Bay Snorkeling Plus Walk

Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Snorkeling Tour

★ 5.0 4 verified reviews on the listing

Boat-based snorkeling in the sheltered bays around Puerto Ayora, with sea lions and reef fish. Runs about 3.5 hours.

from $41

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Meeting point: 7M3P+2PP, Ave Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador (pier of Santa Cruz in the letters that form the word SANTA CRUZ)
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: OVERLAND ADVENTURE

A half-day snorkeling trip around the bays of Santa Cruz, run by Overland Adventure and lasting about three and a half hours. It stays close to Puerto Ayora, which keeps the boat time short and leaves most of the outing in the water. The price starts at $41 per person and includes free cancellation, and the tour suits swimmers who want an easy first taste of Galapagos snorkeling without committing to a full-day island trip.

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