Whale Watching in Banderas Bay
About this day trip
- Destination
- Banderas Bay, Nayarit / Jalisco, Mexico
- Departure city
- Puerto Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit
- Available days
- Monday to Sunday (season from December to March)
- Length
- 4 hours
- Departure time
- 08:30 h
- Return time
- 12:30 h
Description
Watch humpback whales and their calves behave in the wild off the coasts of Nayarit and Jalisco, guided by marine mammal experts.
Itinerary
- Meet at the main pier of Marina Vallarta.
- Set sail and begin the whale-watching trip.
- Biological explanation and interpretation of the whales’ behavior.
- Return to the pier.
What’s included
- Trip on a licensed boat.
- Marine biologist on board.
What’s not included
- Tips.
- Food.
- Flights and long-distance transfers.
- Port fees or taxes (paid by the traveler).
- Mandatory rental of life jackets and marine safety gear (paid by the traveler).
- Transportation to the meeting point (paid by the traveler).
Before you go
- Meeting point
- Main pier of Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
- Where to stay
- Stay in Marina Vallarta, the northern hotel zone or downtown Puerto Vallarta.
- Getting there
- Transportation to the meeting point is not included and is paid by the traveler.
- What to bring
- Light clothing, seasickness pills, biodegradable sunscreen and a camera with zoom.
Important notice
Important notice. This service is subject to availability. Because it is an outdoor activity, the company is not responsible for changes, disruptions or cancellations caused by adverse weather.
