Starting in november, vallarta becomes the home of the humpback whales. Whale watching season in banderas bay and the pacific ocean near puerto vallarta officially begins december 8 th and runs through the winter until march 23 rd. Humpback whales travel from north america, where they usually feed, and come to this bay to perpetuate their species. These whales take up to three months from its journey from the icy waters of the arctic to puerto vallarta, where the route is about 20 000 km, for the sole purpose of mating. Welcome to the 20145 puerto vallarta whale watching season. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer.
Im thinking of staying in nuevo vallarta from march 27april 11th. Whale watch vallarta is the new sister operation for whale watch cabo. In mexico we visit the blue whales, gray whales, dolphins and sperm whales. Vallarta bird watching whale watching in puerto vallarta. Whale watching season officially starts again on december 8, 2014 as hundreds of humpback whales arrive off the coast of riviera nayarit and puerto vallarta. Yubartahumpback whale whale watching tour on banderas bay. Puerto vallarta whale watching tour whale watching in nuevo. Whale watching trip out of the harbor near the grand mayan, grand luxxe property in nuevo. Over the years, puerto vallartariviera nayarit has become one of mexicos most.
We care deeply about the safety and protection of puerto vallarta s amazing humpback whales and dolphins. Enjoy a frontrow view from a scenic observation deckthe ideal spot to capture action shots with your camera. During the beginning of the puerto vallarta whale watching season we typically encounter only adult humpback whales. While not necessarily soft and cuddly, the up to 60feet whale sharks, the worlds largest fish, eat plankton not people. Banderas bay tours and activities designed around the best things to do in vallartas outdoor playground. Keep in mind that prime whale watching season runs from early december to late february or early march, when humpback whales congregate in the warm waters of puerto vallarta s banderas bay to have. Whale watch vallarta is nuevo vallarta s 1st dedicated whale watching company. Dont forget to download the activities calendar and check out your resort hotel to see what. From late november to late march, hundreds of humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters of the north pacific ocean to our less cold waters. Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta all you need to. Best on puerto vallarta is the only tour company in the area that can get you closer to these amazing giants than you ever thought was possible. Whale watch vallarta location nuevo vallarta puerto vallarta. Top dolphin and whale watching tours puerto vallarta.
Puerto vallarta whale watching regulations puerto vallarta. Although id like to think im not a package holiday person, in some situations i kind of am. Whale watching tours in riviera nayarit family vacations. The official 20082009 puerto vallarta whale watching season opened on december 8, 2008 and continues through march 23, 2009. It is a gorgeous place to be able to enjoy the activity of these sea mammals, as. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by. At this time of the whale watching season there are new whales arriving every day, males and females. If you love ocean life, then you will adore the opportunity to head out on dolphin and whale watching tours in puerto vallarta. Whale watching in puerto vallarta pv paradise rentals. Have fun around the mayan palace, or head to sister resort nuevo vallarta to enjoy a. Dont forget to download the activities calendar and check out your resort hotel to. Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta 2020 all you need to know. Feb 17, 2017 very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. Ocean friendly whale watching tours puerto vallarta.
Whale watching in puerto vallarta travelers blog graza. Puerto vallarta whale watching tour whale watching in. Puerto vallarta halfday smallgroup whalewatching tour 2020. Puerto vallarta cooking class with market tour and tastings. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention. Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta 2020 all you need. Puerto vallarta whale watching happens from the month of december all the way up to march.
Learn about puerto vallarta whale watching rules and regulations. Our whale watching tours offer an upclose encounter with vallartas famous humpback whales. You can snorkel and then enjoy the open bar on board the sailboat. This makes observing and, yes, swimming with them a people treat in september and october when the whale sharks make their annual fall return to. Meet whale watch vallarta in nuevo vallarta for fun and educational whale watching tours with whale naturalist guides, free tour.
Whale watching in puerto vallarta is an amazing excursion for visitors lucky enough to visit at this time. If you are booked on a regular tour and no whales are seen, you can join a future whale watching tour, space permitting. Like every year, around this time, the whale watching season arrives in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit, starting on december 8 until march 23. Superior whale watching tour season, from december 8th until march 23rd without a doubt, one of the highlights of puerto vallarta. In the few weeks on either side, however, you can still see whales in the bay on one of our bay cruises. Nuevo vallarta whale watching tours, puerto vallarta whales. Come and live with us the only kayak fishing tour in puerto vallarta, enjoy excitement of fishing from a kayak, a sport that is gaining fans in the world because is too exciting. Small boats are not allowed to approach any closer than 60 metres, or 180 feet, and only from behind the whales never blocking their route. If you want to have a more memorable experience by closely interacting with these gentle giants, then you might want to try whale watching in. We recommend scheduling your whale watching experience during puerto vallartas whale watching season between december and march. Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta all you need to know. Every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy the most spectacular whale watching possible anywhere in the world.
Every winter they come to breed and give birth, offical season is december to march. Winter is whale watching season in puerto vallarta, from the first week of december through the end of march. Time of the year during the puerto vallarta whale watching season does make a difference. Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta 2020 all you need to. Bill knight of pegaso chartering offers tips for enjoying fun and responsible whale watching in the bay of banderas. Whale watching season opens in vallarta nayarit december 8. The truth is not all whale watching tours in puerto vallarta are created equal. Apr 29, 2017 whale season begins in puerto vallarta every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy whale watching. Although each time of year has its draws, the best time to visit puerto vallarta is from december through march, when youll find nearly perfect weather conditions, very little chance of rain, and fun activities like whale watching. Puerto vallarta is a beautiful beach destination on mexicos pacific coast, and it enjoys mostly pleasant, sunny and warm weather year round. However, january and february are the best months for you to get a glimpse of these species particularly humpbacks and gray whales in banderas bay and matanchen bay. Every winter the humpback whales migrate to our bay to mate and give birth. Get upcloseandpersonal with humpback whales and dolphins on this specialized whale watching trip in puerto vallarta s picturesque bay.
Very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. The kayak fishing tour in puerto vallarta has opened a world of new possibilities for water sports adventure. Government regulations to protect the whales are strictly enforced and this experienced company complies fully. Official whale watching season is december 8th through march. Does anyone know of any tour that would still be available and if the whales are still around at that time.
Get ready for a wild adventure up in the mountains of nuevo vallarta, enjoy graqbbing great pictures of banderas bay along the way, on the way you can enjoy a great drive through a river, also therea are wild paths where you can ride, this adventure lasts about an hour. Its an amazing display of behavior that will make this an unforgettable experience beyond anyone could tell, so better come and enjoy for yourselves. Whale watching season usually starts on november and ends at the last week of march. Whale watching center puerto vallarta the whale watching season in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. Every year, approximately 600 humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of mexicos pacific coast in search of love. So when i found that taking an allinclusive thomson package to nuevo vallarta, just north of puerto vallarta on mexicos pacific coast, worked out much cheaper than going diy, i was secretly quite excited. Governmental regulations limit any whale watching tours to this time period. You just arent allowed to get as close or to stay as long to watch. Nuevo vallarta s only dedicated whale watching company. Here is a link to download a custom map and directions. Every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy whale watching. Puerto vallarta, mexico pacific, mexico westjet official site. Whale watching april nuevo vallarta forum tripadvisor. All of our whale watching trips in puerto vallarta you are likely to encounter humptback whales, orcas as know as killer whales,bottle nose dolphin, common dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles many species of sea birds and other marine animals right here in beautiful puerto vallarta they call home for many.
At vidanta nuevo vallarta, youll find a wide variety of activities, from sports. What a great start to the season it has been as well. At this time of the whale watching season there are. Every year the environment and wildlife secretariat semarnat grants permits to vessels that are authorized to offer whale watching tours.
This tour is one of the top choices to admire hunchback whales and other species as. Yes, all our boats are fully licensed for whale watching by the mexican government. Humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit. Every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy the most spectacular whale watching possible anywhere in. Their annual migration from the cold waters of alaska brings them as far down as the bay of banderas where they will procreate and raise their young in our warm waters. Puerto vallarta whale watching season puerto vallarta whale. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention and all the equipment necessary to. Enjoy the warm days on land with a hike, bike ride, or canopy tour. Especially as our good friend and fellow biologist elisa arcangeli is now a partner in whale watch vallarta.
Ocean friendly whale sighting guarantee, nuevo vallarta. Help support sustainable whale and dolphin tours and conservation by choosing a. Every year, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of banderas in order to reproduce and give birth. Humpback whales have for ages made the trip down south to warmer waters, to reproduce and nurture their baby whales. Dont miss this unique opportunity to photograph humpback whales in banderas bay. We are all very excited about this, being able to offer our guests another amazing destination for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico.
Whale watching season in puerto vallarta banderas news. The 20172018 whale watching season officially opens december 8, giving everyone a chance to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. Many of these large mammals migrate back to the warm pacific ocean waters of banderas bay for the winter months to feed, mate or. Dec 24, 2014 whale watching in puerto vallarta written by social media december through march is whale watching season in puerto vallarta where humpback whales and other breeds comes to flirt, breed, give birth, feed and teach their young to cavort in banderas bay. The gray whale and its arrivals to puerto vallarta. The guarantee does not apply to tours outside of the official puerto vallarta whale watching season december 8th to march 23rd. Vallarta whales is operated and directed by oceanologist isabel cardenas since 1995.
One of the alltime favorite excursions in puerto vallarta is here. Whalecome to vallarta whales a company pioneer in whale watching and ecotourism in puerto vallarta and banderas bay. Special needs travel documents travel insurance downloadupdate the app. Jul 27, 2014 whale watching trip out of the harbor near the grand mayan, grand luxxe property in nuevo vallarta. We recommend scheduling your whale watching experience during puerto vallarta s whale watching season between december and march. Canuwa is a 62 luxury catamaran with 100 passengers capacity and a crew of 6 sailors and a captain, that will make you enjoy the bay, its waters, delicious snacks, food and drinks. Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whale watching tour from puerto vallarta. Witness the magnificence of nature through these noble mammals in this unique adventure. Ecotours vallarta puerto vallarta tours and ecotours. At the marietas islands advanced divers can see larger species who ride the currents from the distant blue, including mantas and whale. Boats leave from the two locations, one in puerto vallarta and one in nuevo. Year after year, puerto vallarta receives lovely visitors.
Whale watching in puerto vallarta the travelling boomer. We offer the best prices in town and a free puerto vallarta discount card to boot. No refund is given if no whales are seen on your tour. Puerto vallarta whale watching season puerto vallarta. Enjoy the sunshine on decks as your guide tells you about the fascinating puerto vallarta marine system. Listen to the magnified whale song through our onboard hydrophones. See humpback whales breaching off your boat, even see baby humpbacks. Swim with whale sharks of baja puerto vallarta mexico. Of all the whales, the humpbacks megaptera novaeangliae are the most spectacular ones thanks to their breaching, lobtailing, flippering and their beautiful songs, which are part of their courtship rituals. Whale watching trip out of the harbor near the grand mayan, grand luxxe property in nuevo vallarta. Puerto vallarta whale photo safari at discounted prices. When is whale watching season in puerto vallarta, mexico.
The gray whale and its arrivals to puerto vallarta vallarta. We follow all whale watching rules of conduct, and follow the guidelines set forth for responsible whale watching. Dec 08, 2014 whale watching season officially starts again on december 8, 2014 as hundreds of humpback whales arrive off the coast of riviera nayarit and puerto vallarta. Get ready to cruise the marietas islands marine preserve aboard one of our classic sailboats for a whale of an adventure. Puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. Whale watching puerto vallarta whale watch cabo tours.
A 4 hours tour around the bay, guaranteeing you will see whales. Grand canuwa, the evolution of canuwas concept the luxury catamarans saga in puerto vallarta and banderas bay. Jan, 2016 in mexico we visit the blue whales, gray whales, dolphins and sperm whales. Due to its geographical position, puerto vallarta is, without a doubt, a perfect location, where on a relatively small area, we can observe a great variety of birds. Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. Available decmarch, our whale watching photo safari is one of the most popular whale watching tours in puerto vallarta and spaces are limited. We specialise in small group whale watching tours led by marine biologists who are assisting in the research and conservation of the whales and dolphins of puerto vallarta. I know this is just after the official whale watching season. The best time to enjoy whale watching tours in riviera nayarit mexico is from middecember to the end of march. Please note that activity specifics vary by resort hotel and season. Jan 17, 2017 whale watching in puerto vallarta is officially controlled, so the boats that take tourists to see the whales need a licence, and some schooling on the rules of play. From december to march, the banderas bay of puerto vallarta offers some of the greatest whale watching opportunities in the world.
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