Category Banderas Bay Boat & Sailing Trips

Puerto Vallarta · BANDERAS BAY BOAT & SAILING TRIPS

The 15 Best Banderas Bay Boat & Sailing Trips

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A day on the water is the reason most people come. This is the shortlist of the best boat and sailing trips on Banderas Bay: all-inclusive catamarans, quiet sunset sails, and beach-stop cruises. Prices, run times, and how big each boat gets are all below, so you can match the trip to your crew.

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride - Riding the last line into a tequila bar

1.Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,786 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Puerto Vallarta zipline into a tequila bar, plus speedboat time on the bay and a river finish with slides, swims, and animals.

“After we were picked up, the driver pulled over about half-way to our destination, and our (almost full) vehicle had to wait at least a 1/2 hr-45 min for other people to join. Everyone was confused & frustrated as no explanation was given until a passenger finally asked what was going on. After we finally reached our destination, then ziplining, and a well-needed break, there were no instructions where to go for people who signed up for the speed boat; they just told everyone with an orange bracelet to get on the vehicle we came in. We thought they were taking us to the boat, but we were driven all…”

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Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure - Getting there without stress: Puerto Mágico check-in and meeting points

Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta - The Unimog 4WD up to the Sierra Madre (and how the altitude hits)

3.Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,796 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Adrenaline-packed Puerto Vallarta rainforest tour: speedboat, Unimog 4WD, mule hike, zip lines, waterfall rappel, and water slides.

“Best adventure day! If you are looking for a fun filled day of adventure this is for you. It checks all the boxes! The guides are top notch and are fun efficient. You will never experience something like the roller coaster. Boat ride, mule ride, zip line, rappelling, surfboard zipline, water slide, and best of all the roller coaster. Book the excursion you won’t regret it.”

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Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show

Rhythms of the night, Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & Alma Show - Rhythms of the Night at the Pyramid Amphitheater: The Show That Changes Your Whole Evening

Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos - The boat ride around five islands: what to expect on the water

5.Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Small-group snorkel at Los Arcos: sea caves, bird islands, gear and permits included, plus Mismaloya beach time and Puerto Vallarta history.

“Sebastian was amazing !! Very nice gentleman, very courteous, gave us good history of the island . Even guided us well with snorkeling and we felt comfortable and eased since it’s our first experience with snorkeling!”

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Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch - Getting There: The Vallarta Adventures Meeting Point and Start Time

Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure - The Boat Ride Experience: Open Bar, Shady Seating, and Marine Life Chances

7.Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Quimixto on an all-inclusive catamaran with private beach access, open bar, water toys, and waterfall time.

“I just want to take a minute to say what a great time my group of 11 had on this excursion. I have traveled frequently and often and have never experienced the amount of fabulous customer service we all had on this trip.. Isais (papi chulo) and his crew worked tirelessly to ensure we had a great time. We were able to enjoy all the watersports, delicious food and bottomless beverages all day long (including the boat ride there and back). I would go back to Puerto Vallarta just to do this again and spend the day with these entertaining, hard working and extremely personable individuals. Thank you to everyone…”

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Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing - Your Included Drinks and Food: What You’ll Actually Taste

8.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Luxury sunset sailing in Puerto Vallarta with a smooth 50-foot sail experience, open bar, cheese boards, and often whales and dolphins.

“Very romantic! Every moment of it was breathtakingly beautiful. We saw dolphins swim and frolic around our yacht. Highly recommend.”

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Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta - The onboard setup: catamaran comfort, bathrooms, and the open bar reality

9.Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

A 4-hour catamaran whale watching cruise from Puerto Vallarta with breakfast, a big lunch, and an open bar while you hunt humpbacks in Banderas Bay.

“Wonderful excursion. Catamaran was large! There were around 40-50 of us 9nbaord amd it never felt crowded. Crew was amazing! Great sense of humor, kept filling our drinks and made an incredible lunch consisting of a vegetarian ceviche, some ham & cheese sandwiches and a yummy fish dip/salad. The icing on top was the magnitude of whales we were able to see. I've seen whales in Norway & Alaska so wasn't sure what to expect. This did not disappoint and the crew knew where to find them! Amazing tour. Definitely don't overlook this one if you're here during whale watching/migration season!”

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Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary

Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary - The Los Arcos Marine Park Tour: Arches, Wildlife, And Why It Matters

Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Islands Boat Tour and Snorkeling

Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Islands Boat Tour and Snorkeling - Ride to Mismaloya: The Public Bus Part (Why It Works)

11.Los Arcos Islands Boat Tour and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Los Arcos Islands boat tour from Puerto Vallarta with guided snorkeling in a marine park, bird-cave stops, and a short bus ride.

“Armand was an awesome guide! We had such a great time and Armand was very knowledgeable about the area. PS- the water is cold! Bring a wetsuit.”

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Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch - Boarding Day: The Little Details That Affect Your Comfort

12.Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Luxury sailing on Banderas Bay with an open bar, deli lunch, snorkeling, SUP, and a strong shot at dolphins and whales in season.

“Very enjoyable day, the crew - Sergio as captain - was super attentive and food/drinks were great and refined. We paddle boarded and snorkeled in the middle of the day. Saw multiple species of tropical fish, including two rays. We sailed back to the port which was super peaceful and relaxing.”

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Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive - All-inclusive drinks and snacks that actually matter

13.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,940

Private yacht charter in Puerto Vallarta with waterslides, all-inclusive open bar, snacks, and water toys on Bahia de Banderas.

“Had 17 in our family ranging in age from 10 to 82. Everyone had a great time. Everyone enjoyed getting in the water with all of the water toys. Plus the slide was a hit. Also, there was an abundance of beers and cocktails to keep the older groups happy. The staff was super helpful and a lot of fun. Highly recommend this outing.”

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Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive - Getting to the Boat: Meeting Point and the Port Tax Reality Check

Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1: Puerto Vallarta

Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1: Puerto Vallarta - Getting There: Meeting Point Matters

15.Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $6,455

Private yacht cruise in Puerto Vallarta with an open bar, fresh ceviche and guacamole, plus a Playa Chica Locca beach stop for up to 15.

“My husband and I got married in Mexico and we wanted to do something fun with all of our guest, so we decided to book this yacht for a group of 38 people. We did a 4 hour cruise. The experience was absolutely out of this world; the service and crew members were even better. The food was very delicious, everyone loved the fajitas, fruit, fresh guacamole and ceviche. We anchored down, jumped of the boat, went down the slide, we were able to paddle board and float on Lilly pads in the water near a bay; the staff even swam your drink orders out to you! HOW FREAKING COOL!…”

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