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Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching with Lunch and Open Bar

4.6 · 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by Vallarta Adventures Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Watch for whales from a spacious catamaran with onboard facilities and a deli-style buffet.

Lunch and an open bar are included, but hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, so you will need to arrange your own travel to and from departure. 4.61 from 64 reviews at €81 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #10 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €81 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Lunch
  • Open bar
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Puerto Vallarta

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.

Reviews

4.6
64 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 57 of 64

Star breakdown of all 64 ratings

5 stars
52 · 81%
4 stars
5 · 8%
3 stars
3 · 5%
2 stars
2 · 3%
1 star
2 · 3%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Look for the Vallarta Adventures check-in area and staff in turkish blue color uniform. Check in with our team before proceeding to the boarding area.
Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Vallarta Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Designed for those who want to enjoy whale watching from the comfort of a steady and ample catamaran with all facilities on board. Spend a day in Puerto Vallarta, marveling over the most exciting migration of the ocean.

To close out on a high note, our Whale Watching Adventure includes open bar service and a Deli-style buffet on board. You might even be lucky enough to spot whales while having lunch! Book it now; you deserve it!

This is the most comfortable way to enjoy a Whale Watching experience in Puerto Vallarta!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whale Watching Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 11€813h4.61 (64)shared
Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta€1003h 30m4.96 (353)shared
Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist€1093h 30m4.98 (181)shared
Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta€903h4.94 (531)shared

Ranked #10 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

From €81 per adult