Puerto Vallarta Quimixto Costa Sur Resort Catamaran Day

This eight-hour catamaran day explores the southern coast of the Bay of Banderas from Puerto Vallarta, combining snorkeling, beach time and an optional hike. The listing describes a mix of adventure and relaxation, with a comfortable catamaran, a crew, music and an open bar on board.

You are welcomed one hour before departure at the Vallarta Maritime Terminal (API). The first leg is a boat ride of about an hour and a half to Los Arcos Marine National Park, where you have a guided snorkeling session of about 25 minutes in the protected area. One tentative schedule lists a 9:00 a.m. departure, a light breakfast on board with yogurt and fruit, pancakes, eggs, chilaquiles and orange juice, and snorkeling at around 10:45.

Afterwards the boat continues to Playa Las Ánimas, known for white sand and calm waves, where you choose between two options. You can stay on the beach with loungers and umbrellas, use the included kayaks and have lunch at a partner beachfront restaurant (fajitas, burgers, fries and an open bar are mentioned), or you can hike through the mountains to the Quimixto waterfall. Choosing the hike means you will not have time to enjoy Las Ánimas beach.

The return trip continues with music, dancing and karaoke, with arrival at the pier around 4:30 p.m. in the tentative schedule. The listing stresses that the order of visits and activities can vary with weather and operating conditions, so treat the times as a guide.

This day suits people who want to combine snorkeling with beach time or a walk. It is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the hike asks for more effort; it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Pregnant passengers are not recommended, and the operator reserves the right to refuse boarding to any pregnant passenger for safety reasons.

What to bring: a swimsuit, towels and a change of clothes, comfortable clothes and shoes, and biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent. Government fees, the photo pack, extra activities and transportation are not included, and the itinerary mentions a dock fee of 3 USD.