Ferry from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto

Ferry from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto at a glance

The ferry from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto in numbers, as operated by local water taxi operators: around 25 minutes at sea, about 9 km, several a day, on water taxi (panga). Departure from Boca de Tomatlán pier; arrival at Quimixto beach landing. We offer foot-passenger tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto (about 9 km by sea)
• Operator: local water taxi operators
• Crossing time: about 25 minutes
• Vessels: water taxi (panga)
• Frequency: several a day
• Departure port: Boca de Tomatlán pier
• Arrival port: Quimixto beach landing
• Vehicles: passengers only
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Quimixto is a small cove between Las Ánimas and Yelapa, known for its waterfall hike and horse rides, and is reached by the same boats from Boca de Tomatlán.

Departure: Boca de Tomatlán pier

Boca de Tomatlán pier is where the Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Boca de Tomatlán pier; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Boca de Tomatlan to the port on request

Arrival: Quimixto beach landing

The ferry docks at Quimixto beach landing - Quimixto is a small cove south of Puerto Vallarta, reached only by boat, known for its waterfall hike and horseback rides along the shore. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from the port to your accommodation in Quimixto with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto crossing.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry: seats, cabins and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries

Things to do in Quimixto after the ferry

The reasons passengers take the ferry to Quimixto are the waterfall hike, horseback rides, the beach and snorkelling. Quimixto is a small cove south of Puerto Vallarta, reached only by boat, known for its waterfall hike and horseback rides along the shore.

If you want the days in Quimixto organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat.

Best time to take the ferry from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto

For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we verify before you plan.

Ferry or flight from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto?

For most travellers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Boca de Tomatlan and lands you in Quimixto itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours provides flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Return ferry from Quimixto to Boca de Tomatlan

The Quimixto to Boca de Tomatlan ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 25 minutes. Haqqi Tours can provide the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto cost?

Ferry prices from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we verify the fare for the day you want to sail and send it through WhatsApp before you decide.

Let us know for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto: how to pay less

A cheap Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares

When you complete the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the form above - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. Quickly we write to you by WhatsApp with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the electronic ticket or boarding reference.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Quimixto

Because a person books it, we can line the Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.

Timetable and season of the Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry

Several a day - that is how often the ferry from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 25 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your dates rather than a list that may be out of date.

If a sailing is cancelled by the operator for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Why book your Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto all year round. We provide the ticket for every passenger, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for the date you travel, and a human in the WhatsApp chat in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill out the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.