Puerto Vallarta Bay
Cruise FAQ's
Q:
I'M ON A CRUISE - HOW FAR IS IT TO THE DEPARTURE POINT?
A: All these cruises depart from the Marina Maritima, the same place
as your cruise ship. Just walk on over.
Q:
WHAT IS THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN PUERTO VALLARTA?
A: During the summer and autumn months, the water is bathtub warm,
approaching 85F. During the winter and spring months, it cools down significantly, to about 75F, and in
colder years, you sometimes find temperatures dipping into the mid-to-high 60s. The water temps at areas
like the Marietas Islands is normally a few degrees cooler than areas further inland like Majahuitas. See
Puerto Vallarta Water Temperatures for more details.
Q:
WHAT IS THE VISIBILITY LIKE?
A: The best visibility is found during the summer months, when
visibility can reach 100-130 feet. During the winter months, you'll find it to be about 15-60 feet, which
is plenty for most snorkeling locations.
Q:
ARE THERE FISH?
A: Yes, there are a lot of fish to be seen. To really see lots of
fish, we recommend Los Arcos and the Marietas Islands the most, though all the sites will have plenty to
see.
Q:
WHICH TOUR IS THE BEST FOR KIDS?
A: For younger kids, El Paredon Paradise Cruise is a nice option with
ample space and multiple activites for the family.
Q:
WHICH TOUR OFFERS THE BEST SNORKELING?
A: It really depends on the time of year, but overall we'd probably
recommend the Marietas Island Sail which snorkels at the Marietas Islands Marine Preserve.
Q:
WILL I GET SEASICK?
A: The water on the bay is generally very smooth and wonderful.
However, you'll still get the rocking of the water and if you have a sensitive stomach, this can make you
seasick. Make sure to take a seasickness prevention like Bonine or 24-Hour Less-Drowsy Dramamine 1 hour
before traveling just in case and bring some more with you to take before the return trip. If you are at
all concerned, then we'd suggest Las Caletas, Santa Maria, Vagabundo, or Sarape, as the boat rides are
shorter than those to Yelapa or the Marietas Islands.
Q:
WHICH IS THE BEST BEACH?
A: The nicest beach is probably Las Animas, followed by Quimixto,
Yelapa and Las Caletas. However, all these are very nice - you can't go wrong. There isn't much of a beach
at the Marietas Islands - those cruises usually stop at La Manzanilla Beach, which is very nice. Hidden
Beach is an extraordinary beach, so if you have the chance don't miss it.
Q:
WHICH HAS THE BEST FOOD?
A: Well, we haven't had all the food, but we can tell you the Mahi
Mahi at the Quimixto restaurant is excellent.
Q:
I'VE SEEN ANOTHER BOAT SOMEWHERE THAT I DON'T SEE LISTED - WHY?
A: Essentially, all the bay cruises are very similar. The differences
are in the crew and the locations that they go. We've found our favorite crews for each of the different
locations around Banderas Bay - to add more would just be duplicating tours. There are several dozen boats
in the bay, and they aren't much different from each other.
Q: WE HAVE A LARGE GROUP, CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE ALL OF US?
A: You bet! We can handle groups of all sizes. If you have over 20 people in
your group,
Contact our Groups Team for our VIP personalized service to
fit your group with exactly the experience you're looking for and at our exclusive discount pricing. We
can also create customized experiences just for you. If you can dream it, we can do it!
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