A specialist guide, lunch and soft drinks are included; priced per group, with hotel transfers excluded and port tax payable in cash. 4.98 from 113 reviews at €690 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.
Best for: Book Afternoon Private tour for your own boat and lunch, with cash port tax extra: 4.98 from 113 reviews at €690 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m. Whale Watching Tours comparison
Trade-off: Port tax payable in cash.
In our comparison: #4 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 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, French.
| Option | What the operator says | From |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon Private tour(13:30)The page price | Leaving from Marina Vallarta around 1:30, on a 3.5 hours whale watching expercience to share with family and/or friends | €690per group |
| Morning Private tour (9:00am) | Leaving from Marina Vallarta around 9:00, for a 4 hours whale watching expercience to share with family and/or friends | €863per group |
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99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 112 of 113
Star breakdown of all 113 ratings
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Enjoy this 3.5 private marine eco-activity where you'll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will be guided into the wonders of whales, by a specialized guide ( biologist, naturalist, ecologist) The boat is 27feet long, with cabin and a bathroom. It also has an observation tower. The tour will follow the regulations for the activity, so you will enjoy it as much as possible, without disturbing the whales. Join in and meet these amazing and graceful giants and become a responsible whale watcher!
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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 · #4 of 11 | €690 per group | 3h 30m | 4.98 (113) | 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 #4 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