Private boat tour in Puerto Vallarta: ideas to celebrate at sea

Some moments deserve more than dinner at a restaurant. A private boat tour gives you Banderas Bay just for you and your group: you choose the schedule, the route and the vibe. Here are ideas to celebrate at sea and what you need to know to plan it.

Ideas to celebrate on a private boat

• Birthdays: cruise with family or friends, stop at a hidden beach and toast with a view of the bay.
• Marriage proposal: few settings beat a "yes" in front of Los Arcos at sunset.
• Bachelor and bachelorette parties: music on the onboard speaker, snorkeling and jumps off the boat.
• Family reunions: grandparents, parents and kids together, at their own pace and without strangers.
• Company groups: a different kind of team-building activity.

Choose the boat for your group

• 27 ft boat: up to 12 people. Ideal for families and small groups.
• 33 ft Super Panga: up to 20 people with an onboard restroom, very handy for longer trips or celebrations with more guests.

Meet both boats in our fleet section.

Build your itinerary

On a private tour you visit the same destinations as on our shared tours, combined however you like. A few ideas:

• Short and relaxed: Los Arcos and snorkeling in Mismaloya.
• Southern beaches: Colomitos, Madagascar and Las Ánimas.
• Full day: Yelapa and its waterfall, Majahuitas and Colimillas.
• In season: whale watching (winter) or bioluminescence at night.

Planning tips

• Book ahead, especially in high season, on long weekends and on weekends.
• Pick the right time: mornings usually have the calmest sea; afternoons give you the sunset.
• Tell us what you are celebrating: so we can suggest the route and the best moment for the surprise.
• Confirm your headcount: each boat's capacity is a safety limit.

The private tour includes a custom itinerary, a local guide, life jackets, snorkel gear and an onboard speaker. Pricing depends on the boat, duration and route; check the rates on private boat tours or ask us for a quote.