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Ocean Friendly Whale Watching Tours

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#13 of 120 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Puerto Vallarta

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| Muelle Los Peines, Puerto Vallarta 48328, Mexico

Open today: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

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“whale watching tour in the bay off Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on 14.2.2028”

We took the Ocean Friendly Tour for the second time and again, it was fabulous. if you want... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

2deca6

Portland, Oregon

“Awesome experience”

Our family of 7 (ages 9 - 80) went on an Banderas Bay Safari tour with Ocean Friendly Tours and... read more

Reviewed 6 days ago

Kavita K

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Ocean Friendly Tours was rated by Trip Advisor as one of The Top 10 Wildlife Tours in the World - the only whale watching tour operator in the world to be included on that list and recently rated as the #1 Outdoor Activity in Puerto Vallarta and the...more

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2deca6

Portland, Oregon

Reviewed 2 days ago

whale watching tour in the bay off Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on 14.2.2028

We took the Ocean Friendly Tour for the second time and again, it was fabulous. if you want lightweight information and trite comments, go to a commercial venture. If you want science and knowledge take an Ocean Friendly Tour. The people who run and operate...More

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Kavita K

Reviewed 6 days ago

Awesome experience

Our family of 7 (ages 9 - 80) went on an Banderas Bay Safari tour with Ocean Friendly Tours and everyone loved it! It was such a wonderful experience. We saw dolphins, turtles, manta rays and lots of different kinds of birds. Oscar and team...More

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Hello Kavita, thank you for your feedback. It was a true pleasure to share our passion for the marine life and the natural history of Banderas Bay with you and your family. Thank you for your preference and receive my warmest tropical regards. We look...More

1248Gooddog

Delaware, Ohio

Reviewed May 2, 2018

whale watching

Been on other whale watching trips bu this was the best. We had a small group and saw several whates. Our guide Oscar S. Frey was an oceanographer and explain alot of things about whales.

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anne g

Noss Mayo, United Kingdom

Reviewed April 2, 2018

What an amazing experience

We had the most wonderful day out whale watching with Ocean Friendly - we saw lots of humpbacks and got very close to them. There were no other boats in the area which made it all extra special and we saw one young whale learning...More

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simonram

Chicago

Reviewed March 26, 2018

Unforgettable experience - and it's for a great cause!

I took part in the ocean safari tour led by Oscar + Tony and it was nothing short of phenomenal. After a brief introduction to humpbacks on shore, we encountered our first pod of whales very very shortly after we set sail. We not only...More

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j0ylenec

Regina, Canada

Reviewed March 26, 2018

Amazing # of whales for "end of season"

The absolute highlight of a 2 week trip to PV! Although it was "end of season", the knowledgeable staff took us out in the bay and we saw 13 whales: babies & mothers & "escorts". Respect for the environment also shown in the re-useable lunch...More

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Ellen J

Reviewed March 26, 2018

Frisky humpbacks!

I have been on many whale watching excursions in different parts of the world and this was one of the best here with Oceanfriendly. The owner and guide , Oscar, was very knowledgeable and shared this and his passion for the whales and other sea...More

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ArskaDiver

Espoo Finland

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Reviewed March 25, 2018

So good experience

It`s been a while since our experince with Ocean Friendly in Christmas time. Our whale watching cruise was so well organized! Friendly wellcome and briefing lesson in the harbour. It took 1,5 h to find first group of whales. It was interesting to observe, the...More

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Jennifer F

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Reviewed March 25, 2018

Special day

Right before the end of the spring season, we had a wonderful day with Oscar and Ocean Friendly. Everyone involved was kind and professional, and our whale watching adventures could not have been more fantastic. I took Dramamine with me--just in case--but thankfully did not...More

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Greg M

Reviewed March 24, 2018

Don't hesitate. A powerful experience for the heart and the mind!

Short version: Its a no-brainer, great day, once in a lifetime opportunity. Dress in layers as it can go from warm to chilly in moments; get there on time; bring your phone/camera; not very seasick making unless you are very sensitive; a nice fresh sandwich...More

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BekoCM

Would this be appropriate with a young child? Is there an age requirement to go on the tour?

May 21, 2018|

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Our youngest recommended age is 2 years old, in my experience every child is different and some are more interested in the wildlife than others,however mostly they tend to get sleepy with the rocking of the boat.

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