Puerto Vallarta Sailing at a glance
- Our pick: Yelapa Yacht Cruise: Snorkel, Waterfall & All-Inclusive Bar, US$ 135 per person (6h–7h, 4.82★ · 2,561).
- Top rated: Private Luxury Yacht Charter Puerto Vallarta: Banderas Bay cruise, US$ 1,940 per group (4h–8h, 4.94★ · 124).
- Best value: Puerto Vallarta: Luxury Sailing Tour with Open Bar & Lunch, US$ 79 per person (6h, 4.78★ · 327).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: US$ 79–US$ 749 (median US$ 110). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly, 4 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Puerto Vallarta Sailing
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11 options
Yelapa Yacht Cruise: Snorkel, Waterfall & All-Inclusive Bar Mega yacht cruise to Yelapa with snorkeling, waterfall hike and open bar included: six hours of swimming Every day · 07:45, 08:30 and 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.82 (2,561 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta: Luxury Yacht with Open Bar Snorkel Majahuitas Cove from a Leopard catamaran with deli lunch, unlimited drinks and paddleboards included: five hours on calm water, small group. Every day · 08:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.61 (803 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Puerto Vallarta: Luxury Sailing Tour with Open Bar & Lunch Feel the ocean breeze on a luxury sailing tour in Puerto Vallarta, with premium open bar, deli lunch, and snorkeling in Banderas Bay, includes crew service. Mon–Fri · 09:30 · From age 10 ★ 4.78 (327 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Whale Watching Cruise Puerto Vallarta: Sunset & All-Inclusive Bar Watch humpback whales and sunsets from a 100-foot yacht in Banderas Bay with an open bar, guacamole and chips included. Mon, Wed and Fri · 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (517 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Puerto Vallarta Adults-Only Luxury Sunset Sail Sail into a Puerto Vallarta sunset aboard a French sailboat or catamaran with appetizers, fine wines and an open bar. Mon–Fri · 17:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.64 (462 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Private Luxury Yacht Charter Puerto Vallarta: Banderas Bay cruise Cruise Banderas Bay aboard a private 58ft-61ft Hatteras yacht with up to 20 guests, premium bar, snorkeling gear and kayaks included. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 ★ 4.94 (124 reviews) Duration: 4h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,940 per group
Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta: Private Boat Charter with Fishing Private snorkeling charter in Banderas Bay aboard a 38ft yacht, with gear included and stops at Los Arcos Marine Park. Customize your day between fishing. Every day · 33 start times, 06:00 to 16:00 ★ 4.71 (48 reviews) Duration: 4h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 800 per group
Puerto Vallarta sunset yacht cruise: Private boat with open bar Private luxury yacht sunset cruise from Marina Vallarta with open bar, snacks and bilingual crew: cruise to Los Arcos, watch the sun set over the bay. Mon, Wed, Sat and Sun · 17:00 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (30 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 749 per person
Private Sunset Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta: Sierra Madre Views Sail into the sunset off Puerto Vallarta with a local guide, two cocktails and views of the Sierra Madre mountains and downtown waterfront. Every day · 16:00 ★ 5.00 (27 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 856 per group
Puerto Vallarta Gay Sunset Cruise: 48-foot Yacht, Open Bar Board the Escándalo, a 48-foot gay-owned motor yacht in Marina Vallarta, for a 3-hour sunset cruise through Banderas Bay with premium cocktails. Thu · 17:00 · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (28 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Puerto Vallarta Sunset Cruise: 48-foot Yacht with Open Bar Sail Banderas Bay on a 48-foot luxury yacht for 3 hours at sunset with premium open bar, chef-prepared appetizers and views of Los Arcos and the Malecón. Fri · 17:00 · Ages 18–85 ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelapa Yacht Cruise: Snorkel, Waterfall & All-Inclusive BarOur pick | US$ 135 per person | 6h–7h | 4.82★ · 2,561 | Every day · 07:45, 08:30 and 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Private Luxury Yacht Charter Puerto Vallarta: Banderas Bay cruiseTop ratedPrivate | US$ 1,940 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 129 per person if 15 go | 4h–8h | 4.94★ · 124 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Puerto Vallarta: Luxury Sailing Tour with Open Bar & LunchBest value | US$ 79 per person | 6h | 4.78★ · 327 | Mon–Fri · 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta: Luxury Yacht with Open Bar | US$ 89 per person | 5h | 4.61★ · 803 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Whale Watching Cruise Puerto Vallarta: Sunset & All-Inclusive Bar | US$ 110 per person | 3h | 4.80★ · 517 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Puerto Vallarta Adults-Only Luxury Sunset Sail | US$ 99 per person | 3h | 4.64★ · 462 | Mon–Fri · 17:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta: Private Boat Charter with FishingPrivate | US$ 800 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 100 per person if 8 go | 4h–8h | 4.71★ · 48 | Every day · 33 start times, 06:00 to 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Puerto Vallarta sunset yacht cruise: Private boat with open barPrivate | US$ 749 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 30 | Mon, Wed, Sat and Sun · 17:00 | English, Spanish |
| Private Sunset Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta: Sierra Madre ViewsPrivate | US$ 856 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 57 per person if 15 go | 3h 30m | 5.00★ · 27 | Every day · 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Puerto Vallarta Gay Sunset Cruise: 48-foot Yacht, Open BarGroup of up to 15 | US$ 140 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 28 | Thu · 17:00 | English, Spanish |
| Puerto Vallarta Sunset Cruise: 48-foot Yacht with Open Bar | US$ 140 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 12 | Fri · 17:00 | — |
By what you need
- Private (4): Private Luxury Yacht Charter Puerto Vallarta: Banderas Bay cruise (US$ 1,940 per group) · Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta: Private Boat Charter with Fishing (US$ 800 per group) · Puerto Vallarta sunset yacht cruise: Private boat with open bar (US$ 749 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Puerto Vallarta Gay Sunset Cruise: 48-foot Yacht, Open Bar (US$ 140 per person)
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