At 20 miles across, Banderas Bay (“Bay of Flags”) is the largest bay on Mexico’s west coast. It’s also very deep. The two headlands that mark the boundaries of Banderas Bay are Punta de Mita to the north, and Cabo Corrientes to the south. The bay contains four marinas.
Marina Vallarta
Latitude: 20°39.1’N
Longitude: 105°15.0’W
Phone: 322-221-0722
Email: marvta@prodigy.net.mx
Harbor Master: Sergio Bernal
Slips: 500+, from 31’ to 140’
Marina Vallarta is the largest in the bay, and the closest to Puerto Vallarta.
Marina Nuevo Vallarta
Latitude: 20°41’22”N
Longitude: 105°17’28”W
Address: Paseo de la Marina Lote 46, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
Phone: 322-297-7000
Email: juan@marinanuevovallarta.com
Website: http://www.marinanuevovallarta.com
VHF Channel: 16
Harbor Master: Juan Sebastian Estrada
Slips: 230, from 22’ to 130’ (after renovations)
The first marina in the bay, Marina Nuevo Vallarta is currently undergoing renovations. The old docks, pilings, and ramps are being removed to make way for six new docks, complete with all the services.
Paradise Village Marina
Latitude: 20°41.2’N
Longitude: 105°17.9’W
Address: Paseo de los Cocoteros 1, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
Email: marina@paradisevillagegroup.com
Website: http://www.paradisevillagemarina.com
Depth: 15’
VHF Channel: 16
Harbor Master: Dick Markie
Slips: 200, from 26’ to 240’
The second newest marina, Paradise Village has an extensive list of services, including access to the Paradise Village Resort facilities.
Marina Riviera Nayarit
Latitude: 20°45’N
Longitude: 105°24’W
Address: Marlin 39, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit
Phone: 329-295-5526
Email: info@marinarivieranayarit.com
Website: http://www.marinarivieranayarit.com
Depth: 14’
VHF Channel: 16
Harbor Master: Rafael Alcantara Luarte
Slips: 340, from 31’ to 400’
The newest marina in the bay, Marina Riviera Nayarit is large and features a long list of services and facilities. Its boats are given extra protection by an external artificial breakwater. Also of interest is the marina’s 15o-ton travel lift, the largest on Mexico’s west coast.
