Ocean Friendly Tours
Gay oceanographer Óscar Frey has lived in Puerto Vallarta almost his entire life. His excursions, conducted with profound respect for the ocean, offer an experience worthy of a National Geographic feature. With a passionate, expert, and approachable guide, each tour becomes fascinating: Óscar explains everything happening around you clearly, engagingly, and dynamically, in both English and Spanish.
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Oscar Frey, oceanographer and renowned whale photographer, has been organizing whale watching tours in Banderas Bay since 1994. He currently leads a study on the distribution and behavior of humpback whales in this region of the Mexican Pacific. Oscar is a passionate, highly knowledgeable guide, committed to the safety of both the whales and his guests.
Join the day's research aboard a small boat, under Oscar's expert guidance. The tour includes lunch (sandwiches, fruit, and snacks), non-alcoholic beverages, and a hydrophone system with underwater microphones that will allow you to hear the whales' songs underwater—a truly unforgettable experience.
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Book a wonderful experience at sea now! You'll also be supporting blue whale conservation. This is so important! Thank you so much for your support.
This tour is a perfect way for a family or group of friends to explore the ocean environment of Banderas Bay, observe open water fauna and visit the incredible site of Marietas Islands.
All funds raised from these recordings go towards scientific research and conservation projects for the humpback whale.
