Las Caletas

If you visit either Puerto or Nuevo Vallarta, a day cruise to Las Caletas is a MUST SEE!

To start, we elected for the 2nd departure which leaves the marina about 11:30. The earlier departure leaves at 9:00.

On the way, we encountered no less than 5 whales on our 45 minute cruise (aboard a stunning catamaran) to Las Caletas. To see a whale breach 100 yards away and then casually swim by was worth the cost of the trip right there.

Now, for those of you who have taken a Caribbean cruise, you know most cruise lines offer a day at their "private island" for a "picnic". A daytime tour/cruise to Las Caletas is that picnic on steroids!

The beach is gorgeous, the food & liquor is good & plenty, and the service was fantastic. In addition, you can opt (for an addition cost) to swim with sea lions, take a scuba lesson, or REALLY relax in the spa.

I didn't get an accurate count of the amount of people there that day, but I had no problem finding a stretch of secluded beach to enjoy a freshly purchased Cuban (cigar!) in sunny solitude after a delicious buffet lunch. A quick swim, a little nap, and a couple drinks later, we're back on the ˜cat for the ride home.

A GREAT way to spend the day!