Our Top 15 Puerto Vallarta Yacht Cruises

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117 a seat Our pick

Spend about six hours aboard Chica Locca’s spacious catamaran, cruising from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Chica Locca and Yelapa. You’ll get breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and time for the waterfall trail. Hosts such as Ricky and DJ David keep the mood lively, while shaded seating offers a quieter escape.

“The staff, food and drink were worth every penny. It was an absolutely fabulous time! I completely recommend. I took my senior dad who also loved it!”

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2.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119 a seat

Spend about five hours aboard a Leopard catamaran from Puerto Vallarta, cruising past the Malecón and possibly Los Arcos before snorkeling near Majahuitas Beach. The crew provides gear, paddleboards, lunch, and an unlimited premium open bar. Guides such as Juan Luis, Alex, Diego, and Charlie have earned praise for attentive service, though food and beach time can vary.

“The crew was very accommodating, the food was delicious & the snorkeling location near the private beach was relaxing”

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3.Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80 a seat Best value

Cruise Banderas Bay aboard a comfortable yacht with an English-speaking crew, open bar, guacamole, blue corn chips, music, and sunset views. During whale season, guides such as Luis and Isaiah help spot humpbacks and dolphins. The advertised cruise lasts about three hours, though port delays can make the outing longer.

“Fun afternoon/evening on the boat. They staff was awesome, fun and efficient. Isaiah was a great host. Saw lots of whales and dolphins too.”

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4.Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135 a seat

Cruise from Puerto Vallarta to remote Playa Chica Locca near Quimixto with guides such as Isaias, Dana, and Papi Chulo. You get breakfast, lunch, guacamole, an open bar, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, beach time, and a waterfall option. Expect music, service, and a lively party mood.

“This was an amazing day. The crew was so funny and the itinerary was great! The remote beach club was fun with kayaks, snorkeling and a nice beach beds. We took an ATV to the cascade, loved it!”

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5.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,940, up to 15

Charter ChicaFUN for your private group of up to 15 and shape a four-hour outing around Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas. Captain Gil and the Chica Locca crew provide three waterslides, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkel gear, floating toys, fresh guacamole, ceviche, and a full open bar. Choose your meeting point before booking.

“We booked American tour in Christmas Eve and it was awesome. Saw whales and had lots of time to play in the water. Sexy Dave and friends were amazing. Gil….give them a raise.”

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6.Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $6,455, up to 15

You’ll cruise Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay aboard Limousine of the Sea 1, a private yacht for up to 15 people. Gil and the Chica Locca crew arrange the route, drinks, ceviche, guacamole, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling, and a two-hour stop at Playa Chica Locca. The boat and beach plan can be tailored to your group.

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7.Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 6 hours · from $142 a seat

Spend six hours aboard Chica Locca’s 100-foot mega yacht, cruising Bay of Banderas to car-free Yelapa. Ricky, Isaiah, Luis, and the crew keep food and drinks moving while you swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, relax on float mats, or take a short walk to Yelapa Falls. The price includes lunch, premium drinks, equipment, a guide, and a brief onboard massage.

“non-stop booze and food... Yaleppa was a great excursion”

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8.Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,500, up to 15

Spend about four hours on a private yacht from Marina Vallarta, stopping at Los Arcos and sea-access-only Playa Paredon. Your captain takes care of the route while you snorkel, swim, paddle board, photograph the coast, and enjoy bottled water, margaritas, guacamole, and fruit. The boat holds up to 15 people.

“Our private yacht tour was amazing! We went snorkling and swimming and had plenty to do. Our boat guides were great! Highly recommended!”

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9.Private Yacht Charter on ChicaFun 1 Waterslides all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $2,490, up to 15

Take up to 15 people aboard ChicaFun 1 for a private, all-inclusive cruise around Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Choose from Los Arcos, Yelapa, Colomitos, Majahuitas, or Las Caletas, then use the snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, tubes, and water mattress. The crew, including captains and bartenders such as Luis and Joel, handles the day while you enjoy drinks, snacks, and the coast.

“Luis and crew were phenomenal. Such a fun time and they were up to par with our rowdy party. Food was great and they made our birthday super special. Our bartender Joel even swam out to bring us drinks on the ocean. Would book again in a heartbeat and recommend to anyone coming to the Puerto Vallarta area.”

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10.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,940, up to 15

You’ll charter ChicaFUN 2, a private yacht for up to 15 people, with two waterslides, an open bar, snacks, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkel gear, and a water tube. Choose a meeting point, set your preferred route around Banderas Bay, and let the captain and crew handle the day.

“The boat and crew were amazing! Everyone was so accommodating, kind, and fun! I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone and everyone looking for an exciting boat trip in Puerto Vallarta”

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11.Hatteras 58-61′ Luxury Yacht in Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Nayarit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,940, up to 15

Spend 4 to 8 hours aboard a three-level motor yacht in Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Nayarit. Your private group can swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, watch for wildlife, and enjoy jalisciense snacks with an international open bar. The crew may be multilingual, and some departures have involved crew members such as Jonathan.

“We loved it. However the yatch wasn’t Hatteras. It was MER-SEA. Crew was outstanding, great photographer that was paid separately.”

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12.Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $87 a seat

Spend three hours aboard Chica Locca’s roomy mega yacht in Bahía de Banderas. From November to April, guides such as Isai help spot humpback whales, dolphins, and turtles, while the crew serves premium drinks, guacamole, chips, and snacks. You’ll finish with a Puerto Vallarta sunset, music, and city lights.

“respect from the navigator of the boat in the area close to the wildlife was excellent.”

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13.Private Luxury Yacht Chica 55′ VIP All Inclusive + Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $3,275, up to 15

Charter Chica Locca’s 55-foot private yacht for four hours in Puerto Vallarta. Your group of up to 15 can shape the route around Bay of Banderas, with a captain and crew, open bar, ceviche, guacamole, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle boards, a water tube, and supervised jet ski use. Gil, the owner, can help arrange meeting details.

“The private yacht was amazing, the crew was exceptional and provided the best experience. They were knowledgeable and provided a great whale watching experience as well as keeping us entertained and safe on the boat and jet ski. The drinks and food were great, would recommend this yacht and crew.”

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14.Private Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $810 a seat

Spend three hours aboard a private yacht with a skipper and crew, cruising from Marina Vallarta to Los Arcos and back. You get an open bar, champagne, cocktails, charcuterie, WiFi, and an onboard restroom. Ernesto, Nico, Philip, Carlos, and Victor have all helped make this a polished, personal outing for groups.

“We had a wonderful sunset cruise. We even got to see several whales and their offspring. Crew was delightful and owner was amazing as we needed to move our cruise around due to illness.”

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15.Luxury Yacht Tour with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $119 a seat

Spend five hours aboard a comfortable yacht from Puerto Vallarta, cruising the Bay of Banderas to Majahuitas Cove. You can snorkel, paddleboard, swim, or stay on deck with lunch and an open bar. English and Spanish guides, including crew members such as Charlie, keep the day moving.

“This activity was great. We had trouble finding some details though, so going to provide more here. Our hotel was close to Puerto Mágico so we walked there. We had to arrive by 8, you go through and pay for the harbor fee, then through a metal detector. The boat leaves at 8:30 AM. The boat is beautiful! Lots of places for lounging. Our boat had about 25 people on it but it didn’t feel crowded. 4 bathrooms on board. Started with a fruit snack, saw a ton of whales and dolphins, boated for an hour, snorkeled about 30 min, boated to another area where there was an island to…”

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