Top 15 VIP Experiences in Puerto Vallarta

1.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Review of Puerto Vallarta's 5-hour luxury yacht and snorkel cruise to Majahuitas, with lunch, paddleboards, premium drinks, and practical tips.

“We had a great time on this adventure! My wife and I got there about 30 minutes early, paid our 40 pesos (per person) fee and headed to Vallarta Adventures. It’s a little messy getting into the port, but once in, the crew is fabulous. We sailed for about an hour to go snorkel, then headed to a private beach that serves hibiscus water and beer, and headed back to port while eating a charcuterie lunch and consumed adult beverages. They take great pictures of you the whole trip and you can buy the digital package for $100 US at the end (totally worth it.) All in all, a great…”

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2.Puerto Vallarta, Luxury Sunset Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 415 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s $99 luxury sunset sail, with wine, open bar, snacks, Banderas Bay views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“50' Sail boat that glides smoothly on water. Can comfortably accommodate a couple dozen passengers. Sails were hoisted making it a quiet ride. Saw some sea life, scenic sunset, and shoreline views. Crew was exceptional, attentive, and made sure your glass was always full. Excellent value. Will do again as it was our best adventure in Puerto Vallarta.”

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3.Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Spend six hours sailing Banderas Bay with lunch, premium open bar, snorkeling, SUP, wildlife watching, and a small-group feel.

“Amazing crew, friendly, fun, and impeccable service! The boat was comfortable and easy to lounge on. Got enough wind to sail for the last few hours. It was our second time with Sailing Adventures. They earned their 5 stars!”

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4.Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 7 to 8 hour VIP promotional tour, with city sights, tequila, sweets, crafts, mountain views, and practical tips.

“All the sights, history. Very enlightening experience. Will recommend. Tour guide was great. Beautiful city.”

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5.Hatteras 58-61′ Luxury Yacht in Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Nayarit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Hatteras yacht cruise in Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling, water toys, open bar, food, and whale watching.

“The boat was huge and so beautiful, the staff were excellent. This was absolutely great value for money and we had a fantastic time.”

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6.VIP Nightclub Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Puerto Vallarta VIP nightclub tour with skip-the-line entry, open-bar drinks, reserved tables, and three downtown clubs for $99.

“Guide was knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Great experience- thank you Jose. We went during the week and the clubs were hype.”

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7.Luxury Private VIP Airport-Hotel Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 42 reviews · 25 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Review of Puerto Vallarta VIP airport transfers, with zone details, pricing, pickup tips, vehicle concerns, and honest value advice.

“We were able to easily find Greyline agent following the directions they gave us and the ride to our destination was comfortable .”

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8.Private Luxury Yacht Chica 55′ VIP All Inclusive + Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s private Chica 55-foot yacht, with an open bar, ceviche, jet ski, snorkeling, and custom stops.

“The private yacht was amazing, the crew was exceptional and provided the best experience. They were knowledgeable and provided a great whale watching experience as well as keeping us entertained and safe on the boat and jet ski. The drinks and food were great, would recommend this yacht and crew.”

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9.Bay of Banderas Luxury Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s 3-hour luxury sunset sail, with open bar, charcuterie, Bay of Banderas views, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Beautiful sunset cruise with good food and drinks. The staff was very attentive and pleasant. The sunset was beautiful with many great pictures! This is the second time we’ve taken this tour, and we will do it again in the future”

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10.Private Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $810

Sail privately from Marina Vallarta to Los Arcos with an open bar, charcuterie, whale watching, and a sunset view of the Malecon.

“Ernesto, Nico, and the Captain were all amazing host! Ernesto is very knowledgeable and friendly and was making sure we had the best experience the whole time. Nico was very fast to get drinks and provide what we wanted while with them! Thank you for a wonderful sunset cruise and we are so happy we saw Whales!!”

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11.Luxury Yacht Tour with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Cruise Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas on a luxury yacht with lunch, open bar, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and time at Majahuitas Cove.

“This activity was great. We had trouble finding some details though, so going to provide more here. Our hotel was close to Puerto Mágico so we walked there. We had to arrive by 8, you go through and pay for the harbor fee, then through a metal detector. The boat leaves at 8:30 AM. The boat is beautiful! Lots of places for lounging. Our boat had about 25 people on it but it didn’t feel crowded. 4 bathrooms on board. Started with a fruit snack, saw a ton of whales and dolphins, boated for an hour, snorkeled about 30 min, boated to another area where there was an island to…”

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12.Luxury Day Sailing Tour of Bay of Banderas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $119

Sail the Bay of Banderas from Puerto Vallarta with lunch, open bar, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and quiet coves for $119.

“Our party would do this activity 100 more times. Everything was top notch. From transport, to hospitality, quality of food and drinks, cleanliness, knowledge of the waters, everything. The value was exceptional. I only wish we could go again sooner rather than later.”

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13.Gay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Premium Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s gay-owned sunset yacht cruise, with a premium open bar, fresh appetizers, Bay of Banderas views, and practical booking tips.

“This was a fantastic sunset cruise and the highlight of our vacation. We've been on many other day cruises and this was by far the best. The owner, captain, and crew were outstanding and extremely attentive. The drinks and hors d’oeuvres were delicious. We saw several whale breaches and a big variety of birds. The sunset was beautiful. The tour guide was very experienced and knowledgeable about everything we saw. We had a great time and learned a lot about the area and nature.”

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14.Luxury Puerto Vallarta Shared Sailing Tour: Sail, Swim & Dine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Sail Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta on a polished 12-person boat with whale watching, chef-made food, cocktails, and coastal views.

“I booked with them because I liked the nostalgic look of the sailboat. The crew was fabulous and catered to all our needs. The food was great, especially the red snapper! I highly recommend them . I've done other sailing trips but would definitely repeat with ADA Sailing”

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15.Brand New Sea Ray 250 – Private Luxury Boat in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Sea Ray boat tour from Puerto Vallarta to Los Arcos and Playa Paredón, with snorkeling, beer, and whale sightings.

“Daniel, Cesar, and Antonio were the best. Worth every single penny! Every request was to the highest standard. I high recommend this experience!”

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