Puerto Vallarta · VALLARTA WATERSPORTS & WATER PARKS
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Great vallarta watersports & water parks tours in Puerto Vallarta fill up fast, and the very best fill up first. Here are the 15 that are worth it, with current prices and what makes each one different.
Ride a beach-launch parasail over Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Short, safe, and guided, with great views for $80.
“Very peaceful and beautiful day. The activity itself was quite safe and worth doing it. We had around 10 minutes of air time and Alfredo was very excited and helpful.”
Ride your own jet ski along Puerto Vallarta’s coast, snorkel near the marine life-rich bay, and get standout Los Arcos views from the water.
“My adult son and I had the best time. Our guide’s name was Ever and he was so kind, patient and fun. My son and I were the only ones on the tour due to another group not showing up because they had gotten lost. Although, the meeting place is easy to find using Google Maps. Our guide, Ever pointed out birds and iguanas, we even saw whales. At times we were able to go quite fast on our jet skis, which was awesome. I highly recommend this tour.”
Drive your own jet ski on Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta, with safety briefings, quick sightseeing, and snorkeling at Mismaloya.
“Truly the greatest jet ski experience I have had in my life, and I've had many! Stunning mountain scenery around Puerto Vallarta, whale sightings, chance to snorkel. The adventure was in Banderas Bay, where the water is relatively calm. Mike our tour guide was fantastic, was so nice and made us feel very safe every step of the way. A great photographer works with him, for those who love their best memories photographed!”
Paddleboard from Mismaloya to Los Arcos, then snorkel around sea caves and marine life in the Los Arcos Marine National Park.
“You better watch the time of your ship and the time of Mexico pvr…. Lost out on $200 dollar excursion …….”
Ocean Mania in Puerto Vallarta: speedboat access, parasailing, FlowRider, zip-line and marine life in a 5-hour high-adrenaline day.
“We paid 120$ for a photo/video package and never received them. The activities themself were fun, but don’t fall for the photo scam.”
4-hour private luxury yacht in Puerto Vallarta with open bar, snacks, snorkeling gear, and supervised jet ski fun near Los Arcos.
“The private yacht was amazing, the crew was exceptional and provided the best experience. They were knowledgeable and provided a great whale watching experience as well as keeping us entertained and safe on the boat and jet ski. The drinks and food were great, would recommend this yacht and crew.”
Tandem skydive in Puerto Vallarta with a scenic flight, 10,000-foot jump, and beach landing on Playa del Holi. USPA-certified team.
“I will never book with this guy again. He does not have a skydiving company. He uses a company that is very reputable without their permission. He charges for a full package that you do not receive. The reputable company states this guy iRead more”
8-hour Islas Marietas tour with snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and Nopalera Beach, plus breakfast, lunch, and open bar.
“Pretty good. There weren’t a lot of fish where we snorkelled and the water was hard to see through. We enjoyed the eco tour even if it was kind of short. I wish the guide would have informed us more about the beach called Deadman’s cave, (it starts with a C in Spanish) which he offered for us to do but it was 2pm by then and we hadn’t had lunch yet and it was going to be another 50+ minutes. Another couple we met on the excursion went and were really impressed. They wished the guide had encouraged more to go, their disappointment was they were told they would…”
Paddleboard Puerto Vallarta for 1.5 hours with a small group, gliding past Los Arcos, Rio Cuale bridge, and Los Muertos pier.
“The instructor was friendly and insightful (in English y en español) giving great tips for a great experience in and out of the water in PV. I definitely plan to return and highly recommended for any visitors of any level of expertise in paddle boarding. ¡Mil gracias caballero!”
Learn stand-up paddle basics in Puerto Vallarta, then glide the coast past the Malecon and Los Muertos pier for 2 hours.
“Unfortunately, we were unable to actually paddle board. The ocean was rough and honestly it should have been cancelled. My boyfriend and I are decent at paddleboarding and neither one of us could stand up. We only spent about 30 mins or so on the water before we gave up. The current moved us behind are starting point and we only were able to get back to that point. The tour guide was generous enough to take us on a tour of downtown and drop us off back at the port.”
Swim with dolphins and play at Aquaventuras Park in Puerto Vallarta, with 60 minutes with dolphins, slides, zip line, and a meal.
“Fantastic. The dolphins were happy, healthy and well-trained. I had an absolute blast with them. All the trainers were very friendly and thorough with communication on how to interact with them. It was a great day, well worth the money. I also paid to interact with the sea lions and that was a lot of fun too!”
A full-day Aquaventuras Park ticket in Puerto Vallarta with big water slides, a Lazy River, kids splash zone, plus dolphin and sea lion talks.
“No lines, affordable, myself and my 8 year old child loved it!”
Paddle boards, snorkeling, and towable boards for wild dolphin pods near Puerto Vallarta, with a marine specialist and flexible interaction options.
“Maybe we caught them on an off day, I’m not sure. There was not much here worth writing about for our family of 6. We chose an 8am tour, and their own description says the earlier the better for seeing dolphins. When we were contacted the day before the tour, they told us to meet at 8:30 instead of 8. So that’s fine. So we meet at 8:30 at the pier, but they say they need to get the boat ready and for us to wait. So we sit on a bench for 30 minutes waiting for them, and finally depart shortly after 9am. There is a guide who was…”
Private SUP to Los Arcos from Mismaloya, with snorkeling options, history from your guide, and gear plus transport included for $107.60.
“Great tour with a wonderful guide Edsom. He went out of his way to give us history of PV, and points of interest on our way to the excursion. Beautiful area and fun tour guide! Can't rate it high enough!”
Parasail above Playa del Holi in Puerto Vallarta on a safety-first 20-minute ride, with 8–10 minutes in the sky.
“Very fun, money well spent. Agency is really nice and got me in the air quickly and safely. Enjoyed it very much”
