Snork Snork!

If you’re taking a boat trip in the Galapagos, chances are that snorkeling will be an option some afternoons. Do it! But bring a wetsuit—at least a shorty—because this water is chilly, particularly during the garua season. Temperatures of 74-77 degrees are normal. It wouldn’t hurt to have a life vest or snorkelers vest filled [...]

In Galapagos, the snorkeling is terrific but chilly. But there are not many other places where you can snorkel with penguins as you can here. For detailed information on Galapagos natural history, and some on dive sites and creatures, we recommend this book: Galapagos: Islands of Evolution by Pierre Constant. Passport books. There are many [...]