Catamaran Day, 8 Hours, Meal

Overview

This Altus Tours outing is a full-day catamaran trip from Puerto Vallarta to the Marietas Islands, running about 8 hours aboard a two-floor boat. You check in at the Grupo Naviero de la Bahía ticket office in the morning, and the day is centerd on the Marietas Islands stop, with snorkeling, paddle boards and kayaks all included along with the gear.

Food is a big part of the package. A continental breakfast with hot cakes, fruit, yoghurt, granola, honey and juice is included, and lunch later takes the form of a hamburger, a side of shrimp and a salad bar. The open bar opens only after the boat leaves the islands, and the listing also includes dancing music aboard.

The trip suits travelers who want a day out on the water with plenty of people around, since the boat carries up to 75. Note that two fees are collected in cash on the day, a dock fee and a park bracelet, both charged per person, and neither is part of the booking price.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check in at the marinaMeet at the Grupo Naviero de la Bahía ticket office at Grupo Naviero de la Bahía, near H. Escuela Naval Militar in Puerto Vallarta. Arrive 10 minutes before check in and ask for Maria Espiritu on arrival.
2. Departure at 08:00The catamaran leaves the dock at 08:00.
3. Marietas IslandsThe main stop lasts the course of the 8-hour trip. Snorkel gear, paddle boards and kayaks are provided here. Admission to the islands is not included in the booking price.
4. Open bar and musicOnce the boat leaves the islands, the open bar opens. Dancing music is also part of the trip.
5. Return to the marinaThe activity ends back at the original meeting point in Puerto Vallarta.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing will shape how the day goes, especially around cash fees, gear and who the trip suits.

• Cash for fees. Bring US dollars in cash for the dock fee and the SEMARNAT and CONANP bracelet, both payable per person and not part of the booking. The listing states cash only for both.
• What to pack. The listing recommends a swimsuit, towels and extra clothes, plus biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent. It also recommends wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Group feel. This is a large-boat excursion with a maximum of 75 travelers on a two-floor catamaran. Expect a busy, social atmosphere, with dancing music part of the day aboard.
• Food and drink. Breakfast and lunch are both included. The open bar only opens after the boat departs the islands.
• Pace and fitness. Most travelers can participate, and snorkel gear includes a mask, tube and life jacket. The listing flags the trip as not recommended for those with back problems, heart conditions or pregnancy.
• Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather, and the operator offers a different date or a full refund if it is cancelled for poor conditions. Pushchairs are accessible, though the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

Common issues. Two cash fees on the day, the dock fee and the environmental bracelet, are not part of the booking price. Park admission is likewise not included. The listing advises against the trip for pregnant travelers and anyone with back or heart problems, and the vessel is not wheelchair accessible. Weather can cancel the day entirely, in which case the operator offers an alternative date or a refund.

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