Full Day Tour Isla Marietas with Meals and Open Bar

This full-day catamaran tour visits the Marietas Islands National Natural Park, off the coast of Nayarit, and includes breakfast, lunch and an open bar on the boat. The operator describes the waters here as unusual for their marine fauna, with many fish, dolphins and, between December and March, humpback whales. The listing gives about six hours including the trip out and the return to the pier.

Once you reach the islands you can experience the water up close, entering natural caves and caverns around them. Two ways to explore are offered: you can paddle across the surface by kayak or paddleboard, or snorkel to see the underwater life. Snorkeling equipment, meaning fins, vest and snorkel, is included.

The operator says the guides keep an eye on the wellbeing and safety of the group. The tour suits travelers who want a full day at sea with food and drink covered, and it is described as suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

Several costs are not in the price. The Sermarnat conservation bracelet for the island costs 220 MXN and is paid when boarding at the pier. Admission fees and tips are also excluded, and access to the hidden beach is an extra cost, paid at boarding and subject to availability. Photographic services are not offered by the operator, who suggests asking for the contact of whoever sells them and notes it is not responsible for that service.

To find the operator, its agency is on the ground floor, at the far left, under the name Bahia Alegre Agency. The listing gives no other meeting details, so confirm the check-in time with the operator when you book.