# PuertoVallartaSunset.com - Puerto Vallarta sunset cruise and candlelight dinner show (Rhythms of the Night), compared

> Independent guide to Rhythms of the Night, the sunset cruise, candlelit dinner and ALMA show at Las Caletas
> near Puerto Vallarta, and the other sunset cruises on Banderas Bay: what each ticket includes, the fees paid at
> check-in, live ratings and from-prices, rules and what to bring. Tickets and experiences hand-picked by our editors.

Site: https://puertovallartasunset.com
Language: en (also it, de, fr, es). Currency: USD. Country: Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco).

## Verified facts

- Rhythms of the Night is run by Vallarta Adventures. The current show inside the evening is called ALMA
  (creative director Mukhtar Mukhtar, scenography by Eugenio Caballero); it replaced the previous show, SAVIA.
- Venue: Las Caletas, a private cove on the south shore of Banderas Bay between Quimixto and Yelapa, reachable only
  by sea (about 45-60 minutes by boat). Former home of film director John Huston.
- About 5 hours. Check-in 45 minutes before a late-afternoon departure (around 5:30 PM on recent schedules) at the
  Vallarta Adventures desk in the Terminal Maritima by Puerto Magico, Puerto Vallarta. Ends at the same point.
- Viator Classic ticket (product 2736SEA_RHY): from $119 per adult (12+); children 6-11 reduced rate. Includes the
  sunset cruise, candlelit international buffet dinner, unlimited open bar, ALMA show with standard seating.
- NOT included: $20 access fee per adult ($10 per child on the operator site), port fee MX$40 cash, hotel transport, tips.
- Official list prices 2026: Classic $129, VIP $169, Premier $229 (frequent sales). Premier adds a menu by chef Paco Ruano.
- Minimum age 6, no exceptions. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible (sandy, uphill paths). Not suitable for cruise
  ship passengers. Federal ports ban drugs including vapes and e-cigarettes.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on Viator.

## Bookable experiences listed on this site

All booking links are Viator affiliate links (partner ID P00318890). The site earns a commission at no
extra cost to the reader and says so at https://puertovallartasunset.com/affiliate-disclosure/.
Prices are 'from' prices in USD per person at the last build and move.

- Sunset Cruise, Candlelit Dinner & ALMA Show (Las Caletas, by boat from Puerto Vallarta) - from $119 per person, 5 hours, rated 4.5 from 2,075 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Puerto-Vallarta-Sunset-Cruise-and-Candlelight-Dinner-Show/d630-2736SEA_RHY
- Sunset Sailing with Wine & Cheese (Banderas Bay, from Marina Vallarta) - from $99 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.6 from 452 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Sunset-Sailing-on-Banderas-Bay/d630-2736SAIL_SUN
- Sunset & Bioluminescence at Los Arcos (Los Arcos, Mismaloya) - from $65 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.8 from 212 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Sunset-and-Bioluminescence-Boat-Tour-at-Los-Arcos-Islands/d630-5529498P8
- Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise with Open Bar (Marina Vallarta) - from $140 per person, 3 hours, rated 5.0 from 12 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Luxury-Yacht-Sunset-Cruise-Experience-in-Puerto-Vallarta/d630-382051P7
- Gay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Open Bar (Marina Vallarta) - from $140 per person, 3 hours, rated 5.0 from 28 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/LGBTQ-Luxury-Sunset-Cruise-in-Puerto-Vallarta/d630-382051P6
- Private Luxury Yacht Sunset Cruise (Marina Vallarta) - from $770 per group, 3 hours, rated 5.0 from 30 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Sunset-Cruise-Aboard-a-Luxury-Yacht/d630-382051P3
- Las Caletas Beach Day with Lunch & Open Bar (Las Caletas) - from $109 per person, 7 hours, rated 4.5 from 847 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Las-Caletas-Day-Tour-from-Puerto-Vallarta/d630-2736SEA_LAS
- Night Cruise, Pirate Show & Dinner (Puerto Vallarta marina) - from $243 per person, 4 hours, rated 4.4 from 5 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Canadian-Night-Dinner-and-Pirate-Show/d630-273373P8
- Small-Group Taco and Food-Tasting Walking Tour (Old Town (Zona Romántica)) - from $59 per person, 3.5 hours, rated 5.0 from 3,953 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Puerto-Vallarta/Downtown-Puerto-Vallarta-Food-Tour/d630-7154P1

## Guide pages on this site

- https://puertovallartasunset.com/guides/rhythms-of-the-night-tickets/ - Rhythms of the Night ticket prices for 2026: the $119 Classic on Viator, VIP and Premier tiers, the $20 access fee, port fee and what is included.
- https://puertovallartasunset.com/guides/las-caletas/ - Las Caletas near Puerto Vallarta: where it is, John Huston's former home, how to get there by boat, and the dinner show and beach day held there.
- https://puertovallartasunset.com/guides/rhythms-of-the-night-vs-sunset-sail/ - Rhythms of the Night or a sunset sail in Puerto Vallarta? Prices, length, food, drinks, crowds and which evening suits couples, families and groups.
- https://puertovallartasunset.com/guides/what-to-wear-rhythms-of-the-night/ - What to wear to Rhythms of the Night in Puerto Vallarta: dress code, shoes for the island paths, layers by season, and what to bring for fees.
- https://puertovallartasunset.com/guides/rhythms-of-the-night-with-kids/ - Taking kids to Rhythms of the Night: the minimum age of 6, child prices, the late finish, the walk at Las Caletas and family-friendly alternatives.
- https://puertovallartasunset.com/guides/puerto-vallarta-sunset-cruises/ - Puerto Vallarta sunset cruises compared for 2026: the Las Caletas dinner show, sunset sails, luxury yachts, Los Arcos bioluminescence and a pirate show.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- The ticket price is not the total: every guest pays an access fee and a port fee at check-in.
- The 'candlelight dinner' on the Classic tier is a buffet; the Michelin-chef menu is Premier only.
- Las Caletas is not an island; it is a mainland cove with no road access.
- Rhythms of the Night does not include hotel pickup.

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