PUERTO VALLARTA
The best days out on Banderas Bay.
The 8 most-booked dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who runs it — so you can pick the right day on the bay and lock it in within a couple of minutes.
A half-day Puerto Vallarta wildlife tour using a hydrophone to find wild bottlenose dolphins—then swim when conditions allow.
Most Popular“simply being in the water with them, whether they interact with you or not, is an experience worth having, the water was warm, the dolphins were always nearby, and the company, from the experts to fellow tourists, was quality and authentic.”
Biologist-led humpback and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with citizen science, hydrophone whale songs, and small groups.
“Camilla & Jorge were so incredible! They were so kind and ensured we were comfortable and taken care of. We enjoyed the information they shared about the whales. They were very passionate and excited to share their knowledge with us. Jorge was a safe driver and Camilla made us yummy sandwiches. We would highly recommend…”
Puerto Vallarta whale and dolphin cruise with open bar, breakfast, and lunch, plus marine experts and hydrophone for a full 4.5-hour outing.
“Overall, I enjoyed the trip. The crew was very attentive the whole trip. I loved that the tour was in Spanish and English. I appreciated the open bar and lunch! We didn’t see very many whales but the crew was very persistent in trying to find them for us. We also saw dolphins along the…”
Half-day Puerto Vallarta cruise to swim with wild dolphins and snorkel at Los Arcos, led by a biologist guide for small groups.
“Had a blast!! Dolphins were swimming all around us. Such an amazing experience! Saw a couple large turtles as well so cool!”
A small-group dolphin encounter in Puerto Vallarta with a marine biologist, hydrophone listening, and a respectful swim—plus lunch.
“This tour was terrible......we may be able to swim with them and maybe not. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY”
Aquaventuras Park Puerto Vallarta: 60-min dolphin swim plus water slides, zip line, climbing challenge, and included meal and soft drink.
“Family loved it”
Private wild dolphin encounter in Puerto Vallarta’s Bahía de Banderas with a marine biologist guide, snorkel time, and lunch.
“Thalia is incredibly knowledgeable. We learned a great deal about dolphins and whales. Capt. Angel got us out into the bay where we found the dolphins and got to jump in the water where they were swimming. Amazing! This was the highlight of the trip! The turkey sandwiches on the boat—best Thanksgiving we could ask…”
Paddleboard with wild dolphin pods in Puerto Vallarta, with snorkeling options and a marine-life specialist, plus a private group feel.
“Maybe we caught them on an off day, I’m not sure. There was not much here worth writing about for our family of 6. We chose an 8am tour, and their own description says the earlier the better for seeing dolphins. When we were contacted the day before the tour, they told us to meet…”
The bay, the Sierra, the old town and the coast north — and the best way to do each.
