Snorkeling at Pinzon Island, Galapagos: Sea Lions & Sharks

Swim alongside sea lions and end your day with tuna caught from the boat

Full-day snorkeling activity at Pinzon Island in the Galapagos, departing from Santa Cruz with hotel pickup included. You snorkel twice: first at Bahía Pingüino to encounter sea lions, sharks, multi-colored fish and marine iguanas in clear water, then again at La Fe after lunch. The day also includes a fishing session onboard where you can catch and cook yellowfin tuna.

The experience

The boat leaves Puerto Ayora dock and heads straight to Bahía Pingüino, where the water clarity lets snorkelers of any age see the marine life without struggle. You'll encounter Galapagos sharks, sea lions, and marine iguanas in their natural habitat during the first dive. After about 40 minutes in the water, you return to the boat for hot drinks and a break before the second activity: a panga (dinghy) excursion to watch more wildlife from the surface, then a second snorkel lasting roughly 40 minutes.

Lunch is served onboard. On the return journey to Puerto Ayora, the crew sets up fishing gear and you fish as a team: yellowfin tuna is the target, and what you catch can be prepared for a meal. The final stop is La Fe, where you observe more of the island's marine fauna before heading back to the dock. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with snorkel equipment, bottled water, and all taxes and fees.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment.
• bottled water.
• lunch on board.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Santa Cruz.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by BM TOURS SA

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel twice in one day and try fishing between dives: the full-day format and two separate snorkel sites let you see more marine life than a half-day activity would allow. The shared-boat setup keeps costs lower than a private charter and means you'll be with other travelers interested in the same wildlife encounters.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What marine animals will I see while snorkeling at Pinzon Island?

Galapagos sharks, sea lions, marine iguanas, and multi-colored fish inhabit Bahía Pingüino and the surrounding waters. The visibility is excellent, so you'll see them clearly even if you're new to snorkeling.

How much time do I spend in the water snorkeling?

You snorkel twice during the day: the first dive lasts as long as you want to stay down at Bahía Pingüino, and the second lasts about 40 minutes at La Fe after lunch.

Can I fish on this activity, and what happens to what I catch?

Yes, fishing is part of the day. You fish for yellowfin tuna as a team on the return journey to Puerto Ayora, and the crew can prepare your catch onboard if you'd like to eat it.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Snorkel equipment, lunch, bottled water, hotel pickup, and all taxes and fees are included. Bring a passport (you'll need the number, expiry date and country at booking), wear sportswear, and bring any personal items like sunscreen or a rash guard.