--- title: Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 166 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Short excursion rank_in_category: 7 of 11 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/whale-watching-guaranteed-experience-in-puerto-vallarta/ --- # Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta **Guidekin's take:** Watch for whales from sea level, with departure options from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta Dock-C. 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. **Short excursion:** Choose the For Cruise Ship Passenger Only whale tour option: 3h at €90 per person, December to March; 4.87 from 166 reviews. Trade-off: Runs December to March. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #7 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview We 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 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 3 options (For Cruise Ship Passenger Only) ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 166 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Los Veranos Canopy Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 07:45, 08:00, 11:45, 11:50, 12:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.87 from 166 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 160 of 166. - 5 stars: 158 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Depart: Puerto Vallarta | €90 / person | English, Spanish | Whales from Puerto Vallarta: Francisco Medina Ascencio #2735 (in the Chedraui parking lot) | | For Cruise Ship Passenger Only | €90 / person | English, Spanish | Check in for Cruises: Check-in Point on the Cruise Terminal's Second Floor Pickup included | | Depart: Nuevo Vallarta Dock-C | €90 / person | English, Spanish | Dock C Nuevo Vallarta: Paradise Village Dock C Public Pier | ## What's included - Bottled water - Seasonal Fruit and Sandwich - Life Jacket ## Itinerary 1. **Los Arcos de Mismaloya** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by, see from the water 2. **Puerto Vallarta** (pass by, no stop) - See from the water 3. **Bahia de Banderas Municipality** (pass by, no stop) - See from the water ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 07:45, 08:00, 11:45, 11:50, 12:00 - 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 Meet at our pick-up points: Puerto Vallarta: Our main office is located in the parking lot of Chedraui Playa de Oro Nuevo Vallarta: This meeting point is located in Paradise Village Dock C Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | 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](/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 #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. 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-guaranteed-experience-in-puerto-vallarta/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md