Itinerary
Explore rocky caverns and archways by kayak, snorkel, or even scuba diving. Observe abundant multi-colored fish, dolphins, sea turtles, and the unique blue-footed booby birds that can only be found in two places on Earth: Marietas and Galapagos Islands.
After a morning spent with wildlife and doing water activities, head over to Majahuitas beach! A visit to the secluded oasis of Majahuitas, with its golden sand and turquoise waters, is the perfect way to close out an amazing day packed with exciting ocean adventures!
But the fun doesn't end there... on your way back, enjoy an open bar and our crew's famous on-board show! This is by far, the best Marietas tour you'll ever find!
Stop At:
• Bay of Banderas, Puerto Vallarta Mexico
• Marietas Islands, Mexico
• Majahuitas Beach, Majahuitas 48422 Mexico
See Availability.
Vallarta Adventures Nuevo Vallarta, Paseo de las Palmas 39, Zona Norte, 63732 Nuevo Nayarit, Nay., Mexico
07:00 AM
7 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
An additional $100-peso conservation fee per person will be collected at check-in. A portion of the proceeds go toward local surveillance and conservation of the islands
Due to federal regulations, and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited in this tour
Please be advised that Mexico's Federal Maritime Ports operate a strict No-Drug Policy, including electronic cigarettes, vapers, and all kinds of drugs. Please be advised not to bring them to any of our tours. We cannot offer a refund or change of day for any guest to whom Federal Security has denied access.
This option is not suitable for cruise ship passengers due to time conflicts with our local schedule
There isn't a dock at any of the locations we visit in this trip so we jump off the boat and to get back on board we use small metal ladders.
We spend most of the duration of the trip on the boat, if you suffer from seasickness this might not be the best adventure for you, please contact one of our adventure advisors.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : GSDTAD
The boat and the boat crew were the highlight of this adventure!! The snorkeling was very short, the water was freezing and there were hardly any fish. There were a TON of baby jellyfish that you could t see the stung you like crazy. Maybe April isn’t the best time for this trip. The beach they bring you to is full of tons of people with no seating. Not to mention you have to jump off the boat and swim to shore in the freezing cold water. Again, the crew was wonderful! The boat ride was fun but any of the water/snorkeling was a definite do not recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : E6729WBbenb
Brian and the team put on a great tour. It was very well organized and easy to participate in. Once we were on the boat, we were looked after really well. Commentary was in English and Spanish. The lunch spread was simple but tasty. There was plenty of alcohol (if you wanted it). The reef snorkeling was great, as was the beach time. The on board entertainment was great. I'd happily recommend this to my friends.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : rachaelsL4053RU
The tour was amazing. If you aren’t used to being on a boat in the ocean I recommend anti-nausea medication. I got a little sea sick but the staff and the group we were with were helpful, attentive, and supportive. Brian was an incredible MC, very knowledgeable and was skillfully bilingual.
The staff always made sure we were happy and comfortable with a full drink in our hands. They made sure we were fed (the food was delicious, you could tell they had homemade bread and desserts) and entertained. During the boat ride they surprised us with multiple dance numbers that were hilarious and so entertaining.
The snorkeling and the islands were beautiful and we got to take a break at the Vallarta adventures private beach where there were more drinks and beautiful water and sands. They had kayaks and items available for use and let us relax and enjoy the beach.
I highly recommend this trip!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : M2409HAphils
This tour was well run; the staff was friendly, fun and helpful. The itinerary was great! The Marietas were beautiful! The boat was very near the island and we were able to snorkel. The food, drinks and service on the boat were good,
The disappointing part of this tour was the number of people on the boat. I would estimate the group was more than 100 people.
The stop at the private beach was also frustrating. A large section of the beach was roped off for use by another company. Our group was left with little seating and very few drink options.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : Roxanne_Q
Loved everything! The activities, the crew, the service. We had an awesome day. Plus, we saw hundreds of dolphins. Would highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : Gracey K
Only reason I don’t give a 5 star is because of factors out of the crews control. We weren’t able to go to Majahuitas :-( and the water visibility during snorkeling was okay but still fun, we weren’t out for as long as I’d hoped but because we didn’t see much I’m not complaining!
The actual crew was so amazing and fun to be around. Originally we wanted to do scuba diving at Majahuitas but we weren’t able to, however Nicholas helped us through it all and was so sweet to my friends and I despite the unforeseen circumstances! Also Luis was such a fun time and made the trip entirely worth it. He danced with our group and made sure we had food/water the whole excursion. Juan was also great. Noe/Noah(?) was an awesome tour guide and there was even a skit that was super entertaining to watch.
I would also say if you’re prone to getting seasick maybe take Dramamine or bring remedies for seasickness. Two of my friends unexpectedly threw up on the way to the island but were fine afterwards. Looking around there were many people with bags/leaned over the side not feeling great. I usually get easily motion sick but I tried not to think about it and I was fine for the most part!!
Overall, went with my girlfriends and we’re all in college and we were one of the few groups that were really bumping to the music and stayed by the open bar 😆 but the crew kept up with our high energy!
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : Marija_D
Super fun day with these guys! Fun onboard at all times. Recommend for anyone who wants a fun boat day!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-01
Posted By : SevaB
Pros:
- good and friendly service and staff,
- included activity of banana boat rides,
- good lunch,
- open bar and drinks service,
- decent quality flippers provided
Cons:
- no option to rent a wetsuit for snorkeling and no warning that the ocean is quite cold (although they had plenty of wetsuits onboard for people who wanted to try SCUBA)
- too little snorkeling time,
- no advance warning that everyone will have to swim to and from the beach - I would have brought a waterproof bag. This was especially ridiculous as other tour companies brought their passengers to the shore,
- open bar and very abundant drinks service (crew were constantly coming around with jugs of spiked punch and beer), combined with dance music, turned the return part of the trip into a drunk fest for a lot of people, making it rather less than family friendly environment. The company should really decide what they want this tour to be
- ridiculously overpriced food at the check in area in Nuevo Vallarta.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : 378kristas
A really fun way to spend the day. Loved all the great info shared about Islas Marietas. The lunch was well-done and the visit to the beach was also fun. Professional and fun staff. We definitely left feeling like our money was well-spent and would happily book an excursion with Vallarta Adventures again. Truthfully the snorkeling was not the best I've seen - visibility was fairly low and not a lot to see, but it may be that I am just spoiled by previous snorkeling experiences.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27
Posted By : Curiosity51943048380
Had an amazing experience. The crew was funny and very entertaining throughout the entire experience. When we went snorkeling we saw tons of fish and sting rays. Loved being on the ocean and would definitely recommend it to anyone!
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Posted On : 2024-03-26
