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Four hours of boat time, two iconic coves and guided snorkel stops—this private Puerto Vallarta tour mixes reef swims at Los Arcos with beach time at Playa Colomitos and floating-mat downtime. Practical tips, what’s included and what to bring to make the most of your day on Banderas Bay.
Four hours of boat time, two iconic coves and guided snorkel stops—this private Puerto Vallarta tour mixes reef swims at Los Arcos with beach time at Playa Colomitos and floating-mat downtime. Practical tips, what’s included and what to bring to make the most of your day on Banderas Bay.
You push off from Marina Vallarta with the city shrinking behind you: the engine hums, gulls wheel, and the captain angles the bow toward the basalt arches of Los Arcos. From the deck the bay opens wide—turquoise shallows giving way to darker reef—while the crew checks masks and hands out bottled water and cold beers.
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Operated by PV Marine Tours - Renta de YATES Vallarta · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
You push off from Marina Vallarta with the city shrinking behind you: the engine hums, gulls wheel, and the captain angles the bow toward the basalt arches of Los Arcos. From the deck the bay opens wide—turquoise shallows giving way to darker reef—while the crew checks masks and hands out bottled water and cold beers.
Los Arcos is a set of volcanic rock formations that rises out of the bay and acts like a magnet for fish; snorkel here in 3–10 meters of water among finger corals, parrotfish, and the occasional resting turtle. The boat then slips into a quieter cove at Playa Colomitos, a pocket beach reached best by sea, where cliffside palms and a narrow sand strip invite a swim and guacamole served on shore. Later the floating mat and towels turn the boat into a sun lounge for easy drifting at Playa El Paredón.
This stretch of Banderas Bay has a practical history: long used by local fishers and popularized by mid‑20th century film crews in nearby Mismaloya. The marine park status around Los Arcos means coral protection rules apply—respect the reef and use reef‑safe sunscreen.
Plan for calm-morning departures, bring basic snorkeling confidence (you’ll be in open water), and pack light layers for breeze on the return. Operators supply snorkel gear, water, towels and a limited number of beers; bring motion‑sickness medicine if you’re prone, and a waterproof phone case for underwater and shoreline photos.
Most departures meet at Marina Vallarta; exact meeting details are provided by the operator after booking.
Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, towel service, seasonal fruit and guacamole, and a limited selection of alcoholic beverages are included as stated by the operator.
Yes—this private tour is described as suitable for all fitness levels, but children should be supervised and anyone in the water should feel comfortable with basic snorkeling skills.
This listing states all sales are final with no refunds, so confirm plans before booking and check weather advisories.
PV Marine Tours - Renta de YATES Vallarta operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from Marina Vallarta with the city shrinking behind you: the engine hums, gulls wheel, and the captain angles the bow toward the basalt arches of Los Arcos. From the deck the bay opens wide—turquoise shallows giving way to darker reef—while the crew checks masks and hands out bottled water and cold beers.
You push off from Marina Vallarta with the city shrinking behind you: the engine hums, gulls wheel, and the captain angles the bow toward the basalt arches of Los Arcos. From the deck the bay opens wide—turquoise shallows giving way to darker reef—while the crew checks masks and hands out bottled water and cold beers.
Los Arcos is a set of volcanic rock formations that rises out of the bay and acts like a magnet for fish; snorkel here in 3–10 meters of water among finger corals, parrotfish, and the occasional resting turtle. The boat then slips into a quieter cove at Playa Colomitos, a pocket beach reached best by sea, where cliffside palms and a narrow sand strip invite a swim and guacamole served on shore. Later the floating mat and towels turn the boat into a sun lounge for easy drifting at Playa El Paredón.
This stretch of Banderas Bay has a practical history: long used by local fishers and popularized by mid‑20th century film crews in nearby Mismaloya. The marine park status around Los Arcos means coral protection rules apply—respect the reef and use reef‑safe sunscreen.
Plan for calm-morning departures, bring basic snorkeling confidence (you’ll be in open water), and pack light layers for breeze on the return. Operators supply snorkel gear, water, towels and a limited number of beers; bring motion‑sickness medicine if you’re prone, and a waterproof phone case for underwater and shoreline photos.