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Pirate crew performing on deck of the Puerto Vallarta pirate ship

Day Tour vs Night Tour

The same ship and the same ticket prices, but two different experiences: a family pirate and beach adventure by day, an evening pirate dinner show by night.

Day tour and night tour compared
Pirate Land (day)Pirates of the Bay (night)
ExperienceFamily pirate and beach adventureEvening pirate dinner show
DurationAbout 7 hoursAbout 4 hours
Check in8:30 AM5:00 PM
Back at the pierAbout 4:00 PMAbout 9:30 PM
MealsBreakfast and lunchDinner
Pirate showYesYes — the main event
SnorkelingYesNo
Beach activitiesYesNo
KayakingYesNo
Banana boatYes, subject to operationNo
FireworksNot includedYes, subject to operation
Best forFamilies and daytime adventureCouples, families and a night out

Choose the day tour if…

  • You want to swim, snorkel or kayak — the beach stop is the heart of the day.
  • You are travelling with young children and want a full day of activities for them.
  • You would rather keep your evening free.

Full details: Pirate Land, the daytime tour.

Choose the night tour if…

  • The show is what you are coming for — at night it is the main event, after dinner.
  • You want fireworks over the bay to finish the evening.
  • You have a shorter window: it is about four hours from check-in to the pier.
  • It’s a night out for a couple, or a family evening with dinner included.

Full details: Pirates of the Bay, the dinner cruise.

Whichever you pick, the adult packages and prices are identical, so choose the outing first and the package second. The packages are compared in ticket packages.