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Puerto Vallarta Shore Excursion Banderas Bay Pirate Sailing Cruise

6 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Ahoy Matey! Are you looking for a shore excursion that's fun for the entire family? Next time you're in port in Puerto Vallarta, book a pirate sailing cruise along Banderas Bay. Set out for the remote shores of Majahuitas Beach aboard a replica of Columbus's Santa Maria with a cast of costumed pirates accompanying you. Once at the beach, there's time for kayaking, snorkeling, and beach volleyball (or simply relaxing); then it's back on the ship for lunch and plenty more pirate antics as you return to your port of call.

Family-friendly Puerto Vallarta shore excursion on a pirate sailing cruise
Play interactive games aboard the pirate ship as you sail through Banderas Bay
At secluded Majahuitas Beach, you can snorkel and kayak (equipment included)
Lunch is included
Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

What's Included

Pirate cruise
Pirate show
Games and contests
Use of snorkeling equipment
Lunch

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Terminal Maritima API
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Across the gas station, is the Terminal Maritime here you you will find the dock

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

46 reviews

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Unforgettable Experience

Maria_H, Dec 2023

It was Amazing !!! This tour it is highly recommended specially for those families with children and teens . Pirates work really hard to make you feel comfortable, specially and unique. We got assigned Flucky our personal Pirate and he was fantastic with us. Thanks Viator for make great this adventure.

Great family outing.

Ann_W, Aug 2023

Great for a family with young children. Grandson loved it and he is 6 1/2. Lots of activities for children to participate in. Make sure to get to marina by around 8:15. Checking in takes a while. Our pirate, Mike, was the best. Extremely attentive to all our needs. Bring towels and maybe some snacks for when you are on the island. On the island there is plenty to drink but nothing to eat. You do get breakfast and lunch on the ship and both are quite good. There is a port tax of around $2 per peron so make sure you bring cash with you. Bring a couple of towels and definitely a hat and sunscreen. I highly recommend this adventure.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear passenger, thank you for taking a few minutes of your valuable time to let us know that we met your expectations, we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. We will be happy to serve you as you deserve on your next trip. Kind regards, Customer Experience

Amazing pirate experience

Peggy_C, Jul 2023

The individual attention from the pirates for each family. The photographer captured so many great moments The food was excellent. Snorkeling and riding the banana boat at the beach we could have Kayak too but choose to hang on the beautiful beach. The Pirate show and the games for the kids snd adults was very entertaining. We had a 5 snd 17 year old and they both had alot of fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Great experience, full day of fun.

Nathaniel_H, Nov 2022

Check out this review of Pirate Ship Vallarta on Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g150793-d1575698-r869517701-Pirate_Ship_Vallarta-Puerto_Vallarta.html

Response from Host, Nov 2022

MUST Fluently Speak Spanish

Jamie_G, Aug 2022

This is cute for ages 8 and below and should be marketed as that age limit. The biggest reason for the rating is you MUST fluently speak Spanish inorder to fully enjoy the experience and understand instructions. Grey Line & Viator sell it as English, and the ship itself may claim its bilingual, but about 90% is in pure Spanish with about 10% repeated in English. They don't even consider your language when assigning your group or Pirate. The check in process and intin is not well communicated by Grey Line Tours at all. You just need to figure out when to show up and how to navigate the terminal. Generally Speaking, you can show up as early as 7:45am but you must be checked in by 9am. There is a building OUTSIDE of the Marina you need to go to for check in and paying port fees. Port fees are NOT INCLUDED though the trip through Viator says they are. It is only 30 Pesos per person however. Also, you must have an ID with you. Once aboard, you get crammed in with lots of people very tightly. There is little air and its HOT with all the people. You sit at dock for a couple hours before actually leaving, but have the opportunity to eat breakfast at somepoint in the window. The mess hall area for eating is tough. It smells horrible (non-food smells) and is very hot...you need to muster through for both Breakfast and Lunch. Once you depart, the trip is slow. The pirate show itself is cute, and the younger ages loved it. Though it is mostly in Spanish you can get the gist as a non-speaker. Once you are almost to the island, this is where it breaks down. Hardy any of the instructions are repeated in English and you are not sure what you are in for...You will need to ask other tourists for help. Snorkeling: You need to commit to snorkeling on the ship, and they inform you on the boat that you must be able to swim 250 meters to do this. I didn't know how big that was but figured its can't be that bad. IT IS! It took about 15 minutes of straight swimming to do this, but they only give you 10 mins for snorkeling. If you are going to do this, you really should demand a lifejacket that fits properly. (They hand them out at the begining just randomly.) The other issue with snorkeling, you are unable to take ANYTHING to the island. No towel, camera, money, etc as they drop you in the water and your stuff you have to leave on the ship. Maybe, if your pirate is attentative and /or speaks your language you could ask they bring to the island for you, but we rarely saw ours. Anyhow, the fish are plentiful, they feed them to ensure you get to see a lot, but causes for a lot of fish waste in the water. There are no colorful corals/reefs really to look at. Island: This is open bar and probably the main draw. You are given chairs that your Pirate services (if they are not assigned to an activity). There were banana boat rides, and some games....mainly tug of war. We did NOT do the treasure hunt as it was clear it was for 5yrs and below. Other than that its sitting and day drinking. After about 2 hours on the island, its time to depart. You load up on the ship, get crammed in again, and then each pirate group gets called down for lunch. Lunches were ok, but the smell of the hull is so tough. There is no real show for the ride back once your lunch is done, but they do have the kids play games which are cute and entertaining. Final notes: Wear your swimsuits (no good changing areas on ship, bathroom stalls are small). Bring non-sprayable sunscreen (you are crammed in so tightly there is no way to use spray). Bring snacks and/money for theirs. Bring coins to tip bathroom lady. Skip the experience if your child is over the age of 8.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Dear passenger, thank you for taking a few minutes of your valuable time to help us improve. Your comment is of great importance to us and we will do our best to resolve the inconvenience caused. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused, hoping to have the opportunity to serve you as you deserve in the near future. Kind regards, Customer Experience

Good times were had!!

Erica_L, Aug 2022

We had a great time and the staff went above and beyond! It was fun and entertaining the whole time as well as we felt safe the whole trip.

Such a great experience...

Edline_M, Jul 2022

Such a great experience for solo, couples, family, friends Such great people !!! Food was so good, the island, cruise & entertainment on board

Fun and unforgettable

Betsy_C, Jun 2022

This is a long day! But If you can handle that this is a great activity for families with kids I would say 8 and up. Definitely fun for teens too. The show is cheesy at times but they are so funny it makes up for it. But the little ones could hang too if needed- The customer service is 100! You are assigned your own “pirate” for the day and they take amazing care of you making sure you have drinks, food etc. Our pirate “Dragon” was excellent and gracious and took note that our child has sensory issues and is a picky eater and offered us accommodations. Our ticket included full lunch and breakfast. You travel to a remote beach. A few things to note- bring your own towels and extra snacks for the kids. Get rest the day before and after. There’s also plenty of drinks all day if that’s your thing.

Great for families!!!

Matt_S, Jun 2022

This is an absolutely great day for families. These guys work their tail off, putting on a fantastic show, then doubling as crew and service team, taking care of the customers for the entire day. The ship is cool, the show is funny, and the day at the beach is a safe place for kids to swim and play. We were impressed with the pirates, and how attentive they were to our needs. My only criticism would be the food. Breakfast was good, but lunch was poor. I had the ribs, and they were awful. To be fair, other meal options looked much better. The lobster looked best - it might be worth it to spring for the premium. Second, the boat rocks a lot. Take Dramamine before you leave!! They give it out on the boat, you should take it. We did, and we were fine, but those who did not were getting sea sick. All in all, an awesome day that I would highly recommend to anyone.

Fun times

Lisa_K, May 2022

The best part of our excursion was the man, Flash, that took care of our every need. He was amazing. The rest of the crew as well. I would say this is best for families with children. They really gear everything towards families. I didn't have children with me but still enjoyed my time.

Fantastic Excursion- Sun, sand and pirates!

Nicole_S, Mar 2022

Crew was fantastic. Funny and entertaining show. Beautiful beach. Great food/drinks. Only caution is to make sure you son’t have a weak stomach because it gets wavy at times!

Response from Host, May 2022

Hello, Good Afternoon. Thank you for the positive feedback you have given us, we are glad you enjoyed our service during your recent trip to Vallarta, Hope to see you soon again traveling back to Mexico! We are looking forward that you use our service on your next trip back to Puerto Vallarta, we will also like to extend the invitation to our other locations in Cancun and Los Cabos. Please feel free to contact us if you need any information regarding our destinations or plan to visit any of our locations anytime soon. (ux@mexicotravelgroup.com) Thank you. - CX Department (Mexico Travel Group)

Awesome trip!!

Ton_v, Feb 2022

Our trip was amazing.. We had "our pirate".. His name was Silver and he Was attentive from the minute we got on the boat until we got off the boat.. The show was amazing the whole crew was awesome... They even sang Happy Birthday to my husband.. Definitely will recommend to other people!!

Response from Host, May 2022

Amazing family fun!

Sara_S, Feb 2022

Awesome adventure! Kid fun and great entertainment. Pirates were funny and personable! Highly recommend

Response from Host, May 2022

pirate sailing cruise

Sandy_S, Dec 2018

The pirate sailing cruise at Puerto Vallarta was excellent. the service, entertainment and food were all first quality. the crew was very friendly and attentative and made sure everyone from the kids to the older folks were included in the activities. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Our personal pirate was Pepe, he was great.

I thank you for our booking for the...

Lisa_D, Jan 2014

I thank you for our booking for the tour groups for pureto Vallarta between January 5th and 19th 2014. I will use u more in the near future as well.

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marrufoneyda, Jul 2018

Excelente experiencia, muy recomendable! Desde la comida y el servicio excelente, lo repetiría sin problemas.