Water, seasonal fruit, a sandwich and a life jacket are included; the outing is not recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with spinal injuries. 4.87 from 166 reviews at €90 per person for 3h.
Best for: Choose the For Cruise Ship Passenger Only whale tour option: 3h at €90 per person, December to March; 4.87 from 166 reviews. Cruise Ship Shore Excursions comparison
Trade-off: Runs December to March.
In our comparison: #7 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Depart: Puerto VallartaThe page price | Whales from Puerto Vallarta: Francisco Medina Ascencio #2735 (in the Chedraui parking lot) | €90 |
| For Cruise Ship Passenger Only | Check in for Cruises: Check-in Point on the Cruise Terminal's Second Floor Pickup included | €90 |
| Depart: Nuevo Vallarta Dock-C | Dock C Nuevo Vallarta: Paradise Village Dock C Public Pier | €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★: 160 of 166
Star breakdown of all 166 ratings
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Pass by, see from the water
Pass by, no stopSee from the water
Pass by, no stopSee from the water
Pass by, no stopWe will take you to some of the best sea-level spots in Puerto Vallarta, where you are going to be able to get a closer look and take incredible photographs from this perspective hard to catch in the natural world. Whale watching season starts from December until March. Migrating from the arctic, traveling over 16,000 miles to tropical waters to breed and give birth.
This is a one-time opportunity that you will not want to miss on your upcoming trip to Puerto Vallarta
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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 · #7 of 11 | €90 | 3h | 4.87 (166) | 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 #7 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