Dive into one of the Galapagos’ most exclusive adventures. This tour takes you to Enderby Islet and Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island—among the few snorkeling sites authorized by the Galapagos National Park—offering rare, responsible access to thriving marine and birdlife.
Snorkel Enderby’s crystal-blue waters with chances to encounter schooling hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, Galapagos sea lions, and colorful reef fish. Our expert naturalist guide will lead the small group, maximizing wildlife encounters while prioritizing safety and conservation.
Back on shore, stroll Punta Cormorant’s otherworldly beach and brackish lagoon, where you may observe the Galapagos endemic flamingo feeding in graceful flocks. Keep your eyes up for blue-footed boobies, pelicans, herons, and other seabirds set against volcanic scenery and turquoise bays including it well-known green sand beach.
TOUR DETAILS:
Departure time: 08:00 am From: Puerto Ayora. Duration: 7-8 hours Navigation: 1 hour and 40 minutes per way. Tour capacity: 12 people. Activities: 80% snorkeling and 20% beach walking
We will meet at our office in Santa Cruz island to pick our snorkeling gear which has to be fitted one day before.
08:10
We’ll head to “El Velero” port where the boat and captain will be waiting for us to start the activity.
08:15
After a briefing of marine safety and of activities we will be doing we will start the navigation towards Enderby islet.
10:00
We will arrive at enderby islet for the first snorkeling session!
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Before that we will sail around It cliffs which is used by many seabirds for nesting or transit while they go fishing, including blue-footed boobies and masked boobies.
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We will fo our first snorkeling at the islet, here the area can be up to 20 meters deep and you can spot many sea turtles, fishes and Galapagos sharks.
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The islet which is abundant of fishes is a great choice to swim next to playful sealions while they hunt their meal.
11:15
We will return back onboard to sail to our next destination which is Punta Cormorant.
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We will start our last snorkeling around the cliffs of Punta Cormorant, here you will have a great opportunity to observe the hammerhead sharks.
12:15
After snorkel we will head to the beach to enjoy a beautiful time there.
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In this area we will do a short walk on a trail that take us to a salt lagoon where you can observe the Galapagos flamingo. Along the trail you will be able to observe other seabirds.
13:00
After enjoying the visit of Floreana island we will return onboard for lunch while enjoyed the beauty landscapes around.
13:30
We will start navigation back to Santa Cruz. While navigation we will do a short demonstrative activity of fishing (this depends on weather conditions). We will be back in town around 15:30.