7 tours · €58–€144 per person · ★ 4.9
For scuba diving in Puerto Vallarta and other watersports, we read every listing and kept 7 tours rated 4.5★ or higher on this page. Prices run from €58 per person for paddleboarding with snorkeling to €144 per group for a private scuba trip. Puerto Vallarta scuba diving trips cover the boat ride and national park permits, with food and water provided for the outing.
A quick way to choose: both shared and private scuba trips exclude equipment and lessons, so allow for those separately; the jet ski safari charges a harbor fee in cash at check in; children joining that jet ski tour in Puerto Vallarta must ride with an adult on the double option. The best reviewed diving and watersports tours come first below.
1. Pioneers in Parasailing: As the first parasailing company in Puerto Vallarta, we’ve perfected the art of safe and thrilling flights. 2. Breathtaki...
Riders of the Sea has years of experience in the jet ski service, feel confident that we will do our best to bring you the best experiences on your va...
Los Arcos de Mismaloya is one of the most representative places in our bay and is a nationally protected area and that makes it even more special. Los...
Get your own boat and crew, avoid crowds and promote social distance and enjoy private and personalized service. Our passion to our job is the differe...
Trips departure daily at 9am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. We offer trips as follow and could be changed for local conditions: Monday, Wednesday and ...
Single Jet Ski (18+) Solo adventure on your own wave runner. A valid driver’s license is required. Double Jet Ski (2 people) Great for families. Two ...
THE MOST EXCITING AQUATIC ADVENTURE OF THE BAY! Start your day with an exciting and entertaining activity with this jet ski tour guided by an expert....
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by Reader fit, duration, inclusions and stated participation requirements. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 7 Puerto Vallarta scuba, jet ski, parasailing and paddleboard tours by duration, included equipment and participation rules.
For a short slot, choose the single jet ski tour: 2h at €144 per person, snorkel gear included; drivers need a valid license. 4.76 from 254 reviews.
Choose Los Arcos paddleboarding at €58 per person for 4h: board, lifejacket and snorkel gear included; photos excluded. 4.94 from 130 reviews.
Los Arcos park diving welcomes beginners and nondivers at €114 per person; the class costs extra and gear inclusion is unclear.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Vallarta | A 2h jet ski slot | €144 per person | 4.76★ (254) | 2h | Harbor fee payable in cash |
| Los Arcos Paddleboard and Snorkeling | A 4h paddleboard trip | €58 per person | 4.94★ (130) | 4h | Moderate fitness required |
| Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience | A 20 min parasailing slot | €73 per person | 4.95★ (282) | 20 min | Minimum age thirteen; minors need an adult |
| Undersea Arcos or Marietas Scuba Diving | Los Arcos welcomes beginners | €114 per person | 4.77★ (106) | 4h–6h | Class and port fee extra; gear inclusion is unclear |
| Undersea Private Scuba Diving | A private dive boat | €500 per group/vehicle | 4.95★ (44) | 5h | Scuba equipment, instruction and harbor fees extra |
| Los Arcos & Colomitos: Riders of the Sea | Los Arcos and Colomitos stops | €193 per group/vehicle | 5★ (68) | 2h | Snacks and dock-use port tax extra |
| Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto Vallarta | Guided jet ski and snorkeling | €159 per group/vehicle | 4.67★ (162) | 2h | Souvenir photos cost extra |
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1. Pioneers in Parasailing: As the first parasailing company in Puerto Vallarta, we’ve perfected the art of safe and thrilling flights. 2. Breathtaki...
Los Arcos de Mismaloya is one of the most representative places in our bay and is a nationally protected area and that makes it even more special. Los...
Trips departure daily at 9am. Check in starts at 8:30 am. We offer trips as follow and could be changed for local conditions: Monday, Wednesday and ...
Single Jet Ski (18+) Solo adventure on your own wave runner. A valid driver’s license is required. Double Jet Ski (2 people) Great for families. Two ...
THE MOST EXCITING AQUATIC ADVENTURE OF THE BAY! Start your day with an exciting and entertaining activity with this jet ski tour guided by an expert....
Choose Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience for a short slot; set aside half a day for Undersea Arcos or Marietas Scuba Diving. For example, Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience: €73 per person, 4.95 from 282 reviews. Undersea Arcos or Marietas Scuba Diving: €114 per person, 4.77 from 106 reviews. Tours here also listed under Marietas Islands have a median duration of 4 hours. Of tours stating a duration, 4 of 7 take up to three hours.
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For your own dive boat, Undersea Private Scuba Diving costs €500 per boat. Divide the boat price by your party size; equipment, instruction and harbor fees are extra. Undersea Private Scuba Diving: €500 per boat, rated 4.95 from 44 reviews. Shared Undersea Arcos or Marietas Scuba Diving: €114 per person, rated 4.77 from 106 reviews. The shared fare excludes scuba equipment and the port fee. For per-person watersports fares on this page, the median is €94; the middle half cost €69 to €122.
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Operator-marked accessible: 1 of 7 tours. Filter first; Los Arcos Paddleboard and Snorkeling requires moderate fitness. Filter first, then confirm boarding and participation requirements with the operator. Los Arcos Paddleboard and Snorkeling costs €58 per person, rated 4.94 from 130 reviews.
If photos matter, budget separately for Jet Ski Adventure's souvenir photos; Los Arcos Paddleboard and Snorkeling excludes photos from its fare. Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto Vallarta costs €159 per jet ski, rated 4.67 from 162 reviews. Los Arcos Paddleboard and Snorkeling costs €58 per person, rated 4.94 from 130 reviews. The paddleboard fare includes a board, lifejacket and snorkel gear.
Bring cash for Jet Ski Safari's harbor fee. On Los Arcos & Colomitos: Riders of the Sea, budget separately for the dock-use port tax and snacks. Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Vallarta costs €144 per person, rated 4.76 from 254 reviews. Los Arcos & Colomitos: Riders of the Sea costs €193 per jet ski, rated 5 from 68 reviews. Riders of the Sea is a shared tour priced per jet ski.
Figures in these answers come from the 7 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.