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15 Best Whale Watching In Puerto Vallarta

The best days out on Banderas Bay.

The 15 most-booked whale 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.

15 Best Whale Watching In Puerto Vallarta

Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta - The humpback moments I’d plan my day around
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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

Biologist-led humpback and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with citizen science, hydrophone whale songs, and small groups.

Most Popular 5.0

“The his was the best whale watching trio I have ever been on. Jemma and our captain were a great team!. We saw whales within 15 minutes and she was able to explain everything to us. We saw a baby whale lounging and dolphins playing with the whales. It was fantastic!!”

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Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta - The $80 value check: open bar, guacamole, and service that keeps you watching
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Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta - Price and what you truly get for $99
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Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

3.Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

3-hour Puerto Vallarta whale encounter with bilingual guide, hydrophone whale songs, snacks, and small-boat close sightings for $99.

5.0

“Without a doubt, the best whale watching experience we have had …in a small boat with just nine of us we wereable to chase the whales for a couple of hours. Our guide was very educational and informed … We’ll go again next year.”

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Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta - The open bar: what’s included and how to use it smartly
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Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

4.Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta whale watching by catamaran with open bar, breakfast and lunch, live narration, and real time chances to see whales in the Bay of Banderas.

5.0

“Very comfortable and enjoyable whale watching experience. The staff were wonderful and I especially enjoyed the marine biologist. The food was very good and of course the drinks. I will definitely book Mikes Fishing Tours for my next whale watching adventure.”

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Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta - Out of Marina Vallarta: getting to the cruise without added headaches
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Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive - Price and Value in Plain Numbers (and One Not-So-Plain Surprise)
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Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

6.Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Puerto Vallarta whale and dolphin cruise with open bar, breakfast, and lunch, plus marine experts and hydrophone for a full 4.5-hour outing.

4.0

“Great experience. Highly recommend Friendly and fun Really starts at 9am. Look for Vallarta by boat in the plaza. Make sure to buy the port ticket. Would recommend to friends visiting”

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Whale Watching Experience - The Speedboat Advantage From Vallarta Adventures
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Whale Watching Experience

7.Whale Watching Experience

Speedboat whale watching in Puerto Vallarta with marine experts, hydrophones, and humpback migration sightings in Banderas Bay.

4.5

“Fantastic tour! It is a smaller boat (so no bathrooms) of 16-20 people so very intimate with whale watching. Enrique was an informative guide who took us to 2 sites. We saw numerous whales, including 2 males breaching and a mom teaching a baby whale how to tail slap. Very cool to hear the whale…”

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Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist - The hydrophone moment: hearing humpbacks like you’re in the water
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Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist

8.Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist

Puerto Vallarta whale watching with a marine biologist, hydrophone whale song, small group boat time, and included snacks.

5.0

“Our whale-watching adventure was absolutely epic! We were lucky enough to witness humpbacks during mating season, and wow, did they put on a show! The males, clearly focused on impressing the female rather than us, dazzled us with playful and dramatic behaviors that were mesmerizing to watch. Adding to the experience was the incredible biologist…”

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Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta - The high-speed boat ride: quick access to sightings
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Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta

Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta - Where you meet at Marina Vallarta (and why it’s easier than it sounds)
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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta: Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise - Getting On Board: Check-In Options and What to Expect Right Away
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Puerto Vallarta: Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

11.Puerto Vallarta: Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

Sunset and Whales on a mega yacht in Puerto Vallarta with a premium open bar, guacamole snacks, whale viewing, and a city-lights return.

4.7

“The trip was amazing! The boat was fantastic and the crew made our trip to see the whales at sunset incredibly fun, enjoyable and memorable. I would Highly recommend any of the adventures that the Chica Locca offers, it was simply an amazing evening - and yes, we Did get to see many whales and…”

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Puerto Vallarta: 3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling - From the Marina to Whale Spotting: How the Captains Find Them
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Puerto Vallarta: 3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling

12.Puerto Vallarta: 3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling

Chase humpback whales and dolphins on a Puerto Vallarta boat, with possible snorkeling, beach time, and a quick garden stop for $45.

4.0

“We did get to see whales and our guide followed them for a little bit which we loved. There was no snorkeling whatsoever, not even gear for it. We went to a secluded beach which was nice but not listed so we were confused. The activity lasted 4.5 hours instead of 3 and our guide…”

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Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta - Stop 1: Eco Explorer Vallarta for dolphins, turtles, and mantas
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Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

13.Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

Private 3-hour whale watching in Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay with hydrophone, eco-minded guides, and snacks for groups up to 6.

5.0

“Carlos was so great at explaining the whales and finding them for us, and hector was a perfect captain! For being the end of whale season, we had plenty of wildlife to see (we are guessing about 20 whales and tons of dolphins). This tour definitely did not disappoint and I would recommend it for…”

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Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta - On board: expert-led whale spotting with a party-friendly vibe
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Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

14.Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

Whale watching in Puerto Vallarta on a catamaran in Banderas Bay, with snacks and an open bar. 3 hours, starting 8:00am.

4.5

“Excellent crew, good music, good food, good educational information, well organized, and an overall pleasant 3 hours on the boat.”

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Whale Watching and Los Arcos 5 Islands Adventure - Bay of Banderas whale watching: where the odds are built in
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Whale Watching and Los Arcos 5 Islands Adventure

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