Private Boat
Punta Mita Snorkeling Tour
Two hours on your own boat, snorkeling in front of Cueva del Guano, 15 minutes from Marina Punta Mita.
Check availability- Availability
- Year-round, Monday to Sunday
- Departures
- Every hour, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Duration
- 2 hours, with 15 minutes of sailing each way
- Capacity
- Up to 13 people per boat
- Crew
- Captain and local guide
Price per boat, not per person. Groups larger than 13: message us and we will arrange two boats.
See price table by group size
| People | Total price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1–4 | $334 |
| 5 | $367 |
| 6 | $400 |
| 7 | $434 |
| 8 | $467 |
| 9 | $500 |
| 10 | $534 |
| 11 | $567 |
| 12 | $600 |
| 13 | $634 |
Tour essentials
Punta Mita Experience’s private snorkeling tour departs from Marina Punta Mita, in Nayarit, Mexico, and lasts 2 hours. After about 15 minutes of sailing, the boat stops in front of Cueva del Guano, a cave in a sea cliff on the Punta de Mita coast that gives the spot its name: you snorkel in the sea in front of it, not inside the cave. The tour runs year-round, Monday to Sunday, with departures every hour from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The boat is reserved for your group only, up to 13 people, with a captain and a local guide. Mask, snorkel, life jacket, water and soft drinks are included; fins are not. There is no minimum age. The species seen most often are parrotfish, sergeant majors, porcupinefish, moray eels and mullets. You can book online up to 6 hours before departure.
Species you can see at Cueva del Guano
What’s included
- 2 hours on a private boat. Only your group on board, up to 13 people, departing at the time you choose between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
- Captain and local guide. The guide joins you in the water and points out the species.
- Mask, snorkel and life jacket for each participant. The life jacket is mandatory and keeps you afloat effortlessly.
- Water and soft drinks on board.
- No extra fees at the dock. Fins are not included; if you are more comfortable swimming with them, you can bring your own.
What to bring
The snorkeling gear is included. Bring the rest:
- Swimsuit on and a towel.
- Biodegradable sunscreen. Apply it 30 minutes before getting in the water.
- Sunglasses for the boat ride.
- Underwater camera or waterproof phone case if you want photos underwater.
Arrive at the marina 15 minutes before your departure time.
Departure point: Marina Punta Mita
Northern tip of Banderas Bay, Nayarit. Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time.
From the marina to the site
Cueva del Guano is on the same Punta de Mita coastline.
Year-round
Departures Monday to Sunday, every hour from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
What is Cueva del Guano?
It is a cave in a sea cliff on the Punta de Mita coast, 15 minutes by boat from the marina. The cave sits in the rock, above the waterline, and gives the whole site its name: the boat stops in front of it and you snorkel in the sea, alongside the cliff.
In front of the cliff
You don’t go into the cave. The boat stays in front of the cliff, and from there you get in the water with the guide.
What you see most
Parrotfish, sergeant majors, porcupinefish, moray eels and mullets are the most frequent species. With luck, others show up too, such as the king angelfish.
Beginner-friendly
No experience needed. The life jacket is mandatory and keeps you afloat, and the guide gets in the water with the group.
The tour in numbers
Punta Mita Snorkeling Tour | Private Boat
$334.00
Private 2-hour snorkeling tour at Cueva del Guano on the Punta de Mita coast, with hourly departures from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, every day, from Marina Punta Mita. Boat reserved for up to 13 people; for larger groups we arrange two boats. Calm water suited to beginners. Includes mask, snorkel and life jacket, water and soft drinks, captain and local guide, with no extra fees at the dock. No age limit. Not recommended for people with very limited mobility.
How the tour unfolds
Two hours in total, with 15 minutes of sailing out and another 15 back.
01Arrival and gear
We meet you at Marina Punta Mita. Each participant gets a mask, snorkel and life jacket, and the guide gives the safety briefing before boarding.
02Sailing to Cueva del Guano
The boat follows the Punta de Mita coastline to the cliff at Cueva del Guano.
03Snorkeling in front of the cave
The boat stops in front of the cliff and you get in the water with the guide, who points out the species: parrotfish, sergeant majors, porcupinefish, moray eels, mullets and whatever else shows up that day. You can climb back on board to rest whenever you like.
04Return to the marina
Sailing back to Marina Punta Mita, with water and soft drinks on board.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you snorkel on the Punta Mita tour?
In front of Cueva del Guano, a cave in a sea cliff on the Punta de Mita coast, Nayarit, about 15 minutes by boat from Marina Punta Mita. You snorkel in the sea in front of the cliff; you don’t go into the cave.
How much does the private snorkeling tour cost?
The price is per boat, not per person. The base rate covers 1 to 4 people and each additional person adds a fixed amount, up to 13 per boat. The full table is next to the price calculator at the top of this page, in the currency you are viewing.
What times and days does it run?
It runs year-round, Monday to Sunday, with departures every hour: the first at 8:00 AM and the last at 3:00 PM. You choose the time when you book. Online, you can book up to 6 hours before departure, subject to availability.
Do I need to know how to swim or have experience?
No previous experience is needed. The life jacket is mandatory for everyone and keeps you afloat effortlessly, and the guide gets in the water with the group. Anyone who prefers not to go in can stay on board.
What is included? Are fins included?
It includes the private boat for 2 hours, a captain and local guide, a mask, snorkel and life jacket for each participant, and water and soft drinks on board. Fins are not included; if you are more comfortable swimming with them, you can bring your own. There are no extra fees at the dock.
Is there a minimum age? Can babies and seniors come?
There is no minimum or maximum age. Babies count toward the 13-person capacity per boat. We do not recommend it for people with very limited mobility, since you need to get on and off the boat and enter the sea from it.
What fish can you see at Cueva del Guano?
The species seen most often are parrotfish, sergeant majors, porcupinefish, moray eels and mullets. Depending on the day, others appear too, such as the king angelfish, the Moorish idol or the beaubrummel. These are wild animals, so what you see changes from one trip to the next.
What if sea conditions don’t allow the tour?
If sea conditions do not allow the activity to be done safely, or the Port Authority (Capitanía de Puerto) closes the port, we offer you free rescheduling or a 100% refund of the amount paid.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. If you cancel more than 24 hours before your departure time, you get a full refund. Less than 24 hours before, or if you don’t show up, there is no refund. Details are in the cancellation policy.
What if we are more than 13 people?
Online bookings are for one boat of up to 13 people. For larger groups we arrange two boats: message us on WhatsApp at +52 322 227 0040.
What should I bring?
Your swimsuit on, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen (apply it 30 minutes before getting in the water), sunglasses and, if you want underwater photos, an underwater camera or a waterproof phone case. Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time.
Year-round · Monday to Sunday
Book your boat
Up to 13 people, a captain and local guide, and two hours of snorkeling in front of Cueva del Guano. Free cancellation more than 24 hours in advance.