Your own 4-hour private boat for up to 10 guests across the bay
Banderas Bay Charters★ 4.7 (48 reviews)$800USD per person
What it is
Private 4-hour boat charter for up to 10. Set your own route — Los Arcos, Las Ánimas, Quimixto. Captain, fuel, snorkel gear, cooler included. Price is per group.
Good to know
⏱About 4 hours, door to door.
📍Meet at Marina Vallarta or Los Muertos pier.
🥾Little walking — fine for most fitness levels.
💦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
Marina Vallarta or Los Muertos pier
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🧭Board & cross the bay
Quick safety briefing aboard before heading out onto Banderas Bay.
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⏱Main experience (~4 h)
Your own 4-hour private boat for up to 10 guests across the bay · 4 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 private 4-hour boat for up to 10 guests leaving Marina Vallarta or Los Muertos pier. Confirm exact dock departure, fuel bounds and whether the per-person Marina port fee applies.
•Specify your preferred pier (Marina Vallarta vs. Los Muertos) in advance; Marina departures usually incur an API port fee in cash per passenger.
•Ask the captain at boarding where adult and child-size life vests are stowed before cruising past Los Arcos or south-shore swells.
•Bring seasickness meds if heading across open south-bay water, plus dry bags for cameras and extra drinking water.
•Crew decide safe swim-anchor depth based on swell direction on the day — never jump off while the engine is in gear.
Always confirm with the operator: rules and conditions can change.
Best for
Groups of 4–10 friends or families splitting the per-boat rate
Visitors wanting to set their own snorkeling/beach pace
Probably not for you
Solo travelers or couples on a tight budget (per-boat rate beats small group rates only from ~5 guests up)
November — the dry season begins and Festival Gourmet runs mid-month. Whale season opens in December.
Common questions
Is Private Boat Charter — Half Day safe?
A private 4-hour boat for up to 10 guests leaving Marina Vallarta or Los Muertos pier. Confirm exact dock departure, fuel bounds and whether the per-person Marina port fee applies.
How much does Private Boat Charter — Half Day cost?
It starts around $800 USD per person. The exact price depends on the date and group size — check the operator's page.
How long is Private Boat Charter — Half Day?
Plan for about 4 hours including transport to and from the meeting point.
Who is Private Boat Charter — Half Day good for?
It suits couple, family, groups of friends.
Where do I book Private Boat Charter — Half Day?
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.
