--- title: South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 616 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 95 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private south shore boat trip rank_in_category: 5 of 23 (Boat Tours & Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/south-shore-private-sightseeing-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta/ --- # South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta **Guidekin's take:** Snorkel at Los Arcos and stop at Las Animas beach on a private tour for your party by boat. Snorkelling gear, life jackets and water are included; priced per group, with a separate port entrance fee and weather-dependent sailing. 4.99 from 95 reviews at €616 per group/vehicle for 5h. In our comparison: #5 of 23 in Boat Tours & Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a fun-filled private boat tour around Puerto Vallarta with a fully bilingual captain. Admire the scenic views as you travel south and take amazing pictures. Have fun snorkeling at Los Arcos and relaxing at Las Animas beach and enjoy complimentary drinks and music onboard. This private tour is just for you and your group so you have the best of times with family or friends. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please pay port entrance fee $41 MXN… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 5 start times: between 09:00 and 13:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €616 per group/vehicle - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 95 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: La Vida Bella Private Boat Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.99 from 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 95 of 95. - 5 stars: 94 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | South Shore Sightseeing - 11am | €616 per group | English, Spanish | Cruise past the Shoreline of Puerto Vallarta and its most famous landmarks. The Malecon, the Romantic Zone, the big church, and the iconic Los Arcos. Lunch is optional at Las Animas beach. Time: 5 Hrs | | South Shore Sightseeing - 12PM | €616 per group | English, Spanish | South Shore Sightseeing - 12PM | | South Shore Sightseeing - 10am | €616 per group | English, Spanish | Cruise past the Shoreline of Puerto Vallarta and its most famous landmarks. The Malecon, the Romantic Zone, the big church, and the iconic Los Arcos. Lunch is optional at Las Animas beach. Time: 5 Hrs | | South Shore Sightseeing - 9am | €616 per group | English, Spanish | Cruise past the Shoreline of Puerto Vallarta and its most famous landmarks. The Malecon, the Romantic Zone, the big church, and the iconic Los Arcos. Lunch is optional at Las Animas beach. Time: 5 Hrs | ## What's included - Life jackets - Bottled water - Use of Snorkelling equipment ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Towels - Private transportation - Port entrance fee $41 pesos or $2.00 USD per person ## Itinerary 1. **Los Arcos de Mismaloya** (1h) - Snorkel or stay on board to see the tropical fish and birds 2. **La Vida Bella Boat Tours** (5h) - Boat ride 3. **Playa Las Animas** (2h) - You will have the option to have lunch on the beach and relax. Food and drinks at the restaurant are not included in the price of the tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 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 Please pay port entrance fee $41 MXN pesos or $2.00 USD per person and walk down to the pier. Boat name: La Vida Bella. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund of your deposit. - Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship. - If arriving on a cruise ship please notify us by sending us a message. Pick up for cruise passengers will be at the cruise terminal at the pier located in front of the harbor master. Please look for the boat (La Vida Bella) and Captin or Crew with uniform. - Port entrance fee 2.00 USD or $41 MXN pesos per person ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €616 | €308 | | 4 | €616 | €154 | | 6 | €616 | €103 | 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 Boat Tours & Cruises start at €43 per person. ## Compared with other Boat Tours & Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 23** | €616 per group | 5h | 4.99 (95) | private | | [Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-best-zipline-canopy-tequila-and-speed-boat-ride/?format=md) | €109 | 5h | 4.94 (4023) | shared | | [Puerto Vallarta Parasailing Experience](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-parasailing-experience/?format=md) | €73 | 20 min | 4.95 (282) | private | | [Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/visit-private-beaches-around-puerto-vallarta-in-a-private-yacht/?format=md) | €1363 per group | 4h | 4.97 (135) | private | Ranked #5 of 23 in Boat Tours & Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €43 to €688, median €73; typical length 4h. 8 of 23 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/boat-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md ## More in Puerto Vallarta - All Puerto Vallarta tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/south-shore-private-sightseeing-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md