Puerto Vallarta Vacation and Information Center

Join the friendly crew of the Bahia Alegre, a dual-decker power catamaran, for an exhilarating cruise to some of the best coastal destinations in Banderas Bay. You can snorkel above a pristine reef, kayak in a picturesque cove, visit a cascading jungle waterfall, and so much more.

Travel with Chico’s on a thrilling snorkeling adventure to Los Arcos, a grouping of granite isles in Bahia de Banderas. At this federally protected marine preserve, you can witness remarkable natural marvels both above and below the water’s surface. Los Arcos, located south of Puerto Vallarta, is one of best snorkeling spots in the region.

Snorkel in the splendid waters of the secluded cove of Majahuitas before visiting a second picturesque beach, Yelapa. The quaint fishing town of Yelapa allows visitors to take a step back in time. From Yelapa, you can hike inland to discover a lovely waterfall cascade hidden in the jungle.

This fantastic ecological excursion visits a pristine marine sanctuary at the mouth of Banderas Bay; the Marietas Islands are a splendid grouping of rocky islands near the Pacific Ocean. These isles are home to a fabulous array of rare nesting birds. An astounding underwater coral habitat thrives below the surface of the water.

Join our naturalist guides for an incredible ecological excursion across the gorgeous waters of Banderas Bay to see wild dolphins, aquatic birds, and other exotic marine species in their natural environment. You’ll travel to the splendid marine preserve at Los Arcos for snorkeling above a teeming coral reef.

Join our swashbuckling captain aboard our authentic replica pirate ship for a thrilling maritime adventure to the aquatic playground of Pirate Land, a destination on Banderas Bay where you can enjoy a plethora of fun activities including snorkeling, kayaking, beach games, and banana boat rides.

Visit a pristine secluded beach that overlooks a splendid cove containing a beautiful coral reef. You have plenty of activity options on this full day tour, including snorkeling, scuba diving, sea kayaking, paella cooking, nature trail hiking, and relaxing at the hill-top Spa.

Depart from Marina Vallarta for a fabulous day of marine activity and aquatic adventure aboard our thirty-eight foot sailboat, the Victress. This excursion to the southern coast of Bahia de Banderas (Banderas Bay) includes fun for the whole family, including sailing, snorkeling, and fun games in the coastal adventure park.

Sail onto the beautiful waters of Banderas Bay on our 60-foot sailboat, the Isis. Venture out to the one-of-a-kind Marietas Islands aquatic preserve for some fantastic snorkeling in crystalline waters over a teeming marine environment full of colorful species.

Sail into the splendor of Banderas Bay to the south of Marina Vallarta on the beautiful sixty-eight foot sailing craft, the Elias Mann. Your destination on this excursion will be the towering rocky isles of Los Arcos, where you can enjoy a great snorkeling outing with our friendly crew.

Sail with the charming crew of our 54-foot sailboat, the Tinuviel, to visit the quaint bayside fishing hamlet of Yelapa. This peaceful coastal town can only be reached by water. This pleasant coastal oasis offers visitors fantastic snorkeling and jungle trail hiking to a picturesque waterfall cascade.

Join us for an eco-friendly excursion to one of the most scenic marine preserves in the Puerto Vallarta area, the gorgeous Marietas Islands in Bahia de Banderas. You will really enjoy snorkeling above the teeming coral reef bustling with a variety of colorful fish.

From the quaint seaside fishing village of Boca de Tomatlan this tour will allow participants to kayak along the spectacular shoreline of Banderas Bay to the splendid secluded cove at Colomitos, where they can explore the teeming waters full of active aquatic species while snorkeling.

Enjoy a brief hike along the south coast of Bahia de Banderas (Banderas Bay) to a remote pristine cove, Colomitos, to enjoy an exhilarating snorkeling adventure. Colomitos is home to a splendid coral reef bustling with a dazzling array of marine life.

If you would like to view sea lions in their native environment, join our naturalist guides for a snorkeling excursion with our specially-trained sea lions in the transparent waters of Banderas Bay near the splendid shores of Las Caletas.