Open Bar, BBQ, Majahuitas Beach Club

Overview

This seven-hour day trip from Puerto Vallarta packs two very different water stops into one run: the protected waters around the Marietas Islands, then a beach club stop at Majahuitas with a BBQ buffet. Monkey Adventures México runs the boat. You snorkel and kayak at the Marietas first, then continue to Majahuitas for free time with paddleboards and an inflatable banana.

On board, breakfast is served and the open bar covers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, with alcohol limited to travelers over 18. Entertainment keeps the crossings lively, and reviewers describe the crew as attentive, regularly checking whether guests have what they need. There are toilets on the boat.

It suits travelers with moderate fitness who want a full day on the water with a set itinerary of snorkeling, kayaking and beach time. Note the extras payable on the day: a dock tax per person, a conservation bracelet, and a beach access fee at Majahuitas. This tour does not include entrance to Playa Escondida. The group runs at up to 60 travelers, so expect a shared, social atmosphere.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check-in and boardingArrive at check-in 45 minutes before departure time in Puerto Vallarta.
2. Crossing the Bay of BanderasOne hour across the bay, with breakfast served on board and entertainment from the crew.
3. Marietas IslandsTwo hours for snorkeling, kayaking and guided exploration around the islands. Admission is not included; the SEMARNAT conservation bracelet is paid separately.
4. Return crossingOne hour back across the Bay of Banderas before the next stop.
5. MajahuitasTwo hours of free time at the beach club, with paddleboards and the inflatable banana. Beach access carries an extra fee, paid on the day.
6. Final crossing and BBQOne hour back across the bay. The BBQ buffet is served at Playa Majahuitas during the beach stop, with open bar throughout the day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from extra fees to what the boat rules allow.

• Extra fees. Several costs are not covered by the booking price: a dock tax per person, the conservation bracelet, and the Majahuitas beach access fee. Budget for these in addition to the tour price.
• Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. Life jackets are mandatory for all water activities.
• Food and drink. Breakfast is served on board and a BBQ buffet is served at the beach stop. The open bar includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, with alcohol only for travelers over 18. Reviewers described the food, snacks and drinks as good.
• Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 60 travelers, so it is a shared, lively boat rather than a small group. Reviewers praised the crew's entertainment and attentiveness, with one calling the team very entertaining, helpful and friendly.
• Timing and time zone. Check-in opens 45 minutes before departure, and the whole day runs about seven hours. Puerto Vallarta operates on GMT-6, worth remembering if you are staying across the bay or arriving from elsewhere.
• Drones not allowed. Drones are prohibited under National Park regulations protecting the flight path of endemic birds. Leave them behind, since the listing lists them as not allowed on this tour.

Common issues. The main friction is the set of extra fees: dock tax, conservation bracelet and Majahuitas beach access are all paid separately, and the Marietas admission is not included either. The listing rules out wheelchair access, discourages travelers with back problems or pregnancy, and notes infants must sit on laps. One reviewer reported a reservation mix-up at check-in despite holding a confirmation. This tour also does not include entry to Playa Escondida.

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