Overview
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7 hours
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Marietas Islands National Park is an ecological refuge that has become a must-see attraction for its spectacular landscapes, reefs and clear waters.
We head out enjoying the beauty of the waters until Marietas Islands National Park where our experienced guides will take you to snorkeling, watching for rare species of birds or just sit back with your favorite drink and take the beauty of the area. Relax on one of the secluded beaches and then catch the afternoon warm breeze as we all sail back to port. For those who enjoy snorkeling, you will find an amazing quantity of tropical fish as well as an excellent chance to see other marine creatures such as octopus, spotted rays and even seahorses and turtles! There are over 100 species of birds!. For those who are more into just enjoy sightseeing, there are stunning cliffs, beautiful isolated coves, caves and rock formations that indeed make the Maretas Islands a photographer's dream!
Whales sightings opportunities from Dec 8th - Mar 15th
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Marietas Islands
Small beautifull Island north of Vallarta
Options
Marietas Sail
Love Beach
What‘s Included
Domestic Open Bar onboard: alcoholic drinks only after water activities.
Snorkeling gear and life vest. Well sanitized
Paddle boards.
Continental Breakfast and Delly-Style lunch
Port tax
Access to love beach:controled by the marine park, optional
Transportation to and from the Marina
New Snorkeling tubes available to buy on board
Marietas Islands Island Conservation Fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
GoPralia is a scam, the boat is not.
aura m,Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00The Gopralia company that advertises this IS NOT THE OWNER OF THE BOAT, we paid and got confirmation and arrived on time but then the actual boat operators told us they had no registry of our reservation as well as the fact that the Gopralia company had failed to pay them in several occasions, so they wouldn't be able to take us. Thanks to some very nice people who had booked properly their tour and took us in, we were able to cancel through Viator and jump on the boat with them, the boat indeed was great and the service was excellent. Nonetheless, DO NOT BOOK IT WITH GOPRALIA.
Excellent trip!
KathleenFreedberg,Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was all great! Lots of fish to see, hidden beach was amazing and the food was delicious. The crew was helpful.
Not quite what expected but over all enjoyable
Tegan B,Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00The boat ride and service was awesome. Beautiful trip to the island. We had to use the motor to get there but we were able to sail most of the way back. The boat was smaller than larger tours which I really appreciated (however there was a discrepancy with booking size. I booked a “max occupant 7” sail but there was 13 - still not a big deal). What I would like to say is that the snorkelling was more of a challenging swim and less exciting than expected. Maybe I’m spoiled with snorkelling in Hawaii? Water is only clear enough to see fish very close to the rocks. Also access to the beach isn’t permitted for everyone. It seems there’s a lottery of sorts for people who can go on - look further into this as I didn’t and was surprised to hear I wasn’t allowed on the beach. Only two of the 13 people I went with did. Good bird viewing location. I was excited to see blue footed boobies! As well as a good variation of other birds. We also saw dolphins on the way back in. Outside of a small let down on the snorkel aspect, the boat ride, food, drinks and atmosphere were great! Very attentive crew.
Misleading and Blackmail
thomasaO3463TC,Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Let’s begin..first the sail boat in the picture shown isn’t remotely close to the sailboat they offer. The sailboat you get is run down and in poor condition. Second..they don’t even sail, it’s a three and a half hour slow trip to the island where you are breathing in exhaust fumes from the engine. Not once do they raise the sail.. This isn’t mentioned anywhere in the description. The tour company also sent us 30 mins out of the way to meet this boat even though they also left from PV. We left the boat at the island and headed back because of the poor conditions and highly uncomfortable ride. What they advertised is not what they delivered. When I requested a refund they said they’d only refund me if I gave them a five star review. That alone should give you an idea of how bad this firm is. Viator ended up providing me a full refund. DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR…!!
Awesome day trip to Marietas Islands!
cassy,Mar 22, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip to Marietas Islands! Staff was great and attentive. Really enjoyed the beach time and also the kayaking. On the boat trip back to PV, the staff entertained us and did a great job of involving all the guests on the boat. Really fun day and I highly recommend!
Disappointing
Gerald L,Mar 15, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked this tour and got confirmation only to have it cancelled at 10:00 pm the night before the tour. We understand cancellations happen not happy that it was so late and gave us no time to book something else.
A memorable sea adventure in Mexico
Byron G,Mar 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Whale watching and a swim to the island! There were whales so close you could reach out touch one!! And, the swim to the beach was thrilling.
Wonderful day on Bahia de Banderas
Pamela R,Jan 15, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful sailing trip with with whale and dolphin sightings. The hidden beach is spectacular. Food on the boat was excellent. Thanks so much to Gustavo and the other crew members for providing a wonderful, memorable experience!
A Must Do if you are In Puerto Vallarta Area!!!
L Mercado,Apr 14, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00We love the Marietar Sail tour, the Capitan Luis and the Crew were great, we had a Great Time Seen whales, Dolphins and Booby blue feet on the island
False advertising!
Dmann-20144,Feb 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We booked an all day sailing & snorkel trip to the Marietas Islands & received a put-put boat ride and an hour of snorkeling. The tour said we would get a continental breakfast and a deli lunch - breakfast was 1 slice of banana bread & a small plate of fruit- 5 hours later we got a paltry sandwich with a wafer-thin slice of meat. Very disappointing... The weather was beautiful & other boats were managing to sail, but not us... We did see many whales & the alcohol flowed freely on the return trip, but other than that it was a long hungry day that I wish I wouldn’t have wasted on this tour
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