Private snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta with open bar

Your own boat, your own pace, your own cove

A private yacht snorkeling experience departing from Puerto Vallarta, where your group gets the boat, the crew and the coastline to yourselves for four hours. The boat carries snorkeling gear, paddle boards and inflatables; the open bar stocks tequila, rum, vodka and beer; and the kitchen sends up ceviche, guacamole and fresh fruit. Optional upgrades let you add hours, premium spirits or catering at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht cruise and water activities

• Depart from Puerto Vallarta marina
• Cruise along Pacific Coast
• Enjoy views of green mountains
• Swim in crystal clear waters
• Snorkel in hidden coves
• Use paddle boards and inflatables
• Relax with drinks from open bar
• Eat fresh ceviche, guacamole, and fruit

The experience

The Marquis, a 50-foot yacht, leaves Marina Vallarta with your group aboard and a captain, two sailors and a host or hostess running the day. You set the rhythm: swim in the coves where the snorkeling happens, float on the inflatables between dives, paddle out on the stand-up boards, or stay on deck with a drink and watch the mountains rise green from the water. The crew handles the boat, the bar and the timing. You handle nothing but deciding what to do next.

Snorkeling equipment, towels, paddle boards and inflatables come with the booking. The kitchen sends ceviche, handmade guacamole and seasonal fruit. The bar runs all four hours with tequila, rum, vodka, beer, soda, mixers and water. If the standard open bar does not cover what you want, or if you want gourmet catering instead of the included spread, or if four hours feels short, the crew can arrange those upgrades after you book.

The boat departs from Marina Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta. If you need transport to the marina from your hotel, that is available as an add-on at checkout. Otherwise, you arrange your own way there. The experience runs four hours total.

What’s included

• Captain, two sailors and a host or hostess.
• snorkeling equipment and towels.
• stand-up paddle boards and inflatables.
• open bar with tequila, rum, vodka, beer, soda, mixers and water.
• fresh ceviche, handmade guacamole and seasonal fruit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 15:00 and 16:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 144

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by The Yacht Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants a private yacht where the crew handles all setup, navigation, and service. You arrive and relax without coordinating anything yourselves.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I add more time to the four-hour snorkeling charter?

Yes. Extra hours are available as an optional upgrade after you book. The crew will quote you at that point and add them to your total.

What snorkeling spots does the yacht visit?

The Marquis cruises the coastline from Marina Vallarta along Puerto Vallarta's beaches and stops at hidden coves where snorkeling happens. The exact coves depend on conditions and what your group wants to explore. The captain and crew decide the route on the day.

Is the open bar premium spirits, or basic?

The included open bar stocks tequila, rum, vodka, beer, soda, mixers and water. If you want top-shelf or craft spirits, that is a premium upgrade you can add at checkout.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment, towels, paddle boards and inflatables are all included in your booking. The crew provides everything.

What if someone in my group does not want to snorkel?

The boat carries paddle boards, inflatables and lounge space on deck. Guests who do not snorkel can paddle, float, sunbathe or relax with a drink while others are in the water.