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December to March
Whale watching
Every winter the humpbacks come to Banderas Bay to give birth and raise their calves. We sail for four hours with a certified guide and a hydrophone on board to hear them sing. If we do not see them, you repeat the trip at no cost.
- 4 hours
- Groups of 12
- Departs from Nuevo Vallarta
How the four hours go
- 07:30 am
Nuevo Vallarta dock
Check-in, life jacket and coffee. The captain explains the day's route from the sea report.
- 08:00 am
We sail
Forty minutes towards open sea. On the way we often cross paths with dolphins and rays.
- 09:00 am
Sighting area
Two hours off Punta Mita with the engine off. We lower the hydrophone to hear the song.
- 11:30 am
Back along the bay
We return hugging the coast. Arrival at the dock around 12:00.
What is included and what is not
Included
- Certified guide and local captain
- Hydrophone on board
- Coffee, fruit and water
- Life jackets and safety gear
- You repeat if we do not see them
Not included
- Transfer to the dock
- Full lunch
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips for the crew
What to bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Windbreaker
- Camera with zoom
- Seasickness pill
What people say about this trip
“We left in the afternoon and came back with the sunset. The guide explained everything without turning it into a lecture.”
Iván P.“A mother with her calf thirty meters from the boat. Nobody spoke, only the hydrophone.”
Sofía M.“The first day they did not show up and we were allowed to repeat at no cost. The second day we saw four.”
Karla and Beto
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Ask on WhatsAppWhat if we do not see whales?
You repeat the trip at no cost on any day you like within the season. In ten years it has happened to us four times.
Which departure is better, morning or afternoon?
The 8:00 am one has the flattest sea; the 3:00 pm one comes back with the sunset light. Whale activity is similar in both.
Can children come?
Yes. We carry life jackets in every size and the trip is short. For children under 4 we recommend the private boat.
How close does the boat get?
Mexican regulations require 60 meters of distance and engines off. If they come closer on their own, we stay still.
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