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Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta | 3 hours

207 Reviews | Puerto Vallarta
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French, Spanish
  • Whales goverment permits
  • Use of hydrophone
  • Whales conservacy wrist bands donation.
  • We have granola bars, some fruit and water on board.
  • Life Vest
  • Breakfast
  • According the whales legislation, we can not provide alcohol on the boat.
  • Gratuities
  • Marina Dock fee must be paid cash during your check in (u$3.00 or mx$50.00 each pax)

Overview

We have the whale whisperer, one of the best marine mammals specialist in Mexico, he personally guide this tour and make it unique.

Meeting points

Tours Eco Explorer Vallarta
Proa 22, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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We are located at Marina Vallarta, at just 5 minutes from airport, 2 blocks away from the Whale statue.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Bay of Banderas (Pass By)

    You´ll be taken by an expert on Marine Mamals and get involve in a totally diferent adventure full of adrenaline and action, right in the midle of the wild whales, check out how the males compete for the females and how the moms care about the calves. 3 hours in a totally shade and fast boat equiped with sound to hear them to sing. You´ll learn by a bilangüal tour guide, and be able to participate on photo id and research projects to protect the whales.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please consider that all our guests must show an ID, f you do not present it at the time of check in you will not be allowed to board the boat.
  • Toddlers ar not allowed on public tour, only private tours.

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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207 reviews

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Worth it

Published on Dec, 2024

We spent a pleasurable 3 hours chasing humpback whales, saw several of them. Totally worth it! The guide was knowledgeable and even offered advise for my kid who is prone to motion sickness.

A very special whale encounter

Published on Dec, 2024

Amazing experience with Rodrigo and Emilio! So many whale sightings we lost count - at least 30! Rodrigo is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the whales’ behaviors and environment - we learned about their social habits and listened to them singing under water! We also saw and learned about seabirds, sea snakes, dolphins, and iguanas sitting in trees by the water! Emilio skillfully steered the boat to maximize our whale sightings and avoid the disruption from other boats. The boat size was great for slipping in and out of areas and we loved being close to water level. Super happy we chose this outfit and cannot recommend them highly enough! Danielle and Vince

Small boat huge experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

Easy 5 stars to this awesome crew CARLOS and EMELIO were incredible! Carlos is a Vet and knew everything about whales and sea life Was able to let us know how soon they would come up for air and where to look for them - followed a pod of 6 for a good 90 min and were lucky enough to see one huge male completely breach up and splash down -3 hours is just right we had shade the entire time and felt completely safe- book this tour - they are conscientious about conservation and keep their distance

Don’t miss it

Published on Apr, 2024

Incredible tour, knowledgeable guide and whales. Professional operator who made the experience both educational and entertaining.

Amazing whale watching with Eco Explorer in Puerto Vallarta

Published on Mar, 2024

Carlos and his captain were amazing. I can see why they call him the whale whisperer. He knew right where to take us, and we saw an amazing amount of whales and even a mom and her calf. The boat was comfortable, with life vests provided during the trip, so you felt really safe. His knowledge of the whales was really interesting to hear. The captain maneuvered the boat like a pro.. Highly recommend, and would do it again.

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