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Whale Watching Tour: Small-Group Marine Eco-Activity
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352 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
Experience the power and gentleness of humpback whales on a small-group half-day whale-watching tour in Puerto Vallarta. Join a specialized guide and become a responsible whale watcher!
Experience the power and gentleness of humpback whales on a small-group half-day whale-watching tour in Puerto Vallarta. Join a specialized guide and become a responsible whale watcher!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles - Depart from Marina Vallarta and Cruise in Bahia de Banderas, while whale watching , following them respectfully. Guided by a specialized tour guide ( biologist, naturalist, ecologist)
- Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles - Depart from Marina Vallarta and Cruise in Bahia de Banderas, while whale watching , following them respectfully. Guided by a specialized tour guide ( biologist, naturalist, ecologist)
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Soft Beverages
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Soft Beverages
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenirs (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Port tax fee, Puerto Vallarta
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenirs (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Port tax fee, Puerto Vallarta
Additional Information
Enjoy a small-group marine eco-activity where you’ll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will be guided into the wonders of whales, by a specialized guide ( biologist, ecologist or naturalist). The boats are small and have a bathroom. The tour will follow the regulations for the activity, so you will…
Enjoy a small-group marine eco-activity where you’ll be able to witness the power and gentleness of magnificent animals: Humpback whales. You will be guided into the wonders of whales, by a specialized guide ( biologist, ecologist or naturalist). The boats are small and have a bathroom. The tour will follow the regulations for the activity, so you will enjoy it as much as possible, without disturbing the whales. Join in and meet these amazing and graceful giants and become a responsible whale watcher!
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Rain or shine the tour will depart.
- Seasonal operating December to March
- Minimum numbers of travelers apply. If not met, booked guest will be offered a refund or date change
- If wheel chaired guest, it’s mandatory to let us know in advance about the type, size and weight of the wheelchair.
Location
Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(352 Ratings)
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Z5514yysarahn
Mar 9, 2026
A dream come true. - Absolutely blown away by this crew and experience. We saw 30 whales and a handful of dolphins. The team was knowledgeable and passionate. I’ve done other tours on larger boats and this small group is the way to go.
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187megs
Mar 5, 2026
Thalia’s Whale Adventure - The adventure was the best most informative trip I have been on, we not only saw many whales but learned interesting facts that never knew before
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223dinaw
Mar 3, 2026
Spent my husband's birthdate on this A M A Z ING TOUR!,Exceeded our expectations!!!Pilar was a phenomenal guide!HIGHLY REC - Surprised my husband on his birthdate , it didnt disappoint!Exceeded any expectations- PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE!Pilar was absolutely terrific!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ..
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Joann_m
Mar 2, 2026
Great whale watching experience - We have gone on several whale watching tours in different parts of the world and this was one of the best. It was great to have a small number of guests as it was easy to listen to Thalia give her info tidbits about the whales and other wildlife we came across. She is a biologist and her area of specialty is the study of whales in the Bay of Banderas. She has been doing these tours for over 20 years and has in depth knowledge to share. We learned so much and want to do other tours with this company and with Thalia. I lost count of the number of whales we saw- lots of moms and babies and males showing off to get the females attention!! The boat was comfortable and had shade coverage and an area to climb up to for even better views. Lunch and beverages were included and tasty. It was easy to find the meeting point and the tour started and finished on time.
Take this tour- you won’t regret it!
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Barbaraaj7662ys
Feb 28, 2026
Excellent Whale Watching trip - Excellent trip. Pilar was a very knowledgeable guide. We saw many whales and learned a great deal from Pilar. The group size was small which we liked.
This company was recommended to us and for that we are very grateful.
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Kathy_g
Feb 26, 2026
We had an awesome tour... - We had an awesome tour seeing many whales, dolphins and even sea turtles. Thalia is very knowledgeable and respects the sea animals. I highly recommend this tour.
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Emiley_l
Feb 23, 2026
Best whale watch ever! - My mother (in her 70s) and I (in my 40s) went on the best whale watch of our lives. And we have done many. Pilar and captain were so kind, informative, and fun. Very safe vessel, but at about 28 feet, we were so close to the whales and the water (always keeping the whales safe though). Breaching whales everywhere! And a delicious homemade lunch. Thank you for the highlight of our time in Puerto Vallarta!!
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694carolyna
Feb 21, 2026
Fantastic whale watching experience - Excellent choice out of many. Crew was amazing. Small group of 12, we found whales, very knowledgeable and cognizant of not encroaching like some other boats were doing.
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Xianz2026
Feb 20, 2026
A successful whale watching tour! - We saw whales, sea turtles, and a dolphin leaping out of water. I would recommend this tour to those that seeks a more intimate whale watching experience. The wave in the bay is more robust in the afternoon. A morning tour maybe better for those that are prone to motion sickness. My 8 year old boy tolerated the boat ride as well as he could. He was disappointed that he couldn’t get to the higher observation deck because of how choppy the water was. He was, however, thrilled when the marine animals were spotted. The vessel was clean, captain and guide were friendly and knowledgeable. Logistically, the meeting point is within walking distance to the resorts. Water, sandwich, and chipped were provided on our way back to the port. Bathroom was available on board.
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Sweetra
Feb 21, 2026
A Nice Day on the Water - We had a pleasant day on the water. The water was calm and the weather was nice. The boat has an upper level that you can climb to for a higher view. It also provides some shade. We saw a few whales, some dolphins, and water snakes. If you want the photos of the tour, you have to scan their QR code while on the boat and send them a message on WhatsApp.
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