Top 15 Boat Tours in Puerto Vallarta

1.Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,786 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Puerto Vallarta zipline review covering 19 jungle lines, speedboat transport, tequila tasting, river activities, food costs, fitness needs, and practical tips.

“Amazing guides! They made it one of the best experiences! Helpful, funny, and hospitable! If you like zip lining, these are the guys you need to go with! The trails are well placed and the facilities are top notch! Highly recommended!!”

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2.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive Yelapa yacht cruise, with snorkeling, waterfall hike, meals, open bar, kayaks, and practical tips.

“Chica Locca, the operator, delivered a great experience; DJ David was very playful and made the time on the boat fly by. Crew was the absolute definition of attentive. For example, one passenger tracked a bunch of sand onto the deck of the boat. When that passenger realized his mistake, he went to shake his shoes off over the side of the boat. As soon as he stood up, a member of the crew was there to mop up the mess. Literally right away. None of the crew was ever still, either cleaning the boat surfaces or serving passengers. The only down side is that I never got the massage…”

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3.Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,796 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 6.5-hour zipline, waterfall rappel, mule ride, speedboat, and waterslide adventure, with honest tips and costs.

“Had the best time on the zip lining adventure! Andy, Cesar, Fito, Leo, and Valdo were fun and attentive all at the same time! Run don’t walk to sign up with this tour group!”

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4.Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,667 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Rhythms of the Night, with sunset sailing, candlelit buffet, open bar, acrobatics, fees, access tips, and value advice.

“Everything was wonderful. A lot of people at the show, but it was very organized going from the show to dinner. The show was incredible, felt like I was in Disney World. Highlight of our vacation!”

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5.Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 5-island Los Arcos boat and snorkel tour, with bus logistics, marine life, costs, safety, and practical tips.

“Great conditions, well organized, guide very attentive. Saw many different kinds of fish. Always felt safe.”

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6.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s luxury yacht and snorkel cruise, with Majahuitas, lunch, open bar, costs, activities, and practical tips.

“It's lovely. Wonderful staff, great snorkeling. I saw a lot of wonderful fish and there was a terrific photographer on board.”

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7.Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive catamaran to Quimixto, with a private beach club, waterfall hike, water sports, meals, drinks, and practical tips.

“My boyfriend and I wanted to do a water-based excursion while in Sayulita and opted on this one. We LOVED it! Definitely felt like we got a lot for what we paid. The staff was top notch and so friendly! Our guide, “Papi Chulo”, was on top of everything and did an amazing job of keeping us in the loop and entertained the whole trip- in 2 languages! Alex was also one of the staff members we interacted with and enjoyed talking to. Being vegetarian and a non-drinker there were plenty of options for us on this trip, which was nice! There’s definitely a party element to the trip, but…”

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8.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s $99 luxury sunset sail, with open bar, wine, snacks, route details, practical tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“It turned out to be a really great trip, it was a cloudy day, but as predicted, we got to see that sunset which was spectacular. Thanks again.”

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9.Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Puerto Vallarta whale watching with a catamaran, open bar, Mexican buffet, marine life, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.

“Amazing crew, beautiful and clean boat, good food, and we saw a ton of whales and dolphins. Worth every penny!”

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10.Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos bioluminescence boat tour, with sunset views, whale sightings, swimming tips, price, and practical advice.

“Absolutely amazing experience with Alex! You start out with a free drink & then onto the boat for some whale watching on the way over to the islands (we saw two!). You get some history of the islands and then you get to hop in the water! The darker the better, but you go into one of the caves so even if the moon is full you’ll still see the bioluminescence. It was beautiful to see - and even though it’s very dark in the water it doesn’t feel scary. This is an absolute must if you have the time!! After swimming they provide you with a towel and small…”

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11.Los Arcos Islands Boat Tour and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos boat and snorkeling tour, with practical details on buses, guides, marine life, value, and what to expect.

“The trip was so much fun! We had lovely weather and calm waters and were able to see so many fish. Andreas our guide was awesome, informative and fun. Our boat driver Charlie was great too! We would love to tour with them again!”

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12.Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Review of Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing: a six-hour Banderas Bay cruise with lunch, open bar, snorkeling, SUP, and whale sightings.

“The sail boat ride was a great choice for our vacation. The best part was the staff, chef and captain! Great crew! The food was delicious and alcohol was flowing! Haha. We saw at least 5 whales, as well as dolphins! My only critique was that it was a bit over crowded. But other than that it was a lot of fun!”

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13.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,940

Review of ChicaFUN 3 in Puerto Vallarta, a private four-hour yacht charter with waterslides, an open bar, snacks, and water toys.

“Had 17 in our family ranging in age from 10 to 82. Everyone had a great time. Everyone enjoyed getting in the water with all of the water toys. Plus the slide was a hit. Also, there was an abundance of beers and cocktails to keep the older groups happy. The staff was super helpful and a lot of fun. Highly recommend this outing.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 212 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive whale and dolphin cruise, with wildlife, food, drinks, timing, boat size, fees, and booking advice.

“This tour is great but maybe a bit much for kids. It is loooong. However, the captain did not give up until we got the best whale show!! The lunch is late into the tour and chips and fruit were not provided as described. Purchase snacks at the port before boarding!”

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15.Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $6,455

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1, with open bar, water sports, Playa Chica Locca, food, price, and tips.

“I want to leave a 5-star review for my pre-wedding boat party with Chicca Loca Tours. We originally had a different yacht booked, but had to switch because that boat wasn’t renovated in time. I was honestly pretty worried at first—but the owner, Gil, reassured me that everything would still be amazing, and wow… he was absolutely RIGHT.”

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