Snacks, soft drinks, life vests and permits are included; lunch and the port fee are extra, and pricing is per group. 5 from 63 reviews at €590 per group/vehicle for 3h.
In our comparison: #5 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.
| Option | What the operator says | From |
|---|---|---|
| PRIVATE WHALE ENCOUNTER 9:00The page price | PRIVATE: Private service for a group up to 6 visitors | €591per group |
| NEW YEAR'S -WHALE WATCHING | Duration: 4 hours BOAT | €763per group |
| CHRISTMAS -WHALE WATCHING | Duration: 4 hours BOAT | €763per group |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 9 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 63 of 63
Star breakdown of all 63 ratings
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Great momments around the Banderas Bay navigating accross the entire bay observing the behivor of the marine mammals.
Pass by, no stopPrivate tours provide personalized attention, your own boat and crew, and promotes social distance to keep you safe and avoid the crouds.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 11 | €590 per group | 3h | 5.0 (63) | private |
| Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta | €100 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (353) | shared |
| Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist | €109 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (181) | shared |
| Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta | €90 | 3h | 4.94 (531) | shared |
Ranked #5 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €72 to €109, median €90; typical length 3h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Whale Watching Tours