If youre looking for a truly unforgettable whale watching experience, weve got you covered. Puerto vallarta, mexico is a great winter destination, and for all the usual reasons. Our tour takes you to strategic locations in vallartas tropical waters. Whale watching in banderas bay puerto vallarta 2017. What about staying in a luxury villa in puerto vallarta. Onboard biologists know the best routes to find these gentle giants of the sea, and passengers can listen to underwater whale songs using a special hydrophone tool. January 2017 whale watching report puerto vallarta. Governmental regulations limit any whale watching tours to this time period. Whale watching report february 2017 puerto vallarta.
Airport taxi fares from pvr 2017 fares still current for 20192020 high season. Small boats are not allowed to approach any closer than 60 metres, or 180 feet, and only from behind the whales never blocking their route. Here is a link to download a custom map and directions. Sightings report for january 2017 with whale watch vallarta in puerto vallarta, mexico. In september 2017 in rarotonga, the cook islands, snorkeler and whale biologist. Guaranteed whales with the most thrilling, environmentally responsible, sustainable, professional, comfortable, and educational whale watching tour company in vallarta. Humpback whales, the giants of the sea puerto vallarta. Boats should not last more than 30 minutes with the same group of whales. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Weather was very warma little cloudy two days but no rain. My friends boyfriend was one of the guys who helped free them when he called her you could hear him from across the room on her cell phone. We are all very excited about this, being able to offer our guests another amazing destination for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico.
We offer the best prices in town and a free puerto vallarta discount card to boot. Due to the preventive measures we are taking to protect our guests and collaborators, we will temporarily suspend activities and operations at the hotel until april 30th. There was a mama whale and a baby whale today trapped in an illegal fishing net. Get a frontrow seat to see migrating marine life on a whale watching cruise that departs from puerto vallarta. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention and all the equipment necessary to. Banderas bay is a place of wonder and natural beauty that truly becomes unique in so many ways. Every year puerto vallarta received the visit of humpback whales who are in the search of warmer waters to mate and to give birth. Are you planning to visit puerto vallarta soon to witness the whale watching season. The mexican navy and some of the rescue teamdivers from vallarta adventures helped free the whales. The 2016 2017 whale watching season officially opens december 1, giving everyone a chance to discover the wonderful world of whales while vacationing in vallarta. Thanks again to all the wonderful guests who joined us march, 2017 for fun and respectful whale watching tours in puerto vallarta.
Whale watching tour, is an adventure you definitely dont want to lose on your next vacations at puerto vallarta. From late november to late march, hundreds of humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters of the north pacific ocean to our less cold waters. Meet whale watch vallarta in nuevo vallarta for fun and educational whale watching tours with. Casabay villas offers puerto vallarta vacation rentals at quite discounted rates. We are still waiting for them to return, as the season is generally between december and april. The whalewatching season in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. Up close puerto vallarta whale watching, for some of the best views, as four whales surfacing to breathe in the picture here. Humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit. There, youll see whales swimming and breaching in their natural winter and springtime breeding waters.
Puerto vallarta whale watching happens from the month of december all the way up to march. Best on puerto vallarta is the only tour company in the area that can get you closer to these amazing giants than. Whale watch vallarta is the new sister operation for whale watch cabo. A few vessels are outfitted with hydrophones for listening to the whales singing and employ trained marine biologists. But it also has an attraction most visitors dont know about. Find out what we saw on our whale watching tours and. From late november to late march, hundreds of humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters. The humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale. I chose to book a tour with ocean friendly at oscar frey, the owner and operator, is an oceanologist. I hung out at langostinos on the beach on the south side quite a bit and for the first time in my 6 or so trips down there i actually saw a big whale while hanging out at langostinos, on dec 11th. As puerto vallarta is a mating and calving area, male humpbacks will be stopping in the bay for several days on their migration north in the hopes of finding a female interested in mating. Whale watching puerto vallarta whale watch cabo tours. This is the 2017 whale watching flag, there will be a new color flag for 2018. Every year, thousands of whalesdescend upon puerto vallartas waters in search.
It was the highlight of our spring break trip to puerto vallarta in march 2014. Humpback whales 2017 puerto vallarta, mexico toad lick. Whale watching in banderas bay puerto vallarta 2017 youtube. Puerto vallarta whale watch report march 2017 puerto. The nature photos here were provided by oscar frey at ocean friendly tours, to whom i am very grateful. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best puerto vallarta cruises around. Vallarta whales puerto vallarta 2020 all you need to. The truth is not all whale watching tours in puerto vallarta are created equal. Puerto vallarta whale photo safari at discounted prices.
Jan 17, 2017 whale watching in puerto vallarta is officially controlled, so the boats that take tourists to see the whales need a licence, and some schooling on the rules of play. Some people can see them from their hotel condo, depending on where they are staying, plus lots of great videos posted from people out on the water. Puerto vallarta whale watching photos gay puerto vallarta. Government regulations to protect the whales are strictly enforced and this experienced company complies fully. We went out with a boat arranged by superior tours on jan 30th, their marine biologist thalia went with us. So, if you have an iphone, you may want to download this app and bring the phone with, if not for. Explore puerto vallarta holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Why whale watching in puerto vallarta and banderas bay, because is the sanctuary of giant marine mammals in this environment and we can enjoy watching the most spectacular whale species, which captivates with its impressive splash, tail, fluttering, beautiful games offspring, and no doubt astonish you to hear the amazing songs of. Dec 20, 2017 are you planning to visit puerto vallarta soon to witness the whale watching season. Vallarta whales is operated and directed by oceanologist isabel cardenas since. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Superior whale watching tour season, from december 8th until march 23rd without a doubt, one of the highlights of puerto vallarta. A 4 hours tour around the bay, guaranteeing you will see whales.
Here, off the coast of puerto vallarta, they breed and raise their calves in banderas bay, one of. Feb 17, 2017 very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. Dont forget to arrange a whale watching expedition while in puerto vallarta, the home to one of the worlds greatest creatures the humpback whale. Nov 2, 2014 puerto vallarta maps, areas, zones, roads, attractions, hotels. Private whale watching tour, puerto vallarta exclusive. Whale watch vallarta location nuevo vallarta puerto vallarta. This private whale watching tour in puerto vallarta mexico visits humpback whales and is a great cruise shore excursion with its flexible schedule. I was just wondering in this timeframe if whale watching is still possible, or is the season over. During the beginning of the puerto vallarta whale watching season we typically encounter only adult humpback whales. Whale watching tour in nuevo vallarta puerto vallarta tours. Nov 17, 2017 rules for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico.
Tweetemail tweetemail magnificent humpback whales humpback whale watching in banderas bay, puerto vallarta. Keep a distance of at least 100 ft between the boat and the whales. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural. Why whale watching in puerto vallarta and banderas bay, because is the sanctuary of giant marine mammals in this environment and we can enjoy watching the most spectacular whale species, which captivates with its impressive splash, tail, fluttering, beautiful games offspring, and no doubt astonish you to hear the amazing songs of these wonderful whales, be. Download table 1 estimated growth of whalewatching worldwide. Experiential and learning desires of whale watching guides. Whale watching in puerto vallarta pv paradise rentals. December through march is whale watching season in puerto vallarta where humpback whales and other breeds comes to flirt, breed, give birth, feed and teach their young to cavort in banderas bay. Whale watching in puerto vallarta the travelling boomer. At the beginning of the year, i wrote about seeing whales in the bay of banderas. Puerto vallarta halfday smallgroup whalewatching tour 2020. The original whale watching company the best whale watching tour in puerto vallarta tour concept. Although not without disagreement, vesselbased whale viewing is.
Dec 08, 2014 whale watching season officially starts again on december 8, 2014 as hundreds of humpback whales arrive off the coast of riviera nayarit and puerto vallarta. I chose to book a tour with ocean friendly at oscar frey, the owner and operator, is an. Their annual migration from the cold waters of alaska brings them as far down as the bay of banderas where they will procreate and raise their young in our warm waters. Whale watching report february 2017 puerto vallarta whale. Oct 12, 2014 tweetemail tweetemail magnificent humpback whales humpback whale watching in banderas bay, puerto vallarta. Best on puerto vallarta is the only tour company in the area that can get you closer to these amazing giants than you ever thought was possible. Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whale watching tour from puerto vallarta. Like every year, around this time, the whale watching season arrives in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit, starting on december 8 until march 23. It was worth every peso, we saw lots of whales, and on the outer part of the bay we were surrounded by a huge pod of playful spotted dolphins for quite a while. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. One of those ways, is to go out and enjoy having a fun, memorable day watching whales. At this time of the whale watching season there are new whales arriving every day, males and females.
Whale watching season in pv is usually dec 8th to march 23rd. On our villas, we provide all the latest and advanced facilities that you will love to get on your trip. Vallarta whales puerto vallarta 2020 all you need to know. Its a charming place, with a pretty downtown, a lovely seafront malecon, or boardwalk, good restaurants and a long, beautiful beach. Unfortunately i cant download it in canada because it says it is not. Come and live with us the only kayak fishing tour in puerto vallarta, enjoy excitement of fishing from a kayak, a sport that is gaining fans in the world because is too exciting. Humpback whales in puerto vallarta runway to adventure. Puerto vallarta beach, humpback whale, mexico travel, whales, sands. Dec 01, 2016 puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. January 2017 whale watching report puerto vallarta puerto. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by. The deep, warm pacific ocean is perfect for these gorgeous mammals to breed and puerto vallarta has become one of the best whale watching places on the coast. Whale watching season puerto vallarta message board.
It is always exciting to look back at the month and recount all the amazing whale watching encounters january 2017 was no different. Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. The kayak fishing tour in puerto vallarta has opened a world of new possibilities for water sports adventure. Whale watching season and tours in puerto vallarta. Vallarta whales is operated and directed by oceanologist isabel cardenas since 1995. All of our whale watching trips in puerto vallarta you are likely to encounter humptback whales, orcas as know as killer whales,bottle nose dolphin, common dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles many species of sea birds and other marine animals right here in beautiful puerto vallarta they call. The amazing whale watching tours give you the opportunity to take amazing photos. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by mikes. Seriously, one of the most breathtaking experiences. Whale watching season officially starts again on december 8, 2014 as hundreds of humpback whales arrive off the coast of riviera nayarit and puerto vallarta. The 20162017 whale watching season officially opens december 1, giving everyone a chance to discover the wonderful world of whales while vacationing in vallarta. So that is the wrap up of our puerto vallarta whale watching tours report for february 2017.
So while we wait, let me tell you about a special species that you can find around the baja california area. Puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. Whalecome to vallarta whales a company pioneer in whale watching and ecotourism in puerto vallarta and banderas bay. It is a spectacular sight and one that visitors, residents and locals never tire of seeing. Local taxi app taxi pvr oficial puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Puerto vallarta whale watching regulations puerto vallarta. Puerto vallarta whale watching tours take you to see humpback whales mothers ant their calves in the bay of banderas a large portion of the boats in the bay of banderas, whether for fishing or touring, likewise run whale watching tours decembermidmarch. Humpback whales 2017 puerto vallarta, mexico youtube.
The 20172018 whale watching season officially opens december 8, giving everyone a chance to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. From december to march, the banderas bay of puerto vallarta offers some of the greatest whale watching opportunities in the world. In puerto vallarta you will find the best service with certified guides for the care and conservation of whales, enjoy the pirouettes of the dolphins, as they swim and jump around the boat. It is december and it is the time of sighting of the humpback whales. A similar study published in 2017 focused on tourists perceptions of whale. Learn about puerto vallarta whale watching rules and regulations. Come and live with us the only kayak fishing tour in puerto vallarta, enjoy excitement of fishing from a kayak, a sport that is gaining fans. Apr 29, 2017 in puerto vallarta you will find the best service with certified guides for the care and conservation of whales, enjoy the pirouettes of the dolphins, as they swim and jump around the boat. Very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. The 2017 2018 whale watching season officially opens december 8, giving everyone a chance to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. Whale watching season in banderas bay and the pacific ocean near puerto vallarta officially begins december 8 th and runs through the winter until march 23 rd. I hung out at langostinos on the beach on the south side quite a bit and for the first time in my 6 or so trips down there i actually saw a big whale. Home puerto vallarta whale watching captains log january 2017 whale watching report puerto vallarta. See humpback whales breaching off your boat, even see baby humpbacks.
Whale watching season opens in vallarta nayarit december 8. Every year, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of banderas in order to reproduce and give birth. Whale watching puerto vallarta guide best seasons, tours. Once she is pregnant, the female will stay in tropical waters for a while and when the temperature of the water rises along with her hunger, she will simply set out on the voyage that will bring her to her feeding grounds, something that occurs around march or april. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in puerto vallarta. We also used vallarta adventures for whale watching and our tour guide was amazing. Whale watching season ends successfully in puerto vallarta. Time of the year during the puerto vallarta whale watching season does make a difference. Especially as our good friend and fellow biologist elisa arcangeli is now a partner in whale watch vallarta.
Yubartahumpback whale whale watching tour on banderas bay. Of all the whales, the humpbacks megaptera novaeangliae are the most spectacular ones thanks to their breaching, lobtailing, flippering and their beautiful songs, which are part of their courtship rituals. Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta 2020 all you need. Whale watching tour puerto vallarta all inclusive hotel. Another post mentioned superior tours as a good operator for a better experience. Whale watch vallarta will be starting tours again on december 8th, 2017 when the puerto vallarta whale watching season officially begins.
Whale watch vallarta is nuevo vallarta s 1st dedicated whale watching company. Whale watching season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whalewatching tour from puerto vallarta. Responsible whale watching in puerto vallarta as every december, the humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta with a unique show that has the beaches as its main stage. Whale watching in banderas bay puerto vallarta 2017 duration. The original whale watching company pegaso chartering.
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