About this boat
Guanatuna is a 34-foot Gulfstream running twin turbo 250 HP Cummins diesels. Diesels make her smooth and steady in a chop and comfortable over a long day, which is why she is the boat most groups end up on — she carries fifteen guests without ever feeling packed.
Comfort is the whole point of this boat. The entire main deck sits under a full shade canopy with cushioned lounge seating, so your group can spend the whole charter out of the sun, and the bow stays open for whoever wants to sunbathe. There is a bathroom on board and Raymarine GPS, radar and a fish finder at the helm. She is an open-air boat — shaded, but not air-conditioned — so the breeze does the cooling.
Best value per guest of the three, and the one we point families, friend groups and office parties toward first.
She is operated by Ol' Salty's Ranch, our boat-rental partner out of Marina Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit — the same three-boat fleet, the same captains and the same published rates.
Quick specs
- Boat
- 34' Gulfstream
- Engines
- Twin turbo 250 HP Cummins diesels
- Capacity
- 15 guests
- Shade
- Full canopy over the main deck
- Seating
- Cushioned lounge seating
- Bathrooms
- 1 onboard bathroom
- Electronics
- Raymarine GPS, radar & fish finder
- Minimum
- 4 hours · extend by the hour
Why book Guanatuna
- 🛥️Diesel-smoothTwin Cummins diesels — steady in a chop, easy over a long day.
- ⛱️Deck fully shadedThe whole main deck lives under the canopy.
- 🛋️Lounge seatingCushioned benches, not fishing boxes to perch on.
- ☀️Open bowForedeck left clear for sunbathing.
- 👥Up to 15 guestsThe group boat of the fleet.
- 🎁5 hours for 4Current promo from the operator — a fifth hour on the house.
What you can do with her
You book the boat and a block of hours — not a fixed package. The same boat and crew will run any of these, and most guests combine two or three of them in the same charter. Tell the captain what you want and the route is built around it.
- 🎣 Fishing Inshore, offshore and multi-day — priced by the hour, not by the package.
- 🤿 Snorkeling Anchor over clear water at Los Arcos and Majahuitas for as long as you want.
- 🏖️ Beach Coves and beach villages you can only reach by water.
- 🌅 Sunset Cruise Head out late afternoon and watch the sun drop into Banderas Bay.
- 🐋 Whale Watching Humpbacks from December to March, folded into whatever else you are doing.
- 🥂 Private Party Bachelor and bachelorette trips, birthdays and group celebrations.
- ⚓ Custom Tour Tell us what the day should be and the captain builds it around your hours.
Photo gallery
Photos: Ol' Salty's Ranch, Marina Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.
How the rental works
- Pick your hours4-hour minimum at $3,200 MXN an hour, then extend one hour at a time. Your hours decide your range — inside the bay, outside it, or all the way to Corbeteña.
- Tell us the day you wantFishing, snorkeling, a beach stop at Las Ánimas or Yelapa, a sunset run, whale watching in season, or a party on board. Combine whatever you like.
- Hold the dateA 30% deposit holds the boat; the balance is settled on the day of the charter. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
- Board at Marina Nuevo VallartaDepartures run from 7 AM to 7 PM. The exact dock is confirmed when your booking is set — about 20 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport.
What's included
Included
- Captain & crew
- Full shade canopy over the deck
- Cushioned lounge seating
- Open bow for sunbathing
- Life jackets
- Bottled water & ice
- Raymarine GPS, radar & fish finder
- Onboard bathroom
Not included
- Air conditioning (open-air boat)
- Food & alcohol
- Fuel surcharge for extended range
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much does Guanatuna cost?
She rents for $3,200 MXN per hour with a 4-hour minimum, so a standard charter starts at $12,800 MXN. Extra hours are added at the same hourly rate.
How many people can Guanatuna carry?
Up to 15 guests. Charters are always private — you never share the boat with another group.
What is the minimum booking time?
Every boat is booked by the hour with a 4-hour minimum. After that you extend in 1-hour increments — just tell us how long you want the boat.
Where do the charters depart from?
All three boats leave from Marina Nuevo Vallarta, about 20 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport and ten minutes from Bucerías. The exact dock is confirmed once your booking is set.
Can we mix several experiences in one day?
Yes — that is how most charters run. Fish while you look for whales, stop to snorkel, then anchor off a beach. Tell the captain what you want and the route is built around your hours.
What is included with the boat?
Captain and crew, life jackets, bottled water and ice come with every charter. Fishing and snorkeling gear depend on the boat and the experience — ask when you book.
How far out can we fish?
It follows your hours: 4–6 hours stays inside Banderas Bay, 6–8 hours goes just outside it (5–8 miles), 8–10 hours can reach Corbeteña, and 10+ hours reaches El Banco. Multi-day trips run on Steel n Time only.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Bookings are held with a 30% deposit and the balance is settled on the day.