PUERTO VALLARTA EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Pirates, Live Music and Dinner: A Four‑Hour Galleon Cruise Across Puerto Vallarta Bay
A four‑hour evening cruise that combines a live pirate show, dinner, open bar and a trip around Puerto Vallarta’s bay—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Pirates, Live Music and Dinner: A Four‑Hour Galleon Cruise Across Puerto Vallarta Bay.
Board a wooden pirate galleon at the Maritime Terminal and set out just before sunset for a four‑hour voyage across Puerto Vallarta Bay. Onboard, actors in elaborate makeup stage a brand‑new pirate show with fireworks, a pirate tavern and live music while guests dine and drink beneath the stars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A theatrical pirate spectacle with fireworks
Characters in special makeup, a pirate tavern with special effects and staged fireworks punctuate a live music show designed to keep the night moving and the crowd engaged.
A 700‑ton wooden pirate galleon
Guests embark on an impressive 700‑ton galleon and take in the bay from the deck as the ship sails through Puerto Vallarta’s waters, creating the ambience of a seaborne adventure.
Dinner, open bar and onboard activities
The cruise includes dinner (seven menu options), an open bar and a programme of dancing and games—an evening conceived as a festive, adults‑friendly night out.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The experience unfolds over four hours: meet at the port, board a wooden pirate galleon, and watch the bay recede while a live band, actors and special effects move through a pirate‑themed narrative. Between performances there’s dinner, an open bar and party activities—an atmosphere that trades subtlety for unrestrained fun.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise lasts four hours and departs in the evening; scheduled departures run at 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Meeting point is the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta; directions are provided with your confirmation.
Bring a camera, a light jacket or sweater, and extra money for tips, souvenirs, photos or videos. Note a marina entrance fee of 30 Pesos (about $1.50 USD) per person.
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience start time; cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not eligible for a refund.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The experience lasts four hours.
When does the cruise run?
Departures are scheduled at 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Where do I meet the group?
The meeting point is the Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta; directions will be provided with your confirmation.
What is included in the ticket?
The cruise includes dinner, a live music show, an open bar, a trip around the bay and onboard activities.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time; cancellations less than 24 hours before the experience are not refundable.
Are there health or age restrictions?
Most travelers can participate, but the experience is not recommended for expecting mothers, people with back problems, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions; minimum age is 4.