The 13 Best Catamaran Cruises in Puerto Vallarta

1.Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135Our pick

Spend about 6.5 hours sailing from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Chica Locca and Quimixto. Expect breakfast, lunch, an open bar, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling, a waterfall hike, and a lively crew led by hosts such as Isaias and Papi Chulo.

“Amazing Crew and Host. From the boat ride to the drinks, food and ATV ride to the waterfall this was a top 5 day in all of our years of traveling”

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2.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three hours sailing Banderas Bay aboard a premium Beneteau catamaran, or a 50-foot sailboat depending on the departure. Expect wine, an open bar, imported cheese, bruschetta, guacamole, and sunset views near Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon. Captain Sergio and Captain Ruben have earned special praise.

“The crew was excellent and the whole experience overall was professional and the boat was new and clean. Well worth the trip.”

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3.Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Sail Banderas Bay from Marina Vallarta on a six-hour outing with lunch, premium open bar, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. The crew may visit Los Arcos or a quiet beach, depending on sea conditions. Recent crews have included Sergio, Rubin, Christian, and Walter.

“The sail boat ride was a great choice for our vacation. The best part was the staff, chef and captain! Great crew! The food was delicious and alcohol was flowing! Haha. We saw at least 5 whales, as well as dolphins! My only critique was that it was a bit over crowded. But other than that it was a lot of fun!”

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4.Full-Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Banderas Bay aboard the Maple Leaf 48 with a private crew, stopping near Los Arcos and Mismaloya for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Captains and crew members such as Luis, Angel, Felix, and Jorge adjust the day to your group, with guacamole, snacks, water, and ice included.

“The experience was wonderful and our hosts were perfect gentlemen. Incredible scenery and a very relaxing afternoon. Highly recommend.”

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5.Half Day Private Sailing Cruise Puerto Vallarta with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private four-hour sailing trip from Marina Vallarta with your own captain and crew. Cruise past downtown and the mountains, stop near Los Arcos or Mismaloya for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, and enjoy guacamole, salsa, chips, water, and ice on board.

“This tour was nice, but did not do what the described details of the tour. We were supposed to go to the Los Arcos National Park, but instead they took us to a different location with not much to see. Park fees were included in pricing, so we didn't feel it was a fair value. Although, Angel prepared us some amazing guacamole!!”

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6.Puerto Vallarta Pirate Premium Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $240

Sail Banderas Bay aboard the wooden Marigalante, a replica of Columbus’s Santa María. Costumed pirates lead games and shows, then take you to water-access-only Majahuitas Beach for snorkeling, kayaking, and beach time. Lunch, an open bar, and a personal pirate attendant are included.

“The pirate sailing cruise at Puerto Vallarta was excellent. the service, entertainment and food were all first quality. the crew was very friendly and attentative and made sure everyone from the kids to the older folks were included in the activities. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Our personal pirate was Pepe, he was great.”

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7.Private Chica SAILING Adventure Puerto Vallarta ALL INCLUSIVE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Spend about five hours aboard the 41-foot Chica Sailing Adventure in Banderas Bay. Your crew can shape the day around sailing, swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, whale watching, or a sunset cruise. Gonzalo, Victor, Alex, and other Chica Locca crew members are known for warm service, fresh snacks, and a well-stocked bar.

“My husband and I had a wonderful time on our private cruise on the Chica Locca sailboat. Our crew(Eddar, Rameses, Tontino, Roberto) took care of our every need. The drinks were never empty, the food was outstanding, and whether we were snorkeling, paddle boarding, or just relaxing we wanted for nothing. It was the highlight of our trip!”

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8.Bay of Banderas Luxury Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours sailing Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas aboard a luxury monohull or catamaran. Your English- or Spanish-speaking crew serves an open bar and hors d’oeuvres while you watch the coast turn gold. Reuben and the crew have earned praise for friendly service and well-timed sunset photos.

“Everything was excellent - the yacht, the weather, the drinks, and the charcuterie. We really enjoyed it, and we highly recommend it. The captain and crew were friendly, and they kept the drinks flowing. We positioned for fabulous sunset pictures and took advantage!”

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9.Private Sunset Sailing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Sail privately from Marina Vallarta for about three and a half hours with a crew that may include Ricky, Angel, Jorge, or Papacito. Expect Sierra Madre and downtown views, drinks, snacks, a restroom on board, and a sunset finale. The cruise returns to the marina.

“This boat trip was worth every penny. Ricky (Papacito) and his crew took excellent care of us. If you want a relaxing sailboat ride along the coast, relaxing, taking in the views, with an incredible sunset, I couldn’t recommend this trip more.”

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10.Catamaran Yelapa Beach Tour with Snorkeling, Food and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $94Best value

You’ll sail from Puerto Magico to Majahuitas for snorkeling and water sports, then reach Yelapa by tender boat for lunch, beach time, and a waterfall visit. Guides such as Alberto and Brown Sugar lead the onboard entertainment, with breakfast, drinks, and a two-hour party ride home.

“We enjoyed the whole experience. Full day of fun 🤩 We enjoyed the hike to the waterfall and lunch on the beach afterwards.”

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11.Luxury Day Sailing Tour of Bay of Banderas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $119

Spend six hours aboard a luxury sailboat or catamaran with Captain Rueban and crew. Sail past Vallarta’s waterfront, stop for lunch, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, and enjoy a premium open bar. This relaxed trip suits adults and children 10 and older who want time on the water, not a loud party.

“Captain Rueban and crew were fantastic! We spent a very leisurely day at sea going out to the arches, then a snorkel spot (murky water due to all of the recent rain but that was certainly not their fault!) then sailed back to the marina. The food, people and music was perfect!”

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12.Luxury Puerto Vallarta Shared Sailing Tour: Sail, Swim & Dine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about five hours aboard Ada, a polished sailboat limited to 12 people. Andrea and her crew serve chef-prepared appetizers, lunch, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks as you cruise past Puerto Vallarta, Bucerías, and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

“My husband and I booked this sailboat trip and were very happy with the experience from beginning to end. It was about a 25 minute walk (5-10 minute drive) from where our cruise ship docked for the day which was really convenient. The staff is friendly, gracious, welcoming and kind. The drinks are wonderfully created and presented. I enjoyed the mocktails and my husband enjoyed the regular cocktails. The boat is meticulously cared for and clean. I've never experienced a cleaner bathroom on board a boat. The appetizers and lunch were beautifully presented. Unfortunately, I am prone to sea sickness so I ended up getting sick (no fault whatsoever of…”

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13.2 Hours Catamaran Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Sail from Nuevo Vallarta at 5:00 pm on a spacious catamaran along Puerto Vallarta’s coast. You’ll have an international bar, vegan ceviche, dips, tapas, pesto pasta, and possibly live saxophone as the sky changes color. The boat returns to the Paradise Village pier.

“Fantastic cruise, friendly staff, open bar was great. Don’t do this for the Food ( I’d say it was a 3 out of 10 ), but everything else was fantastic. Being here in January, we saw lots and lots of whales, fairly close by, for at least half the cruise. Awesome experience!”

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