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Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta

30 tours · €30–€153 per person · ★ 4.9

For snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta, we read every listing and picked 30 tours by hand, keeping only those rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €30 per person for shared snorkeling trips to Los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta to €153 per group for a private sailing cruise. A typical Puerto Vallarta snorkeling tour supplies the gear, while shared sailing cruises bundle lunch and an open bar so you can eat aboard instead of arranging a separate meal.

A quick way to choose: the shared snorkel sail charges port and access fees separately and requires you to jump into the water, then climb a metal ladder to get back aboard; the private sailing cruise at the top of the range excludes alcohol. Check those details before paying for a boat day with different expectations. The best reviewed snorkeling tours come first below.

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5.0 Excellent 241 reviews
4h
#1 of 30

Los Arcos Half-Day Snorkeling & 6 Hidden Beaches Tour

The best half-day ocean adventure in Puerto Vallarta unveils the beauty of Los Arcos Marine Park, featuring five stunning islands and three enchanting...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 138 reviews
2h–3h
#2 of 30

Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos 5 Islands & Sea Cave Snorkeling

Discover the stunning marine beauty of Puerto Vallarta on the Los Arcos 5 Islands Snorkeling and Boat Tour. Begin with a convenient pickup from the Pe...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 125 reviews
3h–5h
#3 of 30

Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos

Our boats are fast, comfortable and safe, our guides know perfectly how to assist you on the boat, during the in water activity and hidden beach acces...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 93 reviews
5h 30m
#4 of 30

Hidden Beach Snorkeling Adventure

Because you don't just come here to see fish. You come to feel the real rhythm of Puerto Vallarta. Discover marine life on paradise beaches in the sou...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 130 reviews
4h
#5 of 30

Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos

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...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 62 reviews
3h
#6 of 30

Private Snorkeling Tour to Los Arcos

Take a small private 3 hour boat tour to Los Arcos, an underwater national marine park reserve. Los Arcos is an excellent and very safe snorkel site t...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 65 reviews
4h
#7 of 30

Half Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

Experience the beauty of Puerto Vallarta’s stunning bay on an exclusive, half-day private sailing cruise. Explore los arcos area while savoring fresh ...

5.0 Excellent 46 reviews
2h 30m
#8 of 30

Snorkel & Epic Boat Ride to Los Arcos Sanctuary

Discover and visit the Los Arcos de Mismaloya marine park and immerse yourself in its crystal clear waters where you can observe great diversity of co...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 80 reviews
4h
#9 of 30

Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta

Join one of our guides for this Private Boat Tour from Puerto Vallarta, we will pick you up at City Center Los Muertos Pier and whisk you away to enjo...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 38 reviews
4h
#10 of 30

Combo todoterreno snorkel en los arcos y nado en cascada

Discover Puerto Vallarta in one complete adventure that combines culture, ocean, and nature. Start driving your own RZR through authentic local areas...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 113 reviews
6h
#11 of 30

Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

Enjoy a private tour on an exclusive sailboat with a fully customizable experience through Puerto Vallarta´s Bay. You will be able to Sail, Snorkel, S...

4.9 Excellent 160 reviews
4h
#12 of 30

Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure

Ecotours Vallarta offers a unique opportunity to get up close with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, guided by an expert marine biologist. This ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 402 reviews
3h 30m
#13 of 30

Bioluminescence by Kayak or SUP to Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta

This experience combines adventure, nature, and one of the ocean’s most fascinating phenomena: bioluminescence. **Bioluminescence in motion** – You d...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 33 reviews
7h
#14 of 30

Snorkel, Jungle & Hidden Waterfall Adventure

Are you ready to discover another side of Puerto Vallarta? We start by sailing towards the crystal clear waters of Majahuitas, where we will have the...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 36 reviews
4h
#15 of 30

Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat

Personalized service from expert local guides Small groups for a more intimate, crowd-free experience Top-quality snorkeling gear for maximum comfor...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by Route fit, inclusions, physical requirements, price and review evidence. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared 30 listings here for Los Arcos stops, boat and paddle formats, stated fitness requirements, and gear, meal and bar inclusions.

First Los Arcos trip
Los Arcos Five Islands & Sea Cave

For a first visit, book Standard rate for Los Arcos, a sea cave and gear; minimum two guests: 2h–3h at €30 per person, 5 from 138 reviews.

★ 5 (138 reviews) · €30 per person · 2h–3h · Public transport included
Paddle and snorkel
Paddleboard & Snorkeling at Los Arcos

Choose paddleboarding at Los Arcos with snorkel gear if you have moderate fitness: 4h at €58 per person, 4.94 from 130 reviews.

★ 4.94 (130 reviews) · €58 per person · 4h · Board and lifejacket included
Gear, lunch & bar
Luxury Yacht: Snorkel, Lunch & Open Bar

Book Luxury Yacht & Snorkel for Majahuitas, gear, lunch and bar: 5h at €81 per person; Los Arcos is only a possible sail past.

★ 4.61 (789 reviews) · €81 per person · 5h · Access fee extra
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Los Arcos Five Islands & Sea Cave First Los Arcos visit €30 per person 5★ (138) 2h–3h Minimum booking of two guests
Los Arcos & Six Hidden Beaches Los Arcos plus Colomitos €50 per person 4.98★ (241) 4h Not recommended during pregnancy
Paddleboard & Snorkeling at Los Arcos Paddling and snorkeling €58 per person 4.94★ (130) 4h Moderate fitness required
Bioluminescence by Kayak or SUP Kayak or SUP bioluminescence €85 per person 4.89★ (402) 3h 30m Moderate fitness; get on and off equipment unaided
Luxury Yacht: Snorkel, Lunch & Open Bar Gear, lunch and open bar €81 per person 4.61★ (789) 5h Los Arcos is only a possible sail past
Luxury Snorkel Sail, Open Bar & Lunch Bay sailing with lunch and bar €72 per person 4.78★ (321) 6h Water entry by jumping; return by small metal ladders
Private Snorkeling to Los Arcos A private Los Arcos boat trip €394 per group/vehicle 4.98★ (62) 3h Port entry is extra
Boat & Snorkel to Five Los Arcos Islands Boat trip, max twelve guests €44 per person 4.73★ (1,357) 3h 30m Participants must be aged five to seventy

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.

Best Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours in Puerto Vallarta, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 138 reviews
2h–3h

Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos 5 Islands & Sea Cave Snorkeling

Discover the stunning marine beauty of Puerto Vallarta on the Los Arcos 5 Islands Snorkeling and Boat Tour. Begin with a convenient pickup from the Pe...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 241 reviews
4h

Los Arcos Half-Day Snorkeling & 6 Hidden Beaches Tour

The best half-day ocean adventure in Puerto Vallarta unveils the beauty of Los Arcos Marine Park, featuring five stunning islands and three enchanting...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 125 reviews
3h–5h

Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos

Our boats are fast, comfortable and safe, our guides know perfectly how to assist you on the boat, during the in water activity and hidden beach acces...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 130 reviews
4h

Paddleboard and Snorkeling Experience in Los Arcos

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...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 113 reviews
6h

Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

Enjoy a private tour on an exclusive sailboat with a fully customizable experience through Puerto Vallarta´s Bay. You will be able to Sail, Snorkel, S...

4.9 Excellent 160 reviews
4h

Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure

Ecotours Vallarta offers a unique opportunity to get up close with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, guided by an expert marine biologist. This ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 402 reviews
3h 30m

Bioluminescence by Kayak or SUP to Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta

This experience combines adventure, nature, and one of the ocean’s most fascinating phenomena: bioluminescence. **Bioluminescence in motion** – You d...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 487 reviews
3h

Los Arcos 5 islands Snorkeling Cliff Jumping and Hidden Beach

Our tour is more than just an adventure—it's a journey into one of Mismaloya's most treasured marine sanctuaries, culture and history. Here's what set...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 426 reviews
3h

Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary

Enjoy a boat ride around the bay watching a beautiful sunset or sunrise as you head to a marine wildlife sanctuary to watch birds and swim in biolumin...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 612 reviews
6h 30m

Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkeling

Discover the hidden beaches close to Puerto Vallarta for an amazing vacation and Instaworthy sights—places only locals can visit. And immerse yourself...

Free cancellation
4.81
★★★★★
out of 5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Los Arcos & Six Hidden Beaches by boat if you want Colomitos in the same outing. Paddleboard & Snorkeling at Los Arcos suits travellers who want to paddle and have moderate fitness. For example, Los Arcos & Six Hidden Beaches costs €50 per person, rated 4.98 from 241 reviews; it is not recommended during pregnancy. Paddleboard & Snorkeling at Los Arcos costs €58 per person, rated 4.94 from 130 reviews. A board, lifejacket and snorkel gear are included.

Budget €56 per person and about half a day for Los Arcos snorkelling. Give the Colomitos trail a day of its own: hiking combinations have a median of 6.5 hours. The median duration across this page is 4 hours. The middle half of per person prices runs from €45 to €77. For example, Full Day Trail to Six Hidden Beaches & Colomitos Snorkeling costs €35 per person, rated 4.84 from 612 reviews.

For a whole boat, use Half Day Private Sailing Cruise and divide its boat price by your party size. Keep private tours charged per person separate: their median is not a charter quote. 4 of 5 private tours are priced per boat. Per person medians are €56 for shared and €153 for private, a spread between different products, not a premium. For example, Half Day Private Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling costs €629 per boat, rated 4.97 from 65 reviews.

Tours marked wheelchair accessible by the operator: none. Skip Bioluminescence by Kayak or SUP if you need help getting on or off equipment; with a baby, filter for strollers and infants accepted. The strollers and infants accepted filter matches 3 of 30 tours; it does not establish suitability for children to snorkel. Bioluminescence by Kayak or SUP requires moderate fitness and unaided equipment access: €85 per person, rated 4.89 from 402 reviews. Filter first, then confirm boarding and participation needs with the operator.

Budget separately for port entry on Private Snorkeling to Los Arcos. An entry included label can coexist with an extra port charge. Private Snorkeling to Los Arcos costs €394 per boat, rated 4.98 from 62 reviews. It is listed among trips with tickets or entry included, but its stated exclusions include port entry. Treat the boat quote and port charge as separate costs.

Arrange your own route to the starting point for Los Arcos Five Islands & Sea Cave: its public transport inclusion is not hotel pickup. Tours listing hotel pickup: none of 30. For example, Los Arcos Five Islands & Sea Cave costs €30 per person, rated 5 from 138 reviews; public transport is included. That inclusion does not establish a hotel pickup or a departure timed to a cruise ship.

Figures in these answers come from the 30 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.

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