--- title: Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 590 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 63 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private boat with hydrophone rank_in_category: 5 of 11 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-whale-watching-puerto-vallarta/ --- # Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta **Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party pairs whale watching off Puerto Vallarta with a hydrophone aboard your own boat. 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 (table below). ## Overview Private tours provide personalized attention, your own boat and crew, and promotes social distance to keep you safe and avoid the crouds. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are located at Marina Vallarta, - Starts 11:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age rule: Minimum age recommended 10 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €590 per group/vehicle for the PRIVATE WHALE ENCOUNTER 9:00 option; other options up to €763 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eco Explorer Vallarta - Group: Shared, up to 6 travellers · private option available - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 11:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 5.0 from 63 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 63. - 5 stars: 63 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | PRIVATE WHALE ENCOUNTER 9:00 | €591 per group | Spanish, English | PRIVATE: Private service for a group up to 6 visitors | | NEW YEAR'S -WHALE WATCHING | €763 per group | Spanish, English | Duration: 4 hours BOAT | | CHRISTMAS -WHALE WATCHING | €763 per group | Spanish, English | Duration: 4 hours BOAT | ## What's included - This tour lasts 3 hours, so we do not provide prepared food, just some snacks and soft drinks. - Hydrophone - Bottled water - Use of life vest - Protection and research for whales conservacy Bahia Unida wrist bands and goverment permits. - Boat ride ## Not included - This tour lasts 3 hours and we do not include lunch. - Gratuities - Port Fee ## Itinerary 1. **Dolphins, turtles, mantas and much more wild life is out there waiting for a ...** (3h) - Dolphins, turtles, mantas and much more wild life is out there waiting for a full nature contact 2. **Puerto Vallarta** (pass by, no stop) - Great momments around the Banderas Bay navigating accross the entire bay observing the behivor of the marine mammals. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 11:30 - 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, just 2 blocks away from the Whale statue near by the airport. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted - Minimum age recommended 10 years ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €591 | €296 | | 4 | €591 | €148 | | 6 | €591 | €99 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Whale Watching Tours start at €72 per person. ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | 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](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/small-group-half-day-whale-watching-tour-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €100 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (353) | shared | | [Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/whale-watching-adventure-with-a-marine-biologist/?format=md) | €109 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (181) | shared | | [Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/whale-encounter-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/whale-watching-puerto-vallarta/?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/private-whale-watching-puerto-vallarta/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md