📅 Availability: Tuesday to Sunday
⏰ Duration: Approx. 5 hours
🧃 Onboard: Light snack + drinks
⚠️ Important: Limited access (15–20 min) · Moderate physical activity required
💵 Fees: Conservation + port fee paid at check-in
07:00 AM – Check-in at Puerto Mágico
07:30 AM – Departure from Nuevo Vallarta
07:30 AM – Departure from Puerto Mágico
Guided swim to Hidden Beach (15–20 min)
Snorkeling and exploration around Marietas Islands (2 hr 30 min)
Light snack and drinks onboard
01:00 PM – Return to port
- 👤 Adults Only: Minimum age 12 · Maximum age 65
- 🌊 Access not guaranteed; subject to permits and sea conditions
- 🏝️ Time inside Hidden Beach: 15–20 minutes
- 🏊♂️ Required swim distance: approx. 60 m
- 🚫 Drones are prohibited
- 💵 Conservation fee + port fee: $220 + $33 MXN per person at check-in
- ⚠️ Not suitable for pregnant women or people with back, neck, or heart conditions
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What the experience is like
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- 🚤 Exciting speedboat ride across the bay to the Marietas Islands.
- 🏊 Guided swim through the rock arch to reach Hidden Beach.
- 🤿 Snorkeling and full safety equipment: life jacket and snorkel mask.
- 🥪 Light snack onboard.
- 👨🏫 Certified bilingual guide, expert in marine life and local ecosystems.
- 👥 Small groups for a more personal and enjoyable experience.
The listed price includes the main services of the tour. An additional Conservation Fee of $180 MXN per person will be collected at check-in, as well as any applicable dock fees. Optional extras such as photos or souvenirs are not included.
- 👙 Swimsuit and towel.
- 🧢 Light, sun-protective clothing, hat or cap.
- 🧥 Light sweater if visiting during winter.
- 💵 Extra cash for the conservation fee and optional photos.
Yes, access to Hidden Beach is possible but subject to sea conditions and federal environmental regulations. Time on the beach is limited to 15–20 minutes, swimming with a certified guide and snorkel equipment. Guests must be in good physical condition and able to swim approximately 60 meters.
The tour lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours exploring the Marietas Islands. During this time, you’ll enjoy snorkeling, bird and marine life watching, and admiring the dramatic rock formations and natural scenery. Once back on board, you can relax with drinks, but for safety reasons, re-entry into the water is not permitted.
🏖️ Visiting La Nopalera Beach is optional.
💡 If you prefer tours with less time in the water, check out these options:
Spot seabirds such as blue-footed boobies, brown boobies, and magnificent frigates. Underwater, you may encounter tropical fish, octopus, sea turtles, and rays. From December to March, there’s also a chance to see humpback whales during their annual migration. Your naturalist guide will share fascinating insights about the local marine ecosystem.
For your safety and your baby’s well-being, participation in aquatic activities is not recommended during pregnancy.
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Cancellations with at least 48 hours’ notice: full refund (minus a 1–5% administrative fee).
Less than 48 hours: non-refundable.
Date changes: subject to availability; preferably requested 48 hours in advance (in exceptional cases, up to 12 hours before the activity).
Weather: if the activity is canceled, you may reschedule or request a refund depending on the activity.
Medical reasons: with a medical receipt or certificate, a refund may be evaluated.
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