Los Arcos, Animas and Quimixto Snorkel Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

3.3 (76 reviews)8 hPuerto VallartaSnorkelingWildlife & natureToo long for a typical call
Won't fit

Too long for this call: you'd be back about 4:36 pm, 6 min after all aboard. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.

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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:28 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 8 h. Latest sensible start: 7:22 am.
  4. 4:28 pm
    Tour ends8 min back to the pier
  5. 4:36 pm
    Back at the gangwayAfter 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

Too long for a typical Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). At 8 h plus travel from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Terminal Marítima, Puerto Mágico), the earliest you could be back is about 4:36 pm, after all aboard. It only works on a long call — your ship would need to stay until at least 5:36 pm.

The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Terminal Marítima, Puerto Mágico). We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.

Among the 400 Puerto Vallarta shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (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

It is an amazing tour where you will know the wonderful World of Los Arcos (for snorkeling), Las Animas (A beautiful rustic town on the beach) and Quimixto (a beautiful waterfall)

From marine species such as dolphins that sometimes follow us when we go to the destination, as well as exotic birds that live in the arches

The wonderful aquatic world that lives on the banks of the Arches will surprise you.

It is a tour you will never forget

Max 40 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Kayaks, Paddle Board with prior reservation
  • Soda/Pop
  • Rum, Beer, Tequila, Brandy
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • A strong à la carte dish in Restaurant, Chicken, Fish, Beef
  • Hot-Cakes, Coffee, Eggs, Fruit, Juice

Not included

  • Ground transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Dock tax rate, Los Arcos National Marine Park
  • Bannana Boat

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Arrive at 9:15 am at the BAHIA ALEGRE Marina – Puerto Mágico Maritime Terminal Av. Medina Ascencio and Military Naval School, Cruise Ship Dock Door No.9
Arrive at 9:15 am at the BAHIA ALEGRE Marina – Puerto Mágico Maritime Terminal Av. Medina Ascencio and Military Naval School, Cruise Ship Dock Door No.9
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
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.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

3.3
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