Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive

The best part of the ChicaFUN 2 is control. You get a private yacht for your own group, then shape the day around swimming, water sports, coastal views, drinks, or simply an easy cruise across the Bay of Banderas. Two waterslides add a playful edge that you will not get on a basic sightseeing boat.

I like the all-inclusive setup, with snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, a water mattress, a water tube, snacks, and a full open bar already covered. I also like the friendly crew style, with a captain and staff focused on making the day easy and fun.

The main catch is time. Four hours gives you a good taste of the bay, but it is not enough to visit both the Marietas Islands and Yelapa Falls. Those destinations require a separate seven-hour full-day plan.

Key points to know before booking

• Private yacht for up to 15 people: Your group does not share the boat with strangers, making this a strong choice for families, birthdays, reunions, and friend groups.
• Two waterslides on the ChicaFUN 2: The boat is built for play, not just sitting and looking at the coast.
• Open bar and snacks included: Drinks range from water, coffee, juices, and sodas to beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, and champagne.
• Your route is flexible: You can customize the four-hour outing around the Bay of Banderas, subject to the time available.
• Water equipment comes with the boat: Snorkels, kayaks, paddle boards, a water mattress, and a water tube are provided.
• Choose your meeting point before booking: Hotel transportation is not included, but the operator says it can help arrange an alternative meeting point or affordable luxury transport.

A private boat day built around your group

ChicaFUN 2 is best understood as a floating activity platform with a crew, rather than a fixed sightseeing cruise. The boat takes your group along Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas, while you decide how much time to give swimming, water sports, cruising, and relaxing.

That private format matters. With a group limit of 15, you can keep the mood familiar and avoid the usual shared-boat problem of trying to fit your plans around several unrelated groups. If one person wants to use a paddle board while another prefers a drink and a view, the day can accommodate both.

The experience is offered in English. Chica Locca Tours provides a captain and crew, and the company’s owner, Gil, is listed as a contact for meeting-point help and transportation questions. You should settle those details before submitting your reservation, not after you arrive at the marina.

What four hours in the Bay of Banderas looks like

The outing begins in Puerto Vallarta, with your group meeting at the selected location and boarding the private boat. The exact route is not fixed, which is useful if your group has different priorities. You can ask for a cruise along the coast, time for water activities, or a mix of both.

The second part is the wider Bay of Banderas. You cruise along the Puerto Vallarta coastline and around the bay, with the boat serving as your base between activities. Four hours passes quickly once drinks, swimming, paddling, and photo stops enter the picture, so I would discuss your priorities with the crew early in the trip.

The supplied tour plan also mentions the Marietas Islands and Yelapa Falls. These are options for a seven-hour full-day tour, not destinations you can combine during this four-hour charter. You must choose one or the other for a full-day itinerary. That distinction is important because a four-hour booking should be viewed as a flexible local cruise, not as a full regional sightseeing day.

The Marietas Islands appeal to people who want an offshore destination and a longer boat outing. Yelapa Falls suits people looking for a different type of full-day visit. Since both cannot be covered in one seven-hour day, you should choose based on your group’s main interest rather than trying to force both into the schedule.

Two waterslides and a full kit of water gear

The ChicaFUN 2 is advertised with two waterslides, and that feature changes the feel of the outing. The boat is not merely a platform for admiring Puerto Vallarta from the water. You have a built-in reason to get wet, make repeated runs, and keep younger or more active members of the group entertained.

The included equipment adds variety:

• Snorkel equipment
• Kayaks
• Paddle boards
• Water mattress
• Water tube

You do not need to arrange separate rentals for these activities. That saves both money and planning time, especially for a group where not everyone wants to do the same thing.

I would still treat the equipment list as a menu, not a promise that every activity will happen at once. A four-hour charter requires some coordination, and your captain will manage the practical side of using the gear. Ask the crew how they suggest dividing the time if your group wants both water sports and a long cruise.

The water mattress and tube are good options for people who want to float without much effort. Kayaks and paddle boards make more sense for those who want to stay active. Snorkel equipment gives you another option if the route and conditions suit it. The data provided does not promise a particular snorkeling site or guaranteed wildlife sightings, so book this for the private boat-and-water experience rather than for a specific animal encounter.

The open bar is more useful than it sounds

Food and drink can become an annoying extra on a boat day. Here, the basics and the celebratory choices are included. The bar covers water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, and champagne, along with brand-name alcoholic drinks.

That range makes the charter easier to share across a mixed group. Someone can stick with coffee or soda, while another person orders a margarita or beer. Snacks include guacamole, chips, and potato chips, which should help bridge the gap between boarding and your next meal.

Do not mistake snacks for a full lunch. The included food is light, so you should plan accordingly if anyone in your group needs a substantial meal during the day. The supplied details do not specify a full meal menu, so ask Chica Locca Tours about food arrangements before booking if lunch is important to you.

The open bar also makes the price easier to assess. You are not paying only for a boat seat. You are covering a private charter, crew service, water equipment, snacks, and drinks in one package. That can be good value for a full group, but less so if your party is small and only wants a short scenic cruise.

Is $1,940 a fair price for your group?

The listed cost is $1,940 per group, for up to 15 people. At the maximum capacity, that works out to about $129 per person. That is a useful way to think about the price, since the value improves as more people join.

For a group of 12 to 15, the package has several cost advantages. A shared boat could charge separately for drinks, equipment, and food, while this charter includes all of them. You also get privacy and the ability to shape the outing instead of accepting a fixed program.

For a much smaller party, the calculation changes. Two or four people would carry most of the $1,940 cost themselves, even if they do not use the kayaks, paddle boards, waterslides, or open bar very much. In that case, compare the private format with a shared cruise or a shorter boat option.

The price is strongest for groups that will actually use the boat’s features. Families with active children, groups celebrating a special occasion, and friends who want a private drinking-and-swimming day are likely to get more from it than people mainly interested in quiet sightseeing.

Landing and facility fees are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so add your own transportation costs when calculating the final budget.

Meeting points require attention

You must choose your meeting place before submitting the reservation. This is one of the most important practical details, because the company offers several meeting points but does not include hotel pickup and drop-off in the package.

The overview says pickup is offered, but the detailed inclusions clarify that standard hotel transfers are not included. Read that as help with meeting-point arrangements, rather than a guaranteed ride from your hotel. If you need a different location or transportation assistance, contact Gil, the owner, before finalizing the booking.

The tour is near public transportation, which may help if you are staying in Puerto Vallarta without a car. Exact transport advice depends on your selected meeting point, so do not assume every pickup location works the same way.

Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. That makes advance planning sensible, especially for a larger group or a date tied to a birthday, wedding event, or cruise schedule.

Who will enjoy ChicaFUN 2 most?

I would recommend this charter to people who want the boat itself to be part of the entertainment. The waterslides and broad equipment list make it a good fit for groups that want to alternate between active play and relaxing with a drink.

It also suits groups that dislike rigid tours. You can create your own plan around the Bay of Banderas instead of following a standard sequence of stops. That flexibility is especially useful when the group includes people with different energy levels.

Families should consider the private format carefully. A private boat gives you more control over the pace and keeps your group together, but the provided information does not spell out age, height, or supervision rules for the waterslides. Ask the operator about those requirements before booking for young children.

The charter also works well for celebrations. An open bar, private setting, snacks, and water activities create a natural party atmosphere without requiring you to organize several separate services. Gratuities are optional and not included, so budget for a tip if the crew provides the service you hoped for.

This is less suitable for someone seeking a tightly structured cultural tour or a guaranteed visit to a particular landmark. The experience focuses on the water, the boat, the coastline, and your group’s preferred activities.

What the high rating tells you, and what it does not

The experience has a five-star rating from 124 reviews, with 99 percent of customers recommending it. The strongest praise centers on the boat crew. One detailed review highlights how accommodating, kind, and fun the crew was, and that is worth emphasizing because crew quality can make or break a private charter.

That praise fits the design of the experience. A flexible itinerary needs staff who can respond to your group rather than simply follow a script. The captain and crew are responsible for turning a list of choices into a workable four-hour plan.

Still, a high rating cannot remove the practical limits. Four hours is short for a long-distance destination, hotel transfers cost extra, and the price makes the most sense when shared by a large group. You should also remember that weather, sea conditions, and the day’s route can affect how much time you spend on any one activity, although the supplied information does not provide a weather policy.

Booking, cancellation, and small details that matter

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. Cut-off times use local time in Puerto Vallarta.

The tour is private, so only your own group participates. Mobile tickets are accepted, and the company says most participants can take part. The experience is offered in English.

Souvenir photos are not included but are available for purchase. Gratuities are optional, while landing and facility fees are already covered.

Before paying, I would confirm four things directly with Chica Locca Tours: your meeting point, whether you need paid transportation assistance, your preferred route, and how the crew plans to divide the four hours between cruising and water activities.

Should you book the ChicaFUN 2?

Book it if you have a medium or large group and want a private Puerto Vallarta day with waterslides, water sports, drinks, and a flexible route. The strongest value comes when 10 to 15 people share the $1,940 cost and make good use of the included equipment and open bar.

Think twice if your group is small, your budget is tight, or your main goal is visiting the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls. Those destinations call for a seven-hour tour, and you cannot fit both into one day.

For the right group, ChicaFUN 2 offers a simple formula: choose your meeting point, set your priorities, let the crew handle the boat, and enjoy the bay at your own pace. Just keep the four-hour limit and transportation costs in view before you book.

FAQ

How long is the ChicaFUN 2 private yacht charter?

The charter lasts approximately four hours.

How many people can join the private yacht?

The price covers one private group of up to 15 people.

Are drinks and snacks included?

Yes. The package includes water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, champagne, and other brand-name alcoholic drinks. Snacks include guacamole, chips, and potato chips.

Is water sports equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkel equipment, kayaks, paddle boards, a water mattress, and a water tube are included. The ChicaFUN 2 also has two waterslides.

Can the four-hour tour visit the Marietas Islands and Yelapa Falls?

No. The supplied tour information lists Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls as choices for a seven-hour full-day tour, and both destinations cannot be visited on the same day.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You must choose a meeting place before submitting your reservation, and you can ask the owner, Gil, about another meeting point or transportation assistance.