Marietas Snorkel Combo, Meal Included

Whale Watching and Snorkeling in Marietas Islands National Park runs through Sayulita Entourage.

Overview

This five-hour trip with Sayulita Entourage combines two of the area's biggest draws in one boat day: whale watching and snorkeling around the Marietas Islands National Park. You set out from a meeting point in Sayulita, with transport from the departure point handled by a licensed taxi, and a certified guide stays on board throughout. The boat carries a maximum of eight travellers.

The day covers both whale watching and snorkeling with the provided equipment, and reviewers have reported seeing humpbacks, including mothers with calves, breaching and slapping their tails on the water. Individual sightings vary by departure, and snorkel conditions vary too. Lunch is included as part of the day, and the tour finishes where it started in Sayulita.

Most travellers can participate, per the listing, though the trip is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart conditions. Note that Hidden Beach at Playa del Amor is not part of this itinerary.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in SayulitaThe tour starts at Calle Miramar and Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez in Sayulita, and transport from the departure point is by an authorized licensed taxi.
2. Whale watching and snorkelingThe trip covers whale watching and snorkeling around the Marietas Islands National Park with a certified guide on board.
3. LunchA meal is included as part of the day.
4. Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the same spot in Sayulita.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from what recent travellers reported will help you plan the day.

• Wildlife varies. Several reviewers reported seeing humpbacks, including mothers and calves, breaching and slapping their tails. Snorkel visibility is less predictable. One recent traveller found the water murky with less to see than expected.
• Eight-traveller cap. The listing caps the trip at eight travellers. Several reviews describe guides who were personable, knowledgeable and funny.
• Flexible on the water. The plan can shift with conditions. On one departure the group chose to skip snorkeling and spend more time with whales because the water was rough.
• Food and drink. Lunch is included and gratuities are not. One reviewer expected snacks and drinks that were not served, so check with the operator ahead of time if refreshments matter to you.
• Getting there. The meeting point in Sayulita is near public transportation. Children must come with an adult, and a seat must be booked for them.

Common issues. The trip depends on both weather and a minimum number of travellers, and the listing states that cancellations for either reason come with an offer of a different date or a full refund. Hidden Beach at Playa del Amor is explicitly excluded, so do not book this expecting to land there. Snorkel conditions can disappoint when the water is murky or choppy, as reviewers have noted, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible. One reviewer also felt the pace was rushed and that promised snacks and drinks never appeared.

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