🚤 New Ferry Service: Puerto Vallarta → Yelapa (Now Running) 🇲🇽
A new, more formal ferry service between Puerto Vallarta and Yelapa officially started this week, and it could make getting to the south side of the bay a lot easier for residents.
The ferry departs from near Los Peines Pier inside the Port of Puerto Vallarta and takes about 1.5 hours to reach Yelapa. It’s a larger vessel designed for regular service, not just occasional trips, and can carry up to 400 passengers per run.
One nice upgrade compared to smaller boats:
• Open-air seating for those who enjoy the breeze and views
• Enclosed, air-conditioned seating for a more comfortable ride, especially in hotter months
For now, the ferry is running Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with plans to add more days if demand is strong.
For many expats, Yelapa is one of those places that feels close on the map but still takes effort to reach smoothly. Having a scheduled, higher-capacity option could make beach days, short escapes, or visiting the south side of the bay feel more routine, rather than a special trip you keep postponing.
As with most new services here, it’ll be interesting to see how reliable it is over the next few weeks and whether it becomes part of everyday life for residents — not just a novelty.
👉 Question for the group:
Do you see yourself using this ferry, or do you still prefer the smaller boats or water taxis when heading south?
Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts and early experiences.
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🚤 New Ferry Service: Puerto Vallarta → Yelapa (Now Running) 🇲🇽
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