4 Marietas Islands Trips from Puerto Vallarta Worth Booking

1.Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend about seven hours on the water from Puerto Vallarta, watching for dolphins, seasonal humpback whales, manta rays, and seabirds. Snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard near the Marietas Islands, then enjoy a BBQ lunch and drinks at Majahuitas. Guides such as Poncho and Dani are known for lively service and onboard entertainment.

“Highly recommeded, the lads do a great job switching from life guards, to bartenders, tour gides, and ultimately pyt on a cry laugh cabaret show after lunch on the beach. Be sure to sneak the chacalaca's some rice from the buffet for added entertainment.”

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2.Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 981 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

From Marina Vallarta, you’ll ride by speedboat to the Marietas Islands, watch for dolphins, turtles, rays, and winter whales, then snorkel with provided gear and swim through a water tunnel to Hidden Beach if conditions and permits allow. Guides such as Rodrigo, Carlos, and Emilio lead small groups of up to 16.

“Awesome! Loved it! Carlos & crew were amazing! I would highly recommend! The entire experience was a 10!”

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3.Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about six hours cruising from the Bay of Banderas to Marietas Islands with Chica Locca Tours. Expect breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboards, waterslides and wildlife watching. Hidden Beach requires a separate permit, extra fee and strong swimming ability.

“The crew was very attentive and the atmosphere fun. The boat ride out is an hour each way, but that didn’t seem to matter too much - people were having fun.”

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4.Marietas Islands snorkeling & Hidden beach (w/ restrictions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours with a biologist or naturalist guide exploring the Marietas Islands by boat. You’ll snorkel, watch blue-footed boobies and other wildlife, and may swim 200 meters into Hidden Beach if park officials allow entry. Groups are capped at 10, with guides such as Maggie, Michael, Cynthia, and Luis often leading the trip.

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable day of adventure, nature, and that perfect post-snorkel sandwich, look no further than Ecotours Vallarta. My partner and I booked the Marietas Islands tour and were blown away by the entire experience—from the personal touches to the wildlife sightings and, of course, the stunning Hidden Beach. We started our morning with a quick Uber from Bucerías to the marina (about 500 pesos), and checked in at the Ecotours Vallarta office around 8:15 AM. That’s where we met Luis, our warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable guide, and Hilda, who got us sorted with our 240 pesos national park fee (cash only!). There were just three…”

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