9 Puerto Vallarta Pirate Ship Cruises Worth Booking

1.Puerto Vallarta Pirate Premium Sailing Cruise

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

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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2.Pirate Ship Premium Dinner Cruise with Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $180Best value

Board a pirate ship in Puerto Vallarta at 4:30 pm for a four-hour evening of live music, a theatrical pirate show, six dinner choices, unlimited premium drinks, preferred seating, and fireworks over Banderas Bay. The performance can include scenes better suited to older children.

“Super fun trip - tons of energy by the crew which got the audience excited and moving along as well. We did have to explain to our 5 year old that it was all a show, no one died and that the pirates where actually actors and not bad. He also wanted to understand why the balloon popping game was so funny to the adults- lol. Such a great time , the drinks where strong and the whole night had great energy.”

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3.Pirate Show and Dinner on a Cruise in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $268

Sail Puerto Vallarta Bay at sunset on a 700-ton wooden pirate galleon. You’ll get dinner, an open bar, live music, games, costumed characters, special effects, and fireworks during a four-hour evening cruise. The $268 price includes dinner and entertainment, but not transport, tips, or the $3 port fee.

“There was no communication by operator when we tried to contact them for exact meeting location via Viator app. After not hearing from them, we decided to call operator directory and they said the excursion was canceled. This was same day of excursion. Had we not called, we would have shown up and had been even more disappointed (and out taxi fare). Good thing we checked:”

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4.Dinner Under the Sea + Pirate Show in Puerto Vallarta Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $230Top rated

Board a 700-ton galleon at 4:30 pm for a four-hour Puerto Vallarta Bay cruise with an underwater-themed dinner, six meal choices, premium open bar, bilingual pirate entertainment, dancing, and fireworks. The experience ends where it begins at the marina.

“The show was fun and interactive, and the dinner was tasty! I loved my pirate, Alvin! He treated us well and was a ton of fun!”

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5.Pirate Ship at Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $260

Board a 700-ton galleon at 6 pm for a four-hour pirate party around Puerto Vallarta Bay. Expect FX makeup, costumes, live music, dinner choices, a national open bar, contests, special effects, fireworks, and comic pirate shows led by characters such as Dany, Alvin, and Jack.

“Sin duda estuvo genial la experiencia fue única y placentera. Sin pensarlo volvería a tomar este tour. ¡Maravilloso!”

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6.Pirate Ship Tour by day or night! Meals and Drinks included!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $220

Spend about five hours aboard a Puerto Vallarta pirate ship, stopping at secluded Majahuitas Beach for kayaking, banana boats, snorkeling, and a children’s treasure hunt. Breakfast, lunch, soft drinks, a pirate show, and fireworks are included. The tour runs by day or night and returns to the marina.

“Wonderful food, great entertainment and, in general, a booze cruise. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who's trying to cut back. Dany was an excellent waiter and we were tickled to find out he can also act.”

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7.Night Cruise at Puerto Vallarta, Pirate Show & Dinner!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $272

Set sail from Puerto Vallarta Marina at 5:30 pm aboard a galleon for a four-hour dinner show with live music, pirate comedy, bay views, fireworks, and a national open bar. The evening is lively and adult-leaning, with pirates such as Ruly, Alligator, and Alvin praised for personal service.

“Updated review of Pirate Ship evening cruise New Year’s 2025/ 2026.”

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8.Incredible Nightly Pirate Show in the Bay of Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $261

Board a pirate galleon at Puerto Vallarta’s marina at 5:30 pm for a four-hour evening on the bay. You’ll get live music, a comic drunken pirate show, dinner, flags, fireworks, a national open bar, and a final pirate party. The boat holds no more than 30 people.

“Great experience for the first time on a boat. The crew out on a hell of a show and was entertaining throught the entire boat ride. The dinner was excellent and drinks were a bonus. I would definitely do this again when i come back”

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9.Pirate Ship by Day

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $280

Sail from Puerto Vallarta to Majahuitas Ecological Reserve aboard a pirate-themed ship. You’ll get breakfast, lunch choices, an open bar, shows, contests, snorkeling, kayaking, banana rides, volleyball, and a treasure hunt. The group can reach 250 people, so expect a lively rather than private outing.

“The whole experience was great. My kids loved the act they put on! The time we spent on the beach was filled with fun. Our personal pirate Pepe was great. Very attentive to my family’s needs. Would totally recommend this to everybody!!”

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