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Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

4.9 · 531 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by Eco Explorer Vallarta Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Look for whales with a marine mammal specialist and use a hydrophone to listen underwater.

Snacks, juice, water, life vests and whale permits are included; the port fee is extra and identification is required to board. 4.94 from 531 reviews at €90 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #3 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: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Use of hydrophone
  • Whales goverment permits
  • We have granola bars, some fruit, juice and drinking water on board.
  • Whales conservancy wrist bands donation.
  • Life Vest
  • Breakfast
  • According the whales legislation, we can not provide alcohol on the boat.
  • Gratuities
  • Port Fee

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

4.9
531 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 524 of 531

Star breakdown of all 531 ratings

5 stars
516 · 97%
4 stars
8 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
5 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We are located at Marina Vallarta, at just 5 minutes from airport, 2 blocks away from the Whale statue.
Departure
09:00, 13:00 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
Eco Explorer Vallarta; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

We have the whale whisperer, one of the best marine mammals specialist in Mexico, he personally guide this tour and make it unique.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Toddlers ar not allowed on public tour, only private tours.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Breakfast

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 · #3 of 11€903h4.94 (531)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
Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta€690 per group3h 30m4.98 (113)private

Ranked #3 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 €90 per adult