Hidden Beach Snorkeling Adventure

5.0 (93 reviews)5 h 30 minPuerto VallartaWildlife & natureSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:30 pm, 2 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 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 5 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 9:40 am.
  4. 2:10 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 2:30 pm
    Back at the gangway2 h 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 5 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 2:30 pm — 1 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:30 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

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

Because you don't just come here to see fish. You come to feel the real rhythm of Puerto Vallarta. Discover marine life on paradise beaches in the south, away from the crowds and tourist noise.

We take you authentically. Our guides are local, born and raised on this coast. They know every secret corner and tell you stories and anecdotes that don’t come out on Google. With them you see the Bay with different eyes.

After the sea, play the best : a delicious local meal in our beachfront restaurant. Try typical dishes of the region and feel the authentic taste of Vallarta in every bite.

We work only with small groups, maximum 10 people. This gives you personalized attention and a more intimate connection with nature and local people.

If you are looking for the real adventure to discover Puerto Vallarta, this is it. It's those experiences that stay forever. Join and experience snorkeling authentically and truly!

Max 10 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Boat trip
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and fees
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Life Jacket

Not included

  • Bus fare
  • coconut

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
We will meet at the Oxxo next to the bus terminal in Zona Romantica. This oxxo is the one in front of Galini Spa. We will be standing near the first bus and ask if you are there for the tour and confirm your name to make sure you are part of our group.
We will meet at the Oxxo next to the bus terminal in Zona Romantica. This oxxo is the one in front of Galini Spa. We will be standing near the first bus and ask if you are there for the tour and confirm your name to make sure you are part of our group.
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.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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