Puerto Vallarta cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Mexican Riviera). The terminal is in Marina Vallarta, about 15 to 20 minutes from the Malecon by taxi or bus.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $115 | $138 | – | $117 | 5/5 |
| Scuba / helmet dive | – | $147 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Whale watching | – | $110 | $148 | – | $96 | 5/5 |
| Party / sunset cruise | – | $82 | $217 | – | $154 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | – | – | $105 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | $187 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | $197 | – | $85 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | – | $108 | – | $132 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $115 | – | – | $51 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $100 | – | – | $27 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $55 | $79 | – | $59 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $166 | $69 | – | $108 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $121 | $118 | – | $34 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | – | $59 | – | $48 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Puerto Vallarta were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
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Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Malecon and Old Town | 4.9 km | ~15 min by road |
| Marietas Islands | 35.5 km | ~80 min by road |
| Yelapa | 28.3 km | ~65 min by road |
| Sayulita | 31.6 km | ~70 min by road |
Distances are measured from Puerto Vallarta Cruise Terminal (Marina Vallarta). Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Longer day trips: Sayulita day trips are about 1 hour each way.