Just off the northern coast of Banderas Bay, the Marietas Island Marine Reserve is one of the most popular places to snorkel in Puerto Vallarta. A variety of tropical fish, sea turtles and friendly giant manta rays flourish in the crystal clear waters surrounding these islands - but watching the whales and wild dolphins in their natural habitat is the most delightful part of this voyage!

	Sunday-Friday from Dec 16th-March 31st from the Vallarta Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta at 8:30 am or the Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal at 9:00 am. Length of Tour: 7 hours What's included: Continental breakfast, lunch, an open bar and snorkeling and kayaking equipment. Be sure to bring a bathing suit, shorts, a sun hat, sunscreen and a towel with you. Scuba diving and NTSC or PAL format videos are available for an extra fee.

As our fully-equipped and comfortable catamaran cruises toward the Marietas Islands we often enjoy wild dolphin encounters and, from December to April, Humpback whales are sighted regularly. Upon arrival, you can snorkel or kayak through this Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary and discover the wide variety of bird and marine life that inhabit these islands.

Whales, dolphins, giant manta ray, tropical fish and indigenous birds such as blue-footed boobies and red-billed tropicbirds form a unique and complex ecosystem in the shelter of these islands, and during the day there will be time to explore the islands' rocky caverns and archways while snorkeling, kayaking, or even scuba diving!

After you explore to your heart's content, a relaxing afternoon siesta gives you the opportunity to kick back and relax on the white sands of a beautiful, secluded beach. As we cruise back to Puerto Vallarta, our onboard fiesta wraps up a day full of fun-in-the-sun with an open bar, dancing, music, and entertainment provided by the Vallarta Adventure crew.