Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

The best part of the ChicaFUN private yacht is that your group controls the pace. You can cruise the Bay of Banderas, stop for water play, and spend more time swimming instead of following a fixed sightseeing route. The boat also brings three waterslides, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkel gear, and floating toys, so the water becomes the main event.

I like the private format, since only your group takes part, and I like the generous food and drink setup. Fresh guacamole, ceviche, blue corn chips, and a brand-name open bar make this feel more like a hosted day out than a basic boat ride. The main consideration is the price: $1,940 is a serious outlay for four hours, even when split among a full group.

Key points at a glance

• Three waterslides on a private yacht: The boat is built for active time in the water, not just sitting and sightseeing.
• A flexible Bay of Banderas route: You can ask the crew to shape the outing around your group’s interests.
• Full open bar and fresh snacks: Drinks range from water and coffee to beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, and champagne.
• A crew that adapts to conditions: The captain and staff can adjust the plan when wind affects the day.
• Private capacity for up to 15 people: The $1,940 group price becomes more reasonable when shared by a larger party.
• Meeting point must be chosen in advance: Hotel transfers are not included, so confirm the departure details before paying.

A private yacht built around water play

ChicaFUN is not mainly a transport boat for checking off coastal sights. It is a private floating playground for a group that wants to swim, slide, paddle, snack, and drink while cruising Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas.

The four-hour trip gives you a compact taste of the bay rather than a full-day expedition. You can cruise along the Puerto Vallarta coastline, then use the equipment when the crew finds a suitable place for water activities. Since the route is customizable, you should discuss your priorities before departure. One group may want more swimming time, while another may prefer a relaxed cruise with drinks and views.

The boat’s three waterslides are the signature feature. They give the day a clear focus and help separate this charter from a standard private sail or sightseeing cruise. Children and active adults can go back and forth between the slides and the water, while anyone who prefers a slower pace can remain on board with a drink and a plate of snacks.

The exact slide layout, slide height, and water-play locations are not specified, so you should not book this expecting a theme-park ride with detailed safety information online. Think of it as a yacht outing with built-in water toys, supervised by an experienced captain and crew.

Cruising the Bay of Banderas for four hours

The central stop is the Bay of Banderas itself. You cruise along the Puerto Vallarta coast and around the bay, with the freedom to shape the outing rather than follow a rigid series of scheduled stops.

That flexibility matters on a private charter. A fixed group tour has to keep moving when one person wants to swim longer or when the conditions change. Here, the crew can work with your group’s preferences. You can ask for a balance of coastline views, swimming, paddle time, and lounging.

The bay also gives you a broad setting for a mixed-age group. One person can use the snorkel equipment, another can paddle a board, and someone else can stay dry with a cold drink. The supplied kayaks, water mattress, water tubes, and paddle boards give you several ways to use the water, although availability and timing depend on the crew’s plan and conditions.

The cruise itself is part of the appeal. You see Puerto Vallarta from the water, which gives you a different view of the coastline than a road trip or beach afternoon. Still, this is not presented as a detailed coastal tour with a long list of narrated landmarks. If your priority is history, architecture, or guided sightseeing, you may find the experience light on information. If your priority is a private day outside with plenty to do, the format makes more sense.

Three waterslides, kayaks, and time in the water

The water equipment is where ChicaFUN earns its name. You have access to three waterslides, snorkel equipment, kayaks, paddle boards, a water mattress, and water tubes. That is a useful range because it serves both energetic people and those who simply want to float.

The slides are likely to be the first choice for younger members of the group, but the equipment also helps adults stay involved. A paddle board offers a quieter activity. A kayak gives you a little more structure. A water mattress or tube lets you drift without much effort.

Snorkeling is included, but the tour details do not promise a particular reef, cove, or marine-life site. Keep your expectations practical. You can use the equipment when the captain selects an appropriate place, but the quality of visibility and the amount of marine life can change with weather and sea conditions.

The crew’s attitude seems especially important here. During one outing with high winds, the staff adjusted the plan rather than forcing the original route. The crew also swam drinks out to people in the water and helped hold jewelry while guests played. Those are small touches, but they matter on a private charter, where attentive service can make the difference between a pleasant day and a frustrating one.

Safety still comes first. High winds, rough water, or other conditions can change where you stop and how long you use the equipment. That flexibility is a benefit, but it also means the exact experience is not fully predictable.

Food and drinks are part of the value

The all-inclusive setup covers much more than soft drinks. You receive water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, pina coladas, margaritas, and champagne, along with other requested drink choices within the open-bar setup.

That range works well for a group with different habits. You do not need to build the day around one shared drink preference. Someone can stick with coffee or mineral water, while others choose cocktails or beer. The brand-name open bar is a meaningful part of the value, especially for a private group spending several hours on the water.

Food is simple but well suited to a boat. Fresh guacamole and ceviche come with blue corn chips, along with potato chips. This is not a full lunch menu, so you should not treat the snacks as a formal meal. They are useful fuel between swims and slides, but anyone with a large appetite may want to ask Chica Locca Tours what additional food options are possible.

The timing of food and drinks also adds to the relaxed feel. You are not stopping at a restaurant or leaving the boat to find refreshments. The crew handles the basics while your group keeps enjoying the water.

Alcohol changes the practical side of the outing. You still need to watch children closely around the slides and water toys, and adults should pace themselves. The open bar is a perk, not a reason to ignore the captain’s instructions or water safety.

What $1,940 means for your group

The listed price is $1,940 per group of up to 15 people. That works out to about $129 per person if the boat is full, before gratuities. For ten people, it is $194 each. For a smaller group, the cost rises quickly.

I see the strongest value for families, reunions, wedding groups, and friend groups that would otherwise book several separate activities. You are paying for a private boat, a captain and crew, water equipment, snacks, and a full open bar. The private setting also means you are not sharing the slides, food service, or music-free relaxation with strangers.

Four hours is both a strength and a limit. It is long enough for a coastal cruise and substantial water time without committing your whole day. It also makes the price easier to accept if your group has other plans in Puerto Vallarta.

For a smaller party, the math is less favorable. You may pay nearly the same total for fewer people, and the experience still lasts only about four hours. If your main goal is swimming and waterslides, that can be worthwhile. If you mainly want to see the bay, a less expensive shared boat trip may offer better value.

A longer seven-hour private tour is available as another format. For that full-day option, you can choose either the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls, but not both on the same day. That choice is separate from the four-hour Bay of Banderas outing, so confirm that you are booking the length and destination plan you want.

The crew and the feel of the day

Captain Gil and the Chica Locca crew are central to the experience. The company describes the captain as highly experienced, and the staff’s job is not limited to steering the boat. They serve drinks, help with water activities, adjust the plan, and keep the mood lively.

The service stories connected with the boat are specific rather than vague. The crew adapted a trip because of high winds, swam drinks to people who were already in the water, and helped protect jewelry during swimming. Those details suggest a hands-on crew that pays attention to comfort.

A family group ranging from age 10 to age 82 also found ways for everyone to take part. The slides and water toys gave younger people plenty to do, while the drinks and easy pace suited older adults. That makes the charter a practical choice for a mixed-age group, provided everyone is comfortable around water and the captain’s directions are followed.

The tone is likely energetic and social. If you want a quiet yacht charter with long stretches of silence, this may not be the right fit. If your group likes a friendly crew, playful water activities, and a little holiday-party spirit, the setup is much more suitable.

Meeting points, pickup, and what to confirm

You must choose your meeting point before submitting the reservation. This is not a minor detail. The tour information says pickup may be offered, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in the price, so you should confirm exactly where you need to go and whether an additional transportation arrangement is available.

The company says it can help with another meeting point or affordable luxury transportation if requested. Contact Gil, the owner, before booking if your accommodation is not close to the standard departure point or if your group needs help getting there.

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. The activity is offered in English, and it is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the listing does not provide detailed accessibility information for the boat, waterslides, kayaks, or boarding process. If anyone in your group has mobility concerns, ask before paying.

Bring a swimsuit, sun protection, and a dry place for valuables. The crew may help with small personal items, but you should still limit what you bring onto a boat. Souvenir photos are available for purchase and are not included.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted, and cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded. Because wind can affect water plans, I would make sure you understand how the company handles weather-related changes before departure.

Who should book ChicaFUN

I would recommend this charter to a full or nearly full group that wants one private day with a mix of sightseeing, swimming, slides, snacks, and drinks. It is especially well suited to families with older children, birthday groups, reunions, and friends who want the boat to themselves.

The private format is also useful when your group has different energy levels. Active people can use the slides and paddle boards. Others can snorkel, float, eat, or watch the coastline from the deck. That range is hard to match on an activity designed around only one sport.

I would be more cautious if your group has fewer than eight people, does not drink, or wants a detailed guided tour of Puerto Vallarta’s history and coastline. You may not use enough of the included food, alcohol, and equipment to justify the fixed group price.

Should you book this private yacht?

Book ChicaFUN if your priority is a private, playful day on the Bay of Banderas with three waterslides, a broad selection of water toys, and a full open bar. The strongest reasons are the flexible route, attentive crew, and ability to keep a mixed-age group happy on one boat.

Before you commit, confirm the meeting point, transportation, weather plan, and what food will be served beyond the listed snacks. If you can fill most of the 15-person capacity, the $1,940 price becomes much easier to defend. For a small group seeking only a quick coastal cruise, I would compare other options first.

FAQ

How long is the ChicaFUN private yacht charter?

The charter lasts approximately four hours.

How much does the private yacht cost?

The listed price is $1,940 per group of up to 15 people.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private activity.

What can I do on the boat?

Included activities and equipment include three waterslides, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, a water mattress, and water tubes. The route can also include cruising around the Bay of Banderas and along the Puerto Vallarta coastline.

What food is included?

Fresh guacamole and ceviche with blue corn chips are included, along with potato chips.

What drinks are included?

The open bar includes water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, pina coladas, margaritas, beer, wine, tequila, champagne, and other drink choices within the all-inclusive setup.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Pickup assistance or transportation to the meeting point may be possible by request, so confirm this with Chica Locca Tours.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted, and the payment is not refunded.