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Spend a full day on a catamaran from Puerto Vallarta to Majahuitas and Yelapa: snorkel coral gardens, hike to Horsetail Waterfall, enjoy a beach lunch and an open bar. Practical for swimmers and families, the trip blends reef time, local culture, and light hiking.
Spend a full day on a catamaran from Puerto Vallarta to Majahuitas and Yelapa: snorkel coral gardens, hike to Horsetail Waterfall, enjoy a beach lunch and an open bar. Practical for swimmers and families, the trip blends reef time, local culture, and light hiking.
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Operated by Monkey Adventures · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
The catamaran slips out of Puerto Vallarta at mid-morning and the sea immediately takes center stage: warm Pacific swells rock the deck, gulls wheel overhead, and the coastline peels away into green cliffs. Breakfast is served as the boat eases into Banderas Bay, then the captain eases up to the coral-fringed shallows of Majahuitas where the water dares you to dive in.
moderate.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for people with average fitness; requires short hikes over uneven stone and basic swimming ability for snorkeling.
No—basic swimming ability is recommended for snorkel comfort; life jackets and snorkeling gear are provided for safety.
The hike from the beach to Horsetail Waterfall is short (20–40 minutes) but uneven and stony; horses or ATVs are available at extra cost.
Yes—breakfast options, a beach lunch with multiple choices, and an open bar are included as stated in the tour details.
Yes—children 0–2 are free; the tour is family-friendly but supervise kids during snorkeling and the waterfall hike.
Yelapa developed as an isolated fishing village accessible only by boat; its growth into a tourist stop began in the mid-20th century as Puerto Vallarta became a coastal gateway.
Respect reef areas by using reef-safe products and avoiding standing on corals; local groups monitor beach cleanliness and rely on responsible tourism to fund conservation.
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