Puerto Vallarta: Private Yacht Charter with Waterslides & Open Bar

Summary

Private yacht day in Banderas Bay with slides, open bar, and custom stops

You’ll board your own private yacht in Puerto Vallarta with your group, choosing where to go across Banderas Bay—maybe Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls—with all-inclusive drinks and snacks along the way. Try waterslides, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, or just float and relax while local crew take care of everything. It’s easygoing fun mixed with real Mexican flavors and warm sea air.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped barefoot onto the deck just after sunrise, still shaking off the city’s noise. The ChicaFUN 2 felt bigger than I’d pictured—a floating playground with two waterslides curling down from the top deck. Our captain, Juan, grinned and asked if we wanted to head out toward Marietas Islands or maybe Yelapa. I honestly had no clue which to pick (everyone was still arguing over it), but he just laughed and said we could decide as we cruised. The bay was already warming up, pelicans skimming close to the hull. Someone handed me a margarita before I’d even found a seat.

The water out here is this impossible blue—like someone turned up the color dial too far. I tried paddleboarding for the first time (wobbly doesn’t even begin to cover it) while my cousin went straight for the water tube. You could hear everyone shouting and laughing over the music—at one point our guide Monica started passing around fresh guacamole and ceviche that tasted way better than anything I’ve had at home. There’s something about eating lime-soaked shrimp with wet hands and salt on your lips that just hits different on a private yacht charter in Puerto Vallarta.

I didn’t expect to feel so…loose? Like nobody cared if you were good at jumping off the platform or if you just wanted to float on that giant water mattress staring up at clouds. Monica told us stories about growing up in Sayulita—her accent soft around certain words—and then someone convinced her to show us how locals really do tequila shots (I failed spectacularly). We drifted past little coves where fishermen waved, and time got weirdly slow for a while. Honestly, I still think about that view back toward Nuevo Vallarta—the way the light hit the hills behind town as we headed back in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private yacht tour in Banderas Bay

• Board the private yacht Chica Fun 2
• Cruise along Puerto Vallarta coastline
• Enjoy open premium bar and snacks
• Use waterslides and jump platform
• Participate in snorkeling and paddleboarding
• Customize tour route with captain

Top questions

How many people can join the private yacht charter?

The ChicaFUN 2 private yacht charter can accommodate groups of up to 55 people.

Is food included on this private boat tour?

Yes, freshly prepared snacks like guacamole and ceviche are included during your tour.

What activities are available onboard?

You can use waterslides, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, kayaks, water tubing equipment, and a water mattress—all included.

Can we choose our route or stops during the trip?

Yes, you can customize your route within Banderas Bay with guidance from your captain and crew.

Are drinks included on this yacht charter?

Yes, an open premium bar is included with options like margaritas, tequila, beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, coffee, juices, and more.

Where does the tour depart from?

You must choose your meeting place in Puerto Vallarta before booking; details are provided upon reservation.

Is this suitable for families or kids?

Yes; infants must sit on an adult’s lap but all ages are welcome and activities suit different fitness levels.

How long does the full day tour last?

The standard full day private boat tour lasts around 7 hours on Banderas Bay.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at your chosen meeting point in Puerto Vallarta or nearby areas; all landing fees; unlimited access to an open premium bar with cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks; freshly made guacamole and ceviche plus snacks; use of all watersports equipment like snorkels, kayaks, paddleboards, tubing gear; plus a friendly local crew who handle everything so you can just enjoy being out on Banderas Bay together.