Los Arcos Snorkel Cruise: Explore Puerto Vallarta's Aquatic Life and Rustic Beach Towns

Embark on the Los Arcos Snorkel Cruise in Puerto Vallarta to discover the vibrant aquatic life and charming beach towns. Swim with dolphins, explore rustic villages, and marvel at the stunning waterfall in Quimixto. An unforgettable adventure awaits!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Quimixto - It includes:
    Maritime Transportation in Beautiful Catamarans
    Continental breakfast
    National Open Bar on the Boat (Tequila, Rum, Vodka, Beer, Soft Drinks, Juice and Water)
    Lifevest
    Delicious Food (Fish Fillet, Chicken Fajitas, Roast Beef Quesadillas, Hamburgers, Rice, Beans, Green Salad, Tortillas. Rooms, etc.)
    Snorkeling equipment…
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Kayaks, Paddle Board
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Ground transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Dock tax rate, Los Arcos National Marine Park
Additional Information

Embark on a fantastic journey and explore the remarkable World of Los Arcos (a snorkeling paradise), Las Animas (a beautiful beachside rustic village), and Quimixto (a striking waterfall). The marine wildlife like dolphins that occasionally accompany us en route to the destination, and the exotic birds residing at the arches are experiences to behold….

Location
Puerto Magico
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio
Arrive at 9:15 am at the BAHIA ALEGRE Marina – Puerto Mágico Maritime Terminal Av. Medina Ascencio and Military Naval School, Cruise Ship Dock Door No.9
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tammy_l
Jul 12, 2025
Bring a backpack with... - Bring a backpack with some water bottles, there is some waiting around time, and obviously its humid, better to stay hydrated.
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Katherine_a
Jun 25, 2025
Tour - Very friendly staff and fun dancers on the boat open bar lunch was just ok not great. Didn't hike to the waterfall Beach was nice
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Wynston_a
Mar 22, 2025
Please read! - Imaginary kayaks, imaginary paddle boards and hiking trails! Not a buffet breakfast, Itty bitty lunch, rude "tour" guide! People who did get to snorkle were only able to do so for 15 minutes as the boat left late, and was even later getting back (around 8pm). This was supposed to start at 9 and last 8 hours. Major tourist scam. Did 5 stars to see if I can help someone from wasting a day of vacation.
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Solaris
Dec 15, 2024
Loved it, very good tour:) - Before buying I read all the reviews. As always there are good and bad. I in particular got a completely good tour. The activities mentioned are correct and good. The snorkeling in the Arches I loved as much as the food they give on the beach. What I paid for the tour is worth 1000%. I would forget the other opinions.
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Edgar_m
Mar 12, 2025
Its a great time. saw... - Its a great time. saw whales and stingrays. the snorkeling sucked though only there like 20 minutes, no guide, water is super murky. they said that's because of the cold water right now which is also why there is whales all over the place. the waterfall is nice, make sure you take cash for any activities. Definitely pay the 30 per person to get the at guide ride to the waterfall. horses take forever and walking would be ridiculous. at took 10 min to get up there horses maybe 25min and walking people were taking like 45 minutes and out of breath. drinks were good. food was good and pretty light. the staff is great. they struggle with undecisive tourists. and then people complain they take long for pickups but that's because other tourists stay behind
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Colleenc103
Jan 8, 2025
A party boat great staff - There was only a 40 min snorkel, no fish, no paddle boards or kayaks. Staff were great. It was about 10-11 hrs. Arrived back 9pm
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Cathlyn_r
Dec 29, 2024
Pretty beaches but no snorkeling… - We had high hopes for this tour but it was disappointing. There was a tremendous amount of waiting around, no snorkeling, limited food and everything was an add on. The trip arrived back to port 2.5 hours late. The beaches are pretty and the sailing was nice.
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Jasmine_a
Apr 7, 2025
Reality - Be advised, you will get sea sick! And the complimentary lunch is not great so prepare yourself to eat something different or elsewhere.
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Josh_r
Aug 5, 2025
Worst snorkeling tour ever!! Do not waste your time or money! Please!! - Worst tour and worst experience ever. I could not recommend this to anyone!! The whole thing is a joke. They ran out of snorkeling equipment and wouldn’t give me and my children anything for a snorkeling trip!!! They said “sorry sir, we ran out”. I found a couple masks and actually had to take a snorkel from an employee! What kind of a place sells a snorkeling trip and can’t even provide snorkeling gear for the people on the boat? There was over 20 people on the boat who where affected by this lack of care. The employees on the boat could care less, they said it wasn’t there fault.. That’s just the start of this nasty tour!!! You are packed like sardines in the most uncomfortable way on lawn chairs. You can’t move, you can barely breathe. I think they would put people on laps if they could get away with it! Then, they closed the bathrooms and people where urinating off the side of the boat because someone puked in the bathroom causing a problem… This boat is a joke and disgusting. We were told 40 minute of snorkeling with almost 0 fish or anything to see, only to get yelled at to come in 15 minutes later. This is without a snorkel they could not provide on a snorkeling tour!! It doesn’t get better. Then you go get to sit at a place for 4 hours. On a beach, (nice setting) with peddlers constantly asking you to buy stuff. Now you have to buy drinks and sit there for 4 hours while people that “pay” to go see the waterfall take the boat. Only 10 or so people out of 150 took that waterfall tour and made us all sit there four hours.. This is the worst experience and snorkeling tour you can do in Puerto Vallarta. I would not do this tour if it was free!! I wasted an entire day and my kids day for 15 minutes of the worst snorkeling you could ever ask for. Then I was forced to go sit at a restaurant and pay for drinks on an “all inclusive” package while people just came out and tried to sell me things for 4 hours. This company is a joke, this tour is a joke, Viator should not even have them listed. IT’S THAT BAD!!! I promise you! Do not waste your time or money! You will be disappointed.
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W5328henancyc
May 3, 2025
Waste of time - It’s misleading as to the places you will visit you need to choose one or the other Animas or Quimixto . Food is served like 2 hours after being there, probably intentionally so you will consume drinks and food from their restaurant and it’s pricey. If you go to Quimixto there isn’t much to do there besides go in the waterfall. They give you the option to get a ride up to the waterfall on the atv for $40usd per person takes like 5minutes on the atv. If you walk it like 20 minutes although they tell you it takes 45minutes to encourage you to spend $$ on the atv. Guides don’t leave you alone they tell you not buy anything from anyone just from one little store/restaurant that they deal with. On top of all this it takes all day from 10amto 6pm it’s not worth it it’s a waste of time. And the way they approach you for the tip was in very bad taste. They go by each person and pretty much obligate you to tip them. Last time for us!
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From $76
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).