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Puerto Vallarta’s gay boat tours take guests out on Banderas Bay to secluded beaches, many of them reachable only by boat. As one of the most popular things to do in Puerto Vallarta, these excursions range from lively party boats with go-go dancers to quiet beach getaways and men-only naked beach days, with select special-event cruises running during Bear Week, Pride, and the holidays.
A beach party, on this page, is a scheduled party on a beach that you can only reach by boat. These are the boat-access beach parties in Puerto Vallarta, from the weekly tours to the event-week cruises. If you are looking for a gay beach in Puerto Vallarta, a boat-access beach party is one way to spend a day on one. Beach clubs you can reach by road are in the Beach Club Directory, and clothing-optional beaches and hotels are in the Clothing-Optional Guide.
This travel guide compares the weekly tours, helps you choose between them, covers the beach parties you reach by boat, shows what each tour includes, and covers boarding, special-event cruises by event week, closed cruises, and the history of gay boat excursions in Puerto Vallarta. For the complete destination overview, start with the Puerto Vallarta Gay Guide.
GAYPV is a travel-planning resource, not a tour operator. The weekly tours compared below are not GAYPV advertisers, and GAYPV does not rate or rank them. The details come from each operator’s own website, so confirm them with the operator before you book. Any advertiser content on this page is labeled as an advertisement.
Puerto Vallarta Gay Boat Cruises: Compare Your Options
Puerto Vallarta’s gay boat tours range from lively clothing-optional party cruises to traditional bay excursions and full-day yacht trips. Compare schedules, clothing policies, food, drinks, activities and entertainment below. Check each operator’s current booking calendar for ticket prices and available departures.
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| Compare | PV Delice Party Cruise Gay party cruise |
Diana’s Boat Tours Traditional bay and beach excursion |
Tamale’s Tours Full-day yacht experience |
Jet’s Naked Beach Clothing-optional beach outing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPERIENCE AND SCHEDULE | ||||
| Best for | A lively party cruise with go-go dancers, music, contests and a clothing-optional beach party. | A traditional, social boat excursion with food, drinks, snorkeling and beach time. | A full-day yacht outing with premium drinks, chef-prepared food and water activities. | An adults-only, clothing-optional outing with a secluded pop-up naked beach, games and socializing. |
| Clothing optional | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Regular days | Friday | Thursday | Friday | Friday and Saturday |
| High-season schedule | Friday departures from October 23; typically pauses at the end of May. | Thursday and Friday in January, February and March. | Friday departures during the operating season. | Thursday, Friday and Saturday through May 31; typically Friday and Saturday otherwise during the operating season. |
| Operating season | Starts October 23, 2026; typically pauses at the end of May. | October 29, 2026–May 27, 2027. | November 27, 2026–May 28, 2027. | Starts October 17, 2026; typically pauses at the end of May. |
| Departure and return | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM | 9:45 AM; approximately 5:45 PM return. | 10:00 AM sharp; approximately 5:00 PM return. | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Approximate duration | 6 hours | 8 hours | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Departure point | Los Muertos Pier | Los Muertos Pier | Los Muertos Pier | Los Muertos Pier |
| Minimum age | 18+ | 18+ | 18+ | 18+ |
| Host | Various go-go boys | Kim | Sugarbaker and Tamale | Jet and his friendly nude guides |
| FOOD AND DRINKS | ||||
| Food | Snacks and lunch served on board. | Fresh fruit, homemade cakes and cookies, snacks, chicken fajitas, cheese quesadillas, grilled fish, fresh vegetables with TajÃn, and guacamole with chips and salsa. | Mimosa breakfast and chef-prepared lunch. | Rotating selection of fresh, cold appetizers prepared by the in-house chef, with seasonal ingredients and vegetarian options. Notify the operator in advance about allergies or dietary needs. |
| Drinks | Open bar on board and at the beach. | Open bar, assorted sodas, water and juices, listed as unlimited. | Premium open bar. | Premium tequila and mixers, freshly made margaritas, vodka and mixers, and bottled water. |
| ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT | ||||
| Beach and water activities | Visit to a secluded beach; snorkeling at Los Arcos Nature Reserve, weather permitting. | Snorkeling, swimming and beach time. Confirm specific activities with the operator. | Secluded beach stops, snorkeling equipment, paddleboards and a giant floating lily pad. | Secluded pop-up naked beach with opportunities for swimming and sunbathing. |
| Entertainment and atmosphere | Go-go dancer, contests, music, beach party and additional surprises. | Snorkeling, socializing and a relaxed excursion atmosphere. No scheduled go-go dancer show has been confirmed. | Music, swimming and time to relax and socialize. | Games, sunbathing, food, drinks and socializing at the clothing-optional beach. |
| Other amenities | Towels. | Food and drinks as listed above. | Towels and sunscreen. | Fresh appetizers and open bar, as described by the operator. |
| Seasonal feature | Snorkeling is weather-dependent. | Confirm seasonal activities and wildlife sightings with the operator. | Whale watching December–March, conditions permitting. | Beach activities depend on weather and operating conditions. |
Booking, Pricing, Dates and Availability
Ready to book a Puerto Vallarta gay boat tour? Check each operator’s current calendar for departure dates, ticket prices, availability, booking terms and any special-event cruises. Prices and schedules may vary by date and season.
PV Delice Party Cruise
Check upcoming party cruises, departure details and ticket options.
Diana’s Boat Tours
Check available sailing dates and reserve your day on Banderas Bay.
Tamale’s Tours
Browse the seasonal yacht cruises, themed departures and available tickets.
Jet’s Naked Beach
Check public clothing-optional beach tour tickets, available dates and group options.
GAYPV provides independent travel planning information. Bookings, ticket prices, payments, cancellations and tour operations are handled by the individual operators.
Tips, Discounts and Cancellation Policies
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| Operator | Cash and gratuities | Discounts | Cancellation and refunds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana’s Boat Tours | Suggested gratuity: MXN $500. Confirm with Diana whether this is per guest or per booking. | Check the current booking page for available offers. | At least 48 hours’ notice is required for future credit. Same-day cancellations are not refunded. |
| Tamale’s Tours | Bring MXN $1,000 for any outstanding ticket balance, if applicable. Typical crew gratuity: MXN $300–500. | Check the current booking page for available offers. | The deposit is non-refundable. Date changes may be available for port closures or bad weather, and tickets may be transferable. If the minimum group size is not met, the operator says rescheduling or a full refund may be offered, with notice by 5 PM the day before. |
| PV Delice Party Cruise | Tips are not included. Separate tip jars are provided for the crew and go-go dancers. | Check the current booking page for available offers. | Check the operator’s current cancellation and refund terms before paying. |
| Jet’s Naked Beach | Confirm recommended gratuities with the operator. | Offers supplied include 10% off for returning customers, 25% off groups of four or more, and 30% off for Mexican nationals/residents and students with qualifying identification. Discounts cannot be combined. Verify current eligibility and rates before booking. | The standard policy allows a full refund for cancellations at least 24 hours before departure. With cancellation insurance, cancellation may be made by 9 AM on the day of the tour, less the insurance cost. Confirm the terms attached to your ticket. |
These summaries are for planning purposes. Review the operator’s current booking terms before payment, especially for deposits, weather-related changes, minimum-group requirements, cancellation insurance and refunds.
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Gay Beach Parties by Boat in Puerto Vallarta
A gay beach party by boat in Puerto Vallarta is an organized, gay-focused gathering at a beach accessible only by water, featuring music, drinks and socializing. The beach party itself is the main attraction, rather than simply a stop during a boat excursion or a party held aboard a boat. Dancing may be part of the experience, but it is not a requirement.
PV Delice Party Cruise
PV Delice is a regular gay party cruise that explicitly includes a beach party. Its advertised experience features music, an open bar aboard the boat and at the beach, go-go dancers, contests and a secluded beach. See the PV Delice Party Cruise profile for more details, or compare its schedule and inclusions in the main boat-tour matrix above.
Papi Beach
Papi Beach is a men-only, clothing-optional daytime catamaran beach party from Vallarta Adventures, a GAYPV advertiser. It is a dedicated beach-party experience, distinct from a regular boat excursion that simply includes a beach stop. Read the Papi Beach guide for the full description, dates and booking information.
Bearadise Beach
Bearadise Beach is a men-only, clothing-optional beach party at a private cove reachable by boat. It takes place around special-event weeks, including Bear Week, Bear Pride and Bearsgiving, rather than operating as a regular weekly tour. See the Special-Event Gay Boat Cruises by Event Week section for event details and links to the organizers.
What to Bring on a Gay Boat Tour
- Swimwear. Bring swimwear suitable for your tour. Diana’s Boat Tours and Tamale’s Tours are not clothing optional. PV Delice and Jet’s Naked Beach advertise clothing-optional experiences.
- Sun protection. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for time on the water and at the beach. Tamale’s lists sunscreen among its inclusions, but check what is supplied for your particular departure.
- A towel. PV Delice and Tamale’s list towels among their inclusions. Confirm with your operator whether a towel is supplied or bring your own.
- A waterproof bag. Protect your phone, identification, money and other personal belongings from water and spray. Bring only what you need for the day.
- Photo ID and booking confirmation. All four regular tours are listed as 18+. Bring identification and have your booking confirmation available, and follow any additional check-in instructions from your operator.
- Cash in Mexican pesos. Bring cash for any outstanding ticket balance, if applicable, and gratuities. Suggested tips and other money-related details differ by operator; see the tips, discounts and cancellation policies above.
Special-Event Gay Boat Cruises by Event Week
| Event | When | Boat cruises and details |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Week | Late January/February | Beef Dip Booze Cruise: the men-only Bear Week cruise organized by Beef Dip. Bearadise Love Boat: a men-only, clothing-optional catamaran cruise Bearadise Beach: a recurring special-event beach party scheduled for January 28, 2027. Check the Beef Dip event programme and Bearadise Bear Week schedule for current details. |
| Vallarta Pride | Usually late May; confirm dates each year. | Pride sunset cruises, tea-dance boat parties and other special departures when announced. Bay of Pigs editions may also be offered around Pride; check the organizers’ current schedules. |
| Bear Pride | Held alongside Vallarta Pride. | Bearadise Beach Check the Bearadise Bear Pride schedule. |
| Bearsgiving | Thanksgiving weekend | Bearadise Love Boat Check the Love Boat sailing calendar for departure details and other festival editions. |
| Halloween / DÃa de Muertos | Oct 31-Nov 2 | Bay of Pigs PV DÃa de Muertos Boat Fiesta: a themed cruise on Banderas Bay with a DJ, open bar, food and socializing. Check the organizer’s October 31, 2026 listing for the details of that edition. Future dates are not guaranteed. |
| New Year’s | Dec 29-Jan 1. | Weekly operators may announce special cruises during these dates. Check each operator’s current calendar; do not assume an ordinary weekly departure is operating on a holiday. |
Bear Week Boat Cruises
Beef Dip Booze Cruise. Steve Buczek, who organizes Beef Dip Bear Week, runs a booze cruise for men only, 18+. It is not a clothing-optional cruise. Beef Dip includes it with its full pass or sells it separately, and its sales are final. Beef Dip says guests are taken out to the larger boats in small pangas, so you may be separated from your friends when boarding. Bearadise Beach. Bearadise describes this as a men-only, clothing-optional boat party at a private cove reachable only by boat. It boards at Los Muertos Pier, and Bearadise says it recurs at its flagship festivals. Bearadise Love Boat. Bearadise describes the Love Boat as a catamaran cruise for men only, 18+, with clothing optional inside the boat. Occasional bear boats. Ulises Mata, of Bears Cruising PV, organizes bear boats from time to time. He does not run them on a fixed schedule, so check his Instagram for current plans.
Vallarta Pride Boat Cruises
Vallarta Pride falls in late May, the week before U.S. Memorial Day. The Bay of Pigs PV Tea Dance is an exclusive men-only boat party during Vallarta Pride. Disclosure: GAYPV consults for STUDS, a client. Jet’s Naked Beach ran the official Vallarta Pride sunset catamaran cruise in 2022 and 2023. Check Jet’s events page to see whether it is part of the current Pride lineup.
Bear Pride Boat Cruises
Bearadise Beach runs during Bear Pride in spring. Bearadise announces the exact date for each year on its own site.
Bearsgiving Boat Cruises
Bearsgiving is a Bearadise festival held over Thanksgiving weekend. Its boat cruise is the Bearadise Love Boat. Because Bearadise says Bearadise Beach recurs at every flagship festival, check the Bearsgiving page for a Beach departure too.
New Year’s Gay Boat Cruises
Any of the weekly operators (PV Delice, Diana’s, Jet’s and Tamale’s) may offer a special New Year’s departure. Look at each operator’s own site early, because holiday departures are announced separately from the weekly schedule.
Gay Boat Cruise History in Puerto Vallarta
Gay boat excursions have sailed from Puerto Vallarta since the 1990s. Today four operators run weekly tours, and extra cruises appear around Bear Week, Pride and the holidays. Long before today’s weekly party boats, Paco Ruiz’s Paco’s Paradise offered one of Puerto Vallarta’s earliest gay boat excursions. Ruiz, who arrived in Puerto Vallarta in 1989 and founded the Paco Paco bar, ran trips to a private, clothing-optional beach and bed-and-breakfast in a cove south of town, reachable only by sea, where day visitors came for fresh fish, drinks and sun. Diana, whose own gay boat tour has sailed since 1999, confirms the cove is the one now known as Majahuitas. Since then, a handful of operators have defined the scene. This table covers the cruises that built it, including the ones that have closed.
| Cruise | Years | Organizer | What It Was | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet n Wild (PV Sunset Party Cruise) | 2014 to 2025 | Edgar Hernandez | Weekly gay party cruise every Saturday, with an extra Wednesday in high season; the first regular weekly gay boat tour with go-go boys as hosts | Closed |
| Diana’s Boat Tours | Since 1999 | Diana Decoste, now with Kim Ebert | Day cruise from Los Muertos Pier | Operating |
| Jet’s Naked Beach | Since 2018 | Jet de la Isla | Men-only, clothing-optional beach tour | Operating |
| Vallarta Pride Sunset Cruise | 2022 and 2023 | Jet de la Isla | Official Vallarta Pride sunset catamaran cruise | Check Jet’s for later editions |
Wet n Wild (Wet and Wild Gay Cruise, PV Sunset Party Cruise), Closed
Wet n Wild, also written Wet and Wild and known as PV Sunset Party Cruise, was a weekly gay party cruise organized by Edgar Hernandez. It sailed every Saturday from 2014 to 2025, with an extra Wednesday departure in high season. It was the first regular weekly gay boat tour in Puerto Vallarta to feature go-go boys as hosts, who were known as the “lotion boys.” The cruise has closed. If you are looking for a party boat with go-go dancers today, see what each tour includes above.
Diana’s Boat Tours
Diana’s Boat Tours has sailed since 1999 and is the longest-running gay boat tour on this page. GAYPV marked its 25th year with Diana’s Boat Tours Celebrating 25 Years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gay Boat Tours in Puerto Vallarta
Is there a clothing optional, naked boat tour in Puerto Vallarta, and do I have to be naked?
Yes. Jet’s Naked Beach runs men-only, clothing-optional boat tours to secluded beaches reached by sea. Jet’s says nudity is encouraged, but guests can undress as much as they like. Its guides choose the beach for each outing. PV Delice also advertises a clothing-optional tour, while Diana’s and Tamale’s are not clothing optional. For beaches and hotels that are clothing optional, see the Clothing-Optional Guide.
Is there a gay beach party in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. GAYPV defines a gay beach party by boat as an organized, gay-focused gathering at a beach accessible only by water, featuring music, drinks and socializing. The beach party itself is the main attraction, rather than simply a stop during a boat excursion or a party aboard a boat. PV Delice and Papi Beach are examples, while Bearadise Beach takes place during special-event weeks. Jet’s Naked Beach offers a clothing-optional beach outing, but we have not yet established that it meets this guide’s stricter beach-party definition. For beach clubs accessible by road, see the Beach Club Directory.
Which gay boat tour in Puerto Vallarta has go-go dancers?
PV Delice is the regular gay boat tour in this comparison that advertises go-go boys as hosts. Diana’s, Jet’s regular tour and Tamale’s do not advertise go-go dancer performances. Wet n Wild, which has closed, was an earlier weekly party cruise known for its go-go boys.
Who can go on a gay boat tour? Can I attend alone?
All four regular tours in the comparison are listed as 18+. Jet’s public group tours are men only, and its operator says trans men are welcome. Bearadise and Beef Dip cruises are also men-only events. Tamale’s welcomes gay travelers, locals, allies and the wider LGBTQ+ community. Several operators accommodate solo travelers; check the booking calendar for individual tickets and contact the operator if you have questions before reserving. Jet’s also lists private-tour options for men and women aged 18 and older on its website. Check each operator’s current rules when booking.
Is there a gay booze cruise in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. The Beef Dip Booze Cruise is organized during Puerto Vallarta Bear Week through Beef Dip. It is a men-only event for guests aged 18 and older, and it is not clothing optional. Food and drink inclusions, ticket options and sales terms depend on the published event conditions. Check the organizer’s current programme before booking.
Can I charter a private boat or yacht in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Tamale’s Tours offers private charters on a variety of boats and yachts for birthdays, group trips and celebrations. Jet’s also lists private-tour options. For other private vessels and luxury yacht experiences, see GAYPV’s Luxury Boat Tours and Yacht Charters Guide.
What should I bring on a boat tour?
Consider bringing swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a waterproof bag for personal belongings. Bring photo identification and your booking confirmation, and check what your ticket includes before packing towels or other supplies. Tamale’s lists towels and sunscreen among its inclusions, while PV Delice lists towels. See What to Bring on a Gay Boat Tour above for more practical advice.
Where do the gay boat cruises depart? When should I arrive?
All the gay boat cruises depart from Los Muertos pier. Normally you are asked to be at the pier 30 minutes before your tour departs. Check your confirmation for the required arrival time for the other tours and allow enough time to find the correct boarding point.
What happens if bad weather affects a boat tour?
Weather and sea conditions can affect snorkeling, whale watching, beach stops and other water activities. The operator determines whether a departure or activity can proceed and applies its own cancellation or rescheduling policy. Contact the operator if conditions are uncertain before your tour, and review the booking terms before paying.
What are the cancellation and refund policies?
Policies differ by operator. Diana’s requires 48 hours’ notice for future credit and does not refund same-day cancellations. Jet’s standard policy allows a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before departure; cancellation insurance offers additional flexibility under its terms. Tamale’s has separate deposit, weather-related date-change and minimum-group provisions. Check PV Delice’s current policy directly with the operator. See the Tips, Discounts and Cancellation Policies table above for the available details.
Are gratuities included in the ticket price?
Do not assume gratuities are included. Diana’s lists a suggested gratuity of MXN $500, while Tamale’s says a typical crew gratuity is MXN $300–500. PV Delice says tips are not included and provides separate tip jars for the crew and go-go dancers. Check the current operator instructions for other tours. See the booking policies table for more details.
Related Guides
- Puerto Vallarta Bear Week: the week behind the Beef Dip Booze Cruise and the Bearadise cruises
- Beef Dip Puerto Vallarta: the Bear Week events and the booze cruise
- Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride: Vallarta Pride week and its boat cruises
- Clothing-Optional Puerto Vallarta: beaches and hotels that are clothing optional
- Beach Club Directory: beach clubs you can reach by road
- Papi Beach Puerto Vallarta: a men-only, clothing-optional daytime catamaran beach party (advertiser)
- Gay Pool Parties: parties around a pool
- Luxury Boat Tours and Yacht Charters: private yacht charters
- Ride-Share Safety Guide: getting to Los Muertos Pier
- Staying Safe in Puerto Vallarta: nightlife and travel safety
- Puerto Vallarta Gay Guide: the whole destination