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Enjoy wonderful snorkeling in Santa Fe Island! During this snorkelling tour you will be able to see many animals such as sea lions, sharks, turtles and more! We will visit the Santa Fe Cliff, the Santa Fe Bay where you will have lunch in the calm waters overlooking the bay whilst watching the sea lions in the distance.
After lunch, there will be one last point in Playa Escondida where you have the option to disembark to spend time on the beach or to continue snorkelling. Part of the tour time is also allocated to fishing, however this depends on weather conditions on the day.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Enjoy a wonderful snorkeling trip in Santa Fe Island! Santa Fe is one of the best areas to snorkel in the Galapagos. During this snorkelling tour you will be able to see and get up close and personal with some amazing wildlife such as sea lions, sharks, turtles and more in beautiful crystal-clear waters! The journey from Santa Cruz to Santa Fe is approximately 1 hour and arrival there gives you some beautiful scenic views of the surrounding landscape and the sea lion covered beach. Upon arrival, you will snorkel at two different points on Santa Fe Island and there will also be a stop at Playa Escondida where you can disembark to enjoy some relaxation on the beautiful white sandy beach; or you can also continue to snorkel here if you prefer.
Bottled water
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Wetsuit
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jennico75,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very nice excursion with a friendly team and group. The guide accompanied us seriously for the snorkeling activities. We saw very beautiful fish and were able to swim with sea lions; it was fabulous. Good equipment provided on the boat and a very good meal prepared by the chef on board. We are not likely to forget this beautiful day.
Rick J,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We enjoyed the boat and the crew. We were disappointed on the lack of landing sites. We thought this was to be on an “uninhabited island” but were not allowed to land for some reason. We were snorkeling around the bay but the Captain took us too far from the beach to be able to make an actual landing. No real explanation of why.
Herbert L,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
Bring sun screen. Snorkelin was top notch. Lunch was delcious. The sea lions were fun. Water was like satin
V6991PRerins,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Super cool snorkeling experience in the Galapagos! Amazing to see so many cool fish, sharks, sting rays, and sea lions!! We stopped at a smaller, private beach first for about 30 minutes to swim and walk along the beach, then, we went to 2 separate locations to snorkel off of Santa Fe Island. Super fun day!
Tim F,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The snorkeling was good but the boat was not great. The seating area had engine fumes the whole trip, the bathroom door would not stay closed its own, and the boat had engine issues. The advertisement stated bottled water would be provided but it was a large jug which we didn’t trust was purified water. The lunch was rice with bits of fish. Overall not great.
keithpatrickm2019,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very great experience with the guide and the group. Great nature. I hope every guide is as passionate about the nature as this one and values this special place. I do recommend to bring your own water and on tours never enough water is provided, but that is just my personal opinion.
Marianne S,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was the best trip I have ever taken. Ricardo was an amazing tour guide who really cared for the people in their experience.The food was excellent. In fact, it’s fresh tuna that was caught the prior day. The biggest highlight, however, was swimming within feet of baby sea lions. The guide knew exactly where to take us. In addition, we saw sea turtles, sharks and blue boobies.
S9738ZGmeredithb,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did two all day snorkeling trips with this company. This was the less preferred one in our opinion. First we stopped at Escondido beach which was exceptional. The sand was so soft and we had the whole place to ourselves. Then we snorkeled at two spots. The fish were far more plentiful and diverse at the first spot and there were some cute sea lions. Then we went to a bay to get closer to a large colony of sea lions. But there were too many other boats there so it felt too crowded and chaotic. The alpha male sea lions were very protective of their females and babies so it was hard to see much of the sea lions in the water. And there weren’t many fish. The food on the boat was good. Our guide Marco was knowledgeable and friendly.
Andyjimenez1990,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We decided to book this trip right after we took the one for Pinzon island with this same company. Our experience was excellent and same quality as the Pinzon one. We saw plenty of animals too but more rays than in Pinzon. We went to a beach too which was stunning! Once again the food did not disappoint, very fresh fish, vegetables and plenty of snacks. We leave the Galapagos very content.
alejandroa90,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good experience. Absolutely recommended. Excellent our guide Jesinia and the same to all the rest of the crew. Very good snorkeling activities and Playa Escondida is a treasure.
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