Puerto Vallarta’s famous Pirate Ship cruise.
The cruise takes place on a pirate ship, complete in its theme with a crew of costumed pirates. Various times and trips are offered, and can include a Mexican style breakfast buffet, bingo, scuba diving and snorkeling (snorkel gear supplied), a trip to neighboring Marieta Island, barbecue, fireworks, and a theatrical performance of pirates and canons that calls for your camera to be ready.

Cruceros Princesa
Cruceros Princesa offers day excursions to Yelapa, Las Marietas Islands, Quimixto and Las Animas. Sunset cruises, whale watching, etc- Prices start from approximately $20 US Dollars and includes a free bar, onboard contests, snorkeling lessons, kayaking and windsurfing. Cruises can include nature hikes to waterfalls, scuba diving lessons June-September, whale watching November – Spril. Rates include medical insurance for the journey. +52 32 24 4777 Muelle de la Terminal Maritima Puerto Vallarta, 48350 Mexico.

Day Sailing on Banderas Bay

Yelapa Tour from Banderas Bay

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On your next vacation to Puerto Vallarta, learn to scuba dive in two easy lessons!  Designed as an introductory program, these scuba lessons permit anyone over the age of 10 to experience scuba diving easily, and safely.

On Day 1, the initial scuba lesson takes place at a predetermined resort and is instructed by a certified professional scuba diving instructor.  The lesson is planned to prepare you for the following day, where you are brought for your first real scuba experience at the Marietas Islands or Las Caletas.

On Day 2,  a 1-tank scuba diving trip to either Las Caletas or Marietas Islands is scheduled:

 Las Caletas
This remote beach is accessible only by sea.  It is known as one of Puerto Vallarta’s most beautiful tropical hideaways.  However, it is what Las Caletas offers underwater that makes this one of Mexico’s finest scuba diving locations along the Pacific Coast.  Las Caletas boasts a natural reef that is home to a complex and rare ecosystem including various species of sealife, vibrant tropical fish, friendly giant Manta Rays, and more.  some of the finest scuba diving on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Marietas Islands
This island was originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970′s, the Marietas Islands marks the entrance to Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay.  The Marietas Islands Marine Reserve is climbing the charts as one of the more popular scuba diving locations in Western Mexico and provides a unique underwater experience because it is actually part of a grand underwater mountain range that peaks above the ocean’s surface.

For those who have always wanted to learn to sail, here is your chance!  The Day Sailing Tour offers a introductory lesson on sailing prior to departing from Marina Vallarta.  The remainder of the day is spent swimming in the protected waters of a secluded cove where pirates once frequented.

For eco-tourists, snorkeling here provides a rare opportunity to see friendly Manta Rays, sea foliage, and vibrantly colored tropical fish.  For those who prefer to stay onboard, enjoy an icy beverage and the serenade of sails in the wind.

Keep your cameras handy because playful dolphins are sure to be spotted, as well as singing Humpback Whales, and the occasional curious sea turtle.   It’s quite common for wild dolphins to swim alongside a swift-gliding sailboat and actively play in the wake.

Lunch, snacks and beverages are included.  Warm clothing is recommended depending on the weather.

Love to snorkel? Or always wanted to snorkel? Los Arcos is famous for snorkeling.

Begin your snorkel adventure by departing from Marina Vallarta on a smooth-sailing catamaran where breakfast awaits you. Sail close to the shoreline with panoramic views of the Bay of Banderas, downtown Puerto Vallarta, and crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Just 100 meters offshore, you will snorkel in the warm waters of the bay of Los Arcos, famous for the magnificent granite rock “Arches” that spring up from the water. Explore the rare sea foliage, tropical fish and sea life that have made this snorkel location famous in Puerto Vallarta and throughout the world.

After snorkeling, the catamaran continues farther south to beautiful Las Animas Beach, where you can enjoy a relaxing swim and catch some rays while eating lunch on the beach .

The tour includes a continental breakfast, lunch on the beach, open bar, and fishing rods. Reservations and further details: Snorkel Los Arcos departing Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy wine, cheese, champagne and an open bar while you relax and enjoy panoramic sunset views.  Just as the sun sets, the tour follows close to Puerto Vallarta’s famous Malecon boardwalk and continues through twilight.  Particularly romantic for couples, families and groups will enjoy this venture as well.   An ideal option for honeymooners, anniversaries, and special occasions.

For those who love to sail, celebrate the perfect sunset, reminisce under the stars and night skies, this tour is for you!  Sails depart every Tuesday through Friday at 6 p.m. from Marina Vallarta!

Reservations required:  Sunset Sailing on Banderas Bay

Spend the day relaxing on board a sailboat while bilingual eco-tour guides explain about the various species of whale that migrate along Puerto Vallarta’s coast. Learn about whale migration, their habits and behaviors, before ultimately watching the mammals in their natural habitat. Have your cameras on-hand and ready to catch the whales as they swim with their young, soar out of the water, and provide ample other photo opportunities.

Excursions also schedule a stop in a secluded cove where guests are invited to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe before heading back making this tour perfect for sailors, eco-tourists, and beach-combers.

Reservations Required: Sailing with Whales on Banderas Bay