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.

Itinerary

Start Point

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Look for the Vallarta Adventures check-in area and staff…

Pass By: Bay of Banderas

Pass By: Marietas Islands

Pass By: Majahuitas Beach

End Point

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Look for the Vallarta Adventures check-in area and staff…

What’s included

BBQ lunch at Majahuitas with refreshing drinks.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Use of snorkel and kayak equipment

Not Included

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

Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Important Information

Not wheelchair accessible / 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.

*This excursion does not offer access to the hidden beach.

Passengers arriving on a cruise ship cannot book this tour

Please contact Vallarta Adventures to confirm meeting details and instructions and always review the information sent through Viator messages center.
Toll free number: 1 888 526 2238
Locally +52 322 226 8413
(7am to 7 pm CT)

Age Policy

Infant: 0–3 years · Child: 4–11 years · Adult: 12–99 years

Specification: Puerto Vallarta, Islas Marietas Tour with BBQ Lunch at Majahuitas

Duration	7 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 100 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Features	Swimming Stop
Activities	Bird Watching, Dolphin Watching, Food & Drink, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Snorkeling, Whale Watching
Language	English, Spanish
Time of Day	Midday
Tour Type	Shared