Board your own boat from Marina Vallarta for a private, personalized scuba experience among rocky reefs and protected marine reserves. Ideal for small groups, the tour combines guided dives, optional intro lessons, and boat-access-only beaches for surface breaks.
Board your own boat from Marina Vallarta for a private, personalized scuba experience among rocky reefs and protected marine reserves. Ideal for small groups, the tour combines guided dives, optional intro lessons, and boat-access-only beaches for surface breaks.
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Operated by Eco Explorer Vallarta · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
The boat slips free from Marina Vallarta and the city’s harbor noise falls away—just wind, the engine’s steady hum and water that dares you to look deeper.
moderate.
5 hours.
Comfortable for anyone able to swim and climb in/out of a boat; basic stamina for two tank dives is helpful.
Yes — you get a private boat and crew dedicated to your group for the duration of the tour.
Certified divers are required for most offshore sites and Marietas dives; beginners can take an onboard intro lesson for an additional fee.
A $6 USD harbor fee per person is payable in cash at check-in.
Passengers should be able to swim; the tour is not recommended for pregnant guests or those with serious spinal or heart conditions.
Puerto Vallarta grew from a small fishing port into a major dive hub; local crews often trace routes used by fishermen decades ago.
The Marietas Islands are a protected national park—divers must follow permit rules, avoid touching wildlife, and use mooring buoys where provided.
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