Hydrophones, water and a light snack are included; the boat has neither toilets nor shade, and a conservation fee is collected at check-in. 4.71 from 190 reviews at €72 per person for 3h.
In our comparison: #11 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €72 per adult.
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.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 176 of 190
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Each winter, the humpbacks migrate from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in the sheltered coasts of Banderas Bay.
Pass by, no stopSee from the water
Pass by, no stopWitness majestic Humpback Whales in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Each winter, the humpbacks migrate from the arctic to breed and rear their young in the sheltered coasts of Banderas Bay. Join a specialized 3-hour speedboat ride led by a marine mammal expert and take the most striking photography from this unique, sea-level vantage point - a perspective that is a rare privilege in the natural world.
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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 · #11 of 11 | €72 | 3h | 4.71 (190) | shared |
| 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 #11 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