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Whale Watching

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Overview

This experience offers you a broader vision of the field work carried out by the civil association Ecology and Conservation of Whales for more than 25 years (ECOBAC). Your participation includes a donation that helps to continue with research and conservation of Humpback whales.

Highlights and benefits of the experience:
* Comfortable boat designed to observe whales with official permission from SEMARNAT.
* Learn from specialists about how humpback whales are studied.
* Support the study and conservation of whales
* Hydrophone to listen to the song of the whales.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks Fruit, yogurt, cookies.
  • Bottled water Refreshing drinks
  • Port fee $ 3 usd
  • Gratuities
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Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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What To Expect

Be a whale researcher for a day!
Ecotours offers you an excellent opportunity for you to experience the real life of an investigator. Expert biologists will lead you through the marvelous world of humpback whales aboard our specially designed authorized boat for whale watching. Before launching in this adventure we’ll provide you with a lecture about these magnificent creatures. Once in the water, we’ll discuss the humpbacks´ behavior, while we see them breach, slap their tails, travel, play or fight. We’ll also listen to their intriguing songs You can participate in our research project. The head researcher of the Banderas Bay Photo identification Project might be leading your trip! If you like personal and professional attention and want a close encounter with our earth’s mightiest creatures, this is the tour for you!! …It is not to be missed!

This ecological tour is aimed at all those who are interested in learning more about the study and conservation of Humpback whales.

Learn about the wonderful life of whales and have fun learning about the different research projects that are carried out in the Bay.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whale Watching?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-59695P11

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Average 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 25 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Whale Watching?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Snacks. Fruit, yogurt, cookies.
  • Bottled water. Refreshing drinks.
  • Donation to Ecology and conservation of whales.
The following is NOT included:
  • Port fee $ 3 usd.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Whale Watching is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Watching will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • SnacksFruit, yogurt, cookies.
  • Bottled waterRefreshing drinks
  • Donation to Ecology and conservation of whales
  • Port fee $ 3 usd
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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  • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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