Catamaran & Snorkel Tour Guide

Responsibilities

• Crew and co-guide catamaran snorkel and sunset cruise tours departing from Puerto Vallarta marina: tours typically visit Los Arcos Marine Sanctuary for snorkeling, followed by a return sunset cruise
• Lead snorkeling activities at Los Arcos: the Los Arcos rock formations are home to a rich reef community including sea turtles, eels, and diverse tropical fish — the guide leads the group through the underwater rock arch formations while identifying and narrating marine life
• Serve open bar and food during the cruise segments: the PVR catamaran tour format includes food and beverage service that is managed by the crew
• Conduct pre-tour safety briefing: life jacket donning, snorkel equipment use, and underwater hand signals are covered before departure
• Support the whale watching integration during the December–March season: humpback whale sightings along the route from marina to Los Arcos are regular during this period — the guide narrates any encounters and manages guest excitement at a safe vessel-to-whale distance
• Assist with catamaran docking, rigging, and end-of-day cleaning

Requirements

• Strong swimming ability with lifeguard or rescue swimmer certification
• Catamaran crew experience
• Marine life identification for Los Arcos reef species
• English and Spanish bilingual
• Food and beverage service experience; hosting personality for the catamaran tour format

Benefits

• IMSS, aguinaldo, paid vacation + premium
• Fixed monthly + tour tip share
• Daily Pacific ocean access
• Seasonal whale watching bonus for December–March tour upsell

Work environment

Catamaran tour crew and snorkel guide from Puerto Vallarta marina. Multi-activity tour combining snorkeling, sailing, food service, and seasonal whale watching in Banderas Bay.

About the role

The Los Arcos snorkel guide who surfaces from a dive through the underwater arch with 6 guests trailing behind them — sea turtles visible on the reef 5 meters below, the midday sun refracting through the Pacific water overhead — back on the catamaran 10 minutes later with guests uploading photos before the boat even starts moving — is experiencing PVR's best daily workplace moment. That reef, with that visibility, on a calm November morning, is one of the most beautiful snorkeling environments in Mexico.