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Whale Watching Tour | Grupo Naviero

4 Hours

  • Boat
  • Puerto Vallarta
  • All Year
  • Whale Watching
  • Breakfast, or Lunch Included
  • English, Spanish,
  • Low
  • 2-15
  • 3

Overview

Live a unique experience with whale watching

If you are looking for where to see these beautiful specimens, Puerto Vallarta is the perfect destination in the world. This is because the waters of Puerto Vallarta Bay are the ideal breeding and migration areas for humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean.

The Humpback Whale season in Puerto Vallarta has just start on December 18 and ends on March 18, 2025. Reserve early to secure your spot!

When temperatures drop in Arctic waters, whales make a 15,000-kilometer round trip to the coast of Mexico in search of warmer waters. During this time, many whales also mate and give birth. , and in the safe and protected waters for whales in Puerto Vallarta they can raise their families.

Humpback whales can reach sizes of over 50 feet long and weigh up to approximately 30 pounds. They are famous for their great jumps that they make in the sea, and you can enjoy this incredible spectacle at Grupo Naviero de la Bahía.

PRICE:

Adult: $ 82 USD


Child: $42 USD (3-11 years old)

WHAT TO NOW

Recommendations

  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothing (light sweater)
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sunglasses
  • Cap
  • Extra money for souveniers, and tips.
  • Restrictions

    • Minimum age: 3 years old

    • For safety reasons, pregnant women can´t perform the activity

    • People under the influence of drugs are not allowed.

    DEPARTURE AND MEETINGS POINTS

    Once you book, we will send you the exact meeting point location, including a map.

    Please be aware that you must be at the check-in point 45 minutes prior to departure.

    Location:

    Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (API) – Grupo Naviero Counter.

    Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio km 4.5, Zona Hotelera, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

    Time:

    8:00 am ( Please be at 7;15 am)

    13:00 pm (Please be at 13:15 pm)

    Boarding will be closed 10 minutes prior to departure time.

    *** Cruise ship passengers: All tour times are stated in local time. Puerto Vallarta is on Central Standard Time (CST), not ship time. (Time in Puerto Vallarta)

    *** Only for guests holding or showing a booking voucher, all bookings must be made in advance.

    Schedules

    • 8:00 am (activity from 8 am to 12 pm)
    • 1:00 pm (activity from 1 pm to 5 pm)

    Cost

    Included

    • 4 hours activity
    • Breakfast or Lunch
    • Drinks Incluided
    • Certified guide
    • Hydrophone

    Not Included

    • Port tax ($32 pesos)
    • Pick up Transportation

    FAQs

    Do I have to make a reservation or can I just show up?

    Yes. Reservations are required for guaranteed spots on all tours. Reservations help us determine the number of guides we need to ensure that our groups remain manageable and enjoyable, and they allow us to notify you of changes to the tour due to weather or anything that could disturb the tours.

    Should I print a receipt to show the tour guide?

    We understand that you may not have a printer handy when you’re traveling so it is not necessary to have a printed copy. However, we require the Order # that is immediately emailed to you after you make your reservation.

    What is your refund and cancellation policy?

    Full Refund with 24 hours prior notice.

    When is whale watching season in Puerto Vallarta?

    The dates where your period of stay begins is November, the official date for the sighting season, it always begins in the first weeks of December. Whale watching in Puerto Vallarta officially closes in March.

    Can you guarantee the sighting?

    Unfortunately we cannot guarantee a sighting, since it is a show where the whales decide when to leave, but we have a 90% probability of finding a specimen on each tour we take.

    What species are we going to see?

    Although there could be more species of whales and even orcas, the specimen that can be observed the most is the humpback whale. These whales are sociable and have a very powerful song compared to other species, they are the only whales that produce a true song.

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    Whale Watching Tour | Grupo Naviero
    From $82
    / Adult
    From $42
    / Child
    • Best Price Guaranteed
    • No Booking Fees
    • Professional Local Guide
    • Boat
    • Puerto Vallarta
    • All Year
    • Whale Watching
    • Breakfast, or Lunch Included
    • English, Spanish,
    • Low
    • 2-15
    • 3
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