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title: Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching with Lunch and Open Bar
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 81
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.61
reviews: 64
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 of 11 (Whale Watching Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-whale-watching-with-lunch-and-open-bar/
---

# Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching with Lunch and Open Bar

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure.
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €81 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.61/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vallarta Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.61 from 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 64.

- 5 stars: 52 (81%)
- 4 stars: 5 (8%)
- 3 stars: 3 (5%)
- 2 stars: 2 (3%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

## What's included

- Lunch
- Open bar

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Puerto Vallarta

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- 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

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to federal regulations, and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited in this tour.
- Please be advised that Mexico's Federal Maritime Ports operate a strict No-Drug Policy, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, and all kinds of drugs. Please be advised not to bring them to any of our tours. We cannot offer a refund or change of day for any guest to whom Federal Security has denied access.

## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 11** | €81 | 3h | 4.61 (64) | shared |
| [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 #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.

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