Puerto Vallarta Catamaran to Madagascar
This tour combines a late-noon departure, two beautiful beach stops, water activities, food, and an open bar in one full-day experience. Spend about an hour kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, or enjoying the towable tube at secluded Madagascar Beach, then relax for around two hours at Las Ánimas with an included lunch. On the return cruise, enjoy music and an open bar aboard a lively double-deck catamaran. One hour of kayak, paddleboard, snorkel and towable tube at Madagascar Beach Fish ceviche and seasonal fruit skewers served on board About two hours at Las Ánimas Beach with a lunch dish of your choice Open bar on the return: cocktails, national spirits, Corona or Pacífico beer
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet at the Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (Puerto Mágico) and check in at Module B, Grupo Naviero de la Bahía counter. Show your booking confirmation to receive your boarding pass before joining the shared double-deck catamaran.
Stop 2
Leave Puerto Mágico at approximately noon and begin cruising south through Banderas Bay. Guests boarding at Los Muertos Pier are picked up at around 12:30 PM. As you cruise toward the first beach stop, enjoy freshly prepared fish ceviche and seasonal fruit skewers served onboard while taking in views of Puerto Vallarta's coastline.
Stop 3
Arrive at secluded Madagascar Beach, a beautiful cove south of Mismaloya that is accessible mainly by sea or jungle trail.
Stop 4
Continue along the coast to Las Ánimas Beach, known for its golden sand and beachfront restaurants. Enjoy approximately two hours to relax, swim, explore the beach, or simply unwind by the water. Your tour includes one lunch dish per person, with choices such as fish fillet, chicken fajitas, beef fajitas, cheese quesadillas, or a beef burger with fries.
Stop 5
Arrive back at the Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal after approximately 7 hours of cruising, beach time, water activities, food, and drinks.
What’s included
- Fish ceviche and seasonal fruit skewers served onboard
- Life jackets
- Kayak, paddleboard, towable tube and snorkel gear
- Cocktails, national spirits, Corona beer, and Pacífico beer
- Open bar after the water activities
- Captain, crew, and onboard guide
- Shared catamaran cruise aboard the Shamballa II
- Lunch choices: fish fillet, chicken fajitas, beef fajitas, cheese quesadillas, or beef burger
- Lunch at Las Ánimas Beach: 1 dish per person
Not included
- Port fee: 2 USD per person, payable in cash at the terminal
- Crew gratuities
- Personal Expense
Meeting and pickup
Meet at Los Muertos Pier for the alternative boarding option. Please arrive by 12:00 PM for check-in. The catamaran picks up guests here at approximately 12:30 PM. Select this meeting point only if you are staying in the Romantic Zone or south side.
Enter the Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal and go to Module B, Grupo Naviero de la Bahía counter. Show your booking confirmation to receive your boarding pass. Please arrive by 11:15 AM for check-in. The catamaran departs at 12:00 PM.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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