--- title: Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 1033 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Snorkelling with light snacks rank_in_category: 7 of 8 (Marietas Islands Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkel-tour-hidden-beach/ --- # Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach **Guidekin's take:** Snorkel around the Marietas Islands with an optional visit to Hidden Beach. Snorkel gear, light snacks, water and conservation fees are included; Hidden Beach entry costs extra in cash and depends on weather. 4.76 from 1033 reviews at €99 per person for 4h–5h. In our comparison: #7 of 8 in Marietas Islands Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the Hidden Beach and Marietas Islands with Eco Explorer Guaranteed 99% access to the Hidden Beach, thanks to more boats and permits than other providers. While access isn’t guaranteed due to weather conditions, we do our best to secure entry. Plastic-free park: Bring your own reusable water bottle as part of our commitment to conservation. Comfortable, fast, and safe boats with expert guides to assist you on board, during water activities, and at the Hidden Beach. Available Tuesday to Sunday. A $30 deposit is required and refundable if access is denied due to weather or natural conditions. Private Tour Option: 100% guaranteed access for up to 4 guests, unless weather prevents entry. Additional guests can be added for an extra cost—just let us know. Tour Highlights: Snorkeling, bird watching, and exploring the stunning Marietas Islands. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are located at Marina Vallarta, - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 4 people: small group - Starts 09:00, 09:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Minimum age to access to hidden beach is 10 years… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person for the MARIETAS ECO EXPLORER 9 AM option; other options up to €132 - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 1033 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eco Explorer Vallarta - Group: Shared, up to 4 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:00, 09:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.76 from 1033 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 971 of 1033. - 5 stars: 904 (88%) - 4 stars: 67 (6%) - 3 stars: 26 (3%) - 2 stars: 12 (1%) - 1 star: 24 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | MARIETAS ECO EXPLORER 9 AM | €99 / person | Spanish, English | - | | Snorkel & Hidden beach | €99 / person | Spanish, English | Snorkel tour Duration: 5 hours Light lunch : Sandwich, fruit and drinking water 28" boat | | CHRISTMAS - NEW YEAR | €132 / person | Spanish, English | Duration: 4 hours | ## What's included - CONANP Bracelet - Conservancy donation fee to Bahia Unida - Scenic boat ride - Light snacks: Apples, bananas, and a sandwich - Drinking water provided (cups available; reusable bottles encouraged for sustainability) - Qualified guide ensuring a safe and informative experience - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Use of life vest - Official permits for access to the Marietas Islands National Park ## Not included - Entrance fee - Entrance to Hidden Beach is optional and payment is cash only. MXN 600.00 per person - Full lunch (only light snacks are provided) - Port Fee - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Marietas Islands** (pass by, no stop) - We depart from Marina Vallarta around 9:00 AM. Just 10 minutes into the journey, we reach the mouth of the Ameca River, a scenic spot that’s also a great place to spot dolphins enjoying their morning meal. About an hour into the trip, we arrive at the islands. During the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We are located at Marina Vallarta, 5 minutes from the airport. (As a reference we are nearby the Flamingos resort and 8 Tostadas restaurant) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum age to access to hidden beach is 10 years old with an adult on the same group. (Must bring ID of minor and adult) - People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted - Max age to access to hidden beach is 65 years old (Must bring ID) - The snorkeling tour is for ages 6-70 years old (In this case we recommend private family tour) - If you are traveling by cruise please be sure to ask for the arrival time in central time. - Pregnant travelers are NOT allowed in our tours due to safety of mother and baby. ## Compared with other Marietas Islands Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 8** | €99 | 4h–5h | 4.76 (1033) | shared, max 4 | | [Private SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach & Surf](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-safari-to-marietas-islands-including-hidden-beach-surf/?format=md) | €177 | 4h | 4.88 (81) | private | | [Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkeling-tour/?format=md) | €389 per group | 2h 20m | 4.88 (51) | private | | [Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-national-park-full-day-all-inclusive-tour/?format=md) | €117 | 6h | 4.81 (771) | shared | Ranked #7 of 8 in Marietas Islands Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €177, median €122; typical length 4h. 3 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?format=md ## More in Puerto Vallarta - All Puerto Vallarta tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/marietas-islands-snorkel-tour-hidden-beach/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md