Commentary and alcoholic and soft drinks are included; hotel transfers are excluded and the Puerto Vallarta port fee is extra. 4.82 from 413 reviews at €90 per person for 4h.
Best for: Choose this catamaran for breakfast, lunch and alcoholic drinks, with no hotel transfers: 4.82 from 413 reviews at €90 per person for 4h. Whale Watching Tours comparison
Trade-off: Puerto Vallarta port fee extra.
In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Departure from Nuevo VallartaThe page price | Departs strictly at 8:30 AM from Paradise Village Public Pier. Arrive 20m early! Check Viator messages. | €90 |
| Departure From Puerto Vallarta | Departs strictly at 9:20 AM from Puerto Mágico (API Terminal). Arrive 20m early! Check Viator messages. | €90 |
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.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 397 of 413
Star breakdown of all 413 ratings
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Embark on the ultimate winter whale watching expedition across Banderas Bay aboard a spacious double-decker catamaran! Witness majestic humpback whales leaping and interacting in their natural habitat, offering a breathtaking wildlife show you cannot miss.
✨ WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR UNIQUE:
• TWO MEAL SERVICES INCLUDED: Enjoy a hot Continental Breakfast (pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt, bread, coffee) followed later by a delicious buffet Lunch (marlin burritos, paninis, ceviche, and chips).
• INTERNATIONAL OPEN BAR: Sip on unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from our premium selection throughout the cruise.
• DOUBLE-DECKER COMFORT: Sail safely on a large, stable catamaran (up to 120 travelers) with open-air viewing zones perfect for professional-grade wildlife photography.
• DUAL DEPARTURES: Convenient boarding options from Nuevo Vallarta (8:30 AM) or Puerto Vallarta (9:20 AM).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 11 | €90 | 4h | 4.82 (413) | shared |
| Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta | €100 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (353) | shared |
| Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist | €109 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (181) | shared |
| Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta | €90 | 3h | 4.94 (531) | shared |
Ranked #8 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