--- title: "Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta" lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 517 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Sunset, open bar and snacks rank_in_category: 9 of 11 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sunsets-and-whales-mega-yachts-all-inclusive-puerto-vallarta/ --- # Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta **Guidekin's take:** Combine evening whale watching on the Bay of Banderas with sunset views from a large yacht with lounge seating. An open bar, guacamole and chips are included; hotel transfers are excluded and a meeting point must be selected when booking. 4.8 from 517 reviews at €100 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #9 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Sunsets and Whales Witness one of nature's finest spectacles from the comfort of a stable 100’ luxury Mega Yacht. This 3 hour evening cruise on the Bay of Banderas consistently delivers stunning sunsets plus humpback whales and marine life. This all inclusive evening tour combines luxury with effortless adventure. Experience and share the evening from comfortable lounge seating while enjoying our all inclusive premium open bar and fresh tasty food delivered with our famous "Chica Locca Service”. We offer an open premium bar service: water, coffee, juices, sodas, plus margaritas, piña coladas, beer, tequila, wine, champagne and more plus delicious guacamole and chips. Humpback whale season runs from December to April. Alongside the humpbacks, you may also encounter sea turtles, rays, and playful dolphins, seabirds and our beautiful coastline. ## Before you book - Meeting point: A member of our staff will be waiting… - Starts 15:00, 16:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 517 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Chica Locca Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.8 from 517 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 494 of 517. - 5 stars: 456 (88%) - 4 stars: 38 (7%) - 3 stars: 12 (2%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 6 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Nuevo Vallarta - Meeting Point | €100 / person | Spanish, English | Paradise Village Public Pier: Choose this option if you're staying in Nuevo Vallarta or the surrounding area. Meet at the Paradise Village Public Pier. Starting point: Chica Locca Tours - Paradise Village Pier, Paradise Village Public Pier, Blvrd Nayarit, 63732 Nuevo Nayarit, Nay., Mexico | | Puerto Vallarta CruiseTerminal | €100 / person | Spanish, English | Puerto Mágico Office Check in: Choose option if arriving by Cruise Ship OR staying in Puerto Vallarta. Check in at our office inside the Cruise Terminal. Starting point: Chica Locca Tours - Cruise Terminal, Puerto Mágico, H. Escuela Naval Militar, Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 30-D3, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico | ## What's included - Brand name Open Bar water, coffee, juices, sodas, plus margaritas, piña coladas, beer, tequila, wine - Fresh Made Guacamole and blue corn chips - The official season is December to April but often our first humpbacks arrive in early November. - IMPORTANT: It is a must to choose your meeting place before submitting your reservation. Thank you. ## Not included - Gratuities are not included (optional) - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Souvenir Photos (Available for Purchase) ## Itinerary 1. **Bahia de Banderas Municipality** (pass by, no stop) - This tour is all about finding whales and cruising into the sunset. Your crew is on the look out for whale activity and are in communication with other boats. Secluded bays or close to the Vallarta shoreline? where the whales are we go! 2. **Bay of Banderas** (2h) - Banderas Bay (Bahia de Banderas) is the second largest bay in the world and home to abundant sea life. It is an important breeding and birthing ground for humpback whales every year. Enjoy the scenic views of the Puerto Vallarta coastline as we cruise to and from Yelapa. 3. **Bay of Banderas** (30m; admission included) - Service begins immediately with open premium bar and a snack of guacamole and blue corn chips. Bar service includes mineral water, coffee, juices, sodas, plus margaritas, piña coladas, beer, tequila, wine, champagne and more . ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15:00, 16:00 - 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 A member of our staff will be waiting for you at the pier on Paradice Village. Need help with affordable luxury transportation to the meeting point? Please ask for a quote Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - IMPORTANT: It is a must to choose your meeting place before submitting your reservation. Thank you. - Please be advised that Puerto Magico/Cruise Terminal is a Federal Maritime Port. All passengers must pass through security and maybe subject to search for drugs, alcohol, weapons or any liquids. There is a strict No-Drug Policy, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, and any kind of drug. Please be advised not to bring any of these items on tour. - Bring a sweater or a blanket for cooler evenings and the cruise home after sunset - Minimum drinking age is 18 years ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 11** | €100 | 3h | 4.8 (517) | 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 #9 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/whale-watching-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/sunsets-and-whales-mega-yachts-all-inclusive-puerto-vallarta/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md