Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 3 Waterslides All Inclusive

The big draw here is simple: you get a private yacht with three waterslides and the freedom to shape your time around Banderas Bay. The crew handles the drinks, snacks, water toys, and route, so you can spend the day swimming, cruising the Puerto Vallarta coast, or doing a bit of both.

I like the genuinely private setup, since only your group takes part, and I like the flexible approach to wind and water conditions. The crew has adjusted plans when high winds made the original idea less suitable, and staff members such as Sexy Dave have earned praise for their cheerful, hands-on service. The main consideration is the four-hour limit: it is enough for a lively outing, but not enough to reach every major bay attraction.

Key points at a glance

• Three waterslides: The ChicaFUN 3 is built for active time in the water, with slides plus tubes, a floating mattress, kayaks, and paddle boards.
• Private group of up to 15: You are not sharing the boat with unrelated parties, which makes the outing easier to tailor for families and friends.
• All-inclusive food and drinks: Fresh guacamole, ceviche, blue corn chips, potato chips, soft drinks, coffee, juices, beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, and champagne are included.
• Flexible Banderas Bay route: You can discuss your preferred stops, although a four-hour cruise cannot cover every destination.
• Crew-led practical service: The staff can swim drinks out to people in the water, hold small personal items such as jewelry, and adjust the day when conditions change.
• Book early: The tour averages bookings about 100 days ahead, and confirmation arrives within 48 hours, subject to availability.

A private yacht built around water play

ChicaFUN 3 is less a sightseeing cruise with a few add-ons and more a floating day club for your own group. The boat takes you around Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay, then gives you plenty of ways to get wet: three waterslides, snorkeling equipment, kayaks, paddle boards, tubes, and a water mattress.

That distinction matters. If you want a quiet boat ride focused on history or guided sightseeing, this may not be your best fit. If your group wants to swim, slide, snack, and keep drinks moving, the format makes far more sense.

The private booking also changes the mood. You do not have to match a shared boat’s schedule or worry about strangers taking over the music, swimming time, or food. Your group can talk through the plan with the captain and crew, then settle into a route that fits your priorities.

The listed price is $1,940 per group of up to 15 people, not per person. At the full group size, that works out to about $129 per person for four hours, with the open bar, food, equipment, crew, and private boat included. Smaller groups will pay more per person, so the value is strongest when you fill most of the available spaces.

Cruising the Puerto Vallarta coast

The standard four-hour experience centers on a cruise through Banderas Bay and along the Puerto Vallarta coastline. This gives you the broadest possible view of the outing: open water, coastal scenery, time aboard, and a chance to stop for water activities based on the group’s plan.

The route is not locked into one fixed sightseeing sequence. You can customize where you would like to go, and the crew takes care of the practical side. That freedom is useful for a group with mixed interests. One person may want to snorkel, another may prefer a paddle board, and someone else may be perfectly happy with a cold drink on the yacht.

I would discuss your priorities before submitting the reservation. The meeting place must be selected in advance, and the boat operator asks you to settle that detail before booking. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, though assistance with an alternate meeting point or affordable luxury transportation can be requested from Gil, the owner.

Pickup may be offered in some form, but do not assume that a hotel transfer is part of the price. Treat the meeting point as a key planning detail, especially if your group is staying in different parts of Puerto Vallarta.

Three waterslides and a full kit of water toys

The slides are the headline attraction, especially for families and groups that want more than a scenic cruise. You can climb aboard, slide into the water, and then switch to a tube, paddle board, kayak, or floating mattress. Snorkel equipment is also provided.

This mix works well because not everyone wants the same level of activity. Children and energetic adults can focus on the slides and water toys. Older family members can enjoy the boat, snacks, drinks, and views without needing to take part in every activity.

One family outing included people ranging from age 10 to 82, with the slides and water toys appealing across the age range. That does not mean every activity will suit every person, but it does show why the boat can work for a mixed-age group. The staff’s willingness to help also matters. The crew has been praised for swimming drinks out to people in the water and holding jewelry while people play.

I would still treat the water activities as optional, not guaranteed personal favorites. The tour description does not provide age limits, swimming requirements, or detailed safety rules for each item. If someone in your group has mobility or water-safety concerns, ask Chica Locca Tours before booking.

An open bar that changes the value equation

The phrase all-inclusive has real weight here because the drinks list is broad. You get water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, and champagne. The tour also says brand-name open bar, with drink choices handled around your group’s preferences.

That is useful for a private celebration, a family reunion, or a birthday outing where people want different things. You do not have to keep buying drinks one at a time, and you can settle into the day without watching a running bar tab.

The menu is not limited to alcohol. Coffee, water, juices, and soft drinks make the package workable for non-drinkers and younger people. I like that balance, since an open bar alone would not make this a strong family option.

The food is casual rather than a sit-down meal. Fresh-made guacamole and ceviche arrive with blue corn chips, and potato chips are also included. Think of it as generous boat snacks, not lunch with several courses. For four hours, that may be enough, but you should not book this expecting a full restaurant meal.

What the crew adds to the day

The crew is a major part of the experience. The captain and staff are described as highly experienced, and the service style is notably active rather than hands-off. Sexy Dave is one crew member specifically praised for helping create a fun day, while Gil is the owner and the person to contact for special meeting-point or transportation requests.

The practical help can make a difference on a boat built around swimming. Staff have been known to bring drinks to people in the water and hold jewelry or other small items while people use the equipment. These are small touches, but they reduce the usual hassle of getting out of the water every few minutes.

Weather flexibility is another strength. One group had its plans adjusted because of high winds and still had a successful outing. That is exactly the right kind of flexibility for a water tour. You want the crew to protect the quality and safety of the day rather than force a fixed route.

Still, flexibility has limits. The tour can customize the plan, but it cannot make wind, waves, or distance disappear. Ask what route makes sense for your date and how conditions could affect swimming or specific stops.

Four hours compared with the seven-hour option

The listed experience lasts about four hours. That is a good length for a half-day water break, especially if you have dinner plans, a second activity, or a hotel schedule to manage. It is long enough to cruise, use the water toys, eat, and enjoy the bar without turning the whole day into one commitment.

The tradeoff is reach. The full-day seven-hour option lets you choose either the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls. You cannot visit both on the same seven-hour tour. Since the four-hour option is centered on Banderas Bay and the Puerto Vallarta coast, do not expect it to deliver the full Marietas or Yelapa experience.

This is where I would match the tour to your goal. Choose four hours if your priority is private boat time and water play. Choose the longer option if one of those major destinations is the main reason you are taking a boat tour.

The description does not provide a detailed stop-by-stop schedule for the four-hour version. That is not necessarily a flaw, since the route is meant to be customized, but you should speak with Chica Locca Tours before booking if a particular beach, island, or waterfall is essential.

Who gets the best value from the $1,940 price

The price makes the most sense for a nearly full group. At 15 people, you are paying for privacy, a dedicated crew, a yacht, food, drinks, and a large set of equipment. A smaller group may still love the experience, but the cost per person rises quickly.

I would consider this a strong choice for:

• Families who want both active water fun and easy time aboard
• Birthday groups and reunions
• Friends who want a private celebration rather than a shared cruise
• Groups with different drinking preferences
• People who value flexibility more than a rigid sightseeing schedule

I would be more cautious if your group is small, budget-focused, or mainly interested in reaching a specific attraction. In those cases, compare the per-person cost with other Puerto Vallarta boat trips and check exactly what food, drinks, and equipment they include.

The high satisfaction record is encouraging: the experience carries a five-star rating from 214 ratings and a 99 percent recommendation rate. I would not treat those numbers as a substitute for checking the details, but they fit the strongest parts of the offering: personal service, flexible planning, and a boat that keeps people entertained.

Practical planning before you book

Choose your meeting point before submitting the reservation. This is not a minor form detail. The operator specifically requires it, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included in the listed inclusions.

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. Since the experience is often booked about 100 days ahead, I would reserve early if your group has fixed vacation dates, especially for holidays or larger parties.

The tour is offered in English and includes a mobile ticket. It is near public transportation, and most people can participate. Gratuities are optional and not included, so bring that cost into your planning if the crew provides the kind of attentive help this boat is known for.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that 24-hour window, the amount paid is not refunded, and changes are not accepted. The cut-off follows local time in Puerto Vallarta.

Is ChicaFUN 3 right for your group?

Book ChicaFUN 3 if you want a private, high-energy half-day on the water, especially if slides, swimming, an open bar, and flexible plans matter more than a fixed sightseeing route. The strongest value comes when you can fill most of the 15-person capacity and make good use of the included food, drinks, and equipment.

Think twice if you mainly want the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls, since the four-hour version is not designed to cover every destination. For that purpose, ask about the seven-hour option and choose one destination, not both.

My practical advice is to decide your top priority before you book: water toys, a celebration, coastline cruising, or a particular destination. If your answer is private fun with plenty of staff support, ChicaFUN 3 gives you a clear and well-equipped way to spend the afternoon.

FAQ

How long is the ChicaFUN 3 yacht charter?

The experience lasts approximately four hours.

How many people can join the private yacht charter?

The advertised capacity is up to 15 people per group, and only your group participates in the private activity.

What drinks are included?

The all-inclusive open bar includes water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, margaritas, piña coladas, champagne, and other drink choices requested for the group.

Is food included?

Yes. Fresh-made guacamole and ceviche with blue corn chips are included, along with potato chips.

What water equipment can I use?

Snorkel equipment, kayaks, paddle boards, a water mattress, water tubes, and the yacht’s three waterslides are included.

Can I choose where the boat goes?

Yes. The private tour can be customized around your preferred places in Banderas Bay, though the exact plan should be discussed with the operator.

Are Marietas Islands and Yelapa Falls included on the four-hour tour?

The full-day seven-hour option allows you to choose either Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls. Both destinations cannot be visited on the same day, and the four-hour tour is described as a customized Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta coastline experience.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You must choose a meeting place before submitting the reservation, and you can request help with another meeting point or transportation assistance.