Los Veranos 3-Hour Trip, Lunch Included

Whale Watching Guaranteed Experience in Puerto Vallarta runs through Los Veranos Canopy Tour.

Overview

Los Veranos runs this three-hour whale watching trip out of Puerto Vallarta under a title that promises a guaranteed experience. Boats head out into Banderas Bay, and reviewers regularly describe humpbacks surfacing near the boat, along with mothers with calves and dolphins. One traveller recounted a whale swimming directly under the boat for a look at the passengers.

The crew earns repeated praise across reviews. Guides are described as deeply informed about whale behaviour and entertaining, while one reviewer credited the skipper with being adept at finding whales and following them at a respectful distance. Several reviewers also mention the fast speedboat ride itself as part of the fun.

The trip suits most travellers who are steady on their feet and comfortable boarding a smaller vessel. A light lunch of seasonal fruit and a sandwich, plus bottled water and life jackets, is provided. It does not work for wheelchair users, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious back or heart conditions, so read the restrictions before booking.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at a pickup pointCheck in at the Los Veranos main office on Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio in the Puerto Vallarta hotel zone, or at Paradise Village Dock C in Nuevo Vallarta. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.
2. Speedboat ride outBoard the speedboat and ride out into the bay. Several reviewers singled out the fast run across the water as a highlight in itself.
3. Los Arcos de Mismaloya (pass by)The boat passes Los Arcos de Mismaloya on the way, as listed in the itinerary.
4. Puerto Vallarta (pass by)The boat passes Puerto Vallarta, as listed in the itinerary.
5. Bahia de Banderas (pass by)Time in the bay is spent tracking humpbacks. Reviewers describe following pods while the crew keeps a respectful distance from the animals.
6. Return and lunchHead back to the meeting point, with a light lunch of seasonal fruit and a sandwich plus bottled water provided on the trip.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing details.

• Boarding the boat. Several reviewers note the boat is small, which is what allows everyone a clear view from both sides. One described the straddle seats as trickier to get into, and suggested the less mobile passengers be seated first in the easiest spots.
• Food and drink. A light lunch of seasonal fruit and a sandwich is included, along with bottled water and a life jacket. There is no need to pack a meal for a trip of this length.
• Group size. The listing caps the tour at 38 travellers, though one reviewer's boat carried only four people. Reviews vary on crowding, with one describing a full boat, so expect the group feel to depend on demand that day.
• Whale closeness. Reviewers repeatedly describe whales near the boat, including one that swam underneath it. The crew follows the animals while respecting their space, and the guide explains behaviour with illustrations along the way.
• Guiding style. Many reviewers describe the guide as both informative and entertaining, with deep knowledge of whales and their habitat. Expect a running narration of what the whales are doing and why.
• Weather dependency. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers and anyone with back problems or serious heart conditions. One reviewer reported a crowded departure with delayed pickup of extra passengers. The tour also requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather; if either is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before start time for a full refund.

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