The Las Marietas Eco Discovery tour starts with breakfast at Vallarta Adventures. And, depending on your susceptibility to motion sickness, this may or may not be a good idea. If you require dramamine, picking it up at a local pharmacy in the United States would be a good idea because shops are far and few between in Nuevo Vallarta.

After breakfast, you depart from the Vallarta Adventures marina aboard a catamaran.

On the way to Las Marietas, you might spot some pelicans looking for some hand-outs.

Your captain might also take you to see some wild dolphin swimming in Banderas Bay. We spotted wild sea turtles during our adventure as well.

For those that got seasick, a quick ride aboard a motorboat takes you to a secluded beach out in Las Marietas. The hardier guests can snorkel or kayak near the catamaran.

After a few hours, the captain and crew collects all the guests for the return trip and lunch aboard the boat. Food choices included rolls, cold cuts, tuna salad, and pasta salad. You can also drink to your own delight at the open bar. The trip back was much smoother than the ride out.