The 15 Best Marietas Islands Tours from Puerto Vallarta

Islas Marietas & BBQ lunch at Majahuitas - Leaving Puerto Vallarta at 7:00 am

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Islas Marietas and Majahuitas tour, with snorkeling, wildlife, BBQ lunch, drinks, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“WE were on boat 3 with Pancho and had a great time. The snorkeling was cold, but nice. The entertainment from Pancho and the crew was great! The service was amazing! WE also saw a pacific mantra ray. The best was when the boat slowed down so we could watch a humpback whale slap its pectoral fins on the water, and then it breached a lot for us!!!!”

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Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

2.Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 981 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99Top rated

Snorkel among dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish on a Puerto Vallarta boat trip to the Marietas Islands and Hidden Beach.

“The trip out to the island was lovely. The guides were great to work and very kind. They were well prepared and did a great job explaining things. The snorkeling was a lot of fun and we got to see some cool see life.”

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Los Arcos 5 islands Snorkeling Cliff Jumping and Hidden Beach

3.Los Arcos 5 islands Snorkeling Cliff Jumping and Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos tour, with cliff jumping, snorkeling, a boat ride through caves, and a small beach stop for $49.

“Had a great time with friends! Went snorkeling, learned a lot about the native life, and went to a little cove beach to hang out at the end. Would recommend!”

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Marietas Islands snorkeling & Hidden beach (w/ restrictions)

4.Marietas Islands snorkeling & Hidden beach (w/ restrictions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Snorkel the Marietas Islands with a biologist, spot blue-footed boobies, and try Hidden Beach, with access limited by weather and permits.

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable day of adventure, nature, and that perfect post-snorkel sandwich, look no further than Ecotours Vallarta. My partner and I booked the Marietas Islands tour and were blown away by the entire experience—from the personal touches to the wildlife sightings and, of course, the stunning Hidden Beach. We started our morning with a quick Uber from Bucerías to the marina (about 500 pesos), and checked in at the Ecotours Vallarta office around 8:15 AM. That’s where we met Luis, our warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable guide, and Hilda, who got us sorted with our 240 pesos national park fee (cash only!). There were just three…”

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hidden beach tour guaranteed!

5.hidden beach tour guaranteed!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Swim into Marietas Islands Hidden Beach, snorkel with fish, spot birds and whales, and explore two islands on a small-group boat tour from Punta de Mita.

“What a great and easy trip to the hidden beach! Our tour guides not only knew all of the great spots but were absolute photographic geniuses with our iPhones! Well done! Would recommend again!”

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Guaranteed Hidden Beach • Small Group Tour • Punta Mita

6.Guaranteed Hidden Beach • Small Group Tour • Punta Mita

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $173

Review of Punta Mita’s small-group Marietas Islands tour, with Hidden Beach swim, snorkeling, wildlife, safety tips, price, and drawbacks.

“Great experience with Ruben and Chuy! The took us to Islas Marietas, were very friendly, it was fun and also safe, thank you so much!”

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Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed

7.Private Marietas Snorkeling Tour – Hidden Beach Access Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Snorkel the Marietas Islands from Puerto Vallarta, then swim through a cave to Hidden Beach on this private four-hour boat tour.

“My family most enjoyed the adventure into the Hidden Beach. If you stay calm, breast stroke in, and follow your guides instructions you will be fine. It only takes seconds to clear the lowest point and then your clear as the cave opens up. It helps to have cardio stamina as well. I saw terrified faces as we were exiting and they were entering. Staying calm is key. After, we went snorkeling. Our guide took the time to show us how to properly secure our snorkel gear. It was truly an unforgettable experience.”

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Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Undersea Arcos or Marietas

8.Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Undersea Arcos or Marietas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $125

Review of Puerto Vallarta scuba trips to Los Arcos and Marietas Islands, with costs, marine life, guides, logistics, and practical booking advice.

“Great 2 tank dive with Eric out at Los Arcos! We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather and the visibility was about 30 feet. Saw tons of fish and at least a dozen octopus, puffers, lobsters and more. The place was easy to find in the port, so I’m not sure why some people say they have a hard time finding it. We signed a few pieces of paper and off we went, passing a baby crocodile swimming in the marina! Another very nice couple joined us and they had booked dives every day that week with Eric! Eric is a FANTASTIC instructor. Completely knowledgeable in his profession and made…”

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small groups SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach

9.small groups SAFARI to Marietas Islands including Hidden Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $212

Swim through a sea tunnel to Marietas Islands Hidden Beach, snorkel, watch whales and birds, then enjoy shrimp ceviche in a small private group.

“We had the most incredible day visiting Marietas Islands with Eduardo and crew! Highly recommend this experience to anyone and everyone as long as you’re comfortable with the swimming component. Without question it was the highlight of an incredible week in Punta Mita and a truly unforgettable experience! Thank you to Eduardo for making this a day we will never forget! Can’t wait to return and do it again with our teenagers, and also try the other tours you offer. This was a first rate operation with five star service! A+++++”

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Marietas Islands Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

10.Marietas Islands Snorkel Cruise from Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 74 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $87

Review of the all-inclusive Marietas Islands cruise from Puerto Vallarta, with snorkeling, Playa La Nopalera, food, drinks, and practical tips.

“This excursion is NOT all inclusive!! The staff was very rude. You don’t get any alcohol until the last hour. Chairs were uncomfortable and dirty. Informed staff of a beehive on board. People we’re getting stung and the staff didn’t care. The staff made sure they ate good ALL day in front of the guest while we had to wait to eat disgusting hamburgers. It was a waste of our day. Worst excursion we have ever been on”

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Snorkeling at Los Arcos 5 islands Hidden Beach and Cliff Jumping

11.Snorkeling at Los Arcos 5 islands Hidden Beach and Cliff Jumping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $44Best value

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Los Arcos snorkeling tour, with cliff jumping, a boat-only beach, cruise pickup, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great experience with our group of kids (ages 7-12) and adults. The guides let us stay at each area for as long as we liked and we even got to see a momma and baby whale playing on our way back to the port.”

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Marietas Hidden beach trip from Puerto Vallarta

12.Marietas Hidden beach trip from Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

A fast-paced Puerto Vallarta trip to Marietas Islands with snorkeling, wildlife sightings, and a swim through a cave to Hidden Beach.

“For the adventurous soul this tour is a different experience. You literally have to swim through rapid waters that push against you into a cave while the wild waters toss your body everywhich way. You get 30 minutes on the hidden beach and then you are back out swimming in the crazy waves back. The snorkeling was short and a bit less rapid. The lunch was a granola bar an apple and a banana. No water was given, luckily we packed some. I would not recommend for children under 12 or people who are afraid of water. Need to be a good strong swimmer. About 1/3 of our boat remained…”

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Full Day Tour Isla Marietas with Meals and Open Bar

13.Full Day Tour Isla Marietas with Meals and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $115

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Marietas Islands catamaran tour, with snorkeling, meals, kayaks, open bar, fees, timing, and practical advice.

“We were very disappointed in this experience. The boat was beyond shabby. The crew although very nice did not consistently accommodate for non Mexican speaking people. There were unknown fees to tour the Island. ( never revealed until you were on the boat moving!) The breakfast was adequate. The trip to the island was pleasant however the snorkeling time was ridiculously short (20 minutes max) Be prepared if you wish to go to the beach island as the swim from the small boat to the shoreline was long and difficult. When in the beautiful Island you were very limited to what you could do! The time spent was a maximum…”

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Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour

14.Marietas Islands Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)

Review of a private Marietas Islands snorkeling tour from Puerto Vallarta, with bird watching, La Nopalera beach, caves, and whale sightings.

“Fabulous day in Puerto Vallarta. Our day trip was great. We went snorkeling and saw amazing fish. Just a super time”

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Hidden Beach – Marietas Islands

15.Hidden Beach – Marietas Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $205

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s Marietas Islands tour, with Hidden Beach access, snorkeling, costs, timing, swimming demands, and practical booking advice.

“Excellent tour. A paradise, The guides and the captain excellent. They explained everything. The care of the protected natural area is very good.Auto-translated”

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