The Galapagos Island belong to Ecuador and are one of the most untouched and preserved places in the world.
The lucky ones who get to visit these beautiful islands should not miss to take a snorkeling or diving trip to the even more beautiful underwater world.
As 99% of the underwater world around the Galápagos islands are protected, you are not allowed to go snorkeling a lot further out of the coast by yourself. So if you want to get most out of your underwater experience and see a lot of different sea creatures you have to book a tour with a licensed tour guide.
From all the different island (of course only from those reachable for tourists), you can book a tour at the multiple tourist agencies. A trip of snorkeling costs around 60 Dollars, including the boat trip, the equipment, the tour guide and a lunch. A diving trip will be a little more expensive.
If you do so, you will take with up to 6-8 people one boat and your tour guide will take you to a snorkel or diving spot where you get so see the most possible wildlife underwater.
The water in the Galápagos Islands has the most incredible color, it is light turquoise and even if it is deep you can sometimes see until the bottom of the ocean. Of course it also has this super nice and warm temperature that you can just go snorkeling in your bikini or swim shorts.
The underwater world around the island is truly incredible: colorful corals and fish, turtles, rays, etc. You will be able to see a lot of animals from up close and it is not unusual that a seal or a penguin suddenly is swimming next to you.
The surprising thing about the animals of Galápagos is that they absolutely don't seem to be minding the tourists, they just swim or sit next to you as if you were not there.
If you are licensed for diving or want to take a class the Galápagos islands are definitely THE place to be! Going out further with the boat and taking a dive will allow you to meet sharks, manta rays, hammerheads and if your are there in the right time even whale sharks!
So if you are "around the corner" don't miss out on visiting these unique islands and take an unforgettable dive or snorkel trip to the breathtaking underworld of the Galápagos Islands!
