Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos

5.0 (125 reviews)3 h–5 hPuerto VallartaSightseeingAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:00 pm, 2 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 30 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Puerto Vallarta20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–5 h; we plan for 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:10 am.
  4. 1:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 2:00 pm
    Back at the gangway2 h 30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs up to 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 2:00 pm — 1 h 30 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:00 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Puerto Vallarta. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 Puerto Vallarta shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 86% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Puerto Vallarta call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Our boats are fast, comfortable and safe, our guides know perfectly how to assist you on the boat, during the in water activity and hidden beach access.

The information provided by our staff and their experience is invaluable.

We also offer a private option up to 4 pax, on this option we offer the option to go visit a beach and spend some time there.

This tour focuses on snorkeling, bird watching and getting to know our beautiful islands.

Max 15 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Permits for national park
  • Bottled water
  • Conservancy donation fee to Bahia Unida
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Use of life vest
  • Snacks such as granola bars, apples, bananas and sandwich.
  • Boat ride

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Port Fee

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Los Arcos
    We depart around 9 am from Marina Vallarta. At just 10 minutes, the Ameca river provides great views and is the perfect spot to find some dolphins having breakfast. After the first 15 minutes we arrive downtown, but during the winter, the ocean provides great wildlife on the way out like dolphins, turtles, manta rays and whales. Arriving at Los Arcos National Park we will provide the snorkel gear and we will teach you how to use the gear and life jackets and provide some important information to improve your in-water skills to make your activity fun and safe.
    2 hAdmission included
  2. 2
    Marina Vallarta
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  3. 3
    Stop 3
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  4. 4
    Stop 4
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Meeting point and getting there

Start point
We are located at Marina Vallarta, just 2 blocks away from the Whale statue near by the airport.
We are located at Marina Vallarta, just 2 blocks away from the Whale statue near by the airport.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please consider that all our guests must show an ID, f you do not present it at the time of check in you will not be allowed to board the boat.
  • Minimum age recommended 8 years
  • People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted
  • Not recommended for travelers under any drug or alcohol influence

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