11 Boat Tours in Puerto Vallarta Worth Booking

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

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

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 19-line jungle zipline, speedboat ride, tequila tasting, river swimming, waterslides, and animal sanctuary.

“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, open bar, meals, and practical booking tips.

“This tour was amazing from the moment we stepped on the boat til the moment we got off the boat. This crew really knows how to have fun, bring people together, and make an experience a great one. I would highly recommend. Thank you to all of you again!”

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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 rainforest adventure, with speedboat rides, mule trekking, ziplines, waterfall rappels, and water slides.

“Best adventure day! If you are looking for a fun filled day of adventure this is for you. It checks all the boxes! The guides are top notch and are fun efficient. You will never experience something like the roller coaster. Boat ride, mule ride, zip line, rappelling, surfboard zipline, water slide, and best of all the roller coaster. Book the excursion you won’t regret it.”

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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, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“What an amazing experience!! If there is one big excursion that you want to do on your vacation, let it be this!! From the party boat ride in, to the sight of seeing the tiki torches as you pull into the dock! You get this warm, fuzzy feeling as you start to feel immersed in their environment!! It's like a maze of experiences as soon as you set foot on land. You'll head to your candlelit table by the ocean and be serenaded by musicians as you enjoy a nice buffet dinner! Then the show! The main attraction!! The MC was hilarious and kept us on our toes! The acrobats,…”

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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 Los Arcos boat and snorkel tour, with five islands, sea caves, bird sanctuaries, beach time, and practical tips.

“Beautiful sightseeing, being able to see all 5 islands up close and the beautiful birds inhabiting them, the snorkeling is ok. Be prepared to pay for overpriced food on the beach and be harassed by people selling things.”

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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 5-hour yacht and snorkel cruise, with Majahuitas, lunch, open bar, costs, activities, and practical tips.

“My mom and I had a wonderful time on this experience. The crew was so friendly, helpful and made sure we had a fabulous time. Gorgeous boat ride out, beautiful cove for snorkeling and beach relaxation time. Snack and drinks were plentiful and delicious. Highly recommend this one!”

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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 Playa Chica Locca and Quimixto, with meals, drinks, waterfalls, and practical booking tips.

“It was a great day. The minute you step onto the boat, the crew takes incredible care of you. Enjoy some complimentary drinks, fruits and pastries as you sail through the bay to the destination. Some beautiful views and a glimpse at some whales. Once you arrive, the staff is just as great as the crew. Greeted with chips and guac, more drinks and a beautiful beach area. We did some paddleboarding and played in the ocean for a bit. We chose to take the ATV ride up to the waterfall, which was definitely worth it. The ATV ride is really cool, driving through the jungle and the river, as…”

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8.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

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

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Luxury Sunset Sailing, with boat details, food, drinks, timing, value, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Be very careful you understand WHO is communicating with you about this activity. The tour company tried to make the trip more convenient for launch location for us but then Viator sent reminder messages with conflicting information, causing confusion on our end. It was unfortunate however the tour company didn't really try to work with us over the confusion, not understanding that communication all looks like official communication from the user end on the app. It's just a tourist thing to take the money and figure they got theirs and too bad for the tourist. I do live there though(which was why I could reschedule), but they didn't want to…”

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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 humpbacks, open bar, breakfast, Mexican lunch, and practical tips for a smooth half-day cruise.

“Great service and a comfortable boat! This excursion had breakfast, lunch and an open bar. Wonderful day at sea.”

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

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

Swim with glowing plankton at Los Arcos after sunset, with local guides, whale sightings, snorkeling gear, and a small boat group.

“Alex was our guide and he truly cared about us having a good experience while being respectful towards the marine life. He ensured we were all safe and accounted for at all times. If you are a non swimmer I would recommend trying the day time snorkeling experience before the bioluminescence so you have a better idea of the area in the dark”

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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 bus tips, wildlife highlights, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“Wished we got to spend more time in thrbwatwr bit had a great time!!”

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