What to do and see in Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Islands: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

October 14, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best snorkeling.
Restaurants in Galapagos Islands

1. Galapagos Alternative

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5.0 based on 350 reviews

Galapagos Alternative

At Galapagos Alternative we specialize in personalized land-based tour packages. We offer unique experiences of the islands the way we see them: as locals. Choose the sights and activities most interesting to you, stay at local places, eat at local restaurants, and of course, get up-close experiences with the amazing animals that make the Galapagos Islands so special. We can help you find the best options to fit your timeframe, budget and preferences. We can help with all aspects of your trip, from booking unique accommodations to daily activities and transport between the islands. We are Jill and Javier Moreno, and we'd like to welcome you to our home. We look forward to treating you like family, showing you our favorite places, and ensuring that you have the experience of a lifetime in the amazing and beautiful Galapagos!

2. Galapagos Unbound

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Galapagos Unbound

The only tour in the world that allows you to camp on the beaches inside of the Galapagos National Park! You'll swim with sea lions, hike up volcanoes, explore the local culture, kayak around the islands, watch Blue Footed Boobies, Galapagos Tortoises, iguanas and more in their natural habitat. A truly unforgettable adventure perfect for all ages!

3. Galapagos Underwater

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Galapagos Underwater

Galapagos Underwater are distinguished by their creativity, security, professionalism and attention to detail and this encourages us to offer a new adventure route to discover on ISABELA ISLAND. We provide the service with clients who made their reservations via email or through TripAdvisor with their associated companies. ABOUT US: Since 2001, Jose A Bravo Founder and CEO Galapagos Underwater has developed, organized, and delivered top-quality diving tours in one of the world´s hotspots of biodiversity. We offer a complete range of products to explore practically every dive site of this wonderfully diverse marine reserve. For more 8 years, Galapagos Underwater has been leading adventurers like you to one of the world´s most exciting travel destinations, a place of countless natural and cultural wonders.

4. Guiding Galapagos Expeditions

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Guiding Galapagos Expeditions

We are a local agency in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz and offer customized island hopping tours and cruises to the Galapagos Islands. A different and authentic way to discover the famous archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. All itineraries are designed by a naturalist guide who was born on the islands and has been living and working here ever since.

5. Enchanted Expeditions

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Enchanted Expeditions

Enchanted Expeditions (formerly Angermeyer's Enchanted Expeditions) is one of the pioneers of small boat cruises and tours to the Galapagos Islands and the mainland of Ecuador. Our founder Judy Carvalhal and her three partners have over 125 years of collective field experience as tour guides, researchers, conservationists and community tourism advocates in Ecuador. Our ready-made and custom active travel vacations are designed for active, curious and conservation-minded travellers looking for uncompromising value and who crave authenticity, and making genuine connections with people, communities and wildlife while travelling with a 'small footprint'. We pride ourselves on the personal attention we provide and our ability to tailor make tours to suit the needs of our clients. We have built a reputation for excellent service; few can match our expertise and knowledge of all areas of Ecuador. These standards are reflected in our staff, our guides and our yachts. Enchanted Expeditions is the exclusive representative and owners of our yachts M/Y Beluga and M/S Cachalote I. Both these yachts have been awarded the Smart Voyager Certificate for adhering to conservation standards. Our Commitment to Sustainability Enchanted Expeditions is completely committed to becoming a more sustainable organization with a strong focus on social responsibility and environmental responsibility. We strive to minimize our impact on the environment through resource conservation and by integrating positive environmental practices into our operation. We actively recognize our role in the communities and respect the cultures of the people of Ecuador. We support local communities and buy local products; offer funding and donations to selected programs and organizations, and provide a safe and ethical work environment for our employees. We operate tours that meet our environmental and social standards whilst offering our clients the opportunity to make genuine connections with our communities.

6. Planet Ocean Dive Center

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Planet Ocean Dive Center

Local AGENCY Dive shop Dive Center Dive school PADI -SNSI Marine,acuatics programs Profesional guide The tours on boat it fantastic. Kicker Rock is the most interest for Diving and snorkel m, it possible see a Hammerhead sharks, white tip Shark, Galapagos shaks, Black tip sharks, mobulas, rays, a lot of fishes, optupus, salema fish, in the navigation it possible see dolphins, whales, etc.

7. Ecuagringo Fishing

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Ecuagringo Fishing

Complete custom packages for fishing charters and adventure in San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands. Our company started the marlin fishery in the Galapagos, explored and pioneered the waters since 1997. We are the most experienced fishing charter company in the Galapagos offering pitch baiting, light tackle, fly fishing, spinning, popping and bottom fishing.

8. Paddle To The Penguins

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Paddle To The Penguins

We are a kayak/rental shop working in the heart of Isabela Island, Galapagos offering the best Kayak/SUP snorkel tours, Tuneles snorkeling tour, Surf lessons, Volcano hike, Highlands tours, and much more. We rent surfboards, bikes, snorkel/mask/fins, and beach games.

9. Galapagos Living

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Galapagos Living

At Galapagos Living we aim to improve the quality of tourist services. Being born, having grown up in this paradise makes us the true calls to share this charm with our clients, so that they know the true paradise.

10. Pahoehoe Galapagos Tours

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Pahoehoe Galapagos Tours

Pahoehoe Galapagos Tours offers Galapagos Island Hopping and Isabela Day Tours so you can visit all of Galapagos's most popular locations, as well as it’s best kept secrets. We are proud to say Pahoehoe Galapagos Tours has a perfect safety record and has had zero incidents in our 10 year history. Pahoehoe Galapagos Tours have been fully certified as a tour operator by the Ministerio de Turismo and the Ecuadorian government.

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