--- title: Yacht Charters in Puerto Vallarta lang: en type: tour_collection city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico tours: 6 price_from_eur: 100 reviews_total: 1001 as_of: 2026-10-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/ --- # Yacht Charters in Puerto Vallarta > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of October 18, 2026. ## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026) We compared private yacht, sailing and panga charters within 6 Puerto Vallarta listings, which also include a shared sunset cruise. - **Full day sailing:** [Full Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/full-day-private-sailing-cruise-puerto-vallarta-with-snorkeling/?format=md). Book the full day sail per boat with your own sailing and swimming plan: €740 per group/vehicle for 6h, snorkel gear and snacks; alcohol excluded. No free cancellation. Trade-off: Alcoholic drinks excluded. — now €740 per group/vehicle, 4.92 (113) Also compared: - [Half Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/half-day-private-sailing-cruise-puerto-vallarta-with-snorkeling/?format=md): Half day sail and snorkel. Trade-off: No free cancellation. — now €629 per group/vehicle, 4.97 (65) - [Private Luxury Yacht Charter](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-private-luxury-yacht-charter/?format=md): Six guests with bar and food. Trade-off: Port fees paid separately. — now €1762 per group/vehicle, 4.94 (124) - [Private Boat: Fishing and Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-38ft-boat-charter-fishing-snorkeling-cruise/?format=md): Fishing for up to eight. Trade-off: Pier fees extra. — now €727 per group/vehicle, 4.7 (47) Commissions never affect the order. ## All 6 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/visit-private-beaches-around-puerto-vallarta-in-a-private-yacht/?format=md) | Boat Tours & Cruises, Private Tours | €1363 per group/vehicle | 4.97 (135) | 4h | daily 09:00–16:00 | private · up to 15 · en/es | | 2 | [Puerto Vallarta Private Luxury Yacht Charter](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-private-luxury-yacht-charter/?format=md) | Boat Tours & Cruises, Private Tours | €1762 per group/vehicle | 4.94 (124) | 4h–8h | daily 09:00–15:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es | | 3 | [Half Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/half-day-private-sailing-cruise-puerto-vallarta-with-snorkeling/?format=md) | Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, Boat Tours & Cruises, Private Tours | €629 per group/vehicle | 4.97 (65) | 4h | daily 09:00–11:00 | private · up to 15 · instant · en/es/it | | 4 | [Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/full-day-private-sailing-cruise-puerto-vallarta-with-snorkeling/?format=md) | Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, Boat Tours & Cruises, Private Tours | €740 per group/vehicle | 4.92 (113) | 6h | daily 09:00–11:00 | private · up to 15 · instant · en/es | | 5 | [Private 38ft Boat Charter: Fishing & Snorkeling Cruise](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-38ft-boat-charter-fishing-snorkeling-cruise/?format=md) | Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, Boat Tours & Cruises, Private Tours | €727 per group/vehicle | 4.7 (47) | 4h–8h | daily 06:00–16:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es | | 6 | [Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sunsets-and-whales-mega-yachts-all-inclusive-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | Whale Watching Tours | €100 per person | 4.8 (517) | 3h | daily 15:00–16:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es | ## Why each made the list - **Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht** — Reach beaches accessible only by sea on a sailing yacht, a private tour for your party. Paddleboards, snorkel gear, welcome margaritas, guacamole and fruit are included; priced per group, with a high level of fitness required. 4.97 from 135 reviews at €1363 per group/vehicle for 4h. - **Puerto Vallarta Private Luxury Yacht Charter** — Cruise Banderas Bay from Marina Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta on a private tour for your party. Bar drinks, food and water equipment are included, with the menu depending on charter length; priced per group, with ground transport excluded. 4.94 from 124 reviews at €1762 per group/vehicle for 4h–8h. - **Half Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling** — Sail Puerto Vallarta's bay and explore the los arcos area on a private tour for your party, with snorkeling equipment aboard. Guacamole, salsa, chips, bottled water and ice are included; pricing is per group and gratuities are extra. 4.97 from 65 reviews at €629 per group/vehicle for 4h. - **Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling** — Set your own sailing and swimming plan around Puerto Vallarta's bay and Los Arcos National Park on a private tour for your party. Snorkel gear, guacamole, snacks, water and ice are included; priced per group, with alcohol excluded. 4.92 from 113 reviews at €740 per group/vehicle for 6h. - **Private 38ft Boat Charter: Fishing & Snorkeling Cruise** — A private tour for your party combines fishing in Banderas Bay with snorkeling at Los Arcos aboard a yacht for up to eight guests. Fishing gear, licenses, snorkels, fruit and water are included; pier fees are extra and pricing is per group. 4.7 from 47 reviews at €727 per group/vehicle for 4h–8h. - **Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta** — Combine evening whale watching on the Bay of Banderas with sunset views from a large yacht with lounge seating. An open bar, guacamole and chips are included; hotel transfers are excluded and a meeting point must be selected when booking. 4.8 from 517 reviews at €100 per person for 3h. ## 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 - [Diving & Watersports](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 7 tours - [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/bike-tours-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 **Should I book a private charter or the shared sunset cruise in Puerto Vallarta?** For two or four watching the budget, choose the shared Sunsets and Whales cruise. Take Half Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling when privacy and snorkelling are the priority. For example, Sunsets and Whales: €100 per person, rated 4.8 from 517 reviews. Half Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling: €629 per boat, rated 4.97 from 65 reviews. The fares cover different products and pricing units. Browse private charters: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private · Browse short boat trips: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?duration_max=3 **How should a group of six budget for a private boat charter?** Budget per boat and divide by your party size, allowing for listed extras. For six on Chica Super Panga, select its larger group option before calculating your share. The median private charter price is €740 per boat; 5 of 5 private charters are priced per boat. For example, Chica Super Panga: per boat, rated from reviews. The price for its larger group option is not separately stated here. Compare private boat prices: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private **How long do private charters take, and should I choose a half day or a full day?** Choose Full Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling for more time on the water; Half Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling leaves more of the day ashore. The median private charter lasts 4 hours. For example, Half Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling: €629 per boat, rated 4.97 from 65 reviews. Full Day Private Sailing with Snorkeling: €740 per boat, rated 4.92 from 113 reviews. Browse private charter durations: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private **Does the private boat price cover food, drinks and port fees?** Allow for fees beyond the boat price: Private Luxury Yacht Charter includes bar and food but excludes port fees; Private Boat: Fishing and Snorkeling excludes pier fees. For example, Private Luxury Yacht Charter includes food and bar: €1,762 per boat, rated 4.94 from 124 reviews, with port fees separate. Private Boat: Fishing and Snorkeling: €727 per boat, rated 4.7 from 47 reviews, with pier fees extra. Review private charter options: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private **Is hotel pickup included with private yacht charters in Puerto Vallarta?** Arrange your own transport for ChicaFUN Three Private Charter: hotel transfers are excluded. Do not count on hotel collection being part of the boat price. Hotel pickup is recorded for none of 5 private charters. For example, ChicaFUN Three Private Charter: per boat, rated from reviews. Its listing explicitly excludes hotel transfers. Browse private charters: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?date=2026-11-01&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". 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