4 photosMarietas Islands Catamaran Tour
A two-deck catamaran to the protected Marietas Islands, with a naturalist guide on the crossing and time to snorkel, swim, kayak or paddleboard when you arrive.
Starting price based on the currently published rate. Final pricing and availability require confirmation.
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- Two-level catamaran, shared
- Departures
- Maritime Terminal or Nuevo Vallarta
- Activities
- Snorkel · swim · kayak · paddleboard
- Ages
- Adults 12+, children 4 to 11
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About the experience.
Breakfast is served as the catamaran crosses Banderas Bay, while a naturalist guide explains how the bay and its ecosystem work. The Marietas are a protected marine reserve, and the birds are part of the day: blue-footed boobies, brown boobies and frigatebirds are all found on the islands.
At the islands, choose between snorkeling, swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. Under the surface, look for needlefish, pufferfish, octopus and turtles. Lunch is served on board, and food and drinks are all-inclusive while you are on the boat.
The hidden beach (Playa del Amor) is not part of this tour. If landing there matters to you, look at our small-group Marietas Island Discovery.
What’s included
- Continental breakfast
- Lunch served on board
- All-inclusive food and drinks on board
- Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear
- Naturalist guide
Good to know
- Children under 4, expectant mothers and guests with back, neck, heart, balance or dizziness conditions cannot join, for safety reasons.
- Water activities require good swimming ability. The islands depend on weather and sea conditions.
- The hidden beach (Playa del Amor) is not included; its cost and availability are separate.
- Bring swimwear, sandals, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat, a camera, cash, and a light jacket or windbreaker in winter.
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Answered plainly.
01Does this tour visit the hidden beach?
No. Playa del Amor is not part of this tour, and its cost and availability are separate. For a trip built around it, see Marietas Island Discovery.
02Can children come?
Yes, from age 4. Guests 12 and over count as adults. Children under 4 cannot join, for safety reasons.
03Is the catamaran private?
No, this is a shared tour. For your group alone, ask about a private yacht charter to the Marietas.
04Where does it leave from?
From the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta or from Nuevo Vallarta. We confirm the departure point with your booking.
Plan the rest of the stay.
Marietas Islands & Majahuitas
The protected Marietas Islands for snorkeling and kayaking, then secluded Majahuitas beach, with lunch and an open bar on the way home.
Marietas Island Discovery
A small-group inflatable boat to the Marietas Islands, snorkeling through sea caves and rock arches. When the sea and tide allow, you swim ashore to the hidden beach.
Luxury Day Sailing
A day on Banderas Bay under sail, with a stop to swim and snorkel in a quiet cove, a deli lunch and an open bar on deck.