The 14 Best Yacht Charters in Puerto Vallarta

1.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Cruise Banderas Bay aboard Chica Locca’s spacious catamaran with hosts such as Ricky Ricardo and DJ David. You’ll get breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, a Yelapa waterfall walk, and optional onboard massage time.

“This was the highlight of our whole trip. An absolutely blast and everyone working on the boat was awesome. Special shoutout to Ricky the host!”

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2.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Cruise Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas aboard a Leopard catamaran limited to 40 people. Expect a scenic ride, snorkeling near Majahuitas, paddleboards, lunch, and an onboard premium open bar. The route may include Los Arcos and the Malecón, depending on sea conditions.

“Bring sunscreen and dramine if you’re prone to motion sickness. Had a wonderful time! Great crew! Fun time.”

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3.Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Cruise Bay of Banderas aboard a comfortable yacht with guides such as Luis and Isaiah, watching for humpback whales and dolphins while the crew serves drinks, guacamole, chips, and sometimes ceviche. The evening ends with sunset views and Puerto Vallarta’s lights.

“Amazing time!!! Highly recommended. Love our tour guide, very knowledgeable and fun. Service at the boat was fantastic.”

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4.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter ChicaFUN 3 for up to 15 people and shape a four-hour Puerto Vallarta outing around the Bay of Banderas. Your crew handles drinks, snacks, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, and waterslides, with owner Gil available to help plan the meeting point.

“We booked American tour in Christmas Eve and it was awesome. Saw whales and had lots of time to play in the water. Sexy Dave and friends were amazing. Gil….give them a raise.”

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5.Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Puerto Vallarta and Bay of Banderas aboard a private yacht for up to 15 people, with a brand-name open bar, ceviche, guacamole, kayaks, paddle boards, and a two-hour stop at Playa Chica Locca. Gil and the Chica Locca crew can help shape the route.

“The service was amazing!! We had the best time! The food and drinks were great! We also got some great photos taken for us. Overall we had so much fun! I would definitely go again!”

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6.Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 6 hours · from $142

Spend six hours aboard Chica Locca’s 100-foot yacht from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta. Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, visit Yelapa Falls, and enjoy Mexican lunch, snacks, a premium open bar, music, and optional massage with guides such as Ricky and Isaiah.

“It was above and beyond expectations!! The Chica Luka team was amazing and took care of every possible detail. Highly recommended to spend a day like this if you're in the area.”

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7.Visit Private Beaches around Puerto Vallarta in a Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private yacht from Marina Vallarta, stopping at Los Arcos and sea-access-only Playa Paredon. Your captain provides snorkeling gear, paddle boards, water, margaritas, guacamole, and fruit for a flexible outing shared only with your group of up to 15.

“Our private yacht tour was amazing! We went snorkling and swimming and had plenty to do. Our boat guides were great! Highly recommended!”

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8.Private Yacht Charter on ChicaFun 1 Waterslides all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter ChicaFun 1 for about four hours with up to 15 people. Set your route around Banderas Bay, snorkel at Los Arcos, visit Yelapa or Majahuitas, and use kayaks, paddle boards, tubes, and snorkel gear. Drinks, snacks, and crew service are included.

“Booked this excursion for our group of 28 with viator and added transportation directly with Chica Locca tours to get us too and from our resort to the Marina. Alex from Chica Locca met us at the marina and was friendly from the very beginning. The crew were amazing in ensuring we had drinks and were doing well. We did some whale watching, then went to a cove to swim, snorkel. On our way back they had fish lines in the water and we managed to catch 3 fish and they let the kids our our excursion reel them in. They even cooked one for us to try before we…”

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9.Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter ChicaFUN 2 for a private four-hour cruise around Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas. Gil, the owner, can help arrange meeting points and transportation. Your group gets an open bar, snacks, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, and a flexible route.

“The boat and crew were amazing! Everyone was so accommodating, kind, and fun! I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone and everyone looking for an exciting boat trip in Puerto Vallarta”

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10.Hatteras 58-61′ Luxury Yacht in Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Nayarit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Cruise Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit aboard a three-level motor yacht with a private group. Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, watch for whales, and enjoy ceviche, guacamole, snacks, and an international bar. Confirm the boat and harbor before departure, since both have caused confusion.

“The boat was huge and so beautiful, the staff were excellent. This was absolutely great value for money and we had a fantastic time.”

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11.Mega Yacht Whale Watching Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Spend three hours aboard Chica Locca’s roomy mega yacht in Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas. Guides such as Isai and Isaiah explain the whales, while Captain Nick helps find them. Expect premium drinks, guacamole, snacks, music, sunset views, and a city-light return cruise.

“Perfect combination of a sunset cruise and viewing whales! We saw several, learned a lot from the crew and there were cocktails and guacamole too-really fun! The boat is large and nice bathrooms, I would highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Private Luxury Yacht Chica 55′ VIP All Inclusive + Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private 55-foot Chica yacht around Banderas Bay for about four hours. Your group can set the route, stop at Los Arcos, snorkel, paddle, tube, and use a supervised Jet Ski. Drinks, ceviche, guacamole, and water gear are included.

“The private yacht was amazing, the crew was exceptional and provided the best experience. They were knowledgeable and provided a great whale watching experience as well as keeping us entertained and safe on the boat and jet ski. The drinks and food were great, would recommend this yacht and crew.”

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13.Private Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $810

Sail privately from Marina Vallarta to Los Arcos and back in about three hours. Captain Philip, Captain Carlos, Ernesto, Nico, and Victor have all been praised for attentive service. Expect a clean yacht, open bar, charcuterie, city lights, and possible whale sightings.

“We had a great experience with Phillip and the crew despite some mediocre weather. They were attentive and the food and beverage service was excellent. Highly recommend for large groups and great service. The boat was very well kept and clean. No complaints!”

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14.Luxury Yacht Tour with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Sail south from Puerto Vallarta to Majahuitas Cove for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and beach time. The five-hour cruise includes lunch, an open bar, towels, and gear. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the trip, with Charlie singled out for warm, attentive service.

“Excellent Day Activity - They offered upgrade of snorkeling and my husband loved it.”

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