SNORKELING
TOURS
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Puerto Vallarta
is a great snorkeling destination. Everyone who visits Puerto
Vallarta should try to go snorkeling at least once. You'll be
opened up to a whole new world - one of striking beauty and strange
and unusual creatures. You might see a spotted eagle ray
flying gently by you, a funny looking needlefish, or even a giant
lobster! In whale season, you can hear the songs of the
humbpacks underwater, and often see them jumping off the bow of
your boat. It's truly an amazing sight - one you won't want
to miss! Also check out our Snorkeling
FAQ.
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Our Advice:
Our snorkeling tours give you more snorkeling time than any other
snorkeling tours in Puerto Vallarta. If you're looking mainly to
snorkel - you've come to the right place.
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Puerto Vallarta Snorkeling FAQ's
Q: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A "BAY CRUISE" AND A "SNORKELING TOUR"?
A: Our snorkeling tours are purely for
snorkeling. You'll snorkel at the best spots, with the most amount of
time in the water. They are on smaller boats with less people than the
bay cruises, and are the best option if you really want to snorkel, and don't
care so much about partying on the boat or being on the beach (though the
Majahuitas Snorkel does take you to a lovely beach). A Bay Cruise is
primarily a cruise, that also allows you a bit of snorkeling, just not as
much as these snorkeling tours.
Q: I'M ON A CRUISE
- HOW FAR IS IT TO THE DEPARTURE POINT?
A: All these snorkeling tours depart from
downtown Puerto Vallarta - a 10 minute taxi ride from the pier. They leave
and arrive right on the Malecon in the heart of the action in Puerto Vallarta,
which makes for great shopping and dining opportunities before and after your
tour.
Q: WHAT IS THE WATER
TEMPERATURE IN PUERTO VALLARTA?
A: During the summer months, the water
is bathtub warm, approaching 85°F. During the winter months, it cools
down significantly, and you often find temperatures dipping into the mid-to-high
60s.
Q: WHAT IS THE VISIBILITY
LIKE?
A: The best visibility is found during
the summer months, when visibility can reach 100-130 feet. During the
winter months, you'll find it to be about 15-60 feet.
Q: ARE THERE FISH?
A: Yes, there are a lot of fish to be
seen. To really see lots of fish, we recommend Los Arcos followed by
the Marietas Islands the most, though all the sites will have plenty to see.
Q: WHICH TOUR IS
THE BEST FOR KIDS?
A: For kids, Majahuitas is a good choice.
You get time on the beach to swim, banana boat, or kayak as well as snorkel.
However, you may be better off with a Bay Cruise if you are bringing younger
children.
Q: WHICH TOUR OFFERS
THE BEST SNORKELING?
A: The Marietas Islands and Los Arcos
are probably a little better than Majahuitas for fish life.
Q: WILL I GET SEASICK?
A: The water on the bay is generally
very smooth and wonderful. However, if it is windy (not likely, but...),
then you never know. If you're worried about this, we recommend
taking a seasickness prevention such as Bonine or 24-hour Less-drowsy
Dramamine
one hour before you go. That should do the trick.
Q: DO THESE TOURS STOP
ON A BEACH?
A: The Majahuitas snorkel does.
For more beach options, check out our Bay Cruises.
Q: ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?
A: On rare occasions, it may be
necessary for your tour operator to switch snorkeling locations at the
last minute due to issues with visibility, jellyfish or water
conditions. All tour operators in Puerto Vallarta reserve this
right. It is in the interest of providing you with the best and
safest snorkeling experience given the conditions of the day.
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