Puerto Vallarta Catamaran Cruises: Our Top 4

1.Catamaran Yelapa Beach Tour with Snorkeling, Food and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $94 per person Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Puerto Vallarta to Majahuitas and Yelapa. You get breakfast, lunch, snorkeling equipment, one water activity, an open bar, and beach time. Guides such as Alberto and Brown Sugar help keep the boat lively, though the Yelapa landing, loud music, and changing waterfall conditions require some patience.

“We enjoyed the whole experience. Full day of fun 🤩 We enjoyed the hike to the waterfall and lunch on the beach afterwards.”

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2.2 Hours Catamaran Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99 per person

Board at Paradise Village Public Pier for a sunset catamaran cruise along Puerto Vallarta’s coast. You’ll have an international bar, vegan ceviche, dips, tapas, and pesto pasta, plus views from two decks. Live saxophone may set the mood. The boat carries up to 130 people and returns to the pier.

“Fantastic cruise, friendly staff, open bar was great. Don’t do this for the Food ( I’d say it was a 3 out of 10 ), but everything else was fantastic. Being here in January, we saw lots and lots of whales, fairly close by, for at least half the cruise. Awesome experience!”

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3.Catamaran Tour to the Arches, Playa las Animas, Snorkeling and more

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $92 per person Best value

Spend about 7 to 8 hours aboard a catamaran from Puerto Vallarta, with breakfast, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling at Los Arcos, and beach time at Las Animas. You can choose kayaking, paddleboarding, or extra beach activities, or take the guided 1.5-kilometer walk to Quimixto waterfall. The return ride includes music, games, dancing, and mountain views.

“Beach Boy Tours was unforgettable! Snorkeling at the Arches of Mismaloya was peaceful and full of fish, and we were lucky to see giant whales, making it even more magical. At Las Animas Beach, we picked jet skiing while others hiked to Quimixto waterfalls. With breakfast, lunch, an open bar, and a lively crew, the whole trip felt like a party. Bring extra cash for tips, photos, and beach activities. Totally worth it and highly recommend!”

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4.Tour Yelapas and Mahahuitas in Catamaran with Lunch and Open Bar!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120 per person

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa and Majahuitas with a bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch, snorkeling gear, and an open bar on the catamaran. You choose between a Yelapa walk, beach time, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, or quiet time at Majahuitas Beach Club.

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