--- title: Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 690 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 113 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private boat? rank_in_category: 4 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-tour-in-puerto-vallarta/ --- # Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta **Guidekin's take:** Look for humpback whales from a boat with an observation tower, cabin and bathroom on a private tour for your party. 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. **Private boat?:** 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. Trade-off: Port tax payable in cash. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #4 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside the pier I door. - Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €690 per group/vehicle for the Afternoon Private tour(13:30) option; other options up to €863 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 113 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vallarta Natours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.98 from 113 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 112 of 113. - 5 stars: 112 (99%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Afternoon Private tour(13:30) | €690 per group | English, Spanish, French | Leaving from Marina Vallarta around 1:30, on a 3.5 hours whale watching expercience to share with family and/or friends | | Morning Private tour (9:00am) | €863 per group | English, Spanish, French | Leaving from Marina Vallarta around 9:00, for a 4 hours whale watching expercience to share with family and/or friends | ## What's included - Private tour - Professional guide - Soft Beverages - Lunch ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions - Souvenirs (available to purchase) - Port tax Fee, Puerto Vallarta to be paid in cash to the guide ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 13:30 - 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 Outside the pier I door. Guide will have uniform with Vallarta Natours logos Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Rain or shine the tour will depart. - Seasonal operating December to March - Due to covid restrictions, maximum 8 passenger per booking ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €690 | €345 | | 4 | €690 | €173 | | 6 | €690 | €115 | 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 · #4 of 11** | €690 per group | 3h 30m | 4.98 (113) | 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 #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. 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