Mega Yacht Cruise: Yelapa Beach Adventure

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Experience the ultimate luxury and adventure on a Mega Yacht cruise along the Puerto Vallarta coastline. Enjoy a premium open bar, exclusive masseuse service, and a range of water activities for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bahia de Banderas Municipality - Boarding and Breakfast
Begin your adventure at Chica Locca Puerto Mágico or Paradise Village. Step aboard your luxury yacht, meet the cruise director and crew, and unwind in our cozy seating. As you sail along Banderas Bay, savor a breakfast of fresh, seasonal fruits and pastries.
Our premium beverage service is…

Bahia de Banderas Municipality - Boarding and Breakfast
Begin your adventure at Chica Locca Puerto Mágico or Paradise Village. Step aboard your luxury yacht, meet the cruise director and crew, and unwind in our cozy seating. As you sail along Banderas Bay, savor a breakfast of fresh, seasonal fruits and pastries.

Our premium beverage service is available throughout the day, offering water, coffee, juices, soft drinks, margaritas, piña coladas, beer, tequila, wine, champagne, and more. All served with our signature “Chica Locca” style of service. You can even indulge in an on-board massage. Everything is included.

Banderas Bay is the second largest bay in the world and a haven for diverse marine life. It serves as a vital breeding ground for humpback whales annually. Enjoy sweeping views of the Puerto Vallarta coastline during the round-trip cruise to Yelapa.

Akali Beach Hidden Paradise - After an hour of sailing, we reach Playa Chica Locca in Quimixto, our first stop. Prepare to leap off the second deck of the yacht, slide down our waterslides into the sea, paddleboard, kayak, or snorkel amidst vibrant marine life and stunning scenery.

And of course, the party never stops: from the moment you board the vessel until the end of the tour, we offer an unlimited open bar with premium drinks, piña coladas, margaritas, and beer—enjoy as much as you like, whenever you like.

While we sail to our second stop, delight in some freshly prepared guacamole, and if you’re in the mood to relax, indulge in a massage on board.

Yelapa Beach - Discover Yelapa

The name “Yelapa” means “where two rivers meet the sea.” It is a breathtaking natural setting and a beautiful, sheltered bay, ideal for anchoring for the afternoon.

Your yacht will dock at a pier, and you can choose to explore Yelapa with our expert guide, relax on board and swim in the bay, or simply unwind on the serene beach. You’ll have the rest of the day to enjoy, so let us guide you on your adventure.

A short guided walk away is a stunning waterfall. The walk is accessible for most, and the effort is rewarded with a refreshing cascade of water perfect for swimming and soaking in.
Lunch is prepared in our Playa Chica Locca kitchen and delivered fresh by boat.
Enjoy hot Mexican fajitas with beans, rice, and tortillas—a real treat!
This full-day tour offers unforgettable experiences in a relaxed and effortless style, tailored to your preferences for the day.

Bay of Banderas - Return Trip
As the day comes to a close, enjoy the journey back filled with dancing, whale watching, and sharing memories of a day well spent. Our photo team has been capturing your fun all day. On the return trip, they will showcase action shots for those who wish to purchase.

As the port draws nearer, it’s time to bid farewell to your new friends and crew, leaving with unforgettable memories of your adventure!

What's Included

Lunch
Alcoholic beverages
All Inclusive Activities
Snacks
Breakfast
IMPORTANT: It is a must to choose your meeting place before submitting your reservation. Thank you.
Use of Snorkel Equipment, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, water mattress

What's Not Included

Gratuities are not included (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir Photos. Reserve at check in or buy direct onboard. A photographer is onboard every tour.

Additional Information

Join us for an all-inclusive full-day cruise on our luxurious Mega Yacht to the charming, car-free beach town of Yelapa! This is the best value tour in Vallarta, offering a stylish and comfortable journey to one of Mexico’s most distinctive destinations. Experience the perfect mix of adventure, fun, and luxury.
Our mega yacht is fully equipped to ensure…

Location

Chica Locca Tours Paradise Village Pier

Boulevard Nayarit

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Joannemq3508hp

Feb 25, 2026

Fantastic Boat Tour - A fantastic boat tour. Boat had comfortable seating and lots of room. The staff was friendly and provided amazing service. The food and drinks provided were also wonderful. We would have like more opportunity to swim and snorkel, but I think we would have had to pick a different tour. The hike to the waterfalls was really not worth it, but little village we stopped at was lovely. We were a group of 15 ranging in ages 23-83 and we all had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend.

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Kristat100

Feb 25, 2026

Good vibes, great service. Yelepa must see - Staff worked so hard to serve us. Very fun and attentive.

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Juanita_k

Feb 22, 2026

Fun Excursion - Comfortable boat, great food and great crew. The snorkeling wasn’t the best but water was calm and clean and fun to swim in. Sexy David kept the party going and the drinks were good and plenty!

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W7181urdavidh

Feb 19, 2026

Chica Loca Yelapa adventure - Chica Loca is the best! I have been on several tours with them and they always deliver. The mega yacht is a beautiful vessel, clean,modern and comfortable. The crew is fun and attentive to every need and detail of the trip. There was plenty of delicious food and drinks served with a smile. Loved having a photographer on board to capture the day AND a masseuse for a mini massage...WOW! Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the bay, visit Yelapa and make some unforgettable memories! Thank you Chica Loca.

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Smithcry12

Feb 16, 2026

Best part of my family’s first trip to PV! - Amazing! A group of 16 of us did the Yelapa tour and it was above and beyond my favorite part of this Puerto Vallarta trip. The staff was so friendly, accommodating, funny, and entertaining. Toward the end of the trip my ears hurt and they turned the music down, such a kind gesture and I did not even ask. They are just that attentive to their guests and the experience they provide. The food was better than the food I’m eating at my resort. The drinks kept coming and the music was on point. I will return to PV and do another tour with Chica Loca!

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Goplaces303077

Feb 26, 2026

Great trip! Wish the Yelapa stop were longer. - 6 of 5 stars for the crew. They were super fun and helpful :) My teens loved jumping off the top deck at the swim stop. We would have liked more time swimming either from the boat or a relaxing spot on the beach in Yelapa but both stops felt pretty short. Yelapa was beautiful, but we didn't see a good area for "setting up on the beach." Other than the shorter than expected stops, the other minus that dropped the stars was the exhaust. Our boat's exhaust was brown and sometimes even darker. None of the other boats I saw left such a yucky plume. They need to tune up the engine or maybe use a cleaner fuel.

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Colderthanyou

Feb 15, 2026

Nice way to enjoy the Bay and see Yelepa - Overall, it was a nice experience and a great way to get out on the water while vacationing in the area. One reason I chose this tour was because they had a pickup at the Nuevo Marina- which is very close to Bucerias. The "yacht" was spacious and comfortable. There were many options for seating on main deck and upper deck. The staff were incredible and extremely attentive. I never had to leave my seat for a drink! Although, not having coffee onboard when tour started at 8 am was unfortunate. David- our emcee, DJ and trip leader- was fantastic. Excellent communication throughout the day. After picking up more people at the Puerto Vallarta Marina, we had two stops. First was to get in the water. Paddleboards, kayaks, swimming, etc. This was a fun experience and just the right amount of time to enjoy the water. Second stop was Yelepa. I chose to wander around the island on my own, rather than walk to the waterfall. It is an interesting island and our time there (1 hour) was adequate. The main beach was a too far away to walk to during our time at Yelepa. The only negative of this day long adventure was the volume of the music. It was so loud that it interfered with my ability to have any conversation and my overall experience. Blasting music really did deter from my ability to enjoy the adventure. Some tips: It is cool in the morning on the boat- bring a layer or extra towel. Get your coffee BEFORE boarding!

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Fang

Feb 23, 2026

Ok day on a small boat - We had fun with the crew, the service is good. Food is OK, drinks were plenty. The problems are that we didn’t see whales, the snorkeling was not a good spot, you couldn’t see anything in the water, nothing! We were able to see all the tropical fish in Aruba Cancun Hawaii, but nothing here.. Also we came from a cruise and didn’t expect almost 4 hours on a small boat again, little bumpy, my son got sea sickness threw up, he was miserable!

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Justin_v

Feb 21, 2026

Not as expected - Not as expected. Boat was in pretty rough condition. Trip was rushed, you only get an hour in each destination. Then you’re about 5 hours on the water. The smell coming out of the bathroom made me gag. You can smell it all over the first deck. Bring a sweater for the morning if you decide to take this tour. Also do not think it will be at all relaxing. I personally don’t recommend this trip but maybe it’s for you.

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Dlunruh

Feb 14, 2026

Yelapa take it or leave it - We recently experienced this excursion as a large group of family and friends, and overall, it was just okay. One of the biggest frustrations was the inconsistency with timing. The company stresses the importance of arriving at the pier on time, which we made sure to do. However, once everyone else had arrived, our guide insisted that we wait for one couple who was more than 30 minutes late. When this was questioned, his response was simply, “my boat, my rules.” That was not a great way to begin the excursion and set a disappointing tone for the rest of the day. Additionally, snorkeling was not offered, even though some of us were expecting that as part of the experience. The beach shown in the promotional photos is also not the same beach where you actually relax if you choose not to participate in the waterfall hike, which felt misleading. They do offer massages, but you have to put your name on a list, and there’s no guarantee you’ll actually get one. It seemed to depend on time and availability, which wasn’t clearly communicated upfront. Overall, it’s an okay excursion, but based on our experience, I would not choose to do it again.

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