Snorkeling & Nopalera Beach Boat Tour

Snorkeling & Nopalera Beach Small Group Boat Tour from Punta Mita

Explore the natural beauty of the Marietas Islands on a shared boat tour focused on snorkeling and beach exploration. Ideal for travelers who want to snorkel in clear waters, visit beautiful beaches, and enjoy the Marietas Islands while sharing the experience with a small group of up to 8 guests per boat, ensuring a comfortable and well-paced outing.

The tour departs from Punta de Mita, one of the closest departure points to the Marietas Islands, making it an excellent option for travelers staying in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta (Nuevo Nayarit), Bucerías, or Sayulita, who want to explore the islands without long navigation times.

The experience includes snorkeling with colorful marine life, followed by a visit to Nopalera Beach, where you can swim, walk along the shore, explore caves, and take photos. All activities are carried out while being accompanied by a certified guide, who provides assistance and leads the group through safe routes at all times. During beach stops, the guide can also assist by safely transporting your cellphone or camera and helping take photos from the best angles.

Along the way, enjoy a photo stop at the Stone Bridge and observe unique rock formations, arches, and caves while navigating through the islands. You may also spot local wildlife such as blue-footed boobies during the experience.

The experience is conducted aboard a covered boat equipped with a ladder for safe re-boarding, allowing comfortable navigation throughout the tour before returning to the Punta Mita Pier.

The adventure includes:

• Life jacket
• Snorkeling equipment
• Certified English-speaking guide
• Certified boat captain
• Drinks included – non-alcoholic
• National Park entrance wristbands included (official conservation fee)

Recommendations ¿What to bring?

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Camera or cellphone for photos
• Reusable water bottle or thermos

What is not allowed

• Applying sunscreen immediately before activities sunscreen must be applied before boarding or once the boat has started moving.
• Disembarking with any type of footwear no shoes or water shoes allowed on the islands.
• Bringing bags backpacks suitcases or food and or drinks onto the beaches.
• Littering or throwing trash into the sea.
• Alcohol consumption during island stays only allowed during navigation.
• Flying drones according to national park regulations.

Important information before booking

This tour does not include access to Hidden Beach (Playa Escondida) and focuses on snorkeling and coastal exploration around the Marietas Islands.

Meeting point: Our office in Punta de Mita. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Transportation is not included.

For safety reasons this tour involves swimming and physical activity in open sea conditions. Guests with pre-existing medical conditions including cardiovascular conditions as well as pregnant guests are strongly advised not to participate in this tour. By booking this tour you acknowledge that Grimar Adventures is not responsible for complications related to pre-existing health conditions.

All guests must follow the instructions provided by the captain and certified guide at all times. Failure to comply with safety instructions may result in denied access to certain activities or areas including Hidden Beach for safety reasons.

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