6 photosWhale Watching Photo Safari
Each winter, humpback whales come to Banderas Bay to calve. This small-boat safari is built around finding them and giving you time to watch.
Booking for this service opens soon — ask the concierge.
- Season
- Seasonal — confirmed with your dates
- Boat
- All-weather inflatable
- Departures
- Maritime Terminal or Nuevo Vallarta
Fulfilled by trusted local operators · booked, confirmed and supported by Villa Experience.
About the experience.
Guides trained in marine mammal behaviour lead the trip aboard all-weather inflatable boats, following the whales at a respectful distance. Hydrophones let you listen to them underwater.
Whale watching runs only during the whale season. Send your dates and we will confirm departures.
Seasonal. Runs only in season; we confirm departures for your dates.
What’s included
- Expert marine-mammal guide
- Hydrophones
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Request Whale Watching Photo Safari
Send your preferred date and details. We confirm availability with the local operator and reply with a confirmed price and a secure payment link.
- 1Request
- 2We confirm
- 3Pay securely
- 4Itinerary
Answered plainly.
01When is whale season?
Humpbacks visit Banderas Bay in the winter months. Tell us your dates and we will confirm whether tours are running.
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