Spot tropical fish around Los Arcos without having to swim
Ocean Friendly / Los Arcos Boats★ 4.7 (1,369 reviews)$48USD per person
What it is
See the Los Arcos marine reserve reefs without needing to swim — walk-up glass-bottom pangas leave hourly from Los Muertos pier, or book ahead online for a shaded sightseeing boat cruise around the 5 islands (with an optional snorkel stop). Good for non-swimmers, grandparents and small kids.
Good to know
⏱About 2 hours, door to door.
📍Meet at Playa Los Muertos pier, hourly.
🥾Some walking on uneven ground — closed shoes help.
💦You can get in the water or stay dry — your call.
✓Free cancellation on the operator's site, usually up to 24 hours before.
How the day flows
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📍Meet & check-in
Playa Los Muertos pier, hourly
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🧭Board & cross the bay
Quick safety briefing aboard before heading out onto Banderas Bay.
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⏱Main experience (~2 h)
Spot tropical fish around Los Arcos without having to swim · 2 h.
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✓Return & booking note
Return to the starting pier or drop-off. Most departures include free cancellation up to 24 h prior.
Is it safe?
A gentle 2-hour sightseeing cruise past the Los Arcos marine reserve from Playa Los Muertos pier. Great for non-swimmers and grandparents — just watch your step transferring onto small boats along floating steps.
•Boarding at Playa Los Muertos pier involves stepping from a rolling dock onto boat gunwales — ask crew for a hand and wear flat shoes or strapped sandals.
•Even if you stay aboard, Los Arcos sits inside a protected marine reserve (national park area): wear reef-safe sunscreen if you choose the optional swim stop.
•Pangas and small cruisers rock noticeably while idling over reefs to peer through viewing panels; take motion-sickness tablets beforehand if sensitive.
•Morning sailings have gentler glare on the glass panels and calmer swells.
November — the dry season begins and Festival Gourmet runs mid-month. Whale season opens in December.
Common questions
Is Glass-Bottom & Sightseeing Boat — Los Arcos safe?
A gentle 2-hour sightseeing cruise past the Los Arcos marine reserve from Playa Los Muertos pier. Great for non-swimmers and grandparents — just watch your step transferring onto small boats along floating steps.
How much does Glass-Bottom & Sightseeing Boat — Los Arcos cost?
It starts around $48 USD per person. The exact price depends on the date and group size — check the operator's page.
How long is Glass-Bottom & Sightseeing Boat — Los Arcos?
Plan for about 2 hours including transport to and from the meeting point.
Who is Glass-Bottom & Sightseeing Boat — Los Arcos good for?
It suits solo, couple, family, groups of friends.
Where do I book Glass-Bottom & Sightseeing Boat — Los Arcos?
Use the Book button on this page — it goes to the operator or Viator, where you pick a date and pay. Vallarta Pro doesn't take payment or a booking fee.
