Available decmarch, our whale watching photo safari is one of the most popular whale watching tours in puerto vallarta and spaces are limited. Whale watch vallarta location nuevo vallarta puerto vallarta. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by. Of all the whales, the humpbacks megaptera novaeangliae are the most spectacular ones thanks to their breaching, lobtailing, flippering and their beautiful songs, which are part of their courtship rituals. Feb 17, 2017 very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. The amazing whale watching tours give you the opportunity to take amazing photos. Learn about puerto vallarta whale watching rules and regulations.
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Experience whale watching in puerto vallarta mexico whale watchers vallarta tours are led by marine biologists. Current crises, strategies, and future projections. Tours leave daily from puerto vallartas maritime terminal, beginning at 8 am. Governmental regulations limit any whale watching tours to this time period. From the middecember through february and all these waters are simply filled with loads of magic, as the humpbacks come here to calve. For that reason, if you are lucky enough to swim with whale sharks, remember to follow the good practice. Help support sustainable whale and dolphin tours and conservation by choosing a. Humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit.
Here is a link to download a custom map and directions. As the only dedicated whale watching company in nuevo vallarta, whale watch vallarta offers the most complete and sustainable whale watching tours in nuevo vallarta. Book whale watching tour from november to april the humpback whales visit the bay to give birth and nurse their calves, find a couple every week, from monday to friday, we depart to watch them. We got on the sailboat at the paradise village yacht club, and left right on schedule. We know many of our guests travel great distances to meet the wonderful whales of puerto vallarta. Every winter the humpback whales migrate to our bay to mate and give birth. Whale watching puerto vallarta whale watch cabo tours. Allinclusive accommodation excursion out of marina vallarta to look for whales in season drinks and light food on board expert guide on the subject. During their stay, they love to leap from the waters and flop back to the surface with an.
Puerto vallarta whale photo safari at discounted prices. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with. The trip itself was a amazingly excellent as were our guide hugo m and our captain freddy, the whale whisper. Dec 24, 2014 you will find many knowledgeable guides in puerto vallarta and it is a passionate pursuit that captivates visitors without exception. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. Whale watching tour in puerto vallarta is one of the most rewarding experiences to be in puerto vallarta on banderas bay, is being in real contact with nature, this experience becomes unique and exciting to be in the atmosphere of the majestic humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae, also known as yubarta, jibarte or xibarte.
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Whale watching puerto vallarta mexico whale watchers. There was a mama whale and a baby whale today trapped in an illegal fishing net. Puerto vallarta can be called as the home to the worlds great creatures that include humpback whale. Whale watching these colossal mammals visit puerto vallarta and the bay of banderas every winter during their reproductive period. Puerto vallarta whale watching at discounted prices.
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Humpback whales, the giants of the sea puerto vallarta. Whale watching in puerto vallarta mexico is a great experience where you will be with our experts who will take you in our small boats to encounter the pacific humpback whales, and you could also watch dolphins, orcas and much more in the beauty of banderas bay. Although id like to think im not a package holiday person, in some situations i kind of am. Larry gives very good advice about paying attention to this forum and the puerto vallarta ta forum, as to what is going on, before you book. Pdf evaluation of crowding and tourist satisfaction in the practice. In mexico we visit the blue whales, gray whales, dolphins and sperm whales. From late november to late march, hundreds of humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters of the north pacific ocean to our less cold waters. If youre looking for a truly unforgettable whale watching experience, weve got you covered. Once she is pregnant, the female will stay in tropical waters for a while and when the temperature of the water rises along with her hunger, she will simply set out on the voyage that will bring her to her feeding grounds, something that occurs around march or april. I was just wondering in this timeframe if whale watching is still possible, or is the season over. Whale watching in puerto vallarta should be near the top of every bucket list.
So while the percentage of encounters is still high, the sheer number of whales and therefore the activity level has been affecting the types of encounters on our tours. Humpback whales travel from north america, where they usually feed, and come to this bay to perpetuate their species. December 2016 was a wonderful month with consistent sighting reports of humpback whales here in the bay. Puerto vallarta tourism puerto vallarta hotels puerto vallarta bed and breakfast puerto vallarta vacation rentals puerto vallarta. Whether you have heard about the wonders of swimming with whale sharks in mexico and you dream of this possibility, you are an adventurer looking for new sensations, or a nature lover, a whale shark tour could be the adventure of a life time. Especially as our good friend and fellow biologist elisa arcangeli is now a partner in whale watch vallarta. Ocean friendly whale watching tours puerto vallarta 2020. Since 1995 vallarta whales has been operated and directed by oceanologist and naturalist guide isabel cardenas. Whale watching season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Yubartahumpback whale whale watching tour on banderas bay. Vallarta whales puerto vallarta 2020 all you need to. Jan 08, 2016 this year, whale watching season officially began on december 1, 2015 and run through march 23, 2016. Puerto vallarta mexico is the winter home for several pods of whales.
I went on a whale watching trip with vallarta adventures today from the puerto vallarta marina. The deep, warm pacific ocean is perfect for these gorgeous mammals to breed and puerto vallarta has become one of the best whale watching places on the coast. The whales return from their summer feeding grounds from to alaska to the mexico beginning in november of every year. Apr 29, 2017 in puerto vallarta you will find the best service with certified guides for the care and conservation of whales, enjoy the pirouettes of the dolphins, as they swim and jump around the boat. Puerto vallarta whale watching catamaran tour dec 15 to mar 20. Useful references iucn ssc cetacean specialist group. Our whale watching tours offer an upclose encounter with vallartas famous humpback whales. Jan, 2016 in mexico we visit the blue whales, gray whales, dolphins and sperm whales. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention and all the equipment necessary to. There, youll see whales swimming and breaching in their natural winter and springtime breeding waters. Whale watching in puerto vallarta december 21, 2016. Puerto vallarta whale watching photos gay puerto vallarta.
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Every year, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of banderas in order to reproduce and give birth. Puerto vallarta whale watching tour discounts we are pleased to offer special whale watching tour packages and discounts to all of our guests. Get puerto vallarta travel advice on tripadvisor s puerto vallarta travel forum. The ultimate dolphins and whales excursion that lets you see both whales and pods of dolphins in one great tour. Our tour takes you to strategic locations in vallartas tropical waters. Whale watching photo safari in puerto vallarta vallarta adventures do you want to experience the most exciting whale watching excursion in puerto vallarta. Join the best whale watching tour in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit. Thanks to all of our guests who joined our puerto vallarta whale watching tours this january, 2016. Chris fishing and whale watching recommended for you. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer.
Guaranteed whales with the most thrilling, environmentally responsible, sustainable, professional, comfortable, and educational whale watching tour company in vallarta. Whale watching in puerto vallarta travelers blog graza. Isabel has been participating in research and educational projects in puerto vallarta and banderas bay. It has been a spectacular month with lots of amazing sightings. Ecotours vallarta puerto vallarta tours and ecotours. The group is said to consist of two females, one male and the baby orcas. Why whale watching in puerto vallarta and banderas bay, because is the sanctuary of giant marine mammals in this environment and we can enjoy watching the most spectacular whale species, which captivates with its impressive splash, tail, fluttering, beautiful games offspring, and no doubt astonish you to hear the amazing songs of these wonderful whales, be. Watch these magnificent creatures in their native environment with ecologicallysensitive whale watching tours in puerto vallarta. Very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. The gray whale and its arrivals to puerto vallarta vallarta. Whale watching tours in puerto vallarta this past february 2016 we filled with unexpected highlights and unusual circumstances affecting the humpback whale sightings in the bay. Humpback whales are the species around which the puerto vallarta whale watching season revolves, which is a wonderful situation as humpback whales are often the most demonstrative of all the large whales.
Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. Whale watching season in banderas bay and the pacific ocean near puerto vallarta officially begins december 8 th and runs through the winter until march 23 rd. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by mikes. One can choose from special boats designed specifically for whale observation, a variety of smaller boats, or the larger tour boats that also provide food and beverages. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention. A total of 201 humpback whale focal follows were conducted during summer 2016 and. This season normally goes from december to march every year.
We ask our guests to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled departure. With tour companies specializing in whale watching. Every year, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of. These whales take up to three months from its journey from the icy waters of the arctic to puerto vallarta, where the route is about 20 000 km, for the sole purpose of mating. Best on puerto vallarta is the only tour company in the area that can get you closer to these amazing giants than you ever thought was possible. Vallarta whale tour report december 2016 whale watch vallarta trip advisor award. Whale watch vallarta is nuevo vallarta s 1st dedicated whale watching company. Pegaso whale watch sailing adventure vallarta whale watching. Ocean friendly whale watching tours puerto vallarta all. Whale watch vallarta is the new sister operation for whale watch cabo. From december to march, the banderas bay of puerto vallarta offers some of the greatest whale watching opportunities in the world. Whale watch vallarta trip advisor award whale watch cabo specializes in small group and private boat whale watching tours in cabo san lucas, mexico led by our whale naturalist guides. Vallarta whales is operated and directed by oceanologist isabel cardenas since 1995.
Dec 01, 2016 puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. On tripadvisors puerto vallarta travel forum, travellers are asking questions and offering advice on topics like how are the whales this year. Canuwa is a 62 luxury catamaran with 100 passengers capacity and a crew of 6 sailors and a captain, that will make you enjoy the bay, its waters, delicious snacks, food and drinks. We offer the best prices in town and a free puerto vallarta discount card to boot. Every winter enormous humpback whales arrive in the bay of banderas to give birth and mate. We offer the best prices in town and a free puerto vallarta.
This year, whale watching season officially began on december 1, 2015 and run through march 23, 2016. A 4 hours tour around the bay, guaranteeing you will see whales. The season of whale watching in puerto vall arta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. Whale watching in puerto vallarta is an amazing excursion for visitors lucky enough to visit at this time. The noaa recorded 88 stranded humpback whales between january 2016 and february 2019. While other tours are on a sailboat or a cruise ship, this puerto vallarta whale watching adventure is on a pneumatic speed boat with two. Whale watching tour in nuevo vallarta puerto vallarta tours. Whale watching season in puerto vallarta garza blanca. Locations are carefully selected to ensure our guests an amazing experience with the humpback whales in the beauty of banderas bay. You can live one of the most amazing experiences that nature can offer with whale watching, each year the whales arrive at puerto vallarta and banderas bay to delight all the visitors. Apr 14, 2016 dont forget to arrange a whale watching expedition while in puerto vallarta, the home to one of the worlds greatest creatures the humpback whale.