Puerto Vallarta, Islas Marietas Tour with BBQ Lunch at Majahuitas
Overview
The Bay of Banderas and the Mexican Pacific offer exceptional opportunities to observe marine wildlife in its natural environment. During the scenic boat journey, keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, giant manta rays, sea turtles, and tropical fish, depending on the season and sea conditions.
The itinerary includes approximately 40 minutes outside the Marietas Islands for sightseeing, birdwatching, and snorkeling, followed by approximately 2 hours at Majahuitas Beach. A BBQ lunch is served around noon, with juices and coffee available on board during the morning journey.
Please note that Hidden Beach (Playa del Amor) is not included in this tour.
What's Included
- Lunch BBQ lunch at Majahuitas with refreshing drinks.
- Stand-up Paddle Boarding
- Use of snorkel and kayak equipment
- Port fees (to be paid in cash at the port)
- Conservation fee to cover at check in
- This tour does not include a visit to the Hidden Beach
- Gratuites
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting Location
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio
Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Explore the stunning Islas Marietas National Park on a scenic boat excursion from Puerto Vallarta. Cruise approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Puerto Mágico to the islands, enjoying views of the Pacific coast and keeping an eye out for marine wildlife along the way. Please note that Hidden Beach (Playa del Amor) is not included in this tour.
Spend approximately 40 minutes outside the Marietas Islands for sightseeing, birdwatching, and scheduled snorkeling, subject to sea conditions. Then cruise approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to Majahuitas Beach, where you’ll have approximately 2 hours to relax, enjoy a BBQ lunch served around noon, and enjoy the beach surroundings.
Juices and coffee are offered on board during the morning journey. After your time at Majahuitas, board the boat for the approximately 1-hour-30-minute return journey to Puerto Mágico. This experience combines scenic cruising, nature observation, snorkeling, and a relaxing beach visit.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We spend most of the duration of the trip on the boat, if you suffer from seasickness this might not be the best adventure for you, please contact one of our adventure advisors.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to federal regulations, and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited in this tour
- Please be advised that Mexico's Federal Maritime Ports operate a strict No-Drug Policy, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, and all kinds of drugs. Please be advised not to bring them to any of our tours. We cannot offer a refund or change of day for any guest to whom Federal Security has denied access.
- This option is not suitable for cruise ship passengers due to time conflicts with our local schedule
- There isn't a dock at any of the locations we visit in this trip so we jump off the boat and to get back on board we use small metal ladders.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Activity code: C-2736SEA_WILD
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