13 Sailing Trips in Puerto Vallarta to Build a Day Around

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 6 hours · from $142

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise, with whale watching, water toys, waterfalls, meals, open bar, and practical tips.

“non-stop booze and food... Yaleppa was a great excursion”

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9.Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,500

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private yacht tour to Los Arcos and Playa Paredon, with snorkeling, paddle boards, snacks, drinks, pricing, and tips.

“Wonderful service - incredibly friendly and knowledgeable captains - beautiful views - all around an amazing experience and can’t wait to come back and take another trip !”

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10.Private Yacht Charter on ChicaFun 1 Waterslides all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $2,490

Review of ChicaFun 1 in Puerto Vallarta, a private four-hour yacht charter with waterslides, snorkeling, drinks, food, and custom stops.

“We saw so many whales and had the best time with the staff. They even weng above and beyond with a birthday cake for our friend turning 30. No one ever had a second without a drink in their hand. The only tip is that the boat is not in PV and it was about a 40-50 min drive to get to there location. Well worth the travel time. The photographer was also swell!!!”

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11.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,940

Review of ChicaFUN 2 in Puerto Vallarta, a private all-inclusive yacht charter with waterslides, water sports, drinks, and a custom route.

“The boat and crew were amazing! Everyone was so accommodating, kind, and fun! I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone and everyone looking for an exciting boat trip in Puerto Vallarta”

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12.Hatteras 58-61′ Luxury Yacht in Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Nayarit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,940

Review of a private Hatteras yacht cruise in Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling, water toys, food, an open bar, pricing, and practical tips.

“The boat was huge and so beautiful, the staff were excellent. This was absolutely great value for money and we had a fantastic time.”

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13.Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $985

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private sailing cruise, with Los Arcos snorkeling, guacamole, whale watching, boat details, costs, and practical tips.

“What a wonderful day on the water in a beautiful sailboat. Our captain Chuy knew exactly where to take us and his first mate made sure we always had food and drinks. Would definitely recommend!”

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