Sailing Tour: Relax and Explore Banderas Bay

Experience a day of luxury sailing and pampering in Puerto Vallarta. Sail into the wind, swim in crystal clear water, and explore the natural wonders of Banderas Bay.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bay of Banderas - The cruise will navigate along the Bay of Banderas towards the south of Puerto Vallarta.

The route will be entirely determined according to the sea conditions of the day.

What's Included
  • Snorkeling & Paddle boarding
  • Open Bar
  • Lunch
  • Day Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • A port fee of MXN 40 must be paid in cash before boarding your boat.
Additional Information

Embark on a luxurious journey across Banderas Bay aboard our exclusive Leopard and Beneteau yachts, where you can admire the stunning views of Puerto Vallarta’s coastline and the magnificent Sierra Madre mountains. This intimate group experience perfectly combines relaxation and adventure, offering chances to snorkel in pristine waters, paddleboard, or…

Location
Vallarta Adventures
Mástil
Please contact Vallarta Adventures if you have any questions regarding meeting details and check in instructions
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vacation33737001957
Apr 18, 2025
Tour on the water with This company. - I’ve toured with this company twice now. The first was Jan 2024. ( a little hazy on some of the details) It was an all day catamaran tour with a few stops south of PV, one of which was Yelapa. There was time for snorkeling as well. The snorkeling wasn’t the best from what I recall. Not a ton of fish, but it wasn’t terrible. We were able to swim from the snorkel area back to the beach for some time to relax. Yelapa was super cool. Easy and fun hike to the waterfalls. What stands out was the return trip to PV. The crew did a little drag show which was hilarious. Also, I booked this through Carnival Cruise Line. You don’t know the tour operator when booking but this company was who they used and I’m sure they tac’d on a 30% booking fee give or take. Consider booking separately. They are a well oiled machine and you shouldn’t have to worry about getting back to your cruise departure on time. The cruise lines would not partner with them otherwise. Of course, a 2 hour buffer is good practice. My second time was on a their Luxury Sailing tour with snorkeling. It was a pretty relaxing day. Tour around the arcos. And 1.5hrs in Mismayola to swim. Swimming experience was not good. Way too many jellyfish this time of year. I was stung probably 5 times in 2 minutes. After we that, we headed back to PV marina area and sailed around there for an hour or two. Drinks were flowing. Food on board was great. Definitely recommend.
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James_d
Apr 9, 2025
A perfect day! - We had an excellent time on our sailing and snorkeling adventure. It was a small group of 10 (all adults which is what we wanted), and we were pampered the whole time. Food and drinks were wonderful -- and plentiful. Such a relaxing day on the water. Truly professional crew.
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Billhoof11
Apr 2, 2025
AMAZING Luxury Sailing - Luxury sailing was incredible! What a great experience and the crew was amazing! Signed up for the Nuevo start at 9:30. Got there at 9, then they took us on a water taxi to Puerto Vallarta marina for the start of the cruise. Started right at 10 and got back at 3:30ish. As a soon as we left the marina the drinks were served (beer, wine, margaritas, Palomas, water, pop and others). 15 min after that they gave us a fruit bowl, then chips and gauac. We stopped for 1 hour to swim, paddle board and snorkel. We started to cruise again with the sails up and then we had a meat and cheese tray which was delicious! On the way back we had brownies! Highly recommend this sailing cruise!
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N7683phkellys
Mar 31, 2025
A wonderful , luxurious way to spend the day - We were a group of 8 and we were all very impressed by this tour. The food and drink were of higher quality and way more than we expected. None of the eight of us left the boat to do the snorkeling or paddle boarding the but the staff was super helpful with those who did. We saw a manta ray, sea turtle and some whales. It truly felt luxurious. It was a great day all around. the staff was amazing and attentive. 10/10 would recommend if you want some adventure or just relaxation.
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Ddelf2
Mar 29, 2025
Amazing excursion - The staff was amazing! Patient and helpful. The food and rinks were top notch! Would highflying recommend. Christian was the first mate but I can’t remember the captain and other crew members names. Here are some pics of the trip.
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Sarah_f
Mar 25, 2025
Enjoyable and attentive crew - Very enjoyable day, the crew - Sergio as captain - was super attentive and food/drinks were great and refined. We paddle boarded and snorkeled in the middle of the day. Saw multiple species of tropical fish, including two rays. We sailed back to the port which was super peaceful and relaxing.
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23karynt
Mar 19, 2025
Always a pleasure…. - Boats are clean and neat. Food is great. Drinks are excellent. Nice variety. Everything went smoothly from check in to return. Second time this year we have used this company. Other time in Cancun.
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Sydney_t
Apr 13, 2025
Fun, long day on a boat - This was a fun day out on a boat. The crew was great and attentive and food was wonderful. The mixed drinks were just ok. It was a long time on the boat. Probably would’ve been fine with it being 1-1.5 hours shorter. We saw manta rays and dolphins. The snorkeling in the area we went was very underwhelming. Would not recommend choosing this tour if you’re interested in that. Overall, beautiful day relaxing on a boat. Would not recommend for anyone who gets sea sick or has mobility limitations.
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Claus584
Apr 7, 2025
I am disappointed the trip because my expectation to celebrate even birthday was different!!! Gourmet food and relaxed atmosphere! - In advertising: includes freshly made guacamole, tropical fruits and a cheese and meat board, among other delicacies! In reality: They don't mention that basically the main course is seafood (SHRIMP)... and I'm allergic!!! You don't know until you're served and there's no other option!!! So there is no food!!! In advertising: For those looking to rest and relax, our sailing tours In reality: Very loud music from the crew cell phone including ... BAND music !!!!
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Cbit95
Apr 3, 2025
Not a luxury experience - We took a 40 min cab ride to the marina just to sail and stop right in front of our hotel. Some of the other guests got obnoxiously drunk which ruined a majority of our time. Just because they serve food and drinks doesn’t make it luxurious.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).