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Catamaran And Full-Day Cruises: 12 Tours

All Inclusive, 6 Hours: 6 hours, Chica Locca Tours
All Inclusive, 9 Hours: 9 hours, Live & Travel Tours
Snorkel, Kayak, 6 Hours, Meal: 6 hours, Chica Locca Tours
Sailing Trip, 7 Hours, Meal: 7 hours, GoPralia
Breakfast, Lunch, Open Bar, 8 Hours: 8 hours, Puerto Vallarta Net
Half Day, Playa Nopalera, Food: Monkey Adventures México
Sightseeing, 7.5 Hours, Food: 7.5 hours, Tours & Actividades
Open Bar, Meals, 6 Hours: 6 hours, ParaViajantes
Open Bar, BBQ, Majahuitas Beach Club: 7 hours, Monkey Adventures México
Catamaran Day, 8 Hours, Meal: 8 hours, Altus Tours
Reef Snorkeling, 8 Hours, Meal: 8 hours, Puerto Vallarta Net
Guided Snorkeling, 7.5 Hours, Meal: 7.5 hours, Puerto Vallarta Net

Puerto Vallarta Snorkel Boat Tours: 7 Tours

BBQ Lunch At Majahuitas, 7 Hours: 7 hours, Vallarta Adventures
Optional Hidden Beach, Snacks Included: Eco Explorer Vallarta
Naturalist Guide, Snorkel, Box Lunch: Ecotours Vallarta
Nuevo Vallarta, Open Bar, 6.5 Hours: 6.5 hours, All PVR Tours
Snacks, Water, Hidden Beach Fee Extra: 3 hours 30 minutes, Vallarta Adventures
Hidden Beach, 5 Hours: 5 hours, Vallarta Extreme
Snorkeling From Puerto Vallarta, 5 Hours: 5 hours, Ecotours Vallarta

Punta de Mita Small Group Tours: 6 Tours

Shark's Hidden Beach, 3 Hours: 3 hours, Shark's Tours
Grimar Hidden Beach Entry, 3 Hours: 3 hours, Grimar Adventures Punta Mita
Collective Boat, 2 Hours 30 Minutes: 2 hours 30 minutes, Grimar Adventures Punta Mita
Hidden Beach, All Fees Included: 3 hours 30 minutes, Marieta Sport Fishing
Small Group, 4 Hours, Meal: 4 hours, Campos & Moras
From Punta de Mita, Optional Hidden Beach: 3.5 hours, Vallarta Nature Trips

Private Marietas Boat Charters: 5 Tours

Private, 4 Hours, Optional Hidden Beach: 4 hours, Eco Explorer Vallarta
Private Safari, Meal Included: Oceanus Lifetime
Private Snorkel, 2 Hours 20 Minutes: 2 hours 20 minutes, Shark's Tours
Private, 3 Hours, Hidden Beach: 3 hours, Shark's Tours
Private Boat, Local Guide, 3 Hours: 3 hours, Marieta Tours

Site Pages

Guides

Hidden Beach In The Marietas Islands: What It Is And How Tours Get You In: What Hidden Beach (Playa del Amor) in the Marietas Islands is, how the swim-in tunnel works, who may enter, and which tours list a landing, with the rules as CONANP published them.
Marietas Islands From Puerto Vallarta: Boat Times, Pickups And Tour Types: What the 34 km run from Puerto Vallarta to the Marietas Islands means for trip length, departure piers, tour types and how the long crossing changes the day.
Marietas Islands From Punta de Mita And La Cruz de Huanacaxtle: Which Marietas Islands boat trips leave from Punta de Mita, why La Cruz de Huanacaxtle has none, and how the shortest crossing to the park changes your day.
Marietas Islands Trips From Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias And Sayulita: Where boats to the Marietas Islands actually leave from near Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias and Sayulita, what the listings from Paradise Village pier include, and how the crossing compares with Punta de Mita.
How Much Does A Marietas Islands Tour Cost?: Price bands for every Marietas Islands tour type, what the MXN 125 park fee covers, and the extras you pay on the day, from Punta de Mita collective boats to private charters.
Marietas Islands Park Fee And Conservation Wristband Explained: The CONANP MXN 125 park fee for the Marietas Islands National Park, the conservation wristband, every exemption and discount, and how to tell whether a tour price already includes it.
Hidden Beach Rules: Closure Days, Group Limits And What Is Banned: The official Hidden Beach closure days, the 2016 CONANP reopening rules, group limits, the daily visitor quota and everything banned at Playa del Amor on the Marietas Islands.
Marietas Islands Snorkeling: Where Tours Stop And What You Can See: A practical guide to snorkeling the Marietas Islands: where tours stop, what marine life the park lists, the gear and rules, and why the Hidden Beach tunnel is a no-snorkel zone.
Best Time To Visit The Marietas Islands: Month By Month: A month by month guide to sea temperature, rain, whales and tour availability for the Marietas Islands, from official park hours and season data to which tours fit each month.
Do Marietas Islands Trips Run In Hurricane Season?: Yes, Marietas Islands tours run from June to November, but sea conditions, port calls and Hidden Beach access change. Here is what the listings, the park and the climate data actually say.
Marietas Islands And Whale Watching Combo Tours: How Marietas Islands boat tours combine snorkeling, Hidden Beach and seasonal humpback watching in Banderas Bay, with the official season window and what each listing actually promises.
Private Marietas Islands Boat Charters And Yachts: What a private boat to the Marietas Islands costs, how private charters handle the Hidden Beach access rules, and which private listings depart from Punta de Mita and Puerto Vallarta.
Catamaran And Sailing Tours To The Marietas Islands: Sail versus motor crossings to the Marietas Islands: comfort, group size, open bar and what the Hidden Beach slot looks like on a bigger boat.
Small Group Or Large Boat: Which Marietas Islands Tour Fits You?: A listing-by-listing comparison of small group Marietas Islands boats and large catamarans: capacities, the 15-passenger rule for restricted park areas, time at each stop, prices and meal inclusions.
Blue-Footed Boobies Of The Marietas Islands: When And Where To See Them: Where blue-footed boobies nest on the Marietas Islands, how rare the species is, when the spring breeding window falls, and which boat tours from Puerto Vallarta and Punta de Mita get you closest.
Free Things To Do In Puerto Vallarta Around Your Marietas Trip: A free pay-what-you-want walking tour, the Malecon, Cuale Island and city beaches, plus how to pair free days with one paid Marietas Islands boat trip.
Marietas Islands With Kids Or Non-Swimmers: Who Can Do Hidden Beach: Age limits, swimming requirements and family-friendly options for visiting the Marietas Islands with kids or non-swimmers, with per-tour details from the listings.
Puerto Vallarta Boat Tours And Day Excursions Compared: How Marietas Islands boat trips compare with Majahuitas, Yelapa and Los Arcos days from Puerto Vallarta: prices, durations, inclusions and which excursion fits your group.
Puerto Vallarta Snorkeling Spots Beyond The Marietas Islands: How Los Arcos, Yelapa, Majahuitas and Quimixto compare with the Marietas Islands for snorkeling from Puerto Vallarta, with the Marietas boat listings that combine stops.
Punta de Mita: Staying Near The Boats To The Marietas: Punta de Mita is the closest departure point for the Marietas Islands at 9 km. A planning guide to the town, the beaches, and which boats leave from its piers.
What To Bring To The Marietas Islands: Gear, Clothes And What Is Banned: A packing guide for a Marietas Islands boat day: reef-friendly sunscreen rules, what CONANP bans, cash for fees and tips, and what each tour listing tells you to bring.

Answers

Can You See Whales On A Marietas Islands Tour?: Humpback whales visit Banderas Bay from December to March, and Marietas Islands tours describe sightings as a seasonal possibility on the crossing. Here is what the official season window and the listings actually say.
Can You Snorkel At The Marietas Islands?: Yes, snorkeling is a permitted activity in the Marietas Islands National Park, with gear listed on most boat tours. Here is where the boats stop, what the park rules say, and how Hidden Beach differs.
Can You Swim To The Hidden Beach On The Marietas Islands?: Yes, you can swim into the Hidden Beach, but only with an authorized tour, a life jacket and a helmet, through a buoyed lane at low tide. Here is exactly what the swim involves and who is turned away.
Can You Visit The Marietas Islands Without A Tour?: The Marietas Islands are a national park reachable only by authorized operator boats. Here is what that means in practice, and how the tour formats differ on fees, gear and Hidden Beach.
How Deep Is The Water Around The Marietas Islands?: No official depth figure exists for the waters around the Marietas Islands. Here is what CONANP, the listings and the park rules actually say about depth, swimming ability and staying safe in the water.
How Long Is The Boat Ride To The Marietas Islands?: No official crossing time exists for the Marietas Islands, but the distances from each port and the total durations of the tours on this site tell you how to plan the day.
Is A Marietas Islands Tour Worth It?: A cost-versus-payoff look at Marietas Islands boat tours: prices, extra fees, Hidden Beach uncertainty and who the trip suits best.
Is Hidden Beach A Nudist Beach?: Hidden Beach is not described as a nudist beach. Here is what CONANP and the tour listings actually say about clothing, supervision and family suitability.
Is Hidden Beach Worth It?: A weigh-up of the Hidden Beach crater at the Marietas Islands: the short visit, the fees, the entry odds and which tours include the landing.
Is Puerto Vallarta Safe For Tourists Right Now?: A calm, fact-based answer for boat-trip travelers: official Marietas Islands park rules, on-water safety, tour safety features and how to check your government's current advisory.
Is Punta de Mita Nicer Than Puerto Vallarta?: A comparison of Punta de Mita and Puerto Vallarta as bases for a Marietas Islands boat trip: crossing distances, which tours leave from each, and the character of each town.
Is The Boat Ride To The Marietas Islands Rough?: A close look at the boat crossing to the Marietas Islands: what season, boat type and departure point mean for the ride, and who should plan for motion sickness.
What Are The Marietas Islands Known For?: The Marietas Islands are known for Hidden Beach, blue-footed boobies, a protected coral reef and strict national park rules. Here is what the islands are famous for and how to see it.
What Is The Prettiest Beach In Puerto Vallarta?: A sourced answer to the prettiest beach question from the Marietas Islands side: Hidden Beach, Playa Nopalera, and the boat-only beaches listings actually cover.
Where Is Playa Del Amor, And Is It The Same As Hidden Beach?: Playa del Amor is the official CONANP name for the Hidden Beach inside the Marietas Islands National Park. Here is how the names differ, where each beach sits, and which tours list which landing.