About this boat
Steel n Time is the flagship: a classic 53-foot Hatteras sport fisher on twin Detroit 900 HP diesels. She is the most comfortable boat in the fleet by a wide margin — two full cabins, a full kitchen, a proper salon and three air conditioners, so on a hot Vallarta afternoon there is always somewhere cool to sit down.
Shade, air conditioning and sun, all on the same boat. The cockpit is shaded by the deck above it, the salon is enclosed and cold, and the big foredeck is wide open for sunbathing. With room for 22 guests she is the one for larger groups and celebrations.
She is also the only boat in the fleet rated for multi-day fishing trips — up to three days at sea, sleeping up to eight adults, with the range to reach Corbeteña and El Banco properly instead of turning around at lunchtime.
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
- 53' Hatteras sport fisher
- Engines
- Twin Detroit diesel 900 HP
- Capacity
- 22 guests · sleeps 8
- Climate
- Air-conditioned salon & 2 cabins (3 A/C units)
- Galley
- Full kitchen
- Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- Electronics
- Furuno GPS, sonar, radar & fish finder
- Minimum
- 4 hours · up to 3-day trips
Why book Steel n Time
- ❄️Air-conditioned salonThree A/C units and an enclosed salon — the only boat with a cold room.
- 🛏️Two cabins, sleeps 8Overnight and multi-day charters, up to three days at sea.
- 🎣Serious offshore rangeTwin 900 HP Detroits reach Corbeteña and El Banco with hours to fish.
- ⛱️Shaded cockpitCovered fishing deck plus a huge open bow for the sun.
- 🍽️Full kitchenCook on board instead of packing cold sandwiches.
- 👥Up to 22 guestsThe celebration boat — birthdays, bachelor parties, big families.
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 $7,000 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
- Air-conditioned salon & 2 cabins
- Shaded cockpit
- Large open bow for sunbathing
- Full kitchen
- Life jackets
- Bottled water & ice
- Furuno GPS, sonar, radar & fish finder
Not included
- Food & alcohol
- Decorations
- Fuel surcharge for extended range
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much does Steel n Time cost?
She rents for $7,000 MXN per hour with a 4-hour minimum, so a standard charter starts at $28,000 MXN. Extra hours are added at the same hourly rate.
How many people can Steel n Time carry?
Up to 22 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.