Private Luxury Yacht Chica 55′ VIP All Inclusive + Jet Ski

The best part of the Chica 55 private yacht is control. You are not tied to a fixed sightseeing route. Your group can shape a four-hour cruise around Banderas Bay, with time for Los Arcos, swimming, snorkeling, water toys, or simply a slow ride along the Puerto Vallarta coast. A crew and captain handle the boat while you settle into the day.

I like the all-inclusive setup, especially the open bar that covers everything from water and coffee to beer, wine, tequila, cocktails, and Champagne. I also like the fresh ceviche, guacamole, and blue corn chips, plus the unusual mix of activities: Jet Ski, kayak, paddleboard, tube, and snorkel gear all come with the outing.

The main consideration is cost. At $3,275 per group, this makes the most sense when you can fill much of the 15-person capacity. You also need to choose your meeting place before booking, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in the listed price.

Key points to know before booking

• A private four-hour charter: Your group has the boat to itself, with a route planned around your interests in Banderas Bay.
• Los Arcos is the prime natural stop: The rock arches south of Puerto Vallarta offer caves, granite formations, and one of the bay’s best-known snorkeling areas.
• The drinks are genuinely broad: Water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, and Champagne are included.
• Water activities come built in: Snorkel equipment, kayaks, paddleboards, a water mattress, a tube, and supervised unlimited Jet Ski use are provided.
• Food is more than basic boat snacks: Fresh ceviche, guacamole, blue corn chips, and potato chips are served on board.
• Group size determines value: The $3,275 rate is per group of up to 15, so the per-person cost changes sharply depending on how many people join.

A private boat day built around your group

Chica Locca Tours offers this as a private experience, which changes the feel of the day. You are not sharing a boat with strangers or following a rigid schedule. The captain and crew can help shape your time on the water, while you decide how much of the outing should be sightseeing, swimming, eating, or playing with the water equipment.

The yacht is described as a 55-foot luxury boat designed for groups of up to 20, while the advertised booking price covers up to 15 people. For planning purposes, use 15 as the relevant number. That is still a sizable private group, enough for a family gathering, birthday, reunion, or special day with friends.

The trip lasts about four hours. That is enough time for a meaningful cruise and one or two water-based stops, but it is not a full-day charter. If your group wants a slow route, a long lunch-like pause, several activities, and a distant stop around the bay, you should discuss priorities with the provider before departure.

Gil, the owner, is listed as the contact for meeting-point help and affordable luxury transportation. The captain’s name is not provided, but the crew includes an experienced captain and other crew members who manage the boat and supervise the activities.

Choosing your route around Banderas Bay

The central idea is customization. You can cruise along the Puerto Vallarta coast or ask for a route around Bahia de Banderas. The available plan may depend on your group’s interests, the day’s conditions, and how much time you want to spend at each stop.

For some people, the best plan will be a scenic cruise with drinks and snacks. Others will want to get in the water quickly. A private charter lets you explain that preference instead of hoping a standard group schedule happens to suit you.

This freedom is also something you should use wisely. Four hours can pass quickly when you are moving between stops and setting up activities. Before you board, decide what matters most: Los Arcos, snorkeling, Jet Ski time, a relaxed coastline cruise, or a mix of everything.

Los Arcos brings the strongest scenery

South of Puerto Vallarta, Los Arcos National Park is the most distinctive suggested stop. The area is made up of huge natural rock formations rising from the sea, with caves and open arches that give the boat route a dramatic setting.

The formations are home to wildlife above and below the water. The area is also known as one of the best snorkeling places in the bay, so it fits this charter particularly well. You can combine the scenery with snorkel equipment, a water mattress, or other included gear instead of treating Los Arcos as a quick photo stop.

The water conditions and exact time at Los Arcos are not specified, so you should not assume that every activity will operate in every condition. Still, this is the stop I would put near the top of the list when planning the day. It gives you the strongest sense of place, and it makes good use of the yacht’s water equipment.

There is one practical tradeoff. A popular natural site can become less peaceful when many boats are nearby. The private boat does not mean you will have the national park to yourself. It does mean your own group can decide how long to stay and what to do while there.

Water toys turn a cruise into an active outing

The included gear is a major reason to choose this charter over a simple sightseeing cruise. You can snorkel, paddle a kayak, stand on a paddleboard, relax on a water mattress, ride a water tube, or use the Jet Ski under supervision.

The Jet Ski is the most unusual inclusion. Its use is described as supervised and unlimited, which gives active groups a chance to return to it during the outing rather than paying for one short ride. The data does not specify the exact number of Jet Skis, age rules, driving requirements, or rotation system, so ask about those points if the Jet Ski is central to your plans.

The other equipment suits a mixed group better. Someone who wants speed can use the Jet Ski. Someone else can snorkel, paddle, or float. That variety matters when not everyone in your party wants the same kind of day.

The phrase all-inclusive activities should still be read sensibly. The listed equipment is included, but you are working within a four-hour trip. If your group wants to spend most of the time on one activity, tell the crew early so the day does not become a rushed checklist.

Food and drinks make the private rate easier to understand

The onboard food is simple, fresh, and well matched to a day at sea. You receive fresh ceviche, guacamole, blue corn chips, and potato chips. This is not presented as a formal meal, so plan your expectations accordingly. It is enough to keep the group fed while the boat handles the cruising and water activities.

The open bar is the other big value point. Included choices range from water, coffee, juices, sodas, and mineral water to beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, and Champagne. The description also says brand-name drinks are included and that you can choose what you want to drink.

That broad range helps explain why this is priced as a private event rather than a basic boat ride. You are paying for the yacht, crew, activities, drinks, snacks, and the ability to set the route. If your group would otherwise buy separate drinks, equipment rentals, and a private boat, the package becomes easier to justify.

Still, $3,275 is a serious outlay. Split among 15 people, the base cost works out to about $218 per person before any gratuity. With 10 people, it is about $328 each, and with six people, about $546 each. Those figures make the booking most attractive for a well-filled group that values privacy and included extras.

Gratuities are optional and not included. Souvenir photos are also available for purchase, but they are an extra cost.

What the four hours may feel like

The opening portion is likely to be the easiest time to settle in, enjoy a drink, and take in the Puerto Vallarta coastline. Because the route is customized, the exact order of stops is not fixed in the information provided.

A sensible plan could combine a coastal cruise with Los Arcos, followed by snorkeling or floating, then Jet Ski and paddle time before returning. Another group might prefer more cruising and fewer activities. The point is to discuss the balance before or at the start of the trip.

The onboard snacks can be served during the cruise or around a water stop. Fresh ceviche and guacamole work well for a casual afternoon, but people with larger appetites should not assume this replaces a full restaurant meal.

The private format gives the crew room to respond to your group. A review of the experience specifically praised the crew for keeping the group safe and entertained during a whale-watching outing, and for providing useful information along the way. Whale watching is not guaranteed or listed as a standard stop here, so treat that as a possible sighting opportunity rather than the core promise of the tour.

Meeting points and booking details matter

You must choose a meeting place before submitting the reservation. This is not a small detail. The summary says pickup is offered, while the inclusion list says hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so confirm exactly where your group will meet and what transportation would cost.

If you need a different meeting point or help arranging transportation, the provider says to contact Gil, the owner. Affordable luxury transportation to the meeting point may be available, but it is not part of the stated tour price.

Confirmation is provided within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The experience is offered in English and has a mobile ticket. It is near public transportation, and the information says most people can participate.

The tour has free cancellation when you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancel inside that 24-hour window, and the amount paid is not refunded. Changes made within 24 hours are also not accepted, so check your group size, meeting point, and preferred route before the deadline.

Who will get the most from Chica 55

I would recommend this for a group that wants the boat to be the main event, not just a way to reach one attraction. Families with different ages and interests can spread out among the activities. Friends celebrating a special occasion can make good use of the open bar and private setting.

It also suits people who dislike standard group tours. You have more control over the route, pace, and mix of activities. The private format is especially useful when your party wants to talk, play music, eat, or relax without sharing the space with other bookings.

The value is weaker for a small group on a tight budget. A couple or a group of three would be paying a high total price for space and services they may not fully use. A standard shared cruise or a shorter activity could make more sense in that case.

This is also not the right choice if you want a fully scheduled, attraction-heavy day. The plan is intentionally flexible, and the four-hour duration places a limit on how much you can fit in. You will have a better time if you choose a few priorities instead of trying to do everything.

Should you book this private yacht?

Book Chica 55 if you can fill the group, want privacy, and care about having drinks, food, and several water activities included in one price. Los Arcos gives the trip a strong scenic focus, while the Jet Ski and paddle equipment keep it from becoming just a boat ride.

I would be more cautious if your group is small, price-sensitive, or mainly interested in one short snorkel stop. In that case, the $3,275 minimum group price may not deliver enough value.

Before paying, confirm the meeting point, transportation, route priorities, and Jet Ski arrangements. If those details suit your group, this is a polished way to spend four hours on Banderas Bay, with enough flexibility to make the outing feel personal rather than packaged.

FAQ

How much does the Chica 55 yacht tour cost?

The price is $3,275 per group of up to 15 people. The yacht is designed for groups of up to 20, but the stated group rate covers up to 15.

How long does the private yacht tour last?

The tour lasts approximately four hours.

What drinks are included?

The open bar includes water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, Champagne, and other requested drink choices listed by the provider.

Is food included on the yacht?

Yes. The included snacks are fresh ceviche, guacamole, blue corn chips, and potato chips.

What water activities are included?

Snorkel equipment, kayaks, paddleboards, a water mattress, a water tube, and supervised unlimited Jet Ski use are included.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in the stated tour inclusions. You must choose a meeting place before submitting the reservation, and you can contact Gil, the owner, about another meeting point or transportation assistance.