Cruise Terminal is a Federal Maritime Port. All passengers must pass through security and maybe subject to search for drugs, alcohol, weapons or any liquids. There is a strict No-Drug Policy, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, and any kind of drug. Please be advised not to bring any of these items on tour.
- Bring a sweater or a blanket for cooler evenings and the cruise home after sunset
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Reviews(517)
This was an absolutely amazing experience. We saw TONS of wales during the excursion, far more than we ever expected. Some were breaching right in front of the boat. The boat itself was a lot of fun. Great music, drinks, and a really friendly and fun staff. If you are reading this, book your trip immediately. You will love it!
Thank you so much for this incredible review! Seeing tons of whales and even watching some breach right in front of the boat is exactly the kind of magical experience that makes these tours so unforgettable. I’m thrilled to hear the wildlife exceeded your expectations! It’s also wonderful to know you enjoyed the music, drinks, and the fun atmosphere onboard. Our crew loves sharing the beauty of Banderas Bay with our guests, and they’ll be delighted to hear they helped make your evening so special. Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation. Hearing “book your trip immediately” is about as strong an endorsement as we could hope for! We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back aboard for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner 🌊🐋☀️🎶🍹🚤
Amazing experience...wonderful staff, endless drinks and tasty snacks included, very nice boat and most importantly great whale and dolphin watching! Thank you Chica Locca!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time on our Sunsets & Whales experience. Great whale and dolphin sightings, a beautiful yacht, tasty snacks, and attentive service — that’s exactly the combination we aim to deliver every trip. Our crew will be so happy to hear your kind words. They work hard to keep the drinks flowing and the atmosphere fun while making sure every guest feels taken care of. Thank you again for the recommendation and for choosing Chica Locca. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable evening on the water! Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner 🐋🌅
From the moment we arrived at the pier the crew was amazing. We saw more whales that I thought possible. Highly recommend this adventure.
Thank you, Mary Anne, for the wonderful review! I’m so happy to hear you had such a fabulous whale watching experience with us. Seeing so many whales on one trip is always incredible, and it never stops amazing us how magical those moments are out on the bay. It’s great to know the crew made you feel well taken care of from the moment you arrived at the pier. Our team works hard to create a fun, welcoming experience while helping guests enjoy the beauty of these majestic humpback whales in Banderas Bay. Thank you for your kind recommendation and for choosing to spend your time on the water with us. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable adventure! Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner 🐋🌅
The chicco crew was awesome! We went on a sunset whalewatching cruise and saw many whales.. they served free drinks the entire cruise. Also a scrumptious plate of guacamole and blue corn chips! Overall a very lovely experience! Only negative thing was the bathrooms were down in the hold below main deck and smelled quite badly.. mostly from lack of air flow down there as they were quite clean.
Thank you for joining us for our Sunsets & Whales adventure and for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear you had a relaxing and fun evening on the water and that you were able to see many whales — that’s always such a magical part of the experience in Banderas Bay. It’s great to know the crew helped make the trip special and that you enjoyed the drinks and the guacamole with blue corn chips while watching the sunset. Our team works hard to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, so your kind words about the crew really mean a lot to them. We also appreciate you mentioning the ventilation in the restrooms. Thank you for noting that they were clean — and we will certainly review the airflow situation to ensure everything stays as comfortable as possible for our guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another beautiful evening on the water! Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner
Staff were fantastic. Very attentive to all our needs. The boat was super comfortable and the outlook to the Banderas Bay great We saw a very large pod of Dolphins! And a humpback calve put on a show very close to our boat. We also saw numerous other humpbacks
Thank you for this spectacular review! Sunset skies, calm water in Banderas Bay, a large pod of dolphins, and a humpback calf putting on a show close to the yacht — that’s the kind of magic we love to deliver. Whale season truly is something special. I’m so happy to hear our crew made you feel well taken care of. Attentive service, a comfortable yacht, and unforgettable wildlife encounters are exactly what we aim for on this experience. Seeing multiple humpbacks in one outing is always a thrill, and when a curious calf decides to perform nearby, it becomes a memory that lasts forever. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again for another sunset filled with whales and wonder. Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner
We boarded the Limousine of the Sea in Nuevo and stopped to pick up another group in PV. All the staff from the captain to the cruise director, Isaias, to the servers to the bartender all working together made the cruise fun and enjoyable! The seating on the boat was very comfortable. A few appetizers were served and drinks were served throughout the cruise. We saw lots of whales and learned a lot about them! It never gets old seeing the majestic humpback whales! It was a stunning sunset to end the evening! A definite must do if you love being on the water!
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! “Limousine of the Sea” — we love that! I’m so glad you enjoyed boarding in Nuevo and cruising into Puerto Vallarta while the whole team worked together to make the evening special. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Isaias, the captain, bartender, and crew — they truly take pride in creating a seamless and fun experience. Whale season is such a magical time here. Seeing those majestic humpbacks in the wild, especially with a stunning sunset as the backdrop, never gets old for us either. I’m thrilled you were able to see so many and learn more about them along the way. Thank you for recommending the experience to fellow ocean lovers. We’d love to welcome you back on board anytime! Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner
It was unbelievable! We saw so many whales!! And the crew was unbelievable they were all so great !!!
Feb 14, 2026 Chris_B It was unbelievable! We... Viator review: Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta It was unbelievable! We saw so many whales!! And the crew was unbelievable they were all so great !!!
Great experience. The crew were amazing and we saw some whales and dolphins! Everyone got one plate of snacks. The only confusing part is checking in. There were different events/tours happening at the same time. You kinda sit around until 3:30-4. Some staff tell people to wander until 4, so if they aren’t back when the boat arrives, then the rest of the group has to wait. The tour itself was from 4-8ish, and it drops off the first lot of people then the second. Some people were annoyed by this, but we were sitting outside the business waiting for instruction. Overall it was fun, good music and vibes.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Poppie! I’m really happy to hear you had a great time on the water and got to see whales and dolphins — that’s always the highlight of the evening. It’s also wonderful to hear the crew helped create those fun music-and-sunset vibes we’re known for. I truly appreciate you pointing out the confusion during check-in. With multiple tours departing around the same time, it can occasionally feel a bit busy, and that’s on us to make clearer and smoother. Your feedback helps us tighten up those processes so guests feel guided and relaxed from the very start. Regarding the staggered drop-offs, we understand that can feel a little longer for some guests. We structure it that way to accommodate different return points, but we’re always looking at ways to improve the flow and communication around timing. Thank you again for sharing both the positives and the constructive notes. We’re glad you had fun overall and hope to welcome you back for another sunset cruise soon! Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner
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!
Thank you so much, Andrea! Whales, dolphins, drinks, and a Vallarta sunset — that’s a pretty perfect combination. I’m so happy you got to experience all of it! I’ll make sure Luis sees your kind words. He loves sharing information and keeping the energy fun and engaging, so hearing that he made the tour both entertaining and informative will mean a lot to him. And of course, our crew takes pride in making sure everyone feels taken care of (with a drink in hand and a smile on their face). Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. We’d love to welcome you back for another sunset adventure soon! Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner
This was a last minute booking and I’m so glad we did it. The ship and staff were amazing. We saw a lot of whales and dolphins. One came right up to the ship. It was incredible. Highly recommend this trip and company. Only feedback… The front desk person was off putting. Instead of helping you navigate where you should be he says “I don’t know who you are” and stares at you. Did this to us and multiple others. Weird! Then he yelled at one guy. The last guy I’d put in the front office to greet people. The rest of the experience more than made up for him though. Just be ready.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review, Heather. I’m thrilled you decided to book last minute — and even more thrilled that it turned into such a memorable experience. When whales come right up to the yacht, it’s pure magic. Those are the moments we live for. I also truly appreciate you pointing out the concern about the front desk interaction. What you described is absolutely not the welcoming energy we want anyone to feel at the beginning of their experience. First impressions matter. Greeting guests warmly, helping them feel oriented, and setting a positive tone is a critical part of the day — and it sounds like we fell short there. I will be addressing this directly with our team. There is never a reason for a guest to feel dismissed or spoken to sharply. Thank you for calling it out in a constructive way. I’m very glad the crew and overall experience made up for it, but we don’t want any part of the journey to require a “just be ready” warning. We appreciate you, and we hope to welcome you back again — with a flawless welcome from the very start next time. Warm regards, Gil Drory Owner
