Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat

4.9 (36 reviews)4 hPuerto VallartaWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 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 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 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 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Terminal Marítima, Puerto Mágico).

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

Personalized service from expert local guides

Small groups for a more intimate, crowd-free experience

Top-quality snorkeling gear for maximum comfort and safety

Exclusive access to less-trafficked snorkeling spots rich in marine life

A scenic journey that includes a waterfall hike, beach time, and a stop at the iconic Los Arcos de Mismaloya

Max 28 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Life jacket
  • Sandwich, Granola Bar, and Fish Ceviche

Not included

  • Port tax of $33 pesos or $2 USD per person on departures from Puerto Vallarta
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
You can't miss our office inside the Chedraui Playa de Oro parking lot
You can't miss our office inside the Chedraui Playa de Oro parking lot
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.
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Los Veranos Canopy Tour. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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