Los Arcos Snorkel Cruise: Explore Puerto Vallarta's Aquatic Life and Rustic Beach Towns

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Embark on the Los Arcos Snorkel Cruise in Puerto Vallarta to discover the vibrant aquatic life and charming beach towns. Swim with dolphins, explore rustic villages, and marvel at the stunning waterfall in Quimixto. An unforgettable adventure awaits!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Playa Quimixto - It includes:
Maritime Transportation in Beautiful Catamarans
Continental breakfast
National Open Bar on the Boat (Tequila, Rum, Vodka, Beer, Soft Drinks, Juice and Water)
Lifevest
Delicious Food (Fish Fillet, Chicken Fajitas, Roast Beef Quesadillas, Hamburgers, Rice, Beans, Green Salad, Tortillas. Rooms, etc.)
Snorkeling equipment…

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Use of snorkeling equipment
Kayaks, Paddle Board
Carbonated beverages
Alcoholic beverages

What's Not Included

Ground transportation
Gratuities
Dock tax rate, Los Arcos National Marine Park

Additional Information

Embark on a fantastic journey and explore the remarkable World of Los Arcos (a snorkeling paradise), Las Animas (a beautiful beachside rustic village), and Quimixto (a striking waterfall). The marine wildlife like dolphins that occasionally accompany us en route to the destination, and the exotic birds residing at the arches are experiences to behold….

Location

Puerto Magico

Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio

Arrive at 9:15 am at the BAHIA ALEGRE Marina – Puerto Mágico Maritime Terminal Av. Medina Ascencio and Military Naval School, Cruise Ship Dock Door No.9

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

3.3

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Katherine_a

Jun 25, 2025

Tour - Very friendly staff and fun dancers on the boat open bar lunch was just ok not great. Didn't hike to the waterfall Beach was nice

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Wynston_a

Mar 22, 2025

Please read! - Imaginary kayaks, imaginary paddle boards and hiking trails! Not a buffet breakfast, Itty bitty lunch, rude "tour" guide! People who did get to snorkle were only able to do so for 15 minutes as the boat left late, and was even later getting back (around 8pm). This was supposed to start at 9 and last 8 hours. Major tourist scam. Did 5 stars to see if I can help someone from wasting a day of vacation.

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Solaris

Dec 15, 2024

Loved it, very good tour:) - Before buying I read all the reviews. As always there are good and bad. I in particular got a completely good tour. The activities mentioned are correct and good. The snorkeling in the Arches I loved as much as the food they give on the beach. What I paid for the tour is worth 1000%. I would forget the other opinions.

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Edgar_m

Mar 12, 2025

Its a great time. saw... - Its a great time. saw whales and stingrays. the snorkeling sucked though only there like 20 minutes, no guide, water is super murky. they said that's because of the cold water right now which is also why there is whales all over the place. the waterfall is nice, make sure you take cash for any activities. Definitely pay the 30 per person to get the at guide ride to the waterfall. horses take forever and walking would be ridiculous. at took 10 min to get up there horses maybe 25min and walking people were taking like 45 minutes and out of breath. drinks were good. food was good and pretty light. the staff is great. they struggle with undecisive tourists. and then people complain they take long for pickups but that's because other tourists stay behind

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Colleenc103

Jan 8, 2025

A party boat great staff - There was only a 40 min snorkel, no fish, no paddle boards or kayaks. Staff were great. It was about 10-11 hrs. Arrived back 9pm

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Cathlyn_r

Dec 29, 2024

Pretty beaches but no snorkeling… - We had high hopes for this tour but it was disappointing. There was a tremendous amount of waiting around, no snorkeling, limited food and everything was an add on. The trip arrived back to port 2.5 hours late. The beaches are pretty and the sailing was nice.

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Dan_k

Nov 28, 2024

Not a Snorkling Cruise.... - Boat and staff were great, but only 30 min or so of snorkling?? Was really disappointing. Plus if you go to the beach after snorkling, zero paddle boards...one kayak with no paddle...but if you want to spend more money they have other activities. Definiely NOT a snorkling cruise.

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Jasmine_a

Apr 7, 2025

Reality - Be advised, you will get sea sick! And the complimentary lunch is not great so prepare yourself to eat something different or elsewhere.

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W5328henancyc

May 3, 2025

Waste of time - It’s misleading as to the places you will visit you need to choose one or the other Animas or Quimixto . Food is served like 2 hours after being there, probably intentionally so you will consume drinks and food from their restaurant and it’s pricey. If you go to Quimixto there isn’t much to do there besides go in the waterfall. They give you the option to get a ride up to the waterfall on the atv for $40usd per person takes like 5minutes on the atv. If you walk it like 20 minutes although they tell you it takes 45minutes to encourage you to spend $$ on the atv. Guides don’t leave you alone they tell you not buy anything from anyone just from one little store/restaurant that they deal with. On top of all this it takes all day from 10amto 6pm it’s not worth it it’s a waste of time. And the way they approach you for the tip was in very bad taste. They go by each person and pretty much obligate you to tip them. Last time for us!

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Chassidy

Dec 15, 2024

Could not pay me to do this again - Most of the time, you're stuck on a very old boat that doesn't go over 8mph and limits your time at los animas. We were told we would go to the waterfall and then to the beach, but on board, you had to pick. The snorkeling is only for those who are avid swimmers as the current is very strong and there's so many people all running into each other. The falls were extremely disappointing we have better falls in Missouri and the walk to and from is not great, get transportation for that. It was very taxing. Honestly you could offer me $1000 us dollars to go and I would say keep it, no way will I ever do this cruise again, never ever. It was awful. Also while you're stuck on this old rickety boat for 5-6 hours of this trip, the crew screams into the microphones the ENTIRE TIME! Top of their lungs screaming. Do not do this tour unless that's your scene.

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up to 15 guests

1 - Adult