 Puerto Vallarta : Profile
Marina Vallarta is a convenient place to complete formalities. Port captain and customs offices are in the terminal building by the cruise ship dock. Immigration is in town. Puerto Vallarta is also reported to be the only safe harbour in the area during the hurricane season.
The Puerto Vallarta Harbour Master VHF ch. 16. Telephone: 011-52-322-10275.
Ships Agent ("The Paperman")
Juan Pablo Arias
Tel:+52 (322) 224-3555
arias@pvnet.com.mx
There are three marinas here, though all have suffered some hurricane damage.
The only anchorage area inside the harbour, is off the creek mouth. Anchoring is prohibited elsewhere (including in the Los Arcos underwater park).
Marina Nuevo Vallarta (El Norte)
Local No. 5 Edificio Los Arcos, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
Tel:+52-329-102-75, Fax:+52-329-7-03-63, VHF Channel 16
marvata@prodigy.net.mx
Opening Hours: Office 8-2,4-6
This marina is 3.5 miles NW of the harbour inside its own dredged lagoon. The entrance channel silts up, so it is advisable to call ahead to check the current depth.
Marina Vallarta
P.O. Box 350 B, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Tel:+52 322 221 0275, Fax:+52 322 221 0722
info@marinanuevovallarta.com
Opening Hours: Office 9-2,4-6 Mon-Fri; 9-2 Sat
This is the largest marina in the area and lies at the north end of the harbour. It has all facilities, laundry, and pump-out facility. There is a store and fuel available near by. The marina office can arrange clearance. It is advisable to book in advance.
Paradise Village Marina
Paseo de los Cocoteros #001, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
Tel:+52-322-22-66728, Fax:+52-322-22-66728
marina@paradisevillage.com
All facilities, including pumpout, picnic area, snack bar, sail wash, club house, tennis courts, mail/message. Automatic gate keys, 24-hr. security, cable TV, potable water, use of hotel facilities. On-site shopping centre.
Puerto Vallarta Yacht Club
Marina Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta Inlet
The club provides a comprehensive cruisers’ handbook of local maritime services.
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