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A full-day boat trip from Puerto Vallarta to the Marietas Islands mixes snorkeling, paddleboarding and a swim through a marine tunnel to a famed Hidden Beach. Expect clear reefs, seabirds, an open bar and a conservation fee at departure.
A full-day boat trip from Puerto Vallarta to the Marietas Islands mixes snorkeling, paddleboarding and a swim through a marine tunnel to a famed Hidden Beach. Expect clear reefs, seabirds, an open bar and a conservation fee at departure.
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The boat slips away from Puerto Vallarta’s marina and the city’s skyline shrinks into a low line of hotels and palms. Salt lifts on the breeze, gulls wheel, and the Pacific opens up—turbulent, bright and full of possibility.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; ability to swim and enter/exit water repeatedly is helpful
Yes—many guests stay on the boat to enjoy the views; however, access to Hidden Beach requires swimming through a short tunnel, so inform staff in advance if you can’t swim.
Yes, basic snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins, and vest) is included; consider bringing a mask that fits well if you need a custom fit.
During humpback whale season (roughly December–March) boats often encounter whales en route, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Yes—the islands are a protected area with restricted landing sites and roped-off zones to protect wildlife; follow guides’ instructions at all times.
Once used as a fishing and military anchorage, the Marietas were later designated a national park to protect seabird colonies and fragile coral ecosystems.
Park access is limited and regulated—operators collect small conservation fees and enforce no-landing zones to reduce reef damage and protect nesting birds.
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