Private Snorkeling Tour to Los Arcos

This is a small private boat tour of about three hours to Los Arcos, an underwater national marine park reserve near Puerto Vallarta. The listing describes the site as an excellent and very safe place to snorkel, for both experienced and less experienced snorkelers.

The captain meets you at the front entrance of the Villa Vera Hotel in Marina Vallarta. You board the boat and head directly to Los Arcos National Marine Park to snorkel and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The itinerary lists this stretch as about 120 minutes. The captain answers questions and explains the history of the park.

The listing gives some detail about the water. Reef depth ranges from 3 to 30 feet, and visibility is between 15 and 50 feet year round, although the operator notes that visibility can change. The fish you can expect to see include angelfish, pufferfish, cornetfish, parrotfish and damselfish that feed on the shallow reefs.

The tour suits beginners and experienced snorkelers, and it is suitable for all fitness levels. Bottled water, snorkel equipment and life jackets are included. Lunch, towels and gratuities are not, and neither is the port entrance fee for Los Arcos, which is $2.00 USD or $41 pesos per person.

If you arrive on a cruise ship, notify the operator by message. Pickup for cruise passengers is at the cruise terminal pier in front of the harbor master, where you should look for the boat La Vida Bella and a captain or crew in uniform. Refunds are not issued if the tour is missed because of late or non-arrival of the cruise ship.