How Much Does a Yelapa Tour From Puerto Vallarta Cost?
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For most visitors, the Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise is the strongest buy: €119.71 per person for 6 hours, backed by 4.7 stars from 189 reviews. The cheapest listed choice is the Marina Vallarta Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Tour at €67.31 for 7 hours, though its 3.8 score comes from only 5 reviews. Travellers who value a substantial review record over an open bar should take the yacht; budget-led swimmers should inspect the €67.31 tour first.
Four Yelapa prices compared
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Tour | 7 hours | €67.31 per person | 3.8 from 5 reviews | Lowest listed fare and a snorkelling-led day |
| Yelapa Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar | 7 hours | €69.71 per person | 4.6 from 8 reviews | Catamaran atmosphere at a low price |
| Yelapa and Majahuitas Beach Adventure | 7 hours | €79.29 per person | 4.2 from 11 reviews | Beach time, a jungle walk and lunch |
| Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise | 6 hours | €119.71 per person | 4.7 from 189 reviews | The most convincing review history |
What the lowest prices include
The €69.40 trip names Majahuitas, Yelapa, snorkelling, beach activities and a waterfall walk. Its attraction is a full route for the lowest fare, not social proof; five reviews are too few to treat the score as settled. Check the booking page for the current inclusion list if lunch or drinks decide the value for you.
See availability and prices for the Yelapa and Majahuitas Snorkeling Tour
For €2.48 more, the catamaran explicitly adds lunch and an open bar. That small gap makes it the sharper budget choice when food and life on board matter more than a waterfall walk. Seven reviews still provide little evidence, so buy the format rather than the rating.
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The €78.20 beach adventure describes emerald water, Majahuitas, Yelapa, a jungle hike and lunch. It suits travellers who want their day divided between shore and walking. It is a poor fit if snorkelling is the only reason you are going, because the listing puts the broader beach day first.
See prices for the Yelapa and Majahuitas Beach Adventure
When paying about €100 makes sense
The mega yacht costs €20.94 more than the beach adventure but saves an hour and has far more review evidence. Its description combines Yelapa Falls, sandy beaches, snorkelling, water activities and wildlife. The premium is sensible for a first visit when you want the least speculative choice; it is unnecessary if the cheapest workable day is the aim.
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Our recommendation
Book the Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise for the best balance of route, duration and credible reviews. Choose the €69.40 snorkelling tour when price comes first, or the €71.88 catamaran when lunch and an open bar are worth the small step up.