Experiences · Banderas Bay · Puerto Vallarta
Rhythms of the Nightan evening at Las Caletas.
Sail across the bay at sunset to a cove reached only by boat, for a candlelit dinner and ALMA, an open-air show staged in the jungle.
About 5 hoursIncluding the cruise
Puerto VallartaBoats leave from
Ages 6 +Up to 10 per booking
All yearWhales possible Dec – Mar
Three levelsClassic · VIP · Premier
The evening
A cove on the south shore, lit by candles.
Las Caletas is a cove on the southern shore of Banderas Bay, between Yelapa and Quimixto, once the seaside retreat of the director John Huston. It is reached only by sea. Rhythms of the Night, Puerto Vallarta’s evening at the cove for more than two decades, leaves by catamaran at sunset, and from December to March you may see humpback whales on the way.
Dinner comes first, by candlelight, then lantern-lit paths lead through the jungle to an open-air amphitheatre. The show, ALMA by Rhythms of the Night, is directed by Mukhtar Mukhtar with scenography by Eugenio Caballero: acrobats, dancers and live music, drawn from Mexican myth and ritual.
It is the evening we suggest for a villa group’s big night out.
Choose your evening
Three ways to spend the night.
All three include the sunset cruise, dinner with wine and drinks, ALMA and the cruise back. Run by Vallarta Adventures and booked through us.
Our pick · Celebrations
Our concierge confirms availability and books it for you.
On December 31 a New Year’s Eve edition runs at Las Caletas, with midnight fireworks seen from the boat. One night a year; ask our concierge early.
The film
One evening at Las Caletas
The crossing, the candlelit tables and the show. Filmed by Vallarta Adventures, who run the evening.
Film · Vallarta Adventures
The evening
From sunset to the last boat.
i.
Check in
Puerto Vallarta, 45 minutes before departure
ii.
Sunset cruise
Across the bay to Las Caletas
iii.
Dinner
By candlelight at the cove
iv.
ALMA
The open-air show in the jungle
v.
Cruise back
To Puerto Vallarta, with music on board
The order of the day as the operator runs it; exact times are confirmed when you book.
The route
From the pier to the water.
Where your boat leaves and where it takes you, on the bay we know best.
Bahía de Banderas · Jalisco & NayaritRoute approximate
- Puerto VallartaWhere the catamarans leave; confirmed at booking.
- Las CaletasThe cove, the dinner and the show.
Puerto Vallarta is about 32 km from Punta Mita; our concierge arranges the transfer.
The gallery
See it for yourself.
When to go
Through the year.
Jan
All year
Feb
All year
Mar
All year
Apr
All year
May
All year
Jun
All year
Jul
All year
Aug
All year
Sep
All year
Oct
All year
Nov
All year
Dec
Dec 31
Runs throughout the year
New Year’s Eve edition, December 31
Good to know
Before you go.
Who can come
Minimum age 6. Not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
Group size
Up to 10 guests per booking; our concierge books larger villa groups together.
At check-in
A park access fee is paid at check-in.
From your villa
Boats leave from Puerto Vallarta; we arrange the transfer from Punta Mita, Sayulita or Bucerías.
Our take
Founder, Villa Experience
“This is the night out I recommend for groups: you leave the villa, sail at sunset, and the whole evening is looked after. For anniversaries and milestone birthdays, Premier is the one, with a plated dinner by Paco Ruano and unlimited champagne.”
Founder, Villa Experience
Before you go, a transfer from the villa to the Puerto Vallarta departure point, arranged by our concierge.
Questions
Before you ask.
Is there a dress code?
There is no formal dress code. Wear comfortable shoes, not heels or wedges, as the paths run through the jungle, and bring a light layer in winter and bug repellent in summer.
Classic, VIP or Premier: what is the difference?
All three include the cruise, dinner with wine and drinks, and the show. VIP adds preferential boarding, oceanfront dining with live music and a designated area at the show. Premier adds a plated dinner by chef Paco Ruano with sommelier pairings and unlimited champagne, priority boarding, Premier seating and a meeting with the artists.
What is on the menu?
The dinner draws on the flavours and ingredients of the Mexican Pacific, with local produce and contemporary technique. Premier is a plated fine-dining menu by chef Paco Ruano of Alcalde. Tell us about allergies or diets when you book and we pass them on.
Where does the boat leave from?
From Puerto Vallarta. Your exact check-in point is confirmed when you book; plan to arrive 45 minutes before departure.
Is it a sunset dinner cruise from Puerto Vallarta?
In effect, yes. You cruise from Puerto Vallarta at sunset, with a chance of humpback whales from December to March, and the Las Caletas dinner show takes place ashore, at a cove reached by boat.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, from age 6.
Villa Experience Concierge
Let us arrange the day.
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.
Pairs well with
More for the same week.
Rhythms of the NightOperated by Vallarta Adventures
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