Review: Beach Boy Tour in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

When in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, you will be overwhelmed by people trying to convince you to go on tours. There are so many options out there that it is hard to decide which to chose to make the most out of your vacation. A good tip is not to make deals with the people offering tours on the beach. Go to someone at your hotel or make reservations online for any additional activities you plan to do. We decided to go with the Beach Boy day cruise and were pleased with our choice. We paid $50 per person but you can make reservations online for $40 each. The staff members were very energetic and tried to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves. They were constantly walking around the boat with drinks and hosting a party on the ride back.

The cruise comes with breakfast, lunch, and an open bar on the boat all day. Breakfast was nothing special. We were given half a banana, a quarter of an orange, and a slice of cantaloupe on the dock while we waited. I suggest you eat something before you go and bring your own water if you're afraid to drink the water in Mexico. The lunch options were chicken, fish, and quesadillas which were served at a restaurant on Las Animas beach. It was tasty, authentic Mexican food.

On the way out, the boat closely follows the shoreline so you can get a good view of the hotels and downtown. Great opportunity for pictures.

The first stop was Los Arcos where the staff provided us with snorkel gear and we had a half hour to look at the fish. They threw fish food into the water so that there were plenty of fish for us to look at. I saw three different kinds. We were not allowed to stray very far from the boat and there were a lot of people cramped into a small space but it was still enjoyable. Many people chose not to snorkel but I feel they missed out.

The boat then continued on to Quimixto, a small fishing village. Here, we were given the option of hiking or taking a 150 peso horse ride up to the top of a mountain to a waterfall. We chose to hike and it took about a half hour. There were nice views of the horses and the ocean. Once we got to the waterfall, we went swimming at the pool at the bottom. It was refreshing after the hike up there.

The last stop was at Las Animas beach. This is where we ate lunch and had some time to hang out on the beach. This is my favorite beach in Puerto Vallarta. It is long and has nice sand to play in.

I recommend this tour if you are looking for a fun way to spend a day exploring Puerto Vallarta.