Slip offshore from Pier 10 for a private, all-inclusive snorkeling trip to Mazatlán’s three small islands. Explore Bird Island and Deer Island by snorkel and kayak, relax on a protected beach, and return refreshed after a flexible 4-hour outing.
Slip offshore from Pier 10 for a private, all-inclusive snorkeling trip to Mazatlán’s three small islands. Explore Bird Island and Deer Island by snorkel and kayak, relax on a protected beach, and return refreshed after a flexible 4-hour outing.
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Operated by Travel Vallarta · Mazatlán, Sinaloa
The boat slips away from Pier 10 and the city’s harbor buildings fall back into the heat-hazed horizon. Salt air fills the cockpit as the captain points toward a loose chain of islands south of Mazatlán: Isla de las Aves (Bird Island), Isla Venados (Deer Island) and a scattering of rocky islets where seabirds wheel and reef fish congregate.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for people in average physical condition; short swims and optional kayaking require basic stamina.
Yes—masks, snorkels and life jackets are provided by the operator as part of the tour.
The advertised trip is about 4 hours, but the length of stay can be flexible—notify your guide to arrange return timing.
Children and non-swimmers are accommodated with life jackets and short shore snorkeling; notify the operator when booking for extra assistance.
The operator supplies bottled water and an icebox; you may bring additional food and drinks but avoid glass containers.
The islands have long been local fishing and birding spots for Mazatlán’s coastal communities; the marina grew as the city shifted from a small port to a tourist gateway in the 20th century.
Stick to marked swimming areas, use reef-safe sunscreen, and avoid touching coral; small commercial operators in the area are increasingly emphasizing low-impact practices.
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