Most Rewarding Snorkeling Sites In Galapagos
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Local conditions in Galápagos call for many underwater encounters. Snorkeling is one of the most rewarding ways to get to know the marine realm (try scuba diving or DSD sometime, though), and the islands varied snorkeling sites are remarkably unique. Unlike the Caribbean, our snorkeling sites have an underwater topography so varied, that the marine fauna will never be repetitive.
Also, all islands are located in different marine sub-provinces, and thus, the experience varies a lot from site to site. Over 35 snorkeling sites are part of the Marine Reserve, and all require different levels of expertise. If you have never snorkeled before, then
Galápagos and Diving will be an out-of-the-ordinary start. Of course, all sites in Galápagos will give snorkelers a chance to view the unique marine fauna, but make sure your voyage includes the majority of the sites mentioned. Some of the not-to-be missed sites in Galapagos include:
Name of site island unique encounters with:
- Turtle Islet-Gardner Bay Española (Hood) White-tip reef
sharks
- Champion Islet Floreana (Charles) Sea turtles, sea lions, rays
- Punta Vicente Roca Isabela (Albemarle) Invertebrates, penguins,
sea turtles
- Northern Channel North Seymour Sharks, schooling fish, rays
- Cliffs of Darwin Bay Genovesa
