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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Cancellation, Rescheduling and Refund Policies

• Free cancellations are available only if requested at least 24 hours before the tour starts, based on Punta de Mita local time.
• Tours may be rescheduled once or transferred to a family member, friend, or another person, subject to availability.
• Once a new date has been confirmed, no additional changes will be allowed.
• If a reservation is postponed to a later date, the free cancellation deadline will remain based on the original booking date. If the tour is moved to an earlier date, the cancellation deadline will be adjusted accordingly, while always requiring at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Within 24 hours of the tour, refunds will not be issued for personal circumstances, including illness, accidents, travel delays, missed flights, or any other inability to attend. Exceptions may only be considered in extraordinary situations of international scope.
• Guests who fail to show up on the day of the tour or arrive after the boat has departed will be considered a “no-show” and will not be eligible for a refund or rescheduling. If availability allows, Grimar Adventures may offer a later departure time.
• The original booking price will remain unchanged, even if the reservation is rescheduled to a date with different rates.
• The number of guests included in the reservation may be modified within the allowed time frame. For shared tours, additional charges or refunds may apply depending on the number of guests. For private tours, modifications may be made at no extra cost, provided that the maximum capacity of the reserved vessel is not exceeded.
• Reservations may be transferred to another person at any time, provided that the new guest presents the booking holder’s name and reservation number. The new guest will automatically be subject to the same terms and restrictions.

Refund Policy

Refunds are issued only under the following circumstances:

• The tour cannot operate due to an internal operational issue.
• Port authorities, the captain, or Grimar Adventures determine that weather or sea conditions make the activity unsafe or impossible to operate.
• Rain alone is not considered a valid reason for cancellation.
• Refunds within 24 hours of the tour may only be authorized by Grimar Adventures.
• The itinerary may be modified due to operational or weather conditions without automatically entitling guests to a refund.
• If the tour has already started, any refund will be partial and determined according to the portion of the tour and activities completed before the interruption.