Marietas Islands Tour From Phoenix

Phoenix travelers already appreciate a good escape from the heat, and the Marietas Islands offer a genuinely different kind of getaway -- ocean instead of desert, but just as short a flight as a weekend road trip. Once you land in Puerto Vallarta, it's a quick drive to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to board Rayando el Sol, our 47ft luxury catamaran with capacity for up to 16 guests on day charters. Your private charter includes a dedicated crew, an onboard chef serving a four-course gourmet menu, and an open bar with craft cocktails and fine wine throughout the day. We cruise into the Marietas Islands National Park, a protected marine reserve known for the Hidden Beach, reachable only by swimming through a natural rock tunnel, plus calm water for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and fishing -- gear included. For a Phoenix crowd looking for a real luxury day on the water without a long-haul flight, this is an easy, high-impact trip.