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15 Best Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Tours

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The 15 puerto vallarta whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

15 Best Puerto Vallarta Whale Watching Tours

Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta - Citizen Science With a Purpose: The Role You Play on the Water
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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

1.Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

Biologist-led whale and dolphin watching in Puerto Vallarta with citizen science, a small covered boat, and about 4 hours on the water.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This tour has a marine biologist, Jemma, that really knows about whales and dolphins. She understands their patterns and why they are behaving in certain ways. This really added to our experience. We watched a mother whale teach her baby whale how to communicate with her during their migration later in the year. We got…”

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Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta - The boat ride: fast, shaded, and built for whale encounters
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Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

2.Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta

3-hour whale encounter in Puerto Vallarta with a bilingual marine guide, hydrophone, snacks, life vests, and round-trip transport.

★ 5.0

“Rodrigo and his capitan were great. We originally booked an afternoon tour but because of the ocean and lack of people we were bumped to the morning. We saw so many whales, heard so many songs and saw other marine life too. We were surrounded by blue footed boobies, dolphins, and sea turtles. We got…”

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Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta - Breakfast and Buffet Lunch: A Real Meal at Sea
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Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta - A Real Small-Group Boat (And What That Means for You)
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Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

4.Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Small-group half-day whale watching in Puerto Vallarta: cruise Banderas Bay for humpbacks, learn from a marine biologist, lunch included.

★ 5.0

“Perfect afternoon! Professional, friendly and knowledgeable guide together with a great boat captain helped us sight numerous whales, dolphins and even a sea turtle and experience the singing of a whale. Having a small group ensured everyone could see easily. The boat was comfortable, shaded and even had a bathroom. We would highly recommend.”

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Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive - Onboard Flow: Breakfast, Open Bar, and the Rhythm of Whale Time
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Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Whale Watching Experience - The small raft boat advantage: why closer viewing feels easier here
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Whale Watching Experience

6.Whale Watching Experience

Speedboat humpback whale watching in Puerto Vallarta with hydrophones, expert narration, a light snack, and Banderas Bay views.

★ 4.5

“Our whale-watching tour in Puerto Vallarta was incredible! The crew, Lele and Raymond, were amazing—super knowledgeable and fantastic at spotting whales. We learned so much about these majestic mammals and saw several up close. We went in January, so definitely dress a little warm—the sea breeze can get chilly. An unforgettable experience!”

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Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist - Boarding in Marina Vallarta: Quick, Smooth, and Small-Group Friendly
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Whale Watching Adventure – Led by a Marine Biologist

Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta - The boat experience: great access, but mind the seating squeeze
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Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta

8.Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta whale watching on a high-speed boat with lunch and snacks. Spot migrating humpbacks and dolphins in about 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Outstanding tour! This is our 5th whale watching experience and by far the best one in PV. The skipper was very adept in finding whales. We saw a pod of 3 and a couple of moms and calves and were able to follow them for 30 minutes while respecting their space. Benjamin was very informative…”

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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta - The boat day you’re actually buying: private time + a long look
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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

9.Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Private whale-watching in Puerto Vallarta with close humpback encounters, expert marine chat, and lunch on the water.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour. Our hosts were great, super friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to see many whales up close (safely, for them and us). I would highly recommend this!!!!”

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Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta - The Cruise Across Banderas Bay: How You’ll Actually Find Wildlife
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Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

10.Private Whale watching Puerto Vallarta

Private 3-hour whale watching in Puerto Vallarta from Marina Vallarta. Up to 6, English, hydrophone, life vests, snacks.

★ 5.0

“Carlos was so great at explaining the whales and finding them for us, and hector was a perfect captain! For being the end of whale season, we had plenty of wildlife to see (we are guessing about 20 whales and tons of dolphins). This tour definitely did not disappoint and I would recommend it for…”

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Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta - Onboard Catamaran Comfort: Open Bar, Snacks, and Working Bathrooms
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Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

11.Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta humpback whale watching on a catamaran. Marine expert-led 3-hour outing with open bar, snacks, and sea-level views.

★ 4.5

“We throughly enjoyed this excursion. We not only got to see several whales but also as a bonus, we saw dolphins as well. The crew was fantastic. They were not only friendly and informative, but kept us entertained as well with a dance skit they performed as we were heading back. The tour lasted about…”

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Whale Watching and Los Arcos 5 Islands Adventure - Cruising the Bay of Banderas for Humpback Whales and Dolphins
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Whale Watching and Los Arcos 5 Islands Adventure

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Puerto Vallarta: Whale Watching with Guide

13.Puerto Vallarta: Whale Watching with Guide

Puerto Vallarta whale watching in La Ventana. See humpbacks with an experienced guide, plus scenic time on the water and local sights.

★ 3.8

“Super! Nous avons réservé pour voir des baleines et nous avons eu la chance d'en voir pleins. Le guide ne parlait que Espagnol, mais la magie était la alors le reste importe peu. Pas besoin de boire ou manger, un captain, u.mn bateau, des gilets de sauvetage et SURTOUT des baleines 👌🏼. Si nous n'avions…”

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3 Hours of Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta - Boarding the boat: life vest, water, and what the small-group setup means
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3 Hours of Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

14.3 Hours of Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta

3-hour whale-watching boat trip from Los Peines, Puerto Vallarta, with a guide and life vest in the Bay of Banderas waters.

★ 3.5

“Wasn’t able to sit with my wife, got sprayed constantly by salt water, no whales, we wandered forever and the tour was an hour late returning. Tour did y mention the port fee we had to pay separately. Boat was tiny…sun was brutal with limited shade. You’d have to pay me at lot to do…”

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Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta - Whale watching, the real goal: what to look for
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Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta

15.Whale watching 3 hours in Puerto Vallarta

3-hour whale watching from Puerto Vallarta on a small roofed boat. Includes lifejacket and whale guide, with possible port fees.

★ 3.0

“There was a $13 port charge that we were not told about. We left late.. the boat was over packed and we didn’t get to see the whales due to people blocking the view. The boat captain was great but no water was on board as stated in the reservation.”

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