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Great tour with a great guide!
Great experience, great guide! Got really close to the whales and dolphins. Carlos is an excellent guide with alot of knowledge and respect of the ocean and its animals
Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $650 / person
- Location
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 63 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Eco Explorer Vallarta
- Meeting point
- We are located at Marina Vallarta, just 2 blocks away from the Whale statue near by the airport.
Description
Private tours provide personalized attention, your own boat and crew, and promotes social distance to keep you safe and avoid the crouds.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 11:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Group price
- $650 per group of up to 6
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Dolphins, turtles, mantas and much more wild life is out there waiting for a full nature contact
Puerto Vallarta
Great momments around the Banderas Bay navigating accross the entire bay observing the behivor of the marine mammals.
What's included
Included
This tour lasts 3 hours, so we do not provide prepared food, just some snacks and soft drinks.
Hydrophone
Bottled water
Use of life vest
Protection and research for whales conservacy Bahia Unida wrist bands and goverment permits.
Boat ride
Not included
This tour lasts 3 hours and we do not include lunch.
Gratuities
Port Fee
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
63 reviews
How it compares in Puerto Vallarta
- Rated higher than 80% of 345 reviewed tours in Puerto Vallarta
Excurgo comparison of 904 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted
- Minimum age recommended 10 years
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta take?
Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta cost?
Prices start at $650 per person for this Puerto Vallarta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 11:30 AM.
Can I cancel Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We are located at Marina Vallarta, just 2 blocks away from the Whale statue near by the airport. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 63 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Eco Explorer Vallarta.
Reviews(63)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
1
Wonderful wale watching
Amazing experience! Carlos or guide from ECO Tours give us wonderful information!!
K
10/10 whale watching
We had an amazing experience with Carlos and crew. We learned about different kind of whales and Carlos took time to answer all of our questions. We were lucky enough to see several whales with calves and got to listen to their songs. We will definitely come back next time we are in Puerto Vallarta!
E
Don't skip this if you're visiting PV
Can't recommend this tour enough!! Carlos is so knowledgeable and friendly.
T
Great Whale Watch Tour
Capt and guide were wonderful. We were lucky enough to see a large group of male whales competing for the female’s attention! We watched for few hours very close to us at times and absolutely amazing to see. We loved it! Was nice doing private boat so you could move around freely to watch and photograph. Would do again! After doing a couple whales tours here I would always choose morning not afternoon. This was morning and perfect!
E
Fantastic trip, great crew.
We had a wonderful experience with Rodrigo and the Captain. Both were exceptional in their respective roles. They could see the whales and maneuvered the boat well so we could see them. Rodrigo was very knowledgeable and told us many things about the whales and dolphins that we saw. It was the best whale watching experience we’ve ever had. We saw more whales than ever before and we whale watch every chance we get. Three whales came to our boat and dove under it. Wow.
C
Best experience ever!
Erik and Emilio are the best! Knowledgeable and gave us the best experience. We saw over 13 whales: mamas and their babies, couples, and groups competing for the female whale :)
K
Great Experience!
Wonderful experience! Hector and Eric were able to find many whales and dolphins! Informative and personable!
S
Awesome whale watch!
Carlos was an amazing guide. He was very informative and funny. They knew exactly where to take us to see the whales. We saw one baby learning to breach and another flapping his tail. This was our second trip with the company and we will be back!!
M
Whale watching with Carlos
We had the most outstanding man lead our whale watching experience. Carlos is the best!! We not only saw so many whales and dolphins-we also learned so much about their habitat and culture! INCREDIBLE!! DON’T MISS IT!!
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