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title: Diving & Watersports in Puerto Vallarta
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
tours: 7
price_from_eur: 58
reviews_total: 1046
as_of: 2026-10-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/
---

# Diving & Watersports in Puerto Vallarta

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared 7 Puerto Vallarta scuba, jet ski, parasailing and paddleboard tours by duration, included equipment and participation rules.

- **Jet ski or paddle?:** [Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/jet-ski-safari-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md). 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. Harbor fee paid in cash. Trade-off: Harbor fee payable in cash. — now €144 per person, 4.76 (254)
- **Paddleboard gear?:** [Los Arcos Paddleboard and Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/paddleboard-and-snorkeling-experience-in-los-arcos/?format=md). Choose Los Arcos paddleboarding at €58 per person for 4h: board, lifejacket and snorkel gear included; photos excluded. 4.94 from 130 reviews. Moderate fitness required. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required. — now €58 per person, 4.94 (130)
- **No certification?:** [Undersea Los Arcos Diving](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/scuba-diving-puerto-vallarta-undersea-arcos-or-marietas/?format=md). Los Arcos park diving welcomes beginners and nondivers at €114 per person; the class costs extra and gear inclusion is unclear. Confirm the beginner package. Trade-off: Class and port fee extra; gear inclusion is unclear. — now €114 per person, 4.77 (106)

Also compared:

- [Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-parasailing-experience/?format=md): A 20m parasailing slot. Trade-off: Minimum age thirteen; minors need an adult. — now €73 per person, 4.95 (282)
- [Undersea Private Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-undersea-private-scuba-diving/?format=md): A private dive boat. Trade-off: Scuba equipment, instruction and harbor fees extra. — now €500 per group/vehicle, 4.95 (44)
- [Los Arcos & Colomitos: Riders of the Sea](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/jet-ski-tour-to-los-arcos-colomitos-riders-of-the-sea/?format=md): Los Arcos and Colomitos stops. Trade-off: Snacks and dock-use port tax extra. — now €193 per group/vehicle, 5.0 (68)
- [Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/jet-ski-adventure-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md): Guided jet ski and snorkeling. Trade-off: Souvenir photos cost extra. — now €159 per group/vehicle, 4.67 (162)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 7 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-parasailing-experience/?format=md) | Boat Tours & Cruises | €73 per person | 4.95 (282) | 20m | daily exc Mon 12:00–16:30 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 2 | [Jet ski tour to Los Arcos & Colomitos \| RIDERS OF THE SEA](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/jet-ski-tour-to-los-arcos-colomitos-riders-of-the-sea/?format=md) |  | €193 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (68) | 2h | daily 09:00–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 3 | [Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/paddleboard-and-snorkeling-experience-in-los-arcos/?format=md) | Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours | €58 per person | 4.94 (130) | 4h | daily exc Sun 08:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 4 | [Puerto Vallarta Undersea Private Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-undersea-private-scuba-diving/?format=md) | Private Tours | €500 per group/vehicle | 4.95 (44) | 5h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · en/es |
| 5 | [Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Undersea Arcos or Marietas](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/scuba-diving-puerto-vallarta-undersea-arcos-or-marietas/?format=md) | Marietas Islands Tours | €114 per person | 4.77 (106) | 4h–6h | daily 09:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 6 | [Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/jet-ski-safari-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) |  | €144 per person | 4.76 (254) | 2h | daily 09:00–11:15 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 7 | [Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/jet-ski-adventure-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) |  | €159 per group/vehicle | 4.67 (162) | 2h | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience** — See the Hotel Zone and Sierra Madre Mountains from the air on a private tour for your party built around parasailing. Equipment, instructions and bottled water are included; participants must be at least thirteen, and minors need an accompanying adult. 4.95 from 282 reviews at €73 per person for 20m.
- **Jet ski tour to Los Arcos & Colomitos | RIDERS OF THE SEA** — Take a jet ski trip to Los Arcos and Colomitos, with options for one or two riders. Snorkeling equipment is included, but snacks and the dock-use port tax are extra; pricing is per group and the activity is not recommended during pregnancy. 5 from 68 reviews at €193 per group/vehicle for 2h.
- **Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos** — Paddle through rocky caves at Los Arcos de Mismaloya, then swim and snorkel around the islands. A paddleboard, lifejacket, snorkeling equipment, water and a granola bar are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.94 from 130 reviews at €58 per person for 4h.
- **Puerto Vallarta Undersea Private Scuba Diving** — Choose Marietas Island or Arcos for a private tour for your party aboard your own dive boat. The boat ride, permits, snacks and soft drinks are included; scuba equipment, instruction and harbor fees cost extra, and pricing is per group. 4.95 from 44 reviews at €500 per group/vehicle for 5h.
- **Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Undersea Arcos or Marietas** — Choose diving at Los Arcos or Marietas Islands, with certification required for Marietas Islands. The boat ride, park permits and box lunch are included; SCUBA equipment and the port fee are listed as extra. 4.77 from 106 reviews at €114 per person for 4h–6h.
- **Jet Ski Safari in Puerto Vallarta** — Ride from Marina Vallarta with views of Old Town and the Malecon, combining jet skiing with a snorkeling stop. Jet ski use, a life vest, snorkeling equipment and water are included; drivers need a valid license and the harbor fee is paid in cash. 4.76 from 254 reviews at €144 per person for 2h.
- **Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto Vallarta** — Ride a jet ski from Marina Vallarta toward the south of the bay, with snorkeling when conditions allow. Guiding, water and snorkel gear are included; priced per group, with transport and the port fee extra. 4.67 from 162 reviews at €159 per group/vehicle for 2h.

## Other collections in Puerto Vallarta

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 33 tours
- [Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/snorkeling-los-arcos-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 30 tours
- [ATV, RZR & Off-Road Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/atv-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 28 tours
- [Boat Tours & Cruises](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/boat-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 23 tours
- [Zipline & Canopy Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/zipline-canopy-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Food & Taco Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/food-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Hiking & Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/hiking-waterfalls-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Cooking Classes & Workshops](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cooking-classes-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Whale Watching Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/whale-watching-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [City & Sightseeing Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Cruise Ship Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cruise-excursions-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/day-trips-from-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Marietas Islands Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/surf-lessons-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/bike-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Private Yacht Charters](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Tequila & Mezcal Tastings](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Dolphins & Marine Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marine-wildlife-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 5 tours

## FAQ

**Scuba diving or parasailing: which fits a short stop in Puerto Vallarta?**

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. Find short watersports tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/?duration_max=3 · Explore Marietas Islands tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/

**What does a private scuba boat cost compared with a shared dive in Puerto Vallarta?**

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. Find private watersports tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private · Browse watersports prices: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/

**Can I join a Puerto Vallarta watersports tour if I use a wheelchair?**

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. Find operator-marked accessible tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/?wheelchair=true

**Are photos included on Puerto Vallarta jet ski and paddleboard tours?**

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. Explore Los Arcos snorkeling tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/snorkeling-los-arcos-puerto-vallarta/

**What extra fees should I budget for on Puerto Vallarta jet ski tours?**

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. Review watersports options: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/


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