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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Destination guide
Mexico — at a glance
13 boats are available to book across 2 departure bases. The largest are La Paz (10), Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (3). The fleet is 13 catamarans and trimarans. Weekly prices start from €6,650 for a catamaran; every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate for 7 nights, before extras.
When to go
The Sea of Cortez sails from October to May: November to April is the cool, dry season with the northers - strong north-west winds for two or three days at a time - and the whales in the bays from January to March; May and June are calm and hot, the water at its warmest, and the fleet is quiet in the summer heat. Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific has the same October to May season with humpback whales in Banderas Bay from December to March.
Where to sail in Mexico
Catamaran charter in the Sea of Cortez from La Paz
La Paz, on the Baja peninsula, is the base for the islands of the Sea of Cortez: Espíritu Santo an hour away, with sea-lion colonies at Los Islotes and a dozen empty anchorages on its west side, and Isla San Francisco, San José and the Loreto marine park further north for a two-week charter. Desert islands, whale sharks in the bay in winter and the clearest water in Mexico.
Boats leave from La Paz 10
Yacht charter in Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta's marina is the base for Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays on the Pacific coast: Yelapa and the south-shore villages reached only by boat, the Marietas Islands, and the surf and fishing towns of Punta de Mita and Sayulita to the north. Humpbacks in the bay from December to March.
Boats leave from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 3
Bareboat, skippered or crewed
Bareboat charter in Mexico is rented against a sailing résumé, and skippers are added for a day or the week; crewed catamarans with captain and cook are booked all-inclusive, and day charters with a captain are the common product from both bases. Anyone aboard a boat with fishing gear needs a Mexican fishing licence, which the base arranges.
Types of boats in Mexico
Catamarans of 40 to 50 feet are the whole Mexican fleet on Adriavela, based in La Paz and Puerto Vallarta; the Caribbean coast at Cancun and Tulum has no bareboat fleet on this page.
- 13 catamarans and trimarans from €6,650 per week
Ports and marinas in Mexico
- La Paz 10 boats
- Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 3 boats
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in Mexico?
Bareboat charter in Mexico is rented against a sailing résumé, and skippers are added for a day or the week; crewed catamarans with captain and cook are booked all-inclusive, and day charters with a captain are the common product from both bases. Anyone aboard a boat with fishing gear needs a Mexican fishing licence, which the base arranges.
When is the best time to sail in Mexico?
The Sea of Cortez sails from October to May: November to April is the cool, dry season with the northers - strong north-west winds for two or three days at a time - and the whales in the bays from January to March; May and June are calm and hot, the water at its warmest, and the fleet is quiet in the summer heat. Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific has the same October to May season with humpback whales in Banderas Bay from December to March.
Where can I sail in Mexico?
2 sailing areas: Sea of Cortez from La Paz (from La Paz); Banderas Bay from Puerto Vallarta (from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco). Each has its own bases, and the boats on this page leave from all of them.
How do I get to the charter bases in Mexico?
The nearest airports to the largest bases: La Paz (10 boats): Los Cabos Airport (SJD), about 130 km away; Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (3 boats): Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR), under 10 km away. Distances are as the crow flies; most charter companies arrange a transfer on request.
How many boats can I charter in Mexico?
13 boats from 2 bases: 13 catamarans and trimarans. Availability and prices are live from the charter companies.
How much does it cost to charter a boat in Mexico?
On the boats listed here day rates start from €950 and a week (7 nights) from €6,650. These are the boats’ own listed rates before extras; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.