Five hours on a Leopard catamaran across Banderas Bay, with snorkeling and paddling at Majahuitas, an open bar and lunch on board. Small groups, from age 10.
This snorkeling tour in Puerto Vallarta crosses Banderas Bay on a modern Leopard catamaran to Majahuitas, a cove between rocky cliffs and green hillside, with a beach club on the sand. On the way the crew runs a premium open bar, with appetizers and a gourmet sandwich lunch.
At Majahuitas the guides take you snorkeling among Moorish idols, angelfish, pufferfish, eels and spotted eagle rays; if you have never snorkelled, they show you the gear first. Then there is free time on the beach, with kayaks, paddleboards, beer and fruit water.
It suits guests who want to snorkel without giving up a comfortable deck and an open bar.
The yacht day on its own, or paired with Rhythms of the Night on a second evening. Run by Vallarta Adventures and booked through us.
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Beer and fruit water are served on the beach.
Our concierge confirms availability and books it for you.
Booking for the whole villa? This is a shared small-group boat. For your party alone, our concierge can arrange a private yacht charter instead.
The catamaran running past the Los Arcos rocks, reef fish under the boat, paddleboarding on flat water and lunch served on deck.
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45 minutes before departure
Leopard catamaran, open bar on deck
With a guide and full gear
Kayaks, paddleboards and towels
About five hours after you left
The order of the day as the operator runs it; exact times are confirmed when you book.
Mask, snorkel, fins and life vest; the vest stays on whenever you snorkel.
Swimsuit, hat, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen, and a little cash for the dock fee and photos.
No drones, to protect the flight paths of local birds, and no vapes or e-cigarettes through the federal port.
Your check-in point is confirmed at booking, and we arrange the transfer from the villa.
“If you want to snorkel from a comfortable boat with an open bar, this is the day I suggest; it suits couples, and families with children from age 10. If Los Arcos is the reef you want, book the Sea Safari instead, which snorkels there.”
Founder, Villa Experience
Before the boat, a transfer from the villa to the check-in point; after, dinner at the villa by a private chef (at additional cost), both arranged by our concierge.
Yes. The guides show you how to use the mask, snorkel and fins, then take you to the best spots. Everyone snorkels in a life vest.
At Majahuitas, and sometimes at other points in the bay when sea conditions call for it.
Yes: life vest, mask, snorkel and fins, plus kayaks, paddleboards and beach towels.
Yes. Appetizers, a gourmet sandwich lunch and a premium open bar on board, with beer and fruit water on the beach.
This yacht snorkels at Majahuitas. For Los Arcos snorkeling, the Sea Safari stops there.
This trip is shared, in a small group. For your party alone, our concierge arranges a private yacht tour in Puerto Vallarta instead.
Tell us your dates and your group. We book the right option and the transfer, plan the rest of the day at the villa, and send you one confirmation.
Yelapa village and waterfall, then lunch at Majahuitas.
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A Sunday beach day or a Saturday party at the same cove.
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Six hours under sail with snorkeling, from age 16.
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