Darrin and his crew provided us such an amazing and memorable experience a couple of Saturdays ago. We went out mid-morning hoping to see some whales and WOW what good fortune we had. Coffee and fresh fruit were served right as we took off from the harbor, followed by a delicious lunch of either chicken or vegetarian fajitas. These were not your average fajitas though. Everything was fresh, cut and diced up right on the boat, and the flavors and presentation was something you'd only expect to find in a nice restaurant. Both fresh, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks were available from his bartender and chef the whole time and his entire crew is amicable, knowledgeable and really added to the whole experience. We also had a local sound healer, Adrian Tafo, join us, which made the experience that much more magical.
I really can't recommend taking a trip with Amor de Mar, Darrin and his crew. You will thoroughly enjoy being out on the water and they will be sure to make your experience memorable and amazing!

My family (7 of us) went on Darrin’s boat last night for my Birthday and we had the best time! Communication with Darrin was quick and easy, the boat was spotless and comfortable, the crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, the food was delicious (and beautiful!), and the whole experience was very entertaining! My kids said their favorite part was stopping to paddle board and play in the ocean on the “lily pad”. Can not recommend this enough! We were out for several hours and it was worth every penny.

Eight of us went out with Darrin on a Saturday and could not have wished for a better experience. The boat was spotless, the crew were super amiable, and Darrin knew the area like the back of his hand; he's a true man of the sea. Not only did we have an amazing meal, we also were able to enjoy the water (there's paddle boards on the boat) and even see some whales. Highly recommended.

Highly attentive and constantly looking for ways to customize our experience, Darrin made us feel as if we were his first customers. As much as we love all the activities in town, Amor de Mar provided a tranquil atmosphere for us to relax into for a delicious meal and sightseeing. Darrin and his crew have to be one of the most experienced in the area, he had an answer for all of our questions and stories for each area of the Bay we visited. Truly a once in a lifetime experience!

Had an amazing experience with Captain Darrin and his crew. My husband and I did the 3-course dinner cruise in mid-January. Darrin is very knowledgeable about the area. Took us whale watching, then to a very cool surf spot, El Faro. The meal was delicious. The boat was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend and look forward to coming back!

What can I say, Darrin and the crew made the trip so memorable, starting with the greeting at the marina. Once on board nothing was overlooked, the food and drinks were amazing. Captain Pancho kept the boat steady so I didn’t get sick. Darrin kept the stories coming. Did I mention the food, guacamole was outstanding, the salad was so fresh (I want the dressing recipe.) We even hung out with Darrin in town. I’m happy to say I now have a friend to visit in Sayulita!!!

But I will. Because everyone deserves to have an experience this incredible at least once in their lives ;) Darrin and his crew were absolutely fabulous. It was just so easy. We showed up to the marina in a cab, waltzed on the boat and then we were on our way with pina coladas in hand! We danced and sang, and went out on the lily pad and paddle board for a bit. Not gonna lie, we had pretty low expectations for food since you know, you’re just on a boat....how can they really cook THAT great of a meal? But honestly, it was better than thanksgiving and Christmas dinners combined. The chicken was tender, sweet potatoes must have had crack in them, and the SALAD?!!? Who knew a salad could be so good. Then we watched the sunset and had the most amazing whale experience of all time. We saw 3 whales in a pack that were taking a nap so we just sat next to them in the boat for about 30 minutes as we sat in awe and took pictures of them with the sunset in the background. Maybe about 5 yards away from them. We couldn’t even turn the boat back on because we were too close so probably spent an extra hour on the boat than was planned. But wait....there’s more!!! We jokingly asked if there was dessert (hoping there wasn’t because we were so full) and out came piping hot personal cherry pies- probably the best pie I’ve ever had. We’re still trying to figure out how they did it all. If you do ANYTHING while in Sayulita, this has to be it. Thank you Darrin and crew!!!!!

As Someone who comes to Sayulita often. I am constantly trying to find new and cool things to do with friends when I am there. I struck GOLD when Finding Darrin and Amor De Mar.
The communication on the days leading up to our cruise were outstanding, weather on the phone or via email. Darrin was inquisitive to our needs and requests and very responsive. He gave clear and easy directions on what we needed to bring and how to arrive.
From the moment we arrived to the marina we were treated with 5 star service and care from both Darrin and the crew. They think of everything possible and for the entirety of the trip they went above and beyond. (I would give you more in depth information but that is for you to discover!)
The food, drinks and everything else involved was AMAZING and nothing was overlooked.
Once back in the harbor Darrin also arranged for a cab to get us home and made sure that we had everything we came with and that our trip was perfect.
I have been on MANY boat rentals both in Sayulita and abroad and I can honestly say that this was the best experience I have ever had.
Private, peaceful and perfect! Weather you are partying with friends or want a quiet fun trip for a family night out. This is it.
If you do not book this trip you will regret it!

Hard to think of anything new to say that hasn't already been written....It's that good! Darrin works tirelessly to ensure you have a most memorable time. You shouldn't hesitate.
You'll always have a friend in Sayulita!

If you only do one trip while visiting do a sunset dining cruise on the Amor de Mar. We were treated to the best time on NYE and Darrin and his crew could not have been more professional and courteous.
This is a private tour and not expensive considering you get the whole boat to yourself. This really is a game changer and so much better than other tours I have been on with lots of people jostling for the best seats. This is high end luxury. Just laying on the soft beds at the front watching for whales and seeing the sunset was amazing.
Darrin is clearly an accomplished chef and this was the best meal we ate from our time in Sayulita. The Guac was creamy and light. Then we were served a three course meal of a green salad, not sure what was in the dressing but it was fantastic. We were then served chicken with a mushroom cream sauce, sweet potato and perfectly cooked vegetables followed with the best warm pecan pie I have ever tasted.
Mix in seeing two humpback whales from just 30 ft away, paddle boarding, cocktails and a perfect sunset for an unforgettable trip.
Thanks to Darrin and his crew this was a great way to turn the page on 2020 and enter 2021 with a smile. Thank you. We will be back.