Day Tour to Floreana Island with Snorkeling and Fishing
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
You will be equipped with high-quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits (brands Cressi/Scubapro and O'Neill) from us and this tour is operated on a very well maintained, comfortable boat, with an excellent guide and freshly prepared, very good food.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Floreana
Floreana, located in the southern part of the archipelago, is the most remote out of the four inhabited islands with only 150 persons living here. We will not disembark at the inhabited part of the island, but navigate to the ISLET ENDERBY. We will be doing a boat ride to explore this beautifully remote part of the archipelago inhabited by sea lions as well as many different bird species, such as the big frigate birds, nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, petrels, pelicans and many more. We will also be doing a snorkel activity here, among sea turtles, schools of tropical fish, sea lions and sometimes also rays and sharks. Moreover, there will be a fishing activity too for anyone wanting to give it a try - the most common catch in this area is the yellow-fin tuna.
Cormorant Point
This is the uninhabited section of Floreana Island, where we will make a wet disembarkation After disembarkation at Cormorant Point and spending some time at the "Green Beach" (due to its high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand) your naturalist guide will lead you along a little trail up to a view point from where you get a stunning view over a big lagoon inhabited by flamingos and with Floreana's two tuff lava cones in the background - a very unique and beautiful landscape. Not only the flora, but also the fauna offers an incredible variety; it is the perfect place to observe pelicans, sea lions, sea turtles, sally lightfoot crabs, great blue herons, yellow-crowned night-herons, lava lizards, finches, and sometimes even sharks chasing some rays.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Soda/Pop
Water taxi before and after the tour included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Wetsuit (short or long, as you prefer)
Freshly prepared (hot) lunch or fresh ceviche. Vegetarian and vegan options available on request.
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips/Gratuities for the crew/guide
Options
Day Tour to Floreana Island with Snorkeling and Fishing
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome
jan m,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour company was very informative. The snorkeling guide was awesome. The boat crew was also awesome. I would recommend this tour. Out of the ones I did so far this was my favorite.
A very nice day trip with a few minor beauty flaws!
Ayu M,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00As a first highlight we were greeted by a few dolphins upon arrival. There are two snorkeling rounds each 45 min. planned, the second round was very impressive, we could observe reef sharks, turtles and numerous playful sea lions. Unfortunately, the two activities were quite tightly timed, there was probably only a 20-minute break between the two rounds of snorkeling. Some participants would have been happy about more recovery time. As a third activity we went to a Pelican lagoon, was also impressive, there were plenty of them to admire. Two beaches rounded off the day trip, from which one was still allowed to bathe, the other dangerous rays are in the water, therefore not there. Unfortunately, our guide did not report very much on the flora and fauna. Despite hinting at no desired seafood, it has tuna on the plate for all participants. Unfortunately, it only has a glass of Coke or a small bottle of water to drink during the whole day! Since there are numerous providers, it is definitely worth comparing the prices! In itself, due to the remoteness of the island, there was a great nature and wildlife to admire!🥰
Floreana Island Adventure: Scenic Hike but Disappointing Snorkeling and Fishing
mom4g1b,,Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Review for Viator Tour – Day Tour to Floreana Island with Snorkeling and Fishing I’m giving this tour 3 out of 5 stars for the following reasons: Snorkeling was underwhelming. While I understand it's weather-dependent, the experience was average at best. The first snorkeling location had mostly bleached coral, with only a small area still attracting fish. Lack of safety precautions. There was no real safety briefing before snorkeling. At the second stop, two snorkelers got into trouble—one needed a safety ring, and another had to be rescued by fellow participants. Limited water availability. The tour was advertised as lasting 7–9 hours, yet we were only given one bottle of water with no refills available. Floreana Island hike was a highlight. Seeing the flamingos and the green sand beach was a nice experience. Lunch was simple but sufficient. The fresh fish, coleslaw, and rice served on the boat were adequate. Fishing was misleading. The advertised "fishing" experience turned out to be just circling the island while the crew caught fish for the next day’s lunch rather than an interactive activity for guests. Final thoughts: If you're not a strong swimmer, I’d strongly recommend skipping this tour due to the lack of safety support. Additionally, if you’re expecting a true fishing experience, you may be disappointed. While I didn’t expect the Galapagos to match the Great Barrier Reef, the snorkeling experience was still quite underwhelming in comparison.
Perfect Choice
julie r,,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Happy to go on this tour with this tour company. Everything that I hoped to see and do was met. Exploring & Snorkel & wildlife was all there. Guides are knowledgeable and help you have the best experience. The location is perfect to have full Galapogos experience of exploring the islands. Guiding company is great with communication to help you have the best day!
Well organized tour to a great location
Elizabeth W,,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really loved this trip. It is only a snorkeling trip with just one short walk to see a flamingo lagoon. It was incredibly well organized and our guide, Rodrigo was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We loved how active the snorkeling was, but be advised that it’s a lot of fast swimming. We got our workout for the day so we loved it! We saw a ton of fish, sharks, rays, starfish as well as the Devil’s Crown with tropic birds. Also great frigate birds with the giant red throat sac extended. It was such a fun day. And lunch was also very tasty.
Great snorkel and exploration of Floreana
Carol S,,Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw lots of sharks and some Sea Lions..and Blue Footed Boobies! Met nice people on the boat -- Riccardo, guide was wonderful. very knowledgeable. he was super great about grabbing my underwater camera an diving deep to get up close and personal with the sharks!
Dreams do come true
Katheryn H,,Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolute dream come true. Great agency, boat crew friendly, food wonderful and authentic, guide very knowledgeable. Saw flamingos, turtle, sea lions, a whale, and so much more. An adventure that will never be forgotten.
Outstanding Floreana Island tour by Guiding Galapagos staff
psygist,,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour to Floreana Island for snorkeling and beach walking. Top-notch crew on the speedboat with our guide, Susie, provided exceptional service. Two terrific snorkeling sessions. Swam with beautifully graceful sea turtles saw many large colorful starfish and schools of tropical fish. The fish lunch prepared on board rivaled a quality restaurant. Guiding Galápagos staff handled all arrangements in a superb manner. Stephanie was instrumental in helping us plan our Galapagos itinerary and provided excellent guidance in helping us select tours during our stay. Omar and Daniel were outstanding in providing us with tour briefings, outfitting us with quality snorkel equipment, and handling all the logistics for every tour. I highly recommend Guiding Galapagos for tour arrangements!
Disappointing and overpriced
MonicaLynnejoh,,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We were disappointed as it was one of our more expensive excursion but it didn’t feel like it. The office staff were good. However, the snorkeling lasted only an hour and the boat ride was crowded with no place for gear etc. although we did see sea tortoises and penguins, the snorkeling wasn’t particularly good re the fish. The snorkeling portion felt really crowded. I think there were about 16 others on the boat. We didn’t see the wetlands advertised. Our “wetlands tour” was a 100 m, 5 minute walk right beside the boat station which we could have seen on our own. We saw two flamingos. I was expecting a more extensive walk given that the wetlands are something Isabella is known for. We did see the coconut beach but it was during lunch. The lunch was good though. Our guide wasn’t particularly engaged with us. The tortoise breeding centre isn’t as nice as some of the others we’ve seen. I would probably skip it going to the turtle breeding centre. The one on San Cristobal is much better. It felt like the tour was outsourced to a number of different operators and wasn’t the experience we were hoping for.
The highlight of our stay in Galapagos.
David J,,Jun 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Omar and Patty at GG provided excellent personalized service. They completely went above and beyond. This was the best trip and the best value of our stay in the Galápagos Islands. The guide for snorkeling was legendary, the boat crew made sure we were fed and hydrated and happy. This trip was just amazing. We saw things we could have never otherwise scene. Memories for a lifetime!
From US$259.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Guiding Galapagos Expeditions