Puerto Vallarta · MARIETAS ISLANDS TOURS
15 tours
The national park caps daily visitors and the swim into the sunken beach depends on the tide and your operator holding a permit. These 15 trips are the ones that actually deliver: sailing time each way, whether the hidden beach is guaranteed, snorkel gear, and what the park fee adds.
Snorkel, kayak, and SUP at Islas Marietas plus Majahuitas BBQ lunch with drinks, whale and dolphin watching from Puerto Vallarta.
“Incredible experience. We went as family of four with two teens. Saw no less than 15 whales, several breaching and some swimming by as we were snorkeling ! ! The tour was so well organized and the crew really took care of everyone the whole day. Highly recommend.”
Snorkel Marietas Islands from Puerto Vallarta, spot dolphins and turtles, then swim the tunnel to Hidden Beach on a small group tour.
“Very good experience, seen al lot eg turtles and dolfins, very friendly guidiance, spoke perfect english, of cause spanish as well, and the Island was very beautiful!”
Small-group snorkeling from Puerto Vallarta with a biologist guide, plus the chance to swim to Hidden Beach in Islas Marietas.
“Excellent snorkeling and cave exploration via boat. Crew helpful and full of knowledge. Lots of whales”
Small-group scuba in Marietas Islands from Sayulita, gear included, two in-water sessions, plus Banderas Bay views with round-trip boat transport.
“I had two days of excursions with Oceano Adventures. First day I went diving and the second day I went snorkeling and entered the Hidden Beach. Both days were awesome🤩 I had not been diving in over 5 years so I was quite nervous but Sebastian reassured me that they would go over everything to make sure I felt comfortable before we descended. And Leila the dive instructor/guide was phenomenal!!🏆 Her passion for diving, the ocean the wildlife on land, and in the sea just beamed thru her. Enjoyed all the fish and bird talk. 🐟🦅🐠🦜 I got over my nerves and really enjoyed both dives. The Hidden Beach was…”
Private snorkel tour from Puerto Vallarta to Islas Marietas, with optional Hidden Beach access. Up to 4, gear, snacks, permits included.
“My family most enjoyed the adventure into the Hidden Beach. If you stay calm, breast stroke in, and follow your guides instructions you will be fine. It only takes seconds to clear the lowest point and then your clear as the cave opens up. It helps to have cardio stamina as well. I saw terrified faces as we were exiting and they were entering. Staying calm is key. After, we went snorkeling. Our guide took the time to show us how to properly secure our snorkel gear. It was truly an unforgettable experience.”
Scuba and snorkel in Puerto Vallarta at Los Arcos and Marietas, with patient guidance, wildlife sightings, and an optional hidden beach.
“Divers were very patient with me as I was very nervous and anxious and I couldn’t get my breathing rhythm even. I was all over the place . It was more mental than anything but once I went under , I stayed under and went all the way down. From there I was very comfortable and it was quite the experience and I can’t wait to do it again.”
Small-group safari to Islas Marietas from Puerto Vallarta with Hidden Beach swim, snorkeling, whales, and shrimp ceviche plus beer.
“My friends and I booked this excursion for a bachelorette trip and had so much fun! Our guide was extremely kind, patient and knowledgable. One of my friends was hesitant to swim to shore and Daniel strapped her to him and safely brought her to the island. He also took the best pictures of us in the limited time we were allowed on the hidden beach. After swimming to the 2nd beach, another friend got her hair tangled on a necklace and Daniel spent so much time and effort to get it untangled. We felt so cared for and safe under his guidance. The ceviche lunch onshore at the end…”
All-day catamaran cruise to Marietas Islands for reef snorkeling, Playa la Nopalera time, kayaks, paddle boards, and food plus open bar.
“Very affordable, lots of activities and entertainment from the crew. Would definitely did it again.I highly recommend this tour.”
Marietas Hidden Beach speedboat from Puerto Vallarta: snorkel gear, dolphins and whales, small groups, and a cave swim to a secret cove.
“For the adventurous soul this tour is a different experience. You literally have to swim through rapid waters that push against you into a cave while the wild waters toss your body everywhich way. You get 30 minutes on the hidden beach and then you are back out swimming in the crazy waves back. The snorkeling was short and a bit less rapid. The lunch was a granola bar an apple and a banana. No water was given, luckily we packed some. I would not recommend for children under 12 or people who are afraid of water. Need to be a good strong swimmer. About 1/3 of our boat remained…”
Full-day Isla Marietas tour from Puerto Vallarta with snorkeling gear, paddle time, meals, and an open bar, plus key fees to budget.
“Why do you send me thus when I didn't go? I got violently ill and couldn't go. Your company refused my request for a refund due to some stupid 24 hour policy. I didn't want to cancel. There was no way I could get on a boat. I get policy, but that one just cost you a customer. Especially after I booked all of our excursions through your company. I will be using a different one from here on out... and I will be spreading the word to go ANYWHERE but here. You lost a customer for life.”
Private Marietas Islands snorkeling with a small roofed boat, bird watching, Puente de Piedra crater views, and a stop at La Nopalera.
“The tour was beautiful and worth doing. The crew was very attentive and full of fun facts. Plan on getting splashed even if you don’t want to swim.”
Snorkel the Marietas Islands from Puerto Vallarta to Hidden Beach, Love Beach, and Nopalera. Small group, snacks, and short swim time.
“This was great experience with this company the person in charge is funny and jokes around. Awesome hidden beach area hard to swim into but totally worth it. The snorkeling is an awesome experience. My first time I have had a great experience snorkeling would highly recommend this tour. Very trustworthy people.”
Catamaran to Islas Marietas, kayaking and snorkeling, then Majahuitas Beach BBQ with drinks and paddleboarding.
“The boat staffs are really nice. Me and my boyfriend are really enjoying the trip.”
A full-day Islas Marietas trip with snorkeling, kayak, paddleboard, and Playa Nopalera, plus breakfast, lunch, and an open bar.
“Pretty good. There weren’t a lot of fish where we snorkelled and the water was hard to see through. We enjoyed the eco tour even if it was kind of short. I wish the guide would have informed us more about the beach called Deadman’s cave, (it starts with a C in Spanish) which he offered for us to do but it was 2pm by then and we hadn’t had lunch yet and it was going to be another 50+ minutes. Another couple we met on the excursion went and were really impressed. They wished the guide had encouraged more to go, their disappointment was they were told they would…”
Small group snorkeling from Punta Mita to Islas Marietas and Playa Nopalera, with boat ride, guide-led swim, and phone-safe storage.
“Great tour. The guides were excellent and very friendly. Snorkeling was good but water was a bit murky. Got to see whales as a bonus.”
