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    42' Catamaran Charter in Puerto Vallarta

    Create a private Banderas Bay day with water toys, snacks, and a bilingual crew

    5.0 stars• 106 reviews

    Duration

    4–8 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 20 people

    Includes

    Captain, crew, water toys

    Highlights

    Create your own private day on Banderas Bay with a captain and bilingual crew. Relax on deck or tailor your time around swimming, fishing, and watersports.

    • Customize your route and activities with the captain and crew
    • Snorkel, paddleboard, fish, or float on the lilypad
    • Swim and explore at a secluded cove or beach when conditions allow
    • Listen to your own music through the Bluetooth audio system

    What's Included

    • Professional captain and bilingual crew
    • Safety equipment and life jackets
    • Welcome margarita
    • Seasonal fruit platter
    • Fresh guacamole with chips
    • Water and ice
    • Snorkeling gear, paddleboards, fishing rods, and floating lilypad
    • Towels and two bathrooms
    • Marina La Cruz port tax

    Important details

    • Arrive by the scheduled departure time; arrivals over 15 minutes late may shorten the charter
    • Las Animas and Quimixto require a minimum 6-hour charter; Yelapa requires a minimum 7-hour charter
    • Alternate departure port taxes are not included in the listed price and require cash: Marina Vallarta, 150 MXN per person; Los Muertos Pier, 100 MXN per person; Punta de Mita Pier, 200 MXN per person with a 1,500 MXN minimum
    • Crew gratuity is not included; 15–20% is recommended
    • Bring eco-friendly, oil-free sunblock, swimwear, slip-on shoes or sandals, and waterproof protection for phones and cameras
    • Water activities depend on sea and weather conditions, and the crew determines whether they can operate safely
    • Dietary needs, allergies, and mobility considerations must be shared in advance
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 20 guests.

    From$96per person
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    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 30+ days before for a full refund minus applicable processing and administrative fees. From 29 to 7 days, cancellations forfeit the deposit; changes may be requested subject to availability and approval. No refunds within 7 days or for no-shows. Full refund if canceled for weather, safety, or operational conditions.

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    FAQs

    Bring eco-friendly, oil-free sunblock, swimwear, slip-on shoes or sandals, and waterproof protection for phones and cameras. Alternate-port taxes require cash; cash is also recommended for crew gratuity.

    Arrive at your scheduled departure time. A 15-minute grace period applies when operationally feasible; arrivals more than 15 minutes late may shorten your charter without a refund.

    Share dietary needs, allergies, or mobility considerations in advance so the crew can prepare accordingly.

    Experience provided by Vallarta Yacht Rentals

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    Fits up to 20 guests

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was the best day!!! The crew were so attentive and the experience was amazing!

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    Rhonda Gallion

    July 20, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was the best day!!! The crew were so attentive and the experience was amazing!

    Photo of Rhonda Gallion

    Rhonda Gallion

    July 20, 2026

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