SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 12 most popular puerto vallarta snorkeling tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
Mega Yacht all-inclusive to Yelapa Waterfall plus snorkeling, paddleboards, and an open bar from Puerto Vallarta. 6 hours of fun.
Most Popular“Lovely to get out into that beautiful bay. Staff was enthusiastic and provided excellent service. There’s even a masseuse on board.”
Small-group boat and snorkeling to Los Arcos’ five islands, sea caves, and bird sanctuaries, plus Mismaloya beach time and city history.
“Bruno was the best, super friendly and knowledgeable. The day was fun and exactly as described! Would 100% book this again!”
Snorkel the Marietas Islands from Puerto Vallarta with wildlife sightings and a strong shot at Hidden Beach through a water tunnel.
“Amazing guides and amazing snorkeling! We saw dolphins and whales on the way to the islands! We saw amamzing fish and sea life in crystal clear waters.”
Half-day snorkel cruise on a Leopard catamaran to Majahuitas Cove with unlimited open bar, lunch, and paddleboards for about 5 hours.
“It was nice and we all enjoyed it. But it sounded like we’d get a passing tour of a few places and go to a nice beach to chill for a while. Actually, it was a slow boat ride to the bay. We snorkeled for about 20 minutes then went to the beach for just…”
Hike to hidden beaches near Puerto Vallarta, swim at Colomitos, try snorkeling when conditions allow, and end with seafood and a boat ride.
“Awesome day! Beautiful scenery and beaches! Great lunch. Guide was very friendly gave us the choice of which beaches to stay longer at. Definitely need proper footwear for the hiking.”
Hike to six Puerto Vallarta beaches, including Colomitos and Las Ánimas, plus snorkeling when the sea is calm.
“I really enjoyed this activity, it was a decent hike and I will be sleeping well tonight. The beaches were fun and beautiful as well. Overall a great trip and I highly recommend if you enjoy adventure. Much thanks to Diego. He is an very nice person and an awesome guide”
Los Arcos Islands boat tour from Puerto Vallarta: five islands, bird caves, guided snorkeling and gear. 3 hours, $47.
“Such a great and easy little snorkeling trip! Our guides, Bruno and Charlie were awesome! We saw a ton of fishes and the tour of the islands was very interesting, but our best experience was this: My husband and I decided to take an Uber back at the end and so we walked up the…”
3-hour Puerto Vallarta boat tour with optional cliff jumping, Los Arcos snorkeling, arches and caves, plus a hidden beach stop.
“Started out a little fast as soon as we got out of the bay we did the cliff jump. It makes sense they do it first because after the snorkel you do get drinks of your choice so could make judgement a little hard. Alcohol, soda, water However, I wanted to do the jump, but…”
Small-group snorkeling at Marietas Islands with a chance at the Hidden Beach, led by a naturalist, plus gear and a boxed lunch.
“The snorkeling for sure!! Margarita was such a great guide as she is a zoologist. Her information on the birds and the fish we saw while snorkeling was fabulous!!”
Half-day Puerto Vallarta snorkeling to Los Arcos de Mismaloya with shoreline views, guided tour, gear, and lunch onboard.
Swim with wild dolphins near Puerto Vallarta with a marine biologist guide, then snorkel at Los Arcos in a small group with lunch.
“Maggie was an incredible guide who taught us so much. The dolphins were more interested in the whales than us but we still got to see a bunch and even got to get in the water and hear the humpbacks “songs”. The snorkeling was amazing as well. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Small-group snorkeling at Los Arcos marine park with permits, gear, snacks, and chances to spot dolphins, turtles, and whales in PV.
“Amazing captain and guide. Safety of the 5 of us on board was the top priority! Respect for the environment was also a top priority. It was an amazing day!”
