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Viator · group up to 10 pax

Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

4.9(531)Puerto Vallarta1 hour
VIATOR4.9(122)TRIPADVISOR4.9(409)

Description

We have the whale whisperer, one of the best marine mammals specialist in Mexico, he personally guide this tour and make it unique.

Tour Options

WHALE WATCHING AND MARIETAS
  • MARIETAS ISLAND VISIT: On this option we will be visiting the very famous Marietas Islands, we will do bird watching and snorkel optionally.
WHALE WATCHING VALLARTA 3 HOUR
  • JUST WHALE WATCHING: On this option we will be able to do a 3 hour whale watching around the bay.

Itinerary

Pass by

You´ll be taken by an expert on Marine Mamals and get involve in a totally diferent adventure full of adrenaline and action, right in the midle of the wild whales, check out how the males compete for the females and how the moms care about the calves. 3 hours in a totally shade and fast boat equiped with sound to hear them to sing. You´ll learn by a bilangüal tour guide, and be able to participate on photo id and research projects to protect the whales.

Highlights

Use of hydrophone
Whales goverment permits
We have granola bars, some fruit, juice and drinking water on board.
Whales conservancy wrist bands donation.
Life Vest

What's included

Included
Use of hydrophone
Whales goverment permits
We have granola bars, some fruit, juice and drinking water on board.
Whales conservancy wrist bands donation.
Life Vest
Not included
Breakfast
According the whales legislation, we can not provide alcohol on the boat.
Gratuities
Port Fee

Traveller Ratings

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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
  • Please consider that all our guests must show an ID, f you do not present it at the time of check in you will not be allowed to board the boat.
  • Toddlers ar not allowed on public tour, only private tours.

Reviews(531)

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S6868OKcatherinew
March 24, 2026
Nice day on the water.

Our guide was very knowledgable and entertaining.

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Nomad60160205068
March 22, 2026
Wonderful experience

We had a great time! We enjoyed the experience very much, Carlos is an excellent guide and made us enjoy the ride very much. Plus we learned a lot about whales!

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586florad
March 21, 2026
Seeing the whales was truly humbling

Listening to Carlos I got how respectful he is of nature. Spending so much time on the open water he has built a deep respect for its power and unpredictability. We were grateful that Eco Tours honored our reservation even though we were only two passengers on the boat. I learned a lot about whales in the Bahia, Mega Terra as they are called. Seeing the whales was truly humbling and amazing. Next year, I plan to go again.

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Rob B
March 18, 2026
Definitely recommend the whale watching cruise!!!!

Carlos was an amazing tour guide. Wonderful experience

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suzyscott73
March 17, 2026
Awesome Unique

Beautiful experience and Carlos was a sweetheart! We saw many mamas and their babies. It was a unique experience.

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Michael B
March 17, 2026
Amazing Whale Tour!

What an incredible whale watching tour! Even though it was late in the whale season, they still found several for us to see, including a young whale who was jumping and splashing in the water. Emilio was a fantastic boat captain and Carlos was so very knowledgeable about the whales and other sea life!!

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reynar751
March 14, 2026
Whale watching

This excursion was an amazing experience. My family and I got to see momma and baby humpback whales. Not to mention Carlos, our guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. Would recommend 10/10

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Christina_S
March 13, 2026
Whale watching tour

Carlos was an excellent guide on our whale watching tour! We saw several mom and babies sets of whales! He shared a lot of interesting information about the whales and dolphins. Eric was the captain and provided a very comfortable boat ride. They were very conscious of them and made sure they would not be a danger to any of them with their boat placement. Highly recommend and will consider booking again when back in town.

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Melis3158
March 11, 2026
The right choice

I did lots of searching on which tour to do and after the trip, I am confident we made the right choice! Carlos was our lead and knew so much, including answers to my obscure questions. We had a great trip and would go again the next time we are visiting. Thank you!

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Gordon L
March 5, 2026
A whale of an experience

What a great excursion! All of the staff were professional and very animated and friendly. We went quite far away to Nayarit, and none of the other larger group tours go. Because our group was small and the boat was small, we had a great experience which was certainly not your cookie cutter run of the mill trip. And we were very happy to go see the whales and not be on a large booze cruise with sub standard drinks and food. The cost is a little higher but its well worth the extra cost. A big thank you to the entire Eco Tourism employee team! Well done, gracias!

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