There, youll see whales swimming and breaching in their natural winter and springtime breeding waters. Private whale watching tour, puerto vallarta exclusive. Home puerto vallarta whale watching captains log january 2017 whale watching report puerto vallarta. The truth is not all whale watching tours in puerto vallarta are created equal. 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. Puerto vallarta whale watch report march 2017 puerto.
Vallarta whales puerto vallarta 2020 all you need to know. Oct 12, 2014 tweetemail tweetemail magnificent humpback whales humpback whale watching in banderas bay, puerto vallarta. Its a charming place, with a pretty downtown, a lovely seafront malecon, or boardwalk, good restaurants and a long, beautiful beach. The humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale.
The 20172018 whale watching season officially opens december 8, giving everyone a chance to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. But it also has an attraction most visitors dont know about. Every year, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of banderas in order to reproduce and give birth. Humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit. 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. A few vessels are outfitted with hydrophones for listening to the whales singing and employ trained marine biologists. 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. See humpback whales breaching off your boat, even see baby humpbacks.
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. We are still waiting for them to return, as the season is generally between december and april. Whale watching report february 2017 puerto vallarta whale. Puerto vallarta whale watching regulations puerto vallarta. Experiential and learning desires of whale watching guides. On our villas, we provide all the latest and advanced facilities that you will love to get on your trip. 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. Another post mentioned superior tours as a good operator for a better experience. 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. Vallarta whales puerto vallarta 2020 all you need to. Whale watching puerto vallarta guide best seasons, tours. Dec 20, 2017 are you planning to visit puerto vallarta soon to witness the whale watching season. We offer the best prices in town and a free puerto vallarta discount card to boot.
January 2017 whale watching report puerto vallarta puerto. The nature photos here were provided by oscar frey at ocean friendly tours, to whom i am very grateful. Whale watching season and tours in puerto vallarta. Learn about puerto vallarta whale watching rules and regulations. Sightings report for january 2017 with whale watch vallarta in puerto vallarta, mexico. Casabay villas offers puerto vallarta vacation rentals at quite discounted rates. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by mikes. Whale watching in banderas bay puerto vallarta 2017 duration. 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. From late november to late march, hundreds of humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters. Seriously, one of the most breathtaking experiences. Guaranteed whales with the most thrilling, environmentally responsible, sustainable, professional, comfortable, and educational whale watching tour company in 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.
Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. We went out with a boat arranged by superior tours on jan 30th, their marine biologist thalia went with us. From december to march, the banderas bay of puerto vallarta offers some of the greatest whale watching opportunities in the world. The 20162017 whale watching season officially opens december 1, giving everyone a chance to discover the wonderful world of whales while vacationing in vallarta. One of those ways, is to go out and enjoy having a fun, memorable day watching whales. Although not without disagreement, vesselbased whale viewing is. Humpback whales 2017 puerto vallarta, mexico youtube. Learn about the majestic animals from your marine biologist guide as you ride on a small boat that is equipped with a restroom. Get a frontrow seat to see migrating marine life on a whale watching cruise that departs from puerto vallarta. Explore puerto vallarta holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. 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 whale watching photos gay puerto vallarta. Download table 1 estimated growth of whalewatching worldwide. 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. Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whalewatching tour from puerto vallarta. Find out what we saw on our whale watching tours and. There was a mama whale and a baby whale today trapped in an illegal fishing net. Puerto vallarta beach, humpback whale, mexico travel, whales, sands. 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. 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. Whale watching in puerto vallarta the travelling boomer. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention and all the equipment necessary to. If youre looking for a truly unforgettable whale watching experience, weve got you covered. Nov 2, 2014 puerto vallarta maps, areas, zones, roads, attractions, hotels.
Whale watching in banderas bay puerto vallarta 2017 youtube. Vallarta whales is operated and directed by oceanologist isabel cardenas since 1995. Puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. Book whale watching tour canuwa luxury catamarans by. The whalewatching season in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. Keep a distance of at least 100 ft between the boat and the whales.
Whale watch vallarta is the new sister operation for whale watch cabo. Unfortunately i cant download it in canada because it says it is not. It is a spectacular sight and one that visitors, residents and locals never tire of seeing. Whale watching in banderas bay puerto vallarta 2017. The mexican navy and some of the rescue teamdivers from vallarta adventures helped free the whales. The original whale watching company pegaso chartering. Whale watch vallarta will be starting tours again on december 8th, 2017 when the puerto vallarta whale watching season officially begins. So that is the wrap up of our puerto vallarta whale watching tours report for february 2017. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best puerto vallarta cruises around. Whale watching season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor.
Meet whale watch vallarta in nuevo vallarta for fun and educational whale watching tours with. Local taxi app taxi pvr oficial puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. Puerto vallarta halfday smallgroup whalewatching tour 2020. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. A 4 hours tour around the bay, guaranteeing you will see whales. 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 ends successfully in puerto vallarta. Especially as our good friend and fellow biologist elisa arcangeli is now a partner in whale watch vallarta. Up close puerto vallarta whale watching, for some of the best views, as four whales surfacing to breathe in the picture here. The kayak fishing tour in puerto vallarta has opened a world of new possibilities for water sports adventure. 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.
Whale watching tour in nuevo vallarta puerto vallarta tours. Every year, thousands of whalesdescend upon puerto vallartas waters in search. Whale watching season puerto vallarta message board. Nov 17, 2017 rules for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico. 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. Time of the year during the puerto vallarta whale watching season does make a difference. We also used vallarta adventures for whale watching and our tour guide was amazing.
We are all very excited about this, being able to offer our guests another amazing destination for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico. Are you planning to visit puerto vallarta soon to witness the whale watching season. Government regulations to protect the whales are strictly enforced and this experienced company complies fully. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Dec 01, 2016 puerto vallarta, mexico offers many ecological tours, but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on banderas bay. Our tour takes you to strategic locations in vallartas tropical waters. I was just wondering in this timeframe if whale watching is still possible, or is the season over. 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 report february 2017 puerto vallarta. Whale watching in puerto vallarta pv paradise rentals.
Tweetemail tweetemail magnificent humpback whales humpback whale watching in banderas bay, puerto vallarta. Boats should not last more than 30 minutes with the same group of whales. 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 watch vallarta is nuevo vallarta s 1st dedicated whale watching company. Whale watching season opens in vallarta nayarit december 8. Feb 17, 2017 very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. Feb 06, 2017 humpback whales 2017 puerto vallarta, mexico toad lick. 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. Whalecome to vallarta whales a company pioneer in whale watching and ecotourism in puerto vallarta and banderas bay. 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. What about staying in a luxury villa in puerto vallarta. 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. At the beginning of the year, i wrote about seeing whales in the bay of banderas.
Puerto vallarta whale watching happens from the month of december all the way up to march. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in puerto vallarta. I chose to book a tour with ocean friendly at oscar frey, the owner and operator, is an. 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. During the beginning of the puerto vallarta whale watching season we typically encounter only adult humpback whales. 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.
Whale watching tour, is an adventure you definitely dont want to lose on your next vacations at puerto vallarta. Governmental regulations limit any whale watching tours to this time period. 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. Thanks again to all the wonderful guests who joined us march, 2017 for fun and respectful whale watching tours in puerto vallarta. 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. Humpback whales 2017 puerto vallarta, mexico toad lick. So, if you have an iphone, you may want to download this app and bring the phone with, if not for. The original whale watching company the best whale watching tour in puerto vallarta tour concept.
It was the highlight of our spring break trip to puerto vallarta in march 2014. A similar study published in 2017 focused on tourists perceptions of whale. Here is a link to download a custom map and directions. Puerto vallarta whale photo safari at discounted prices. Airport taxi fares from pvr 2017 fares still current for 20192020 high season. 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 nuevo vallarta 2020 all you need.
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. 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. It is december and it is the time of sighting of the humpback whales. I chose to book a tour with ocean friendly at oscar frey, the owner and operator, is an oceanologist. In september 2017 in rarotonga, the cook islands, snorkeler and whale biologist. 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. Very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours. The amazing whale watching tours give you the opportunity to take amazing photos. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural. Whale watching tour puerto vallarta all inclusive hotel.
Humpback whales, the giants of the sea puerto vallarta. At this time of the whale watching season there are new whales arriving every day, males and females. Weather was very warma little cloudy two days but no rain. 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. Puerto vallarta, mexico is a great winter destination, and for all the usual reasons. Like every year, around this time, the whale watching season arrives in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit, starting on december 8 until march 23. The 2017 2018 whale watching season officially opens december 8, giving everyone a chance to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. Superior whale watching tour season, from december 8th until march 23rd without a doubt, one of the highlights of puerto vallarta. Whale watching season in pv is usually dec 8th to march 23rd. Look for humpback whales off the coast of mexico on a halfday whale watching tour from puerto vallarta. Here, off the coast of puerto vallarta, they breed and raise their calves in banderas bay, one of. It is always exciting to look back at the month and recount all the amazing whale watching encounters january 2017 was no different. January 2017 whale watching report puerto vallarta. This is the 2017 whale watching flag, there will be a new color flag for 2018.
Every year puerto vallarta received the visit of humpback whales who are in the search of warmer waters to mate and to give birth. 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. 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. Vallarta whales is operated and directed by oceanologist isabel cardenas since. 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. Banderas bay is a place of wonder and natural beauty that truly becomes unique in so many ways. Dont forget to arrange a whale watching expedition while in puerto vallarta, the home to one of the worlds greatest creatures the humpback whale. Humpback whales in puerto vallarta runway to adventure. 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. Whale watching puerto vallarta whale watch cabo tours. Yubartahumpback whale whale watching tour on banderas bay. So while we wait, let me tell you about a special species that you can find around the baja california area.
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