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Water Activities · Puerto Vallarta
Boats, kayaks and the parts of Puerto Vallarta you only see from the water
Puerto Vallarta from the water. Sunset sailings, kayak runs, snorkel days and the occasional sail-and-swim — Puerto Vallarta's coastline (or rivers, lakes) seen from where most visitors don't bother looking. Operators are licensed; safety gear is provided as standard.
Puerto Vallarta's water options range from a 30-minute harbour cruise to a full sailing day. The right pick is usually about timing: golden-hour cruises for couples, longer day-sails for groups, kayak runs for the fit and curious. We've sorted the list along those lines.
Sea conditions matter — monsoon and post-monsoon swells make small-boat activities risky. The good operators in Puerto Vallarta cancel or reschedule when conditions warrant; the dodgy ones don't. We list only operators with a public weather-cancellation policy. Bring sunscreen and a dry-bag.
Quick-dry clothing, closed water shoes for kayak/snorkel runs, leather sandals or boat shoes for cruises. Phones can be dropped — bring a waterproof pouch. Most sunset cruises serve drinks; check ahead if you want a specific cocktail or BYOB.
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