Marietas Islands

Snorkeling & Nopalera Beach Small Group Boat Tour
Small Group · Beach · Snorkeling · Marine Life & Coastal Scenery


$900.00 MXN per person

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Available: Wednesday to Sunday

  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Age: all ages
  • Difficulty level: easy - intermediate
  • Group: max 8 guests per boat

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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RESERVATIONS, PAYMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
A deposit is required to secure the reservation. The remaining balance must be paid on the day of the tour using the payment method selected at the time of booking.

All promotions, discounts, or special offers are subject to availability and specific conditions.

Cash payment discounts apply only when the remaining balance is paid in cash on the day of the tour.


CANCELLATIONS AND DATE CHANGES
If Grimar Adventures cancels the tour due to weather conditions, safety concerns, mechanical issues, or unforeseen operational circumstances, the tour may be rescheduled at the client’s discretion or, alternatively, the deposit will be fully refunded.

If the client cancels the tour, the deposit is non-refundable.

Date changes requested with at least 24 hours’ notice are allowed, subject to availability.

Requests for date changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will be subject to a late operational management charge, only when a modification is requested.


TOUR CONDITIONS
This is a shared (collective) Snorkeling and Nopalera Beach tour, operated with other guests and subject to vessel capacity limits and maritime safety regulations.

Reservations for this tour may be upgraded to a Hidden Beach tour or another activity, provided there is availability on the requested date and the price difference between packages is fully covered.

Tour duration and the order of activities may be adjusted on the day of the tour due to weather, sea conditions, or safety reasons, without this constituting grounds for cancellation or refund.

All participants must follow the instructions provided by the captain and staff at all times.


REGULATIONS AND SAFETY
This tour does not include access to Hidden Beach and is governed by general maritime safety regulations established by the corresponding authorities.

Failure to comply with safety instructions or operational requirements may result in removal from the activity, with no right to a refund.


HEALTH AND SAFETY
By accepting these terms, the client confirms that all participants are physically fit to safely participate in the activity.

Grimar Adventures is not responsible for complications arising from pre-existing medical conditions.

All participants must follow the instructions provided by staff and guides at all times.


ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By completing a reservation, the client acknowledges and accepts all the terms and conditions set forth herein.


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