--- title: Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 413 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Meals and drinks? rank_in_category: 8 of 11 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/whale-watching-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta-nuevo-vallarta/ --- # Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta **Guidekin's take:** Look for humpback whales across Banderas Bay from a double-decker catamaran, with breakfast and lunch served aboard. 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. **Meals and drinks?:** Choose this catamaran for breakfast, lunch and alcoholic drinks, with no hotel transfers: 4.82 from 413 reviews at €90 per person for 4h. Trade-off: Puerto Vallarta port fee extra. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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). ## Before you book - Meeting point: 2 DOCK OPTIONS! - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:30, 09:20: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 413 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Mike's Fishing & Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:30, 09:20 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.82 from 413 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 397 of 413. - 5 stars: 373 (90%) - 4 stars: 24 (6%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (2%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Departure from Nuevo Vallarta | €90 / person | English, Spanish | Departs strictly at 8:30 AM from Paradise Village Public Pier. Arrive 20m early! Check Viator messages. | | Departure From Puerto Vallarta | €90 / person | English, Spanish | Departs strictly at 9:20 AM from Puerto Mágico (API Terminal). Arrive 20m early! Check Viator messages. | ## What's included - Live commentary on board - A selection of international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served by our attentive crew throughout the cruise. - Enjoy vegan ceviche, ham & cheese paninis, traditional marlin burritos, and crunchy tortilla chips served onboard. - Continental breakfast featuring hot pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt, bread, coffee, milk, orange juice, jam, and maple honey. ## Not included - Crew gratuities are optional but highly appreciated for our dedicated maritime and service staff. - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions - Entrance fees (port fees applies at API, Puerto Vallarta) ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 09:20 - 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 2 DOCK OPTIONS! Check hotel location: Nuevo Vallarta (Paradise Village): 8:30 AM. Puerto Vallarta (API/Puerto Magico): 9:20 AM. Port fee NOT included (pay cash at pier). Arrive 20 mins early! Check Viator messages. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - 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 - Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | 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](/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 #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. 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/whale-watching-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta-nuevo-vallarta/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md