Mother and Baby Whales Rescued Off Coast of Puerto Vallarta

What started out as a normal morning of whale watching out on the Bay of Banderas turned into a rescue mission to release two whales entangled in an illegal fishing net.

Around 11:00 AM, on January 28th, 2010, a tour boat spotted a humpback whale and her calf appearing to struggle and behave abnormally on the top of the ocean’s surface. After approaching the whales cautiously, the boat crew confirmed that the whales were indeed entangled in a giant fishing net and would need to be rescued.
Vallarta Adventures, an eco-tour provider in Puerto Vallarta, heard the radio call about the distressed whales and their team of Marine Animal Rescue staff immediately sprang into action to assist in the rescue and recovery of the trapped whales.

Enroute, the Vallarta Adventure’s team met up with the Mexican Navy, where Lieutenant Luis Vidal boarded the Vallarta Adventures’ boat to assist in liberating the pair. Once they reached the distressed whales they were able to asses that the mother was entangled from tip to tail in the illegal fishing net and that her calf was also becoming entangled as it swam closer to its mother.

With all hands and arms into the water at once, everyone began grabbing lines and cutting them and the ropes and buoys that encompassed the pair. Once the whales started to get free, they began to move about which made the effort to free them more difficult and dangerous.

With persistence and quick action, the staff and Naval officer quickly removed the offending net from the whales and within an hour, the pair was safe and free, gloriously swimming off into the Bay.

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Sailing Charter in Puerto Vallarta

There are so many different things to do in Puerto Vallarta that it is nearly impossible to narrow them all down to just a few tours and activities without wiping yourself out or missing out on some of the coolest activities the area has to offer.

One of our top ten suggestions to achieve this healthy balance of activity and leisure while on holiday is for you to set sail on the beautiful Bay of Banderas.

Our luxury Beneteau sailboats are some of the finest and most award winning sailboats in the world and our crew is the best on the Bay. It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert sailor; the choice is yours if you want to kick back and relax in complete comfort or if you want to take the helm and explore the bay.

Being on the beautiful blue waters of Banderas Bay can be as equally exhilarating as it is tranquil.

In the winter months, from mid-December to mid-March, the humpback whales are in the Bay of Banderas and being on a sailboat offers some of the best opportunities to see these gorgeous creatures without disrupting their natural well being. As well, there are year around opportunities to see sea turtles, manta rays, and of course the hundreds of dolphins that love to frolic in the bay.

Be sure to pack a swim suit. If the weather is permitting, we’ll make a stop off shore at a private cove for a little swimming and snorkeling or you can stay onboard and chill on the over-sized cushions under the tropical rays with a staff to serve you icy drinks, lunch and snacks.

If you want something just as entertaining but extravagantly romantic, be sure to consider our sunset sail.

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Humpback Whale Watching

Most people do not have the opportunity to observe Humpback whales in the wild, so not only is this one of the most unique things to do on the Bay of Banderas, it is also eco-friendly, educational and absolutely breathtaking.

The unique opportunity to observe these marvelous marine mammals in their natural habitat not only increases public awareness and appreciation of wildlife but exists only in a few places in the world such as the Bay of Banderas.

If you have ever dreamed of experiencing the thrill of seeing whales and wild dolphins first hand, you won’t want to miss Vallarta Adventures exhilarating and eco-friendly whale watching tours.

Do not miss out as  the whales are only in town from mid-December to late March of each year. Make your reservations in advance as this is one excursion that sells out early and you do not want to miss this 0ne!

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