CATAMARAN CRUISES · PUERTO VALLARTA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 puerto vallarta catamaran cruises worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Yelapa catamaran tour, with snorkeling, meals, open bar, beach time, waterfall access, costs, and practical tips.
“Beautiful scenery, Yelapa was fantastic. Wish we had more free time to explore on our own. Snorkeling was good. Guides were friendly. The beach landing was difficult, and would not be suitable for those with mobility issues.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 2.5-hour sunset catamaran, with coastal views, snacks, open bar, music, whale-season tips, and practical advice.
“Fantastic cruise, friendly staff, open bar was great. Don’t do this for the Food ( I’d say it was a 3 out of 10 ), but everything else was fantastic. Being here in January, we saw lots and lots of whales, fairly close by, for at least half the cruise. Awesome experience!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s catamaran trip to Los Arcos and Las Animas, with snorkeling, beach lunch, open bar, and Quimixto options.
“Beach Boy Tours was unforgettable! Snorkeling at the Arches of Mismaloya was peaceful and full of fish, and we were lucky to see giant whales, making it even more magical. At Las Animas Beach, we picked jet skiing while others hiked to Quimixto waterfalls. With breakfast, lunch, an open bar, and a lively crew, the whole trip felt like a party. Bring extra cash for tips, photos, and beach activities. Totally worth it and highly recommend!”
Review of a Puerto Vallarta catamaran to Yelapa and Majahuitas, with beach time, lunch, breakfast, snorkeling gear, and an open bar.
“Extremely disappointed! Wanted to kayak with my husband using a 2 person kayak and only singles were available. The single kayaks were not available for everyone. I had to wait 20 minutes for other people to finish first. No time limit. I only had 4 minutes as our time was up. Had to move to the next stop. Very disappointed”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Isla Marietas catamaran tour, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, fees, timing, value, and booking advice.
“Would not recommend. Do not buy from Viator or working with the company, Grupo Naviero de la Bahía. We arrived 10 minutes prior to check in as instructed by our “tour guide” and reservation. When we arrived we were told they were not open, so waited around for another 15 minutes or so. Finally we got checked in and paid the additional tax, which on the reservation said 10 USD per person, we had a group of 10. Turns out they DO NOT accept USD after once again being told to bring USD from our reservation. We paid the tax in pesos, and then proceeded to wait close to 2…”
Review of the $92 Marietas Islands catamaran from Puerto Vallarta, with snorkeling, kayaking, meals, open bar, music, and practical tips.
“The crew was very accommodating. Food was good and coming back we all had a great time. Thanks for a good last day in PV!”
Review of the Yelapa catamaran cruise from Puerto Vallarta, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, waterfall hike, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“First off we didn’t depart until 10:30 am when we were supposed to leave at 9:30 am, and it didn’t get any better. The communication during the entire excursion was about 95% in Spanish and barely 5 % in English. Also You have to sign up on the boat to do any included activities and by the time we were told it was too late because we missed the Spanish explanation. The included lunch wasn’t very good at all, when we finally got served which was after all the Spanish speaking people ate, and water is extra! Absolutely unacceptable and definitely not kid friendly either. Do not waste your money…”
Review of the Marietas Islands catamaran tour from Puerto Vallarta, with snorkeling, kayaking, meals, open bar, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“The description that was given was not accurate. This was not a catamaran, there was over 100 people on this trip, not 30, we were told this guide was in English and it was 90% Spanish. The food was so so and the drinks hardly had any alcohol. The didn’t give out snorkels for the snorkeling because of Covid. I’ve been other places where they did. We were only allowed 30 mins to snorkel. This was supposed to be a 6 hour trip but turned into 9. 90% of the music was in Spanish. On a good note the staff were very nice and friendly.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 2.5-hour sunset catamaran, with open bar, music, food, whale sightings, access tips, and honest value advice.
“The tour itself was great. Open bar, saxophonist and staff were great. The view of the sunset and length of tour was fantastic - we even got to see whales! Getting on the boat was weird. The directions were correct but everyone just kinda stood there until someone came out and had half the group write their name on a sheet and then stopped. It would have been much better if someone was directing everyone before that. I didn’t deduct stars but the food was meh. Eat beforehand or bring your own food.”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Marietas Islands catamaran trip, with meals, snorkeling, kayaks, whale sightings, costs, and practical tips.
“Highly recommended tour. The entire crew was friendly, attentive, and genuinely supportive throughout the experience. We were lucky enough to see whales on both rides, and the Marietas Islands eco tour was absolutely worth it. A truly memorable experience from start to finish.”
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