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Sail from Puerto Vallarta to the protected Marietas Islands on a full-day catamaran offering snorkel, kayak and paddleboard options plus an onboard meal and open bar. Expect clear water, volcanic rock formations and regulated access to the famous Hidden Beach.
Sail from Puerto Vallarta to the protected Marietas Islands on a full-day catamaran offering snorkel, kayak and paddleboard options plus an onboard meal and open bar. Expect clear water, volcanic rock formations and regulated access to the famous Hidden Beach.
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The sun cuts a bright path across Banderas Bay as a catamaran eases away from Puerto Vallarta’s marina, deck chairs shifting with the swell. Salt and engine hum set the tempo; seabirds wheel around dark volcanic spires that puncture the horizon. Approaching the Marietas Islands feels like closing distance with a living map of rock, reef and current — coves that dare you to explore and arches that funnel light into clear water.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most people comfortable on boats and able to swim short distances; minimal sustained exertion required.
Access is limited and controlled by park permits; many tours offer an approach and, when allowed, passengers enter by small panga and swim/stride into the beach — but visits depend on sea state and quota.
Yes — non-swimmers can stay on the boat or take a panga for birdwatching; children are allowed but should be supervised and wear life jackets during water transfers.
The trip typically includes continental breakfast and lunch; an open bar is usually available on the return leg, though policies vary by operator.
Yes, most operators collect a SEMARNAT conservation fee (around USD 10) per person; bring cash to cover it.
The Marietas were formed by volcanic activity and later altered by mid-20th-century military exercises; conservation measures were put in place in the 21st century to protect seabird colonies and marine habitats.
Visitor numbers and beach access are regulated by SEMARNAT to protect nesting birds and coral; use reef-safe products and avoid touching marine life or corals.
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