Puerto Vallarta Snorkeling Tours Ranked by Seasickness Risk

Short answer: Start with Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive (Live&Travel Tours); Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos (Vallartanaturetrips); Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach (Eco Explorer Vallarta). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text. Updated 2026-11-02

We scored 15 snorkeling tours in Puerto Vallarta from their listings. 1 tour of 15 score 2 or lower on our 1–5 seasickness risk scale. The calmest options are Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive (Live&Travel Tours); Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos (Vallartanaturetrips).

This score is our estimate from the listing’s description, not an operator figure. How we score.

Tour	Seasickness risk	Operator	From
Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive “Explore native crafts along the way, then relax in the sun on the long beach of Yelapa, where the river flows into the ocean, surrounded by an incomparable landscape of green mountains.”	2/5	Live&Travel Tours	$87	Check dates
Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Vallartanaturetrips	$48	Check dates
Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos 5 Islands & Sea Cave Snorkeling “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Black Pearl Vallarta	$33	Check dates
Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Eco Explorer Vallarta	$99	Check dates
Puerto Vallarta snorkel tour at Los Arcos “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Eco Explorer Vallarta	$71	Check dates
Private Los Arcos Snorkel and Beach Tour from Puerto Vallarta “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Estigo Tours	$168	Check dates
Yelapa Escape & Snorkeling in Puerto Vallarta by Speedboat “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Los Veranos Canopy Tour	$109	Check dates
Small Group Snorkeling in Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Vallarta Natours	$85	Check dates
Puerto Vallarta: Snorkel in Majahuitas and Las Ánimas Beach “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Las Animas Adventure Park	$44	Check dates
Private Snorkeling tour at Los Arcos de Mismaloya with shuttle “Estimate from activity type”	3/5	Legacy Sportfishing	$33	Check dates
Puerto Vallarta Luxury Yacht Tour: Snorkeling, Open Bar and Lunch “The journey promises opulence and indulgence throughout.”	4/5	Vallarta Adventures	$89	Check dates
Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta “All passengers must pass through security and maybe subject to search for drugs, alcohol, weapons or any liquids.”	4/5	Chica Locca Tours	$110	Check dates
Puerto Vallarta Luxury Snorkel Sail with Open Bar and Lunch “Whether you’re looking to unwind with a drink in hand, explore vibrant marine life beneath the waves, or glide across the bay under full sail, our Luxury Sailing tour delivers an unforgettable escape on the sea.”	4/5	Vallarta Adventures	$79	Check dates
Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos & Snorkeling “Follow a trail through the untouched jungle and mountains to some of the most hidden beaches of Puerto Vallarta.”	4/5	Vallartanaturetrips	$38	Check dates
Puerto Vallarta: Majahuitas Snorkeling, Ziplining, and Water Tubing “Have exclusive and preferential access in Adventure Park where you will cross through 25 extreme activities, from stone climbing via ferrata, zip line flying, rope climbing and crossing suspension bridges that…”	4/5	Las Animas Adventure Park	$55	Check dates

Questions

Which snorkeling tour in Puerto Vallarta is best if I get seasick?

Start with Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Cruise in Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive (Live&Travel Tours); Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos (Vallartanaturetrips); Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach (Eco Explorer Vallarta). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

Puerto Vallarta Snorkeling Tours Ranked by Seasickness Risk

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