Ecuador · Snorkelling

Full-Day Pinzon Island Snorkeling and Fishing

7 Hours Round trip from EC Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day boat trip to Pinzón Island
  • 02 Snorkel at Bahía Pingüino in clear Galápagos waters
  • 03 Look for sea lions, marine iguanas, colorful fish, and blue sharks
  • 04 Panga ride for birdwatching around Pinzón
  • 05 Chance to spot penguins and seasonal dolphins
  • 06 Fishing experience for yellow-fin tuna
  • 07 Fresh sashimi or ceviche prepared on board from the catch
  • 08 Beach walk at La Fe to observe birds and marine iguanas

Spend a full day exploring the waters around Pinzón Island on an adventure that combines snorkeling, wildlife watching, and fishing in the Galápagos. Cruise out by boat, snorkel in clear waters at Bahía Pingüino, and look for marine life including sea lions, marine iguanas, colorful fish, and, if conditions allow, blue sharks.

Between water activities, enjoy refreshments on board, take a panga ride to observe local birdlife such as blue-footed boobies and pelicans, and keep an eye out for penguins and seasonal dolphin sightings. The day also includes fishing for yellow-fin tuna, with the catch prepared on board as sashimi or ceviche, followed by a beach walk at La Fe for more bird and marine iguana spotting.

In Bahía Pingüino we can snorkel around blue sharks, colorful fish, sea lions, marine iguanas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick up from the lobby of the hotel to get on board of the boat, then move to the adventure location.

In Bahía Pingüino we can snorkel around blue sharks, colorful fish, sea lions, marine iguanas. The crystalline water of the place allows the visibility of these species.

After snorkeling we return to the boat where passengers are waiting for refreshments and hot drinks.

Then we made a panga ride around Pinzón for the observation of local birds, such as: Blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and the probability of seeing penguins.

At certain times of the year, if we are lucky, we can also see dolphins.

After this trip we go for the second snorkel, with an approximate duration of 40 minutes.

We return to the boat where passengers will be served Lunch.Then we navigate for 2 miles to do some fishing. This site is ideal for fishing yellow-fin tuna. After 1 hour of fishing where passengers enjoy doing the activity with the sailor and captain of the boat, the caught fish will be elaborated into a delicious plate of sashimi or ceviche that is tasted on board.

We continue with the navigation towards La Fe. In this bay there is a walk on the beach for the observation of birds and marine iguanas.

This activity lasts approximately 20 minutes.

Return to the dock of the port.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children need to be escorted by adults.
  • Dress code is sportswear
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • • Dress code is sport clothes (i.e. jeans, shorts, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, we will contact you trough the Viator platform telling the exact time of the pick up
  • In this map you will find a selected radius, but if you are staying in Puerto Ayora, just let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
EC
Tour start
EC
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in EC.

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