Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist
Overview
What an incredible opportunity! This whale-watching adventure offers an immersive and educational experience led by a marine biologist. Observing humpback whales in their natural habitat while learning about their behavior, biology, and conservation makes this tour unforgettable. Plus, your participation supports research and contributes to marine protection efforts.
Highlights:
• Authorized motorboat for safety and optimal viewing
• Guided by professional biologists
• Educational video/lecture about humpback whales
• Hydrophone system to hear whale songs
• Small groups for a personalized experience
• “Responsible Whale Watcher” sticker
• Main sponsor of Ecology and Conservation of Whales, showing strong commitment to marine preservation
What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Coffee o tea, refilled water, light bite, Sodas and granola bars
- Lecture about humpback whales
- Restroom on board
- Hydrophone system to listen the sound of marine mammals such as the male of humpback whales.
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Boarding fee, Ecotours Vallarta
Meeting Location
Proa 20
Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants under 2 years old are not allowed on this tour.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-59695P1
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 174 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Travel insurance.
- Coffee o tea, refilled water, light bite, Sodas and granola bars.
- Lecture about humpback whales.
- Restroom on board.
- Hydrophone system to listen the sound of marine mammals such as the male of humpback whales.
- Professional guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Boarding fee, Ecotours Vallarta.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Coffee o tea, refilled water, light bite, Sodas and granola bars
- Lecture about humpback whales
- Restroom on board
- Hydrophone system to listen the sound of marine mammals such as the male of humpback whales.
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Boarding fee, Ecotours Vallarta
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants under 2 years old are not allowed on this tour.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
