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title: Snorkel & Epic Boat Ride to Los Arcos Sanctuary
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 43
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 46
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Boat ride with snorkeling
rank_in_category: 8 of 30 (Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-09
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/snorkel-epic-boat-ride-to-los-arcos-sanctuary/
---

# Snorkel & Epic Boat Ride to Los Arcos Sanctuary

**Guidekin's take:** Cruise along the South Bay before snorkeling among fish and caves at Los Arcos de Mismaloya. A snorkel, life jacket, bottled water and a breakfast sandwich are included; the activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with spinal injuries. 5 from 46 reviews at €43 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #8 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover and visit the Los Arcos de Mismaloya marine park and immerse yourself in its crystal clear waters where you can observe great diversity of colored fish and swim in its caves!!

After boarding YOUR boat you will enjoy a beautiful scenic walk along the South Bay where you will have beautiful views to take photos.

In the park the guide will explain in detail the importance of the park to then jump into the water and dive into crystal clear waters with beautiful colored fish!!

Once the snorkeling is over, we will return to the boat and begin the return to Puerto Vallarta.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We'll meet right at the start of the pier
- Starts 09:00, 12:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Breakfast (sandwich)

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €43 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vallarta Bionature tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 12:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

5.0 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46.

- 5 stars: 46 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snorkel and life jacket
- Breakfast (sandwich)

## Itinerary

1. **Los Arcos de Mismaloya** (1h) - Visit the Los Arcos de Mismaloya marine national park, considered a marine life sanctuary, you can watch birds and beautiful fish, hopefully manta rays and turtles

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 12:00
- 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

We'll meet right at the start of the pier


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 30** | €43 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (46) | shared |
| [Los Arcos Half-Day Snorkeling & 6 Hidden Beaches Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/los-arcos-half-day-snorkeling-6-hidden-beaches-tour/?format=md) | €50 | 4h | 4.98 (241) | shared |
| [Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos 5 Islands & Sea Cave Snorkeling](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-los-arcos-5-islands-sea-cave-snorkeling/?format=md) | €30 | 2h | 5.0 (138) | shared |
| [Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-snorkel-tour-at-los-arcos/?format=md) | €72 | 3h | 4.96 (125) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 30 in Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €30 to €153, median €56; typical length 4h. 5 of 30 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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