The 10 Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta That Earn Their Price

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

6-hour all-inclusive catamaran to Yelapa Waterfalls: snorkeling, kayaks, open bar, and fajita lunch from Puerto Vallarta.

“Our second time on this tour. Took my mother in law this time as she hadn't been to Yelapa before. Staff is very attentive and keep the food and drinks going non stop from start to finish. Super friendly staff. Quality of food and drinks are perfect for this style of excursion. Beautiful views with whale sightings when in season. Snorkeling an chilling with views of the rainforest are fun. Always meeting fun people on the boat. Yelapa although a small little town just fun to see and the waterfall for pictures or another quick dip. Highly recommend. Lastly, it doesnt take all day. Leave early and typically make it…”

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

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

Small-group boat and snorkel to Los Arcos: sea caves, bird islands, and about 30 minutes in the water, plus Mismaloya beach time.

“Bruno was amazing. He made the experience feel so relaxed but we also got great info. Highly recommend.”

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3.Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 981 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Snorkel the Marietas Islands from Puerto Vallarta and chase the famous Hidden Beach, with guided gear, permits, snacks, and marine life sightings.

“We highly recommend the Marietas tour!! Carlos, Alex, and Chelsea were great guides and my friends and I had such a fun time.”

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4.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

A small-group Leopard catamaran cruise from Puerto Vallarta to Majahuitas Cove for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and lunch with an unlimited open bar.

“We traveled with a group of 14 for a bachelorette party and had so much fun! The staff was so great, they food they gave was really great too. We started out with fruit, guacamole, and then an amazing sandwich, and dessert. The drinks were flowing after snorkeling and we had so much fun dancing to the music.”

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5.Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Hike Puerto Vallarta’s hidden coast with a local guide, swim at secluded beaches, and use included snorkel gear when conditions allow.

“Well worth the money. Diego was an excellent guide; attentive to the different fitness levels of the group, knowledgeable about the flora & fauna & very easy going. The steep part is at the beginning, getting easier as you go along. A swim is definitely needed at the first beach & the snorkeling was good there too. The water taxi is at the end to get back & you don’t necessarily need to get in the water again (as some have said). We didn’t stop at all the beaches but had plenty of swimming time at the ones we did. Allow extra time as your group may take more time…”

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6.Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 403 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Best value

Hike to 6 secluded Puerto Vallarta beaches, then swim and snorkel in Banderas Bay. Small group, local guides, big views.

“our guide David was friendly, nice and knowledgable. The beaches we discovered were soo beautiful. highly recommend.”

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7.Marietas Islands snorkeling & Hidden beach (w/ restrictions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Small-group snorkeling at Islas Marietas with a biologist, plus a shot at Hidden Beach if you can swim 200m and follow strict rules.

“Raphael and Mike where very great tour guides. Very informative. They took the time to show us the sights and explain the history.”

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8.Vallarta: Yelapa Waterfall & Majahuitas Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · 7 hours · from $99

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to sea-only Yelapa and Majahuitas, snorkel clear water, hike Cola de Caballo, open bar and music.

“My daughter and I were on our first mother daughter trip to Puerto Vallarta. The crew and staff, and everyone on this adventure was top-tier. The staff were all very attentive to every passenger on board. We spent the whole day together, and all of the staff was kind, friendly, funny, and very entertaining. You got the sense that, even though it is their job, and that they do it every day, they really care. I would definitely recommend this adventure, and I would absolutely do it again.”

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9.3-Hour Whale Watching and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

See humpback whales and dolphins on a Puerto Vallarta 3-hour boat tour, with snorkeling that can vary. Bring a camera, plan for timing.

“A lot of activities but not much time with the whales”

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10.Islas Marietas: Snorkel, Kayak, Paddle, and Playa Nopalera

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $87

Full-day Islas Marietas tour with breakfast, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, Nopalera beach time, 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…”

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