Marietas Islands and
Whale Watching
Vallarta Whales: Professional
Whale Watching Tours in Puerto Vallarta.
Marietas Island & Whale Watching
Islas Marietas, known as the Mexican Galapagos, is a marine national park protected by environmental federal authorities since April 2005, located at the edge of Banderas Bay, about 45 minutes by boat from Puerto Vallarta.
Marietas are a volcanic formation made up of 2 islands, Isla Redonda, and Isla Larga, two islets and several sandy rocky shallows and the marine part that surrounds them, so they can be considered as a small archipelago.
The Marietas Islands constitute a habitat that allows the coexistence of some characteristic marine species of the central and southern Mexican Pacific with those of the Gulf of California and the Pacific coast of Baja California. An important marine bird community nest in the islands including the charismatic blue footed booby bird, so if you are a birdwatcher this is a hot spot. So, this tour has become a must.
To visit the Islands is necessary to go with an authorized vessel with trained guides, that could follow established guidelines, beside to pay taxes to keep the islands guarded.
During winter Banderas Bay is a gathering place for Humpback Whales that come for reproduction, calving and resting.Â
In this tour we visit Marietas Islands where you may enjoy the sightseeing of this unique insular ecosystem, learning about the geology and birdwatching.Â
After visiting the Islands we will explore the bay looking for humpback whales and other pelagic animals.
If you want to book this tour you must write us at vallartawhales@gmail.com and tell us how many peoples is in your party and when do you want to do it.
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Schedule
This tour is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Reservation are Mandatory.Â
Tour departs from Los Peines Pier at 9:00 am and is returning by 2:30 pm. Meeting time 8:30 amÂ
Cost per person: $2,950.00 pesos in share tour.
Note in a share tour It is necessary 4 guest to operate it.
Private tours are available. Inquiry and Reserve NOW at vallartawhales@gmail.com
Include
- About 5.5 hours of navigation on board a vessel La Bruna or Twin Dolphins, very comfortable with cushions, shade and with restrooms facilities. And with permissions by Environmental Federal Authorities to do Whale Watching and to visit the Islands.
- Bilingual Naturalist guides authorized by environmental authorities.
- Illustrated field guides and didactic material.
- Hydrophone and speaker system (to listen the whales and dolphins´ vocalizations underwater).
- Water and sodas.
- Fruit and Snacks.
- Lunch, panino of cheese and turkey ham, and veggies to add on it.
- All security gear such as lifejackets and VHF radios.
- High standards of sanitary protocols.
- Federal mandatory port tax, for use port facilities and Federal Tax to visit Marietas Islands.
- It does Not Include Tips or gratitude for the crew.
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