Puerto Vallarta Yacht Charters and Boat Rentals
Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay
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Puerto Vallarta Yacht Charters
Enjoy the privacy and excitement of your own yacht charter in Puerto Vallarta, whether for an afternoon or evening, a full day, a week or a longer voyage on Banderas Bay and beyond. Treat your guests to a memorable time on the water, with a private yacht chosen to suit your group.
Email us or call +1 (305) 515-4735 to speak directly with a charter specialist.
- Cruising Banderas Bay
- Los Arcos and the Marietas Islands
- Humpback whales, roughly December to March
Please contact us for a full list of yachts we offer in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta in Photos
Our Puerto Vallarta Charter Fleet
Browse the motor yachts, catamarans and trimarans in our Puerto Vallarta charter fleet, from a 30-foot cruiser to event catamarans for up to 200 guests. Select a photo to open that yacht’s full gallery, or choose Inquire About This Yacht to ask about dates, rates and availability.
Guest limits and inclusions come from each yacht’s listing and are confirmed in writing before you book. On some yachts the standard arrangement covers a smaller group, with more guests up to the limit by arrangement.
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Motor Yachts from Puerto Vallarta
Sport Cruiser · 30 ft
Maxum 30
The smallest boat in the fleet, this 30-foot Maxum suits a couple or a party of up to five. Padded seating fills the bow, and there is a small dining spot plus a cabin with its own bed and bathroom. Ice, water, snorkel gear, Bluetooth music and a cooler are listed, and you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Motor Yacht · 30 ft
Hipocampo 30
Hipocampo 30 is a no-frills way to have a boat to yourselves on Banderas Bay. Listed for as many as eight guests, it keeps the day simple: cruise, stop to snorkel, swim and head back. Snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are part of the listing, and you can add your own food and drinks for an easygoing private outing.
Sport Yacht · 34 ft
Cranchi 34
Cranchi builds its boats in Italy, and this 34-foot sport yacht brings that styling to a small private charter. With room listed for eight guests, it works well for a shorter outing when you want a smart-looking boat and your own company. Snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are listed, and guests may bring their own food and drinks too.
Motor Yacht · 42 ft
Sea Ray 42
Families and friends get plenty of shade on this 42-foot Sea Ray, thanks to a covered bridge deck with seating that wraps around the group. There is also a sun deck up front and two staterooms for a quiet break. It is listed for up to 12 guests, with snorkel gear and a kayak for swim stops, plus drinks and snacks.
Motor Yacht · 42 ft
Carver 42
For a 42-footer, the Carver has a lot of deck to share, and its listing allows up to 15 guests. Two paddleboards and a floating pad are aboard for swim stops, along with snorkel gear. Drinks and snacks are included and you can bring extra food, which makes this a practical pick for a larger group of friends.
Group Cruiser · 42 ft
42 ft Yacht
This 42-footer is all about open deck space and company, with room listed for up to 20 guests, the most of any boat this length in the fleet. Its layout suits birthdays, get-togethers and unhurried cruising around the bay. Snorkel gear is aboard for a stop along the way, and drinks and snacks are part of the listing.
Motor Yacht · 43 ft
Azimut 43
Azimut’s Italian design gives this 43-footer clean, classic lines, and a floating pad comes along for time in the water. It is listed for up to 13 guests, a good size for a family or a small celebration. Snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are included, and you may bring your own food and drinks as well.
Flybridge Motor Yacht · 43 ft
Bayliner 43
Head up to the flybridge of this 43-foot Bayliner to scan the bay for wildlife, or settle on the padded foredeck in the sun. A covered aft deck keeps things cool, and the salon has big windows and a built-in bar. It is listed for up to 12 guests, with a sound system, snorkel gear, drinks and snacks.
Motor Yacht · 44 ft
Tiara 44
A simple, capable choice for a cruise around the bay, the Tiara 44 also doubles as a way to reach a beach club in private. A paddleboard and floating mat are aboard, with snorkel gear for swim stops and drinks and snacks listed. We show the lower of its published guest limits, 12, and confirm the figure for your date.
Motor Yacht · 46 ft
Sea Ray 46
A kayak, a floating pad and two fishing rods come with this 46-foot Sea Ray, so there is something for everyone between swims. It is a popular boat for celebrations and runs to a beach club. The listing allows up to 13 guests, and snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are included, with your own food and drinks welcome.
Sport Yacht · 46 ft
Sunseeker 46
Sunseeker’s British sport-yacht look sets this 46-footer apart, and it carries more gear than most boats its size: ten sets of snorkel equipment, fishing rods, a paddleboard and a floating mat. It is listed for up to 12 guests, with drinks and snacks included and your own food and drinks welcome on top.
Flybridge Motor Yacht · 46 ft
Azimut 46 Fly
Climb to the generous flybridge on this 46-foot Azimut for the best seat on a day of coastal sightseeing. Seven sets of snorkel gear and a paddleboard are listed for when the group is ready to get in the water. It takes up to 15 guests, and drinks and snacks are part of the arrangement.
Motor Yacht · 48 ft
Beneteau 48
Listed for no more than ten guests, this 48-foot Beneteau favors comfort over headcount. Air conditioning, staterooms, reclining seats at the stern and a sound system you can connect a phone to are all in its listing. Snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are included, making it a polished choice for a small group or a family.
Sport Yacht · 50 ft
Marquis 50
Lunch is part of the plan on this modern 50-foot Marquis: shrimp or fish ceviche, plus fruit, salsa, guacamole and chips and 48 beers or sodas. Photos show a bow sun pad, a cockpit that opens into the salon, a lower lounge and a table aft for eating with a sea view. It is listed for up to 12 guests.
Motor Yacht · 50 ft
Cruiser 50
Indoor comfort is the strength of this 50-foot cruiser. Its listing covers an air-conditioned salon, a galley, two cabins, a full bathroom and a sound system, so the group has a cool place to retreat between swims. Up to 15 guests can come aboard, and snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are included.
Group Motor Yacht · 50 ft
Custom 50
With room listed for up to 30 guests, this custom 50-footer carries far more people than most boats its length. It is a flexible choice for a big group that wants a calmer beach or a beach club for the day. Drinks and snacks are listed, along with snorkel gear, and you may bring your own food and drinks.
Motor Yacht · 55 ft
Sea Ray 55
The wide bow lounge on this 55-foot Sea Ray is where most guests end up, stretched out in the sun between swims. Two paddleboards make it a good match for days spent finding secluded beaches, and snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are listed. The boat is listed for up to 16 guests, and your own food and drinks are welcome.
Motor Yacht · 55 ft
Sea Ray 55 Sundancer
This Sea Ray 55 Sundancer is listed for up to 18 guests, with sociable seating that keeps a big group together and a large bow for sunbathing. Paddleboard and snorkel gear look after the water side of the day. Drinks and snacks are included, and you may bring your own food and drinks as well.
Flybridge Motor Yacht · 58 ft
Azimut 58
Three spaces define this 58-foot Azimut: a foredeck for sunbathing, a lounge on the flybridge and an air-conditioned salon in leather. It has two cabins, two bathrooms and a fully equipped galley, plus a kayak and paddleboard. It is listed for up to 20 guests, and 48 beers or sodas, fruit, guacamole and chips are included.
Flybridge Motor Yacht · 58 ft
Azimut 58 Fly
The same length as the Azimut 58 but listed for fewer people, this gold-hulled flybridge yacht gives up to 15 guests more room on its big sundeck and in its elegant cabins and salon. Two paddleboards, a floating mat and two fishing rods keep active guests busy, and 48 beers or sodas, fruit, guacamole and chips are listed.
Sport Yacht · 58 ft
Rio 58
Italian builder Rio gives this 58-foot sport yacht a sleek, dark shape and plenty of open space for sunbathing and socializing. Photos show a broad swim platform at the stern, a deck lounge and a cockpit dining area. It is listed for up to 15 guests, with 48 beers or sodas and snacks of fruit, guacamole and ceviche.
Motor Yacht · 60 ft
Sea Ray 60
Proposals and celebrations suit this 60-foot Sea Ray, whose padded foredeck is big enough for a group to spread out. Photos show a cockpit with a table and curved seating, a galley, a salon and a stateroom. It is listed for up to 20 guests, with two paddleboards, a floating mat, 48 beers or sodas, and fruit, guacamole and chips.
Group Motor Yacht · 60 ft
Custom 60
Simple and comfortable, this custom 60-footer is listed for up to 30 guests, which makes it an easy way to keep a big party on one boat. Four paddleboards and a floating mat are aboard, with snorkel gear for swim stops. Drinks and snacks are listed, and you may bring your own food and drinks.
Luxury Motor Yacht · 65 ft
VTech 65
Plenty of private deck space makes this 65-foot VTech a good fit for reaching the calmer parts of Banderas Bay. Photos show a flybridge lounge under a canopy, an aft deck with seating and a wood-paneled salon. A paddleboard, floating mat, 48 beers or sodas and snacks are listed. We show the lower of its published guest limits, 15.
Flybridge Superyacht · 80 ft
Ferretti 80
Outdoor dining is a highlight of this 80-foot Ferretti, which has room to eat on a shaded flybridge as well as a sun deck forward. Inside, the air-conditioned salon has wrap-around seating and an entertainment center. It is listed for up to 20 guests, with snorkel gear, drinks and snacks, and you may bring your own food and drinks.
Flybridge Superyacht · 85 ft
Azimut 85
A chef is part of the crew on this 85-foot Azimut, and the listing includes a three-course meal, an open bar, snacks and towels. A jet ski and paddleboard are aboard for the water, and the flybridge has sun loungers. Inside are an air-conditioned salon with wood decor, a dining area and staterooms with full bathrooms, for up to 15 guests.
Flybridge Superyacht · 85 ft
Azimut 85 (2017)
Remodeled in 2017, this dark-hulled 85-foot Azimut is listed for up to 25 guests, a high figure for a yacht of this type. Snacks, lunch, beer and soda are included, with two paddleboards and a lily pad for swim stops. Photos show a shaded flybridge, sun pads, a dinette and a double cabin. It is offered in select months only.
Large Event Yacht · 90 ft
Custom 90
Built for hosting, this 90-foot yacht is listed for up to 50 guests with a national open bar, snacks, and a lunch of shrimp pasta or chicken or steak fajitas. Kayaks, paddleboards and a lily pad cover the water side of the day. Photos show deck lounges, a bright salon and a dining salon. It runs only in select months of the year.
Superyacht · 103 ft
Custom 103
This 103-foot yacht has one of the longest toy lists in the fleet: two jet skis, a sea scooter and four paddleboards. An open bar and lunch are listed, with seafood, steak or vegetarian options. It can take up to 50 guests, which makes it a strong choice for a major celebration or a large company outing.
Superyacht · 105 ft
Azimut 105
The longest yacht in the fleet, this 105-foot Azimut keeps its guest list to 20, so everyone has room across its broad decks and high-end interior. A chef is part of the crew, and drinks, snacks and lunch are listed. With snorkel gear the only listed water equipment, it suits a long lunch at anchor and an easy swim.
Catamarans and Trimarans
Trimaran · 34 ft
Custom 34 Trimaran
Open and well shaded, this 34-foot trimaran is listed for up to 30 guests and is a popular pick for parties, sunset cruises and runs to a beach club. Ice and water are listed; bring your own food and drinks, or add catering at extra cost. Snorkel gear and a paddleboard are aboard.
Sailing Catamaran · 38 ft
Lagoon 38
A large trampoline at the bow is the favorite spot on this 38-foot Lagoon sailing catamaran. Listed for up to 20 guests, it has two bathrooms, a sound system, a kayak and a paddleboard, and drinks and snacks are included. Food and open-bar upgrades can be arranged. Whether the sails go up depends on the wind on the day.
Trimaran · 40 ft
Trimaran 40
This 40-foot trimaran follows a set afternoon route to Los Arcos and Colomitos rather than a custom plan. Guided snorkeling, kayaks and paddleboards are part of the outing, with a national open bar and a lunch of turkey sandwiches, fish ceviche and green salad. It is listed for up to 40 guests, ideal for groups who want the day organized for them.
Power Catamaran · 43 ft
Lagoon 43
Twin hulls and engines instead of sails make this 43-foot Lagoon a steady platform for birthdays, anniversaries and hopping between coves. It is listed for up to 25 guests, with a kayak, paddleboard and snorkel gear aboard. Drinks and snacks are included, you may bring your own food and drinks, and catering can be added at extra cost.
Sailing Catamaran · 44 ft
Leopard 44
A forward cockpit lounge sets this 44-foot Leopard apart, backed by an air-conditioned salon, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a BBQ grill. A swim platform makes it easy to get in the water. It is listed for up to 15 guests, with ceviche among the snacks, Bluetooth music and snorkel gear.
Sailing Catamaran · 45 ft
Lagoon 45
Couples planning a proposal, an anniversary or a dinner at sunset often choose this stylish 45-foot Lagoon. It is listed for up to 25 guests, with snorkel gear, a kayak and a paddleboard aboard. Drinks and snacks are included, you may bring your own food and drinks, and catering can be arranged at extra cost.
Sailing Catamaran · 45 ft
Lagoon 45 II
A second Lagoon 45 with a more intimate feel, this catamaran suits small celebrations and sunset dinners. Seven sets of snorkel gear, two paddleboards and a kayak are aboard, and catering is available at extra cost. We show the lower of its published guest limits, 14, the smallest figure among the fleet’s catamarans.
Catamaran · 47 ft
Catamaran 47
If your group would rather plan its own menu, this simple 47-foot catamaran is a sensible choice. Ice and water are listed, and you may bring your own food and drinks or add catering at extra cost. Spacious decks take up to 25 guests, with snorkel gear and a paddleboard for swim stops.
Large Event Catamaran · 72 ft
Catamaran 72
Designed for big occasions, this 72-foot catamaran takes groups of 55 to 150 guests from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta. A crew of six, a bar, four restrooms and a USB sound system are listed, with two kayaks and two paddleboards. Menus and bar service grow with the length of the charter, so confirm what your quote covers.
Large Event Catamaran · 90 ft
Catamaran 90
The fleet’s biggest vessel by guest numbers, this 90-foot catamaran takes groups of 65 to 200. It has one bar for drinks and another for food, a DJ booth, four restrooms and a crew of six, plus kayaks, paddleboards and a lily pad mat. It departs from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta, and food and bar service are set out in your quote.
Yachts from Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz
Motor Yacht · 35 ft
Beneteau 35
This 35-foot Beneteau is a small, private option from Nuevo Vallarta, listed for no more than six guests. It suits couples, families and close friends who want a quiet day on the water. Snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are listed, and a trip toward Punta Mita can be added at extra cost.
Motor Yacht
Luxury Custom 45
Staying connected is easy on the Luxury Custom 45, which lists Starlink internet, Smart TVs and a premium Bluetooth sound system, along with two bathrooms. It departs from Nuevo Vallarta and is listed for up to 15 guests, with snorkel gear, drinks and snacks. You may bring your own food and drinks too.
Motor Yacht · 46 ft
Portofino 46
Boarding at Nuevo Vallarta or Puerto Vallarta is an option with this 46-foot Portofino, which helps if your group is staying on either side of the bay. A generous bow gives plenty of room to sunbathe, and the boat is listed for up to 14 guests, with snorkel gear, a paddleboard, drinks and snacks.
Motor Yacht · 50 ft
Sea Ray 50
Based at Nuevo Vallarta, this polished 50-foot Sea Ray is listed for up to 14 guests. At extra cost it can also start from La Cruz or Punta Mita, which is useful if you are staying further along the bay. Snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are listed, and you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Flybridge Motor Yacht · 52 ft
Sea Ray 52
With a flybridge under a hardtop and sunroof, lounges at both bow and stern, a master stateroom and two guest cabins, this 52-foot Sea Ray feels generous for its limit of ten guests. It leaves from Nuevo Vallarta, and snorkel gear, drinks and snacks are listed. A comfortable choice for a family or a small celebration.
Motor Yacht · 55 ft
Azimut 55
Based at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, this 55-foot Azimut is well placed for the north shore of the bay and the Punta Mita area. It is listed for up to 12 guests, with snorkel gear, drinks and snacks, and you may bring your own food and drinks. A convenient choice if you are staying on that side of Banderas Bay.
Motor Yacht
Custom 55
A private chef leads the day on this Italian yacht from Nuevo Vallarta, which is listed for no more than ten guests. The arrangement includes an open bar, snacks, towels and a lunch chosen by the chef, so there is little to plan beyond the guest list. Snorkel gear is listed too, for a swim stop before lunch.
Flybridge Motor Yacht · 55 ft
Sea Ray 55 (Riviera Nayarit)
This Sea Ray 55 sails from La Cruz or Nuevo Vallarta and offers a sunken lounge at the bow, dining on the flybridge and an air-conditioned salon finished in wood and leather, with a galley and bar. It is listed for up to 15 guests, has a sound system aboard, and its listing mentions outings to the Marietas Islands.
Classic Flybridge Yacht · 58 ft
Hatteras 58
Hatteras is a classic American name, and this 58-footer offers a padded bow and a flybridge with wide views. Its listing includes an open bar, snacks and a ceviche lunch, with sandwiches and salad added on longer charters. It can leave from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta and is listed for up to 20 guests, with snorkel gear and a paddleboard.
Luxury Motor Yacht · 60 ft
Custom 60 (Nuevo Vallarta)
This custom 60-footer from Nuevo Vallarta pairs luxury finishes with practical extras: onboard internet, Smart TVs, a full kitchen, a sound system and two bathrooms. It is listed for up to 20 guests, with snorkel gear, drinks and snacks, and you may bring your own food and drinks for a long, comfortable day on the bay.
Classic Flybridge Yacht · 61 ft
Hatteras 61
A classic flybridge yacht from Nuevo Vallarta, this 61-foot Hatteras lists a full open bar of beer, spirits, wine, cocktails and mixers, with crudités, guacamole and chips, and fish ceviche. A kayak and paddleboard are aboard. Photos show aft deck seating, a flybridge, a salon, a galley with dinette and a cabin. It is listed for up to 20 guests.
Luxury Motor Yacht · 70 ft
Luxury Custom 70
Entertainment is the theme on this 70-foot yacht, which lists karaoke, a cinema setup, 60-inch Smart TVs and onboard internet. It leaves from Nuevo Vallarta and is listed for up to 20 guests, with snorkel gear, drinks and snacks. A fun option for a party or a family day when the group wants more than a swim.
Flybridge Superyacht · 80 ft
Azimut 80
Based at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz, this 80-foot Azimut has a wide flybridge and bow and is listed for up to 20 guests. Lunch of ceviche tostadas is included, with snorkel gear, a paddleboard and a kayak. Its listing also mentions outings to the Marietas Islands, and a Punta Mita start is possible at extra cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yacht Charters in Puerto Vallarta
What can I do on a private yacht charter in Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta sits on Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays in Mexico, so a private charter can combine scenic cruising with swim and snorkel stops and visits to beaches along the southern shore that are easiest to reach by boat. Sunset cruises over the bay are also popular. The exact plan depends on the yacht, the length of your charter and conditions on the day.
Can I go snorkeling at Los Arcos?
Los Arcos, a group of rock islands off the southern shore of the bay, is a protected marine area that is popular for snorkeling. Whether you can stop there, and for how long, depends on the yacht, the route, sea conditions and the park’s rules on the day. Ask whether snorkeling gear is on board the yacht you are considering.
Can a yacht charter visit the Marietas Islands?
The Marietas Islands, at the mouth of Banderas Bay, are a national park with strict access rules, and landing at the famous Hidden Beach is limited and controlled by permit. Whether a private charter can include the islands, and what is allowed there, depends on current permits and park regulations. Ask us before you book rather than assuming a visit is included.
When can I see humpback whales in Puerto Vallarta?
Humpback whales usually visit Banderas Bay during the winter months, roughly December to March. Sightings are common in that season but never guaranteed, and boats must follow rules about how closely they approach whales. If whale watching matters to you, mention it in your inquiry and travel within the season.
Which yachts are available in Puerto Vallarta?
The Our Puerto Vallarta Charter Fleet section lists motor yachts, catamarans and trimarans, from a 30-foot cruiser to a 105-foot superyacht and event catamarans for up to 200 guests. Yachts can be based in different ports and their availability changes, so ask us which of these vessels, or comparable ones, are available in Puerto Vallarta for your date before you plan around a particular yacht.
How long can a Puerto Vallarta yacht charter be?
Charters can be arranged for an afternoon or evening, a full day, a week or a longer voyage, depending on the yacht. Short charters suit sunset cruises and celebrations, while full days give time to reach beaches and snorkeling spots farther around the bay. Tell us how much time you have and we will suggest a suitable duration.
How do I request a quote for a Puerto Vallarta yacht charter?
Send your request through our contact form with Puerto Vallarta as the destination, or call +1 (305) 515-4735 to speak directly with a charter specialist. Include your date, group size, preferred duration and what you would like to do, and we will reply with suitable yachts and pricing.
What affects the cost of a yacht charter in Puerto Vallarta?
The cost depends on the size and type of yacht, the length of the charter, your number of guests, the date and what is included. Extras such as catering, drinks or water toys can also change the total. Yacht Getter quotes each charter individually rather than publishing fixed prices, so request a quote for your exact plans.
What is included in a Puerto Vallarta charter?
Inclusions vary from yacht to yacht. Check whether your quote covers the captain and crew, fuel, food and drinks, snorkeling gear and any water toys, and whether park fees, taxes or gratuities are extra. Ask for these details in writing so there are no surprises on the day.
Where do charters in Puerto Vallarta depart from?
Banderas Bay has several marinas, and the departure point depends on where the chosen yacht is berthed. It is confirmed with your booking. Ask for the exact meeting place and arrival time, and allow time for traffic if you are staying farther along the bay.
What occasions suit a yacht charter on Banderas Bay?
Private charters work well for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, weddings, family gatherings and corporate events, and a sunset cruise is a popular choice for celebrations. Let us know the occasion when you inquire. Decorations, catering or other special requests depend on the yacht and should be confirmed in your quote.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm the exact yacht and its passenger limit for your group, the start and end times, the departure point, what the price includes, and any permits or fees needed for places you want to visit. Ask for the payment and cancellation terms in writing, including what happens if weather affects your date.