SNORKELING
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 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“Most accommodating and attentive to details! Can’t appreciate the crew enough and their hard working to! Cheers from Canada we will be back!!”
Small-group boat and snorkeling to Los Arcos’ five islands, sea caves, and bird sanctuaries, plus Mismaloya beach time and city history.
“Great experience! You meet your tour guide & group in Zona Romantica, then take the public bus to Mismaloya. Then you hop on a boat with a short ride to Los Arcos. After a quick tour around the islands, it’s time to snorkel! We saw plenty of fish and a manta ray, even though the…”
Snorkel the Marietas Islands from Puerto Vallarta with wildlife sightings and a strong shot at Hidden Beach through a water tunnel.
“We had a wonderful half-day tour! Rodrigo made the experience truly special — very friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. We were lucky to see many dolphins and whales along the way, to visit the Hidden Beach. Highly recommend!”
Half-day snorkel cruise on a Leopard catamaran to Majahuitas Cove with unlimited open bar, lunch, and paddleboards for about 5 hours.
“While this was a good experience, I think "luxury" might be overselling it slightly. It's definitely preferable to some of the other tours, where they pack ~100 people onto a boat - by comparison, 40 people on a somewhat smaller boat does feel more exclusive. They're definitely generous and on top of things when it…”
Hike to hidden beaches near Puerto Vallarta, swim at Colomitos, try snorkeling when conditions allow, and end with seafood and a boat ride.
“A beautuful hike and an opportunity to see sites that few people see. While the hike is not long it is fairly difficult with many steep inclines and declines.”
Hike to six Puerto Vallarta beaches, including Colomitos and Las Ánimas, plus snorkeling when the sea is calm.
“Alex was amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was included. Also met some really cool people on the hike!”
Los Arcos Islands boat tour from Puerto Vallarta: five islands, bird caves, guided snorkeling and gear. 3 hours, $47.
“Definitely worth the trip. They keep it small so you get a “private experience” without the price. You get to know others and the habitat and wildlife is stupendous. You won’t be sorry.”
3-hour Puerto Vallarta boat tour with optional cliff jumping, Los Arcos snorkeling, arches and caves, plus a hidden beach stop.
“A Great tour all around. After removing our shoes and having them stored in the Mismaloya Xtreme Tours secondary harbour office; we boarded a reversed facing boat through the breaking waves on the beach. Alfonso was our 'no nonsense' Guide and kept the group moving quickly with no time for slowness. This left all of…”
Small-group snorkeling at Marietas Islands with a chance at the Hidden Beach, led by a naturalist, plus gear and a boxed lunch.
“Margarita (Maggie) is a fantastic tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and caring. The journey into the Hidden Cave is not for the faint of heart. The water into the cave can be treacherous but Maggie guided us superbly. There were some bumps and bruises but we were glad that we did it and got to go…”
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.
“We brought our kids (11 and 13) who had two different interests. One really wanted to see dolphins, the other wanted to snorkel. This experience provided the best of both worlds, in a humane experience for the dolphins. We learned so much about these amazing creatures, the tour left a lasting impression on our family…”
Small-group snorkeling at Los Arcos marine park with permits, gear, snacks, and chances to spot dolphins, turtles, and whales in PV.
“The entire crew is experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly. We are in our 60-70s and felt safe but also challenged. There were just three of us snorkeling. Our guide, Ever, is also a naturalist and mindful of where we were so as to not harm the fish or sea bed. He worked hard to be sure…”
Private 6-hour sailing cruise from Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling in Los Arcos, guacamole snacks, and a friendly crew on board.
“The experience was wonderful and our hosts were perfect gentlemen. Incredible scenery and a very relaxing afternoon. Highly recommend.”
Paddleboard to Los Arcos de Mismaloya, then snorkel in a marine national park with caves, fish, and possible turtles and rays.
“It was wonderful! The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The waters was nice, not super challenging despite the waves. It was really fun when paddling the board cross the cave. The view is very unique! We saw colorful fish during Snorkeling time. We also swam crossing another cave. Overall we had a great time!…”
An 8-hour catamaran cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas with snorkeling gear, paddling options, lunch, and an open bar.
“Great day snorkeling at Majahuitas and relaxing on the beach in Yelapa. Fun crew and an overall easy, enjoyable trip.”
