Most of the beachside hotels on the Bay of Banderas put the Marieta Islands in your eye-line. And, uninhabited on the horizon, they capture curiosity easily. On this trip, you’ll get to indulge that curiosity. You’ll sail over to the islands on a catamaran and, when your captain drops anchor, you’ll be given an arsenal of ways to explore. Climb into a kayak or plunge into the sea with a snorkel and fins. The waters that surround the islands are protected as a national park, which has allowed a unique marine ecosystem to develop over the years. Turtles, dolphins and rays are common sightings in the deep blue here. Above the water, a huge number of migratory birds, such as blue-footed boobies, have become the satellites of the islands. Lunch will be served on board the catamaran. Later, there will be chance to swim into the secret beach that’s hidden inside one of the islands.