Team angelsrodrigo lopez becerril vallarta opina go to original. 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. All of our whale watching trips in puerto vallarta you are likely to encounter humpback whales, orcas as know as killer whales,bottle nose dolphin, common dolphins, sea lions, giant sea turtles,many species of sea birds and other marine animals right here in beautiful puerto vallarta they call. 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. Watch humpbacks breach the waters of banderas bay in jawdropping aerial displays, swimming with their babies all winter. We invite you to enjoy february 14 with a great boat trip. Like every year, around this time, the whale watching season arrives in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit, starting on december 8 until march 23. These gentle giants visit puerto vallarta every year during the winter during their reproduction period. Superior whale watching tour season, from december 8th until march 23rd without a doubt, one of the highlights of puerto vallarta. Oscar frey is an oceanologist and whale photographer and started his puerto vallarta whale watching tours in banderas bay in 1994, while also running a research program involving humpback whale distribution, numbers and behavior in this area of the mexican pacific. Puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay.
Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. There was a mama whale and a baby whale today trapped in an illegal fishing net. Governmental regulations limit any whale watching tours to this time period. Apr 14, 2016 dont forget to arrange a whale watching expedition while in puerto vallarta, the home to one of the worlds greatest creatures the humpback whale. Whale watching tours olympus tours puerto vallarta. Oscar is a consultant to the department of oceanography and ecotourism. Humpback whales, the giants of the sea 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. Jan 17, 2017 puerto vallarta, mexico is a great winter destination, and for all the usual reasons. 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. Whale watching season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Bill knight of pegaso chartering offers tips for enjoying fun and responsible whale watching in the bay of banderas. Whale watching season puerto vallarta message board.
Ocean friendly whale watching tours puerto vallarta. Contact whale watch vallarta puerto vallarta whale. The official 20082009 puerto vallarta whale watching season opened on december 8, 2008 and continues through march 23, 2009. Whale watching in puerto vallarta the travelling boomer. During that time, some female whales give birth while others reproduce before returning to their feeding grounds in the north. Puerto vallarta whale watching is fantastic from the month of december all the way up to late march. We went out with a boat arranged by superior tours on jan 30th, their marine biologist thalia went with us. Whale watching season stretches from late nov into march, during which time some local tour groups even guarantee sightings. Especially as our good friend and fellow biologist elisa arcangeli is now a partner in whale watch vallarta. The whalewatching season in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. Get a frontrow seat to see migrating marine life on a whale watching cruise that departs from puerto vallarta. Whale watching season in puerto vallarta banderas news.
But it also has an attraction most visitors dont know about. Feb 17, 2017 very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. Whale watch vallarta is the new sister operation for whale watch cabo. The first sightings are in the month of november in the south coast of puerto vallarta, days are not specific although usually we get to see the first whales around. It is a spectacular sight and one that visitors, residents and locals never tire of seeing. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. 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. Whale watching all vallarta board for puerto vallarta. The annual whale migration from the cold waters of alaska brings them as far down as the coasts of riviera nayarit and puerto vallarta where they procreate and raise their. Puerto vallarta whale watching catamaran tour dec 15 to mar 20. Banderas bay tours and activities designed around the best things to do in vallartas outdoor playground.
The whale watching season in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. The mexican navy and some of the rescue teamdivers from vallarta adventures helped free the whales. Does anyone know if there are any reputable tours running after that point or is it just very. Whale watching puerto vallarta whale watch cabo tours. Allinclusive accommodation excursion out of marina vallarta to look for whales in season drinks and light food on board expert guide on the subject. Find out everything you need to know before you go on the most active message board for puerto vallart. Dec 24, 2014 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 pv paradise rentals. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year to make our puerto vallarta whale watching tours so special. Every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy the most spectacular whale watching possible anywhere in the world.
We recommend scheduling your whale watching experience during puerto vallartas whale watching season between december and march. We are all very excited about this, being able to offer our guests another amazing destination for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico. Our whale watching tours offer an upclose encounter with vallartas famous humpback whales. Go whale watching in vallarta on our exclusive private tour. 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 officially starts again on december 8, 2014 as hundreds of humpback whales arrive off the coast of riviera nayarit and puerto vallarta. Ecoexplorer puerto vallarta, mexico jet ski, kayak. 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 season in pv is usually dec 8th to march 23rd. The 20172018 whale watching season officially opens december 8, giving everyone a chance to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. 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. Apr 29, 2017 every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy the most spectacular whale watching possible anywhere in the world. Every year, thousands of whalesdescend upon puerto vallartas waters in search of warmer temperatures.
We are accepting reservations for the december 2017 march 2018 season 15% discount available. Puerto vallarta, mexico when it comes puertonayarit, there are plenty of things to do in this beautiful city where the fun never ends. Puerto vallarta, mexico is a great winter destination, and for all the usual reasons. Nov 17, 2017 every year puerto vallarta received the visit of humpback whales who are in the search of warmer waters to mate and to give birth. The season of whale watching in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. The puerto vallarta humpback whales return from their summer feeding grounds along the pacific coast from california to alaska to the sea of cortez beginning in november of every year. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention and all the equipment necessary to. By the start of the official puerto vallarta whale watching season, december 8th, the population of humpback whales in the bay of banderas in puerto vallarta. 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. Get a frontrow seat to see migrating marine life on a whalewatching cruise that departs from puerto vallarta. 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. From december to march, the banderas bay of puerto vallarta offers some of the greatest whale watching opportunities in the world. I am visiting puerto vallarta on 30th march and was hoping to go on a whale watching trip but notice that the season officially ends on 23rd march. 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. You can live one of the most amazing experiences that nature can offer with whale watching, each year the whales arrive at puerto vallarta and banderas bay to delight all the visitors. 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 season stretches from late nov into march, during which. 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. A few vessels are outfitted with hydrophones for listening to the whales singing and employ trained marine biologists, others utilize. Its a charming place, with a pretty downtown, a lovely seafront malecon, or boardwalk, good restaurants and a long, beautiful beach. Its arrival begins around mid to late october and extends to around end of march. Listen to the magnified whale song through our onboard hydrophones. This private whale watching tour in puerto vallarta mexico visits humpback whales and is a great cruise shore excursion with its flexible schedule.
Private whale watching tour, puerto vallarta exclusive. Whale watching season opens in vallarta nayarit december 8. Every year in puerto vallarta mexico, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of banderas in order to reproduce and give birth. Whale watching season officially starts again on december 3rd as hundreds of humpback whales arrive around the coast of riviera nayarit and puerto vallarta in banderas bay. 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. Puerto vallarta offers the perfect setting for romance, so its no wonder the majestic humpback whales have chosen this coastal mexican destination for mating and giving birth to their young these enormous mammals travel well over 7,000 miles from the cold waters of alaska to mate or welcome their young into the world in the oceans of the riviera nayarit with a pregnancy lasting about 11 months. Irrespective of any seasons, the city offers a complete entertaining environment to its visitors who come from far and wide places to spend their vacations here in puertonayarit. Government regulations to protect the whales are strictly enforced and this experienced company complies fully. Humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit. 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.
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