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Tours/Puerto Vallarta/Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta

Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta

3.2(17)Puerto Vallarta3 hours
VIATOR3.2(11)TRIPADVISOR3.3(6)
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
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Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta
Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Price from
$48 / person
Location
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Rating
3.2 / 5 · 17 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 12
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Travel Vallarta
Meeting point
Walk in to the dock area and ask for BLACK WIND. We will be seeing you there in the lobby

Description

This experience is the only one in Puerto Vallarta, this only happens once a year and our team is ready to take you on the adventure, an extraordinary experience.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM
Season
Starts Dec 8
Adult (ages 7+)
$48
Child (ages 3–6)
$28
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto vallarta
With snorkeling 3 hours

Snorkeling: Let's go whale watching first and then snorkel in the Arches of Samaloya Duration: 3 hours Snorkeling whales Panga : Boats bring roof benches life jackets and are given snorkeling equipment

What's included

Included
Lifejacket
Bottled water
Whale Guide
Not included
Gratuities
Port tax $ 39 pesos

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

3.2
17 reviews
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How it compares in Puerto Vallarta

  • Starting price $48 is 36% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Puerto Vallarta

Excurgo comparison of 907 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta take?

Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta lasts about 3 hours.

How much does Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta cost?

Prices start at $48 per person for this Puerto Vallarta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM.

How much does Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta cost for children?

Children aged 3–6 pay from $28, adults from $48. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Whale watching 3 hours in 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 Walk in to the dock area and ask for BLACK WIND. We will be seeing you there in the lobby. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta worth it?

Travellers rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel Vallarta.

Reviews(17)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Tom_M
February 7, 2026 · via Viator
Not what promised

Was supposed to be 3 hours was only 2 hours . If you tell people it will be 3 hours, it needs to be 3.

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Ricardo_R
February 1, 2026 · via Viator
Total disappointment.

VIATOR, VALLARTA TOURS AND BLACK WIND are a fraud. The tour does NOT last 3 hours as promised, they do NOT give bottle of water, impolite and aggressive treatment by the staff and the price is triple what the operator actually charges, pay almost 900 per person and I realized that the operator charges 300 without the intermediation of VIATOR. I definitely do not recommend it, the price paid does not correspond to the experience received. For the paid insurance there are other better options.

1
136philipp
January 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Not as advertised

The good, we saw lots of whales and really enjoyed that. The not so good in the description of the tour said it would be in English and that bottled water was provided and neither of those things were true. No water and no one on board could speak English. Although we saw lots of whales and thought it was plenty of time I would like to say that we were only out for 2 hours and 15 minutes not three hours as advertised.

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Michael_M
February 7, 2025 · via Viator
We saw about twenty hump...

We saw about twenty hump back whales. The view was the whale spouting and one of the ten foot flippers in the air along with the whale’s tale coming out of the water. The whale viewing was good however the guide/ boat captain only spoke Spanish and we only understand English.

J
jojpelauil
January 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Whale watching

A real pleasure to observe whales in this place with their offspring I enjoyed this exceptional moment

M
Melva_R
January 23, 2025 · via Viator
Dress warm as it's quite...

Dress warm as it's quite cold out on the ocean but the whales are spectacular I want to go again thank you so much

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GaryO954
January 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Worst Whale Watch Ever

We paid for a three hour excursion and were placed on a boat with others who paid for a two hour excursion, all without the operator notifying us of the change nor making any attempt to acknowledge the error before we departed from the pier. The operator at Los Pienes Pier smelled of cannabis product and made no attempt to apologize for her error. Others on the cruise paid less than half of what we paid. We received a credit of $30 which did not compensate for the mistake. In addition, the boat operator wandered aimlessly in Banderas Bay with no discernible method to actually spot whales. This is NOT the cruise we anticipated.

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B7651GLmollym
January 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Spectacular

WOW...Benjamin and his crew were spectacular and fluent in English and Spanish. My biologist friend said they were right about all of the information. A spiritual experience. Molly M

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Venture67286432325
January 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Good for whales, missing service

We've seen a lot of whales. The boat is comfortable and goes at a quiet pace. On the other hand, the trip does not last 3 hours but 2 hours. In addition, we did not have a word from the boat pilot during all this time. To summarize, very nice place to see the whales, but do not expect any service, it is just a means of transport.

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Travel33289069279
January 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Meh

The weather was fine but we were only on the boat 2 hours not 3. We did see a couple whales and lots of dolphins. There was no narrative or information about whales or the trip. No one from the company ever spoke to us on the boat. It was disappointing

$48/ person
3.2(17)
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
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