11 tours · €72–€109 per person · ★ 4.9
For whale watching in Puerto Vallarta, we read every listing and kept 11 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €72 per person for a shared boat with a hydrophone to €109 for a private trip with lunch, priced per group. A Puerto Vallarta whale watching tour with a marine biologist combines a talk about humpbacks with a hydrophone to listen for their sounds.
A quick way to choose: the cheapest boat has no toilets or shade; the private trip with lunch charges port tax separately, payable in cash to the guide. The sunset yacht listing gives the whale watching season in Puerto Vallarta as December to April, so check its dates against your trip. The best reviewed whale watching tours come first below.
Enjoy a small-group marine eco-activity where you'll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will be ...
What an incredible opportunity! This whale-watching adventure offers an immersive and educational experience led by a marine biologist. Observing hump...
We have the whale whisperer, one of the best marine mammals specialist in Mexico, he personally guide this tour and make it unique....
Enjoy this 3.5 private marine eco-activity where you'll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will ...
Private tours provide personalized attention, your own boat and crew, and promotes social distance to keep you safe and avoid the crouds....
Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment and to participate in a research project t...
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 photo...
Embark on the ultimate winter whale watching expedition across Banderas Bay aboard a spacious double-decker catamaran! Witness majestic humpback whale...
Sunsets and Whales Witness one of nature's finest spectacles from the comfort of a stable 100’ luxury Mega Yacht. This 3 hour evening cruise on the Ba...
Designed for those who want to enjoy whale watching from the comfort of a steady and ample catamaran with all facilities on board. Spend a day in Puer...
Witness majestic Humpback Whales in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Each winter, the humpbacks migrate from the arctic to breed and rear their young...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by Boat format, guide expertise, meals, fees and booking conditions.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared all 11 whale watching tours on this page for boat format, specialist guides, meals and booking conditions.
Choose a small boat with a specialist guide and lunch, subject to minimum turnout: 4.96 from 353 reviews at €100 per person for 3h 30m.
Book Afternoon Private tour for your own boat and lunch, with cash port tax extra: 4.98 from 113 reviews at €690 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.
Choose this catamaran for breakfast, lunch and alcoholic drinks, with no hotel transfers: 4.82 from 413 reviews at €90 per person for 4h.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Group Half Day Whale Watching | Small boat, guide and lunch | €100 per person | 4.96★ (353) | 3h 30m | Minimum turnout required |
| Whale Watching with a Marine Biologist | Marine biologist and lecture | €109 per person | 4.98★ (181) | 3h 30m | Boarding fee extra |
| Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta | Hydrophone with a specialist | €90 per person | 4.94★ (531) | 3h | Port fee extra |
| Private Whale Watching Tour, Afternoon | Private boat with lunch | €690 per group/vehicle | 4.98★ (113) | 3h 30m | Port tax payable in cash |
| Private Whale Watching, Hydrophone | Private boat with hydrophone | €590 per group/vehicle | 5★ (63) | 3h | Lunch is not included |
| Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist | Whales and dolphins | €95 per person | 4.87★ (702) | 4h | Special diets need advance notice |
| Whale Watching Cruise | Breakfast, lunch and drinks | €90 per person | 4.82★ (413) | 4h | Puerto Vallarta port fee extra |
| Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts | Sunset, open bar and snacks | €100 per person | 4.8★ (517) | 3h | Souvenir photos cost extra |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
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What an incredible opportunity! This whale-watching adventure offers an immersive and educational experience led by a marine biologist. Observing hump...
Enjoy this 3.5 private marine eco-activity where you'll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will ...
Enjoy a small-group marine eco-activity where you'll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will be ...
We have the whale whisperer, one of the best marine mammals specialist in Mexico, he personally guide this tour and make it unique....
Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment and to participate in a research project t...
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 photo...
Embark on the ultimate winter whale watching expedition across Banderas Bay aboard a spacious double-decker catamaran! Witness majestic humpback whale...
Sunsets and Whales Witness one of nature's finest spectacles from the comfort of a stable 100’ luxury Mega Yacht. This 3 hour evening cruise on the Ba...
Witness majestic Humpback Whales in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Each winter, the humpbacks migrate from the arctic to breed and rear their young...
For specialist guidance, take Small Group Half Day Whale Watching; for a sunset outing with an open bar, take Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts. For example, Small Group Half Day Whale Watching includes a specialist guide and lunch, subject to minimum turnout: 4.96 from 353 reviews, €100 per person. Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts includes an open bar and snacks; souvenir photos cost extra: 4.8 from 517 reviews, €100 per person.
Plan a morning or afternoon, with €90 to €100 per person covering the middle half of shared tours. The median listed trip takes 3 hours. Shared tours have a median price of €90 per person. Of the 11 tours stating a duration, 6 take up to three hours. For example, Puerto Vallarta Small Group Whale Watching Experience costs €72 per person, rated 4.71 from 190 reviews.
For privacy and a hydrophone, choose Private Whale Watching, Hydrophone at €590 per boat. Lunch is not included; divide the vehicle price by your party size. Private Whale Watching, Hydrophone is priced per boat at €590, rated 5 from 63 reviews. The 2 private listings are priced per boat, with a median of €640; shared trips have a median of €90 per person. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same trip.
For a biologist and lecture, choose Whale Watching with a Marine Biologist; for a hydrophone with a specialist, choose Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta. For example, Whale Watching with a Marine Biologist costs €109 per person, rated 4.98 from 181 reviews; its boarding fee is extra. Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta costs €90 per person, rated 4.94 from 531 reviews; its port fee is extra. Neither specialist guidance nor a hydrophone guarantees sightings.
Choose the Whale Watching Cruise catamaran for breakfast, lunch and alcoholic drinks; arrange your own transport and budget for its port fee. The Afternoon Private tour's port tax is payable in cash. Whale Watching Cruise: €90 per person, rated 4.82 from 413 reviews; no hotel transfers. Private Whale Watching Tour, Afternoon: €690 per boat, rated 4.98 from 113 reviews; lunch included, port tax extra in cash. Across this page, hotel pickup is marked on none of 11 tours.
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Figures in these answers come from the 11 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.