Whale Watching Cruise In Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta
Overview
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4 hours
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From November to April the humpback whales visit the Bay to give birth and nurse their calves. On this sightseeing cruise, you will sail in the sea to watch them. Your tour also includes drinks and lunch.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
What To Expect
Sail with Majestic Whales: Set sail on a breathtaking Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta aboard a luxurious catamaran. Witness these gentle giants in their natural habitat as they breach and play in the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. Delicious Buffet: Indulge in a gourmet journey with delectable food and refreshing drinks served on board. Savor the flavors of the sea while you marvel at these magnificent creatures. Luxury Awaits: Experience the ultimate in comfort and relaxation on our spacious catamaran, designed for your viewing pleasure. With panoramic views and exclusive service, every moment is extraordinary. Join us for an unforgettable adventure where nature, luxury, and culinary delights converge.
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Departure From Puerto Vallarta
4 hours catamaran cruise for Whale Watching excursion departing from Puerto Vallarta's Puerto Magico (API TERMINAL)
Departure from Nuevo Vallarta
4 hours catamaran cruise for Whale Watching excursion departing from Nuevo Vallarta's Paradise Village Public Pier
What‘s Included
Chips, vegan ceviche, ham and cheese paninis and marlin burritas
International Bar
Live commentary on board
Continental breakfast
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Entrance fees (port fees applies at API, Puerto Vallarta)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
413 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top notch service!
S8090VTcodyb,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mikes Fishing was an excellent host. From the giant boat, the amazing food and drinks, and the service was spectacular. Top it off they had us on whales the entire time. Highly recommend this group!
A wonderful whale watching excursion - top notch!
Leah B,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We and our teen daughter went on the whale watching tour out of Riviera Nayarit Marina today. The directions provided to us for the pick up spot were detailed and perfect. The boat was, surprisingly, a huge 93 foot luxury yacht that would have held 100 people. The ship was accessible in that there was lots of seating and the bar and food were on the main deck, but there is also a top deck and the bathrooms were down some windy stairs from the main deck (not wheelchair accessible). Twenty of us or so embarked from Nuevo at 8:30 AM, then we sailed to Puerto Vallarta to pick up another 25 people. There was coffee, fruit, pancakes and sweet bread for breakfast, and we were served mimosas, Bloody Mary, or any other drink we wanted from the open bar. There were servers who brought the drinks so we didn’t need to miss a moment of the ocean viewing. We stopped with engines and music off at a few spots where there were Mama and baby humpbacks and enjoyed watching them frolic. The crew are all part of the whale conservation effort and were very respectful of giving the whales their space. The chef then prepared some turkey and cheese sandwiches, delicious marlin salad with tostadas, vegan ceviche (which was a mixture of fruits and veg and was absolutely delicious) and chips. The open bar and drinks service continued for the whole voyage. The tour guide, Israél, was knowledgeable about the ocean animals and whales in particular and gave lots of interesting info in both English and Spanish. He was very funny too, and made the trip super fun. There was a pro photographer onboard who took photos of the guests and all the whale sightings. Her photos were available for purchase. The crew was all very friendly and the ship safe and clean. We also saw sea turtles and dolphins! We would highly recommend this tour! Pro tip: If you embark at Nayarit you are first on the boat and can choose your viewing spot first, and you get extra time as you’re dropped off last. Muy bueno!
Highly recommended
Alejandro A,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice boarding and the crew was great
Excellent whale watching!
Lisa R,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whales, Dolphins, and Turtles, oh my! We saw many humpback whales, mostly mamas with their babies. We also saw a pod of dolphins and several sea turtles. One of them swam right alongside our boat. The drinks and food were great and the staff and service were fantastic. Highly recommend
Awesome time!
patricksD5528QN,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was well worth the time. We saw many humpback whales, dolphins and sea turtles. The service was great! Plenty of food and drinks! The crewmembers were great.
Great whale watching
moe2012,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caught the catamaran conveniently right outside Paradise Village (our resort). The crew was excellent and so attentive. Izzy was our guide and very knowledgeable about the humpbacks. The food was good service was too! Plenty of drinks were served. It is going to get very hot I suggest a hat!! All in all a great experience! Started at 8:30am and back at the dock by 12:30 pm plenty of time left in the day to do other activities
Whale watching in Vallarta!
N6746DLmaryr,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic time!!! Crew was amazing!!! Took very good care of us. Highly recommend the tour.
A wonderful day on the water with Mike’s crew
R3286KXcb,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a wonderful day on the water… watching whales, enjoying the water, and a sunset cruise. The crew was fantastic, hosting and caring for us… will definitely book this company again for a day on the water!
Wonderful day on the water
searrab2026,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time! The crew was absolutely incredible! We did more of a custom tour that was 5 hours, it was very affordable and a great size boat for our group 17!
Entertaining, comfortable and good value
Ken C,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.002nd year in row of booking Mike’s Whale Watching tour. Excellent tour all around, very comfortable,spacious boat with a tremendous crew. Funny, energetic and informative, all you could ask. Open bar if you choose, coffee, snacks and a nice spread of food put out at 11AM. After a slow start, whale sightings were frequent and in a couple cases, very close to boat, providing great entertainment. The Capitan even gave us some bonus time due to activity of whales. Exceeded our expectations in many ways as we know it’s close to end of season for whales, but to our delight they were still here. Even without the whales this is a great way to spend 3-4 hours on the water and would be good value. Highly recommend, and we will go again
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