Snorkeling Tours in Santa Cruz, Ecuador at a glance
- Our pick: Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: Sharks, turtles, tuna, US$ 249 per person (7h, 4.85★ · 157).
- Best value: Snorkeling in Santa Cruz Island: Sea Lions & Shark Channel, US$ 75 per person (3h, 4.34★ · 64).
- Also recommended: Snorkeling at Pinzon Island: Marine turtles, rays & sharks, US$ 189 per person (7h, 4.69★ · 49).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: US$ 35–US$ 2,579 (median US$ 229). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 13 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Snorkeling Tours in Santa Cruz, Ecuador
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13 options
Snorkeling in Santa Cruz Island: Sea Lions & Shark Channel Snorkel Santa Cruz Bay with sea lions at La Lobería and seabirds at Punta Estrada on a 3-hour guided boat tour through the Shark Channel. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.34 (64 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Snorkeling at Pinzon Island: Marine turtles, rays & sharks Snorkel Pinzon Island from Puerto Ayora with marine turtles, rays, sharks and sea lions. Lunch and fishing included, seven hours round-trip. Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 08:00 · Up to age 75 ★ 4.69 (49 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: Sharks, turtles, tuna Snorkel Pinzón Island's natural pool and deeper blue water teeming with sharks, sea turtles, rays and marine iguanas. Every day except Monday and Thursday · 08:00 ★ 4.85 (157 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 249 per person
Santa Fe Island snorkeling day trip: Sea lions, sharks, turtles Snorkel Santa Fe Island from Santa Cruz with a guide, spotting sea lions, sharks and turtles in two locations. Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun · 08:00 · Up to age 75 ★ 4.74 (27 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Snorkeling Isabela Island: Penguins, sharks and giant tortoises Snorkel Isabela Island with a naturalist guide to spot Galápagos penguins, whitetip reef sharks and sea turtles, then visit Las Tintoreras islet. Every day · 06:15 ★ 4.68 (140 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 285 per person
Galapagos: Santa Fe Island Snorkel & Hidden Beach Day Trip Swim with playful sea lions at Santa Fe Island, snorkel in turquoise bays, relax on a remote white sand beach, and enjoy lunch onboard: includes gear and guide. Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 08:00 ★ 4.86 (93 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 229 per person
Kayaking Franklin Bay Galápagos: Wildlife & snorkel tour Kayak through Franklin Bay's mangroves and lava reefs spotting sea lions, boobies and reef fish, then snorkel the bay floor with a bilingual guide. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Snorkeling at Pinzon Island, Galapagos: Sea Lions & Sharks Snorkel Pinzon Island in the Galapagos with sea lions, sharks and marine iguanas. Includes boat transport from Santa Cruz, lunch, snorkel gear and a second dive at La Fe. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 3.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 236 per person
Snorkeling Santa Fe Island, Galápagos: Two reef sites with lunch Snorkel two reef sites around Santa Fe Island in the Galápagos with professional guide, hotel pickup from Puerto Ayora, lunch on board. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 3.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per person
Snorkeling at Pinzón Island & Playa la Fe from Santa Cruz Seven hours snorkeling Pinzón Island and Playa la Fe from Santa Cruz with hotel pickup, lunch and guide included. See sharks, sea lions. Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 238 per person
8-day Galapagos snorkeling: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela Eight days across three Galapagos islands with daily snorkeling, birdwatching and hiking. Five nights in Santa Cruz, two in San Cristobal. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 4 Duration: 8d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 2,579 per person
Isabela Island Snorkeling Tour: Penguins & Tintoreras Snorkel Isabela Island's Tintoreras islets from Puerto Ayora with a guide, spotting penguins, white-tip sharks and tropical fish. Includes ferry, lunch and equipment. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 3.82 (28 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 305 per person
Santa Cruz Bay Tour & Snorkeling: Sharks, Sea Lions & Galapagos Full-day bay tour from Santa Cruz Island with four snorkeling stops: La Loberia sea lions, shark channel, Lover's Canal, Las Grietas. Bilingual guide, snacks included. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 3.48 (31 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: Sharks, turtles, tunaOur pickGroup of up to 12 | US$ 249 per person | 7h | 4.85★ · 157 | Every day except Monday and Thursday · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Santa Cruz Island: Sea Lions & Shark ChannelBest value | US$ 75 per person | 3h | 4.34★ · 64 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling at Pinzon Island: Marine turtles, rays & sharksAlso recommendedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 189 per person | 7h | 4.69★ · 49 | Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Fe Island snorkeling day trip: Sea lions, sharks, turtlesGroup of up to 12 | US$ 179 per person | 7h | 4.74★ · 27 | Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling Isabela Island: Penguins, sharks and giant tortoises | US$ 285 per person | 10h | 4.68★ · 140 | Every day · 06:15 | English, Spanish |
| Galapagos: Santa Fe Island Snorkel & Hidden Beach Day TripGroup of up to 12 | US$ 229 per person | 7h | 4.86★ · 93 | Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Kayaking Franklin Bay Galápagos: Wildlife & snorkel tour | US$ 35 per person | 2h 30m | 4.86★ only 7 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling at Pinzon Island, Galapagos: Sea Lions & SharksGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 236 per person | 7h | 3.67★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling Santa Fe Island, Galápagos: Two reef sites with lunchGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 220 per person | 7h | 3.67★ only 3 reviews | Mon–Sat · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling at Pinzón Island & Playa la Fe from Santa CruzGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 238 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| 8-day Galapagos snorkeling: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, IsabelaGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 2,579 per person | 8d | — | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Isabela Island Snorkeling Tour: Penguins & TintorerasGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 305 per person | 8h | 3.82★ · 28 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- With pickup (5): Snorkeling at Pinzon Island, Galapagos: Sea Lions & Sharks (US$ 236 per person) · Snorkeling Santa Fe Island, Galápagos: Two reef sites with lunch (US$ 220 per person) · Snorkeling at Pinzón Island & Playa la Fe from Santa Cruz (US$ 238 per person)