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Things to do Puerto Vallarta > Water Tours > Snorkeling

Tour Prices

Adult: $36
Children (5-12): $27
Children (0-4): $15
Have you found this tour cheaper somewhere else? We'll match it!

Child Age

: 5-12

Included

: New equipment, box lunch, refreshments, bottled water and 2 full hours of water time is our commitment to you as a customer

You'll Need

: Snorkeling Equipment (Optional), Swim Suit, Sun Hat, Sun Screen, Camera, Sandals, Dry Clothing to change into

Tour Runs

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Tour Description

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Los Arcos is an excellent and very safe snorkel site to start for experienced and not so experienced snorkelers. One can spend hours gliding above the shallow coral reef and rock bottom. Los Arcos is an underwater national marine park reserve that is protected by the Mexican Government. So it is illegal to fish, or remove anything from the bottom; hence, a ton of people friendly, tropical life is there to enjoy. Anytime of the year you can expect endless number of schools of angel fish, puffer fish, cornet fish, parrot fish, and damsels that feed on the shallow reefs of Los Arcos. Don’t forget to keep your eyes out for octopus, lobster and small spotted eagle rays, which frequent the site year round.

The reef depth range is from 3-30 feet and the surface of the water is rarely choppy; therefore, one can expect respectable visibility between 15-50 feet year round. Water temperatures range from 79°-86°F from June-December, and 70°-78°F from January-May.

Our favorite boats to service Los Arcos are La Fiesta a 40 ft Catamaran or Velox a 33 ft Catamaran, these boats were specially designed to facilitate scuba diving and snorkeling activities enhancing superb stability and comfort. Both vessels are set up with bathroom facilities, totally carpeted and 85% shaded, all safety regulations including Oxygen, first aid kit, life jackets, radio and on-board insurance.

This tour is available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and departs from the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta at 8:30 AM and Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta at 8:10 AM. (Please note that after this tour all passengers will be dropped off on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta.)

This tour is also available from the Hotel La Jolla De Mismaloya daily from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to about 5:30 PM. From Mismaloya the tour is only about 1 1/2 snokeling time since we are getting in the water very close to Los Arcos.
Snack is not included.

If you are accompanying a scuba diver to Los Arcos this is the trip you want! Scuba Divers and Snorkelers go out on the same boat trip!

THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE DAILY!

QUESTIONS? CALL 877-499-TOUR

FAQ:

Q: Is the visibility good?

A: The visibility is great. You will always have the opportuntiy to see a variety of tropical fish at Los Arcos National Park. On rare occassions the crew may change the snorkeling area due to increased jelly fish in the water. This will happen when and if your safey and health are at risk.

Q: What is the difference between this snorkeling tour and other snorkeling tours?

A: Snorkeling Los Arcos is more focused on snorkeling. This is not a booze cruise. No alcohol is served and our main objective is to enjoy a nice bay cruise on the way to our snorkeling location.

For those individuals who experience sea sickness we recommend taking a Bonine or Dramamine 1 hour before the tour.