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Marietas Islands snorkeling & hidden beach (w/ restriction) on Zodiac motorboat

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4.7/5
Product code: 59695P3
4.7 · 98 reviews
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About this activity

Marietas Island is a national marine protected area that is why we have the best naturalists and biologists on boat. They will share their expertice with you. Our boat is comfortable, safe and fast. We only take small groups (max 10 per boat) and our trip is really focused on snorkeling and enjoying the beauty of the islands and visit the hidden beach (with some restriction out to our control). Only 116 persons have access to the hidden beach and you can be lucky to get to swim to inside. (NOT EXTRA COST ADDITIONAL). Our biologist and naturalist take you to discover great beaches and beautiful scenery amongst blue footed boobies and other wildlife.

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What is included

Alcoholic BeveragesFood and drink
All participants must be able to enter and leave the boat with the help of a ladder.Other
At the check in will be collected the entrance and conservation fee $100 mx pesos per person (federal and local taxes)Other
Boarding fee $40 pesosOther
Boat tripOther
Bottled waterFood and drink
Box Lunch: Sandwish, granola bar, snack, fruit.Other
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-onsSafety contactless payments for gratuities and add
COVID-19 vaccination required for guidesSafety covid 19 vaccination required for guides
Entrance to the national park and conservation fee $100 pesosOther
Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar
Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public
Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use
GratuitiesFees
Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Marina Vallarta

    20 min - Our certified guide will meet you at the office to do the health and safety measures protocol before to start our adventure by boat and the check in.

  2. 2
    Marietas Islands

    3 hr - Our Marietas Islands snorkeling trip is different from other trips! We only take small groups and our trip is really focused on snorkeling and enjoying the beauty of the islands. Discover great beaches and beautiful scenary amongst blue footed boobies and other wildlife.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard
Weather cancellation available
May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure
0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Rare chance to get on island but go for trip!

The swim is no joke. Wearing a helmet and timing the waves was exciting. The rangers have the power over which people get access and they have favorites and aren't logical. The guide was full of facts and the info about the already lost hidden island and cat island was great. Lots of whales seen!

Reviewed by Sheryl_B - 2023-01-07
5/5

Great time watching whales and snorkeling

Thanks to Cinthia and Rafael for a great excursion! The snorkeling was really cool and we saw lots of fish, coral, and birds — just note that the water where you snorkel is really deep and there are some small waves, so it may be too stressful for people who don’t have much swimming experience/aren’t used to swimming in the ocean. But they provide life jackets and if you’re generally pretty comfortable in the water, it should be fun. (Cinthia was also great about helping my husband get back to the boat when he accidentally swallowed too much salt water and felt nauseous.) A major highlight of the trip was the humpback whales! I honestly would have been thrilled to spot just one, and we saw a *ton* - including what seemed to be some intimidation behavior between rivals. Cinthia and Rafael steered the boat closer so we could get a better look (while of course still giving the whales a bit of space), and they were super knowledgeable about them. So it ended up basically being a snorkeling and whale watching trip combined!

Reviewed by RachelStokes123 - 2022-12-29
5/5

Action packed excursion

We had an amazing excursion with Cynthia and Alonzo. The Marietas are beautiful and the snorkeling was superb. Cynthia is a wealth of interesting knowledge about all the wildlife, the islands, and could answer any question. Alonzo, the boat captain, was able to find us multiple whales along the way and we even got to witness several male wales competing for a female. It was incredible. The boat and the ride were really comfortable. I would definitely go again if I was in the area. Highly recommend this trip!

Reviewed by tonymT9050VJ - 2022-12-18
5/5

Friendly Staff and Great Tour

My wife and I went on the Marietas Island snorkeling tour with a visit to the hidden beach. Cynthia was our guide, and Alonzo was our captain. We had a wonderful time. The hidden beach, although a limited time experience, was very cool...just a one of a kind experience. Cynthia took us to a great snorkeling spot on the Islands, which although the water is not as clear as in the Caribbean, it was much clearer than you see near the beaches in PV and we saw a lot of fish - including some humpback whales. All in all, it was a fun experience that we would both highly recommend! And a great lunch was provided!

Reviewed by Dan P - 2022-11-29
5/5

Maggie was knowledgeable...

Maggie was knowledgeable and kept our small group together, safe, and learning. My teenagers loved it, as did I.

Reviewed by ANN_S - 2022-11-27

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