What to Expect on Your Whale Watching Tour
Your adventure begins at Los Peines Pier in Puerto Vallarta, where our crew welcomes you aboard Bruna for approximately four hours exploring Banderas Bay.
Once underway, our naturalist guides begin searching for signs of humpback whales while explaining the incredible migration that brings them to this region each winter.
Every trip is different.
You may encounter whales breaching, tail slapping, traveling through the bay, competing in groups, or mothers swimming alongside their calves. Dolphins, sea turtles, rays, and seabirds may also appear along the way.
When conditions allow, we’ll use our hydrophone to listen beneath the surface and experience the fascinating sounds of the marine world.
There is no scripted show—the whales decide what happens.
That’s what makes every encounter unique.
Everything You Need for the Experience
Approximately 4-hour boat tour aboard Bruna
Authorized whale watching vessel
Licensed bilingual naturalist guide
Hydrophone to listen to whale and dolphin vocalizations when conditions allow
Educational materials
Life jackets
Purified water and soft drinks
Fresh fruit and snacks
Turkey ham and cheese panini
Mandatory federal port fee
Whale Watching With Respect
Whales are wild animals, and their welfare always comes first.
Our whale watching experiences follow Mexican environmental regulations for responsible observation, including appropriate navigation, viewing distances, and behavior around whales.
Rather than chasing an encounter, our crew observes the animals’ movement and behavior to create the best possible experience while minimizing our impact.
Because the most memorable encounters happen when wildlife is allowed to remain wild.

Prefer a Private Whale Watching Experience?
Enjoy Banderas Bay exclusively with your family or group.
Private whale watching tours offer additional flexibility and a more personalized experience, with departure times that may be adjusted depending on availability.
They’re also an excellent option for families, photographers, private groups, and cruise ship travelers with specific schedules.
Before You Book
Reservations
Advance reservations are required.
The shared tour requires a minimum number of confirmed guests to operate. If the minimum is not reached, our team will contact you with the available options.
Meeting Point
Los Peines Pier, Puerto Vallarta.
Please arrive at 9:00 AM for check-in before the scheduled 9:30 AM departure.
Duration
Approximately 4 hours
Private Tours
Private experiences and alternative departure schedules may be available upon request.
Wildlife
Humpback whales are wild animals and their behavior cannot be controlled or predicted. Every tour and every encounter is different.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Camera
Reusable water bottle
Sun protection
A light layer for cooler mornings
Send Us A Message
Call Us
Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm daily (Central Time).
322-135-9260
Or 52-1-322-147-2529
Email Us
Send us an email at any time with your enquiry, or use the form on this page. We aim to respond as soon as possible.



















