La Dulce Vista Hotel Boutique is a refuge hidden in the Sierra Madre just above Banderas Bay. This serene 30-acre property has something for everyone. For those looking to relax, you can stroll botanical gardens, laze by the semi-Olympic non-heated swimming pool, soak in the jacuzzi, or doze in a hammock. If you are up for spirited adventure, you can bike a mountain trail or hike the foothills. Enjoy a game ...

• Interact with dolphins in an educational pool that makes the encounter highly enjoyable.
• Feel comfortable in the water, even if you are a non-swimmer.
• Learn all sorts of fascinating facts about dolphin behavior.
• Pet, feed and even “shake hands” with a dolphin, if you wish.

• Swim with Pacific bottlenose dolphins in a calm, glass-smooth lagoon.
• Learn simple training techniques and ways to communicate with the dolphins.
• Encourage the dolphins to give you a belly ride across the lagoon.
• Become immersed in dolphin behavior to make the experience all the more relevant.

• Interact with mischievous sea lions in the pool at a marine center.
• Expect to be surprised by how open and friendly the sea lions are.
• Watch the sea lions frolic in the pool and play with them, if you like.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Roll up your sleeves and participate in a hands-on cooking class at a mountain retreat.
• Learn to prepare traditional Mexican sauces, dips and main dishes from scratch.
• Savor your freshly made concoctions for lunch along with unlimited margaritas.
• Discover the finer points of tequila during a tasting.
• oll the malecón boardwalk and visit an iconic church in Old Town Puerto V...

• Pause for photos at a variety of attractions, each noteworthy in its own way.
• See architectural treasures, including historical churches and ornate plazas.
• Take in the natural beauty at seaside overlooks and along the malecón.
• End the tour with a shopping spree and return to the ship later on your own.

• Appreciate the diversity of Puerto Vallarta, both inland and along the seafront.
• Pause for photos at an upscale residential community for boaters.
• Sample a selection of tequilas at a country estate that produces the iconic spirit.
• Enjoy free time in Puerto Vallarta to shop and visit attractions of interest.