Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta

5.0 (80 reviews)4 hPuerto VallartaSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:00 pm, 3 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 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 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:10 am.
  4. 12:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 1:00 pm
    Back at the gangway3 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 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 1:00 pm — 2 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 2:00 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

Join one of our guides for this Private Boat Tour from Puerto Vallarta, we will pick you up at City Center Los Muertos Pier and whisk you away to enjoy a scenic private boat ride to the famous natural landmark “Los Arcos” where you will be given time to snorkel at this amazing site.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Ice Chest

Not included

  • The price of Food and Drinks are not included on this tour.

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED Meeting Location is at the top Los Muertos Pier in Zona Romantica. Address: Francisca Rodríguez, Col. Altavista, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
PICKUP SERVICE IS NOT PROVIDED Meeting Location is at the top Los Muertos Pier in Zona Romantica. Address: Francisca Rodríguez, Col. Altavista, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
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.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • What to Bring - Swimsuits, Towels, Sunscreen, Mexican Pesos for: Restaurant, souvenirs, incidentals & gratuities.
  • * Guest are welcomed to bring beverages and snacks for the boat ride.
  • * REFUNDS: Refunds are not issued for any reason when cancelling less than 24 Hours.

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Operated by Estigo Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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