Puerto Vallarta fishing charters,boat and land tours.
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Fishing charters, boat tours, whale watching and scuba diving in Banderas Bay.
Inshore & reef charters
Short trips inside Banderas Bay and along the coast — jack crevalle, sierra, roosterfish, snapper.
Offshore & bluewater charters
The long run to La Corbeteña and El Banco — marlin, sailfish, yellowfin and dorado.
Bahía de Banderas · September
What’s biting right now.
13 species are worth targeting this month, 7 of them at peak. Hover to pause.
Black Marlin
Marlín negro
Peak · La Corbeteña
Blue Marlin
Marlín azul
Peak · Bluewater
Dorado
Mahi-Mahi
Peak · Offshore
Sailfish
Pez vela
Peak · Offshore
Snook
Robalo
Peak · Inshore
Wahoo
Peto
Peak · Offshore
Yellowfin Tuna
Atún aleta amarilla
Peak · Offshore
Bonito
Bonito
Running · Inside Bay
Grouper
Mero
Running · Reef
Needlefish
Agujón
Running · Inside Bay
Red Snapper
Pargo
Running · Nearshore Reef
Roosterfish
Pez gallo
Running · Nearshore
Skipjack Tuna
Barrilete
Running · Bay Edge
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Puerto Vallarta fishing charters and boat tours.
From fishing charters and Los Arcos snorkeling to south-shore villages, the Marietas Islands, whale watching, and sunset escapes, explore the experiences that make a day on the bay your own.
Bahía de Banderas to offshore
Fishing charters
Compare local captains, boats, and trip lengths for an inshore or offshore Puerto Vallarta fishing day.
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Five islands & clear water
Los Arcos snorkeling
Snorkel, swim, and sightsee around Los Arcos’ sea arches and rocky islets on a south-shore boat day from Puerto Vallarta.
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Boat-access village escape
Yelapa beach & waterfall
Arrive by boat for a beach day in Yelapa, then walk through the village toward its waterfall, with time for local food and optional swimming stops.
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Boat-access cove & jungle trail
Quimixto beach & waterfall
Land by boat at Quimixto’s tranquil beach, then take a short jungle route to the waterfall pool, with time for the village or Los Arcos snorkeling.
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Protected islands & rare access
Marietas & Hidden Beach
Explore the Marietas’ volcanic scenery and clear water, with Hidden Beach access dependent on tides, weather, permits, and operator approval.
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Seasonal on Bahía de Banderas
Whale watching
Find considered humpback whale outings during Puerto Vallarta’s winter season, with practical trip details up front.
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Blue water & rocky reef exploration
Scuba diving trips
Explore Puerto Vallarta’s underwater side with guided scuba experiences around clear-water reef and rock formations, with trip details ready to compare as operators list them.
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After-dark bay experiences
Sunset & bioluminescence
Discover evening cruises, sunset boat rides, and seasonal bioluminescence experiences around Puerto Vallarta and Los Arcos.
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Things to do in Puerto Vallarta.
Jungle trails and tequila tastings, ziplines over the Sierra Madre, and the beach clubs and open-air shows you can only reach by boat.
Shows, nightlife & beach clubs
The evenings worth planning around — open-air theatre in the jungle, Saturday beach clubs reachable only by boat, and dinner shows across the bay.
ATV & off-road
Jungle trails, river crossings and the Jorullo Bridge, on quads, buggies and 4x4s.
Tequila, food & drink
Distillery visits, taco walks through the old town, mezcal tastings and mixology classes.
Zipline, canopy & canyoning
Zip runs through the Sierra Madre canopy, rappels down waterfalls, and the suspension bridges above the Cuale river.
Nature & wildlife
Horseback rides into the hills, jungle hikes, waterfalls and birdlife.
City & culture
The Malecón, the old town, markets, art and the stories behind them.
Featured on the water
A few standout ways to spend the day.
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Puerto Vallarta fishing charters
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Read the guideWhale watching tours
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Read the guideYelapa boat tours
Plan a relaxed escape along the southern coast, from beach time to scenic passages.
Read the guideMarietas Islands tours
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