Private Yacht Charter ChicaFUN 2 Waterslides All Inclusive

The best part of ChicaFUN 2 is control. You get a private yacht for up to 15 people, then work with the crew to shape a four-hour outing around Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. The boat’s two waterslides add a playful twist, while kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, a water tube, and a floating mattress keep the water time varied.

I like the all-inclusive drinks and snacks, which means you are not constantly reaching for your wallet on board. I also like the friendly, accommodating crew, with owner Gil available to help arrange meeting details and affordable transportation if needed. The main consideration is time: four hours is enough for a pleasant coastal cruise and water activities, but not enough to combine the Marietas Islands and Yelapa Falls.

Key points at a glance

• Private for your group: Only your party participates, with space for up to 15 people.
• Two waterslides: ChicaFUN 2 is built around playful time in the water, not just sitting on deck.
• Custom route: You can plan your outing around Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay rather than follow a rigid public-tour schedule.
• Water gear included: Snorkels, kayaks, paddle boards, a water mattress, and a water tube are provided.
• Open bar and snacks: Drinks range from coffee and juices to beer, wine, tequila, champagne, piña coladas, and margaritas.
• Strong service record: The experience has a 5 rating from 124 reviews and is recommended by 99 percent of travelers.

A private yacht day built around your group

ChicaFUN 2 suits people who want a boat outing without sharing the deck with strangers. Your group can be couples, families, friends, or a mixed-age party, and the private format lets you set the pace. You can spend more time swimming and playing, or use the boat as a comfortable way to cruise the coast.

The four-hour duration is best understood as a half-day escape. It gives you time to get out on the water, enjoy the bay, use the included equipment, and settle into the open bar. It is not a full-day expedition to every major attraction around Puerto Vallarta.

That distinction matters. A private charter sounds limitless, but the route still depends on the time you book. The company notes that a seven-hour full-day outing can be planned for either the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls, but both destinations cannot be visited in one day. The four-hour ChicaFUN 2 experience is better for a flexible local cruise and water-play session than for a distant island or waterfall trip.

Leaving Puerto Vallarta and choosing your route

Your starting point is Puerto Vallarta, with several meeting-point choices available. You must select your meeting place before submitting the reservation. If you need another location or help arranging transport to the boat, owner Gil can be contacted about options, including affordable luxury transportation.

That extra planning step is worth taking seriously. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to know how your group will reach the selected meeting point. Public transportation is nearby, but the exact meeting location should guide your decision. A group of 15 can save time and confusion by agreeing on one pickup plan before the day of the charter.

Once aboard, the main route is yours to discuss with the crew and captain. The published plan covers Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas, but the company also presents this as a customizable private boat trip. Ask about your preferred stops and activity balance when booking, especially if some people want active water sports while others mainly want a scenic cruise.

Cruising the Bay of Banderas

The coastline cruise is the steady part of the experience. You will move along the Puerto Vallarta coast and around the Bay of Banderas, with the boat itself serving as your base for the four-hour outing. This is a good setup for a group that wants scenery without giving up the freedom to stop for water activities.

The bay setting also lets the outing feel different from a simple harbor ride. You can plan time for swimming, floating, paddling, snorkeling, or sliding, then return to the deck for a drink and a snack. Because the charter is private, your group does not need to match the schedule or mood of another party.

Still, the exact sights and stops are not fixed in the details provided. If a particular location matters to you, ask the crew to confirm what is realistic within four hours. A flexible itinerary is useful, but it also means the final route depends on your conversation with the operator.

Two waterslides and a full kit of water gear

The ChicaFUN 2 name puts its two waterslides front and center. They make the boat more than a transport platform and should appeal to families, groups of friends, and anyone who wants a lively afternoon on the water. The slides are especially useful for a private group because your party can decide how much time to spend using them.

The included equipment gives you several other ways to get wet:

• Snorkel equipment
• Kayaks
• Paddle boards
• A water mattress
• A water tube

This is a practical advantage. You do not need to rent each item separately, and different people can choose different activities at the same time. One person can paddle while another floats, and someone else can stay on deck with a drink.

The information provided does not specify the exact snorkeling location, water conditions, or how long each activity stop lasts. I would ask about those details before departure if snorkeling is your main reason for booking. The equipment is included, but the quality of your snorkeling session depends on the route and conditions that day.

An open bar that covers far more than beer

The all-inclusive drinks are one of the strongest value points. The bar includes water, coffee, juices, sodas, and mineral water, along with alcoholic choices such as beer, wine, tequila, champagne, piña coladas, and margaritas. The description also says brand-name open bar and notes that you can choose what you want to drink.

That range works well for a mixed group. You can keep children or non-drinkers supplied with soft drinks and water while others order cocktails or beer. Coffee and juice are useful early in the day, and mineral water matters when you are spending hours in the sun.

The open bar does not mean you should forget basic judgment. Water sports and alcohol do not mix well when you are moving between kayaks, paddle boards, tubes, and slides. I would plan to drink slowly, use the nonalcoholic options freely, and let the captain and crew set the safe rhythm for activities.

Snacks include guacamole, chips, and potato chips. That is enough to take the edge off hunger during a four-hour outing, but it is not described as a full meal. If your group expects lunch, ask what can be arranged before booking or eat beforehand.

Why the private format changes the value

The listed price is $1,940 per group, with up to 15 people included. That looks high beside a shared boat excursion, but the useful comparison is per person. At a full group of 15, the cost works out to about $129 per person before gratuity. With 10 people, it is about $194 each, and with only six people, about $323 each.

Those figures make the booking most attractive for a larger group. You are paying for the yacht, crew, private use, equipment, drinks, snacks, and the ability to shape the outing. A small party may still value the privacy, but the per-person price rises quickly.

I would book it for a birthday, family gathering, reunion, or group of friends who care about having the boat to themselves. I would look at shared tours instead if your party is small, your budget is tight, or you mainly want to reach one fixed attraction.

The rating of 5 from 124 reviews and the 99 percent recommendation rate support the service side of the purchase. The most praised quality is the crew: the boat staff are described as accommodating, kind, and fun. That matters on a private charter because the crew shapes the day more than a printed schedule does.

What the crew adds to the day

A private boat trip can feel awkward if the staff are distant or overly rigid. Here, the strongest service signal is the crew’s willingness to accommodate the group. The captain is described as highly experienced, and the team is expected to help deliver the planned outing rather than simply transport you from one point to another.

Owner Gil is the named contact for meeting-point help and transportation questions. If your group has a complicated arrival plan, use that contact before booking. It is easier to settle the details in advance than to sort out transport on the morning of the trip.

The crew’s role is also important when you customize the itinerary. Tell them what matters most: slides, paddling, snorkeling, floating, coastline views, or a relaxed drink-focused cruise. The more clearly you explain your priorities, the more useful the private format becomes.

What the four-hour schedule can and cannot do

Four hours gives you a clean half-day on the bay. You can spend part of the time cruising, part of it using the water gear, and part of it enjoying snacks and drinks on board. The private schedule should feel less rushed than a public excursion with several unrelated stops.

But you need realistic expectations. The company specifically separates the longer seven-hour options from the four-hour charter. Marietas Islands and Yelapa Falls are presented as full-day choices, and both cannot be visited on the same day. Do not book four hours expecting to see every major attraction in the bay.

If your priority is one of those destinations, ask about the seven-hour option instead. If your priority is a private yacht, waterslides, a flexible plan, and easy access to water activities, the four-hour format is a better match.

Meeting points, tickets, and booking details

Pickup is offered in the sense that several meeting points are available, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You must choose your meeting place before completing the reservation. For a large group, write down the location and share it with everyone in advance.

A mobile ticket is provided, and the tour is offered in English. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The experience is near public transportation, and most people can participate.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded, and late changes are not accepted. That policy is fairly clear, but the cutoff is local time, so check the start time carefully.

Gratuities are optional and not included. Souvenir photos are also extra if you want them.

Who should book ChicaFUN 2?

I would put this near the top of the list for a group that wants privacy and variety. Families may like the slides and floating equipment, while adults can make use of the open bar and coastal cruise. Friends traveling together get the benefit of choosing their own music, pace, activity mix, and stop preferences, within the captain’s plan and the four-hour limit.

It is also a good fit for people who do not want to spend the day on a strict sightseeing timetable. The charter lets you make the outing active, lazy, social, or some combination of all three.

I would hesitate if you are traveling alone, as a couple, or with only a few people and are mainly comparing prices. The per-person cost is strongest with a full group. I would also choose a longer charter if Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls is the main goal.

Should you book this Puerto Vallarta charter?

Book ChicaFUN 2 if your group can fill much of the 15-person capacity and values a private boat more than the lowest possible price. The combination of two waterslides, multiple water-sport options, an open bar, snacks, and a custom route gives you plenty to do without adding equipment rentals or drink bills.

Before paying, confirm your meeting point, preferred route, and priorities for the four hours. Be clear about whether you want more time on the slides, more paddling and snorkeling, or a slower cruise around the bay. If you do that planning, this is a strong choice for a playful, easygoing private day on the water.

FAQ

How much does ChicaFUN 2 cost?

The price is $1,940 per group for up to 15 people. The per-person cost becomes lower when more people join the charter.

How long is the private yacht charter?

The experience lasts approximately four hours. A separate seven-hour full-day option is available for either the Marietas Islands or Yelapa Falls.

Is the boat private?

Yes. This is a private activity, and only your group participates.

What drinks are included?

The all-inclusive bar includes water, coffee, juices, sodas, mineral water, beer, wine, tequila, champagne, piña coladas, and margaritas. The description also refers to a brand-name open bar.

What water equipment is provided?

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

Are food and snacks included?

Yes. Snacks include guacamole, chips, and potato chips. A full meal is not listed as included.

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 contact Gil about other meeting points or transportation assistance.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.