
The interior waters of the islands, plus those within 40 nautical miles measured from the baseline of the Archipelago, were declared the Galapagos Marine Reserve on 1994. This is the only protected coastal marine area in the East Pacific, and the second largest Marine Reserve in the World. There are many areas with small submarine volcanoes, which are important feeding zones for marine birds and mammals. Don’t miss the opportunity to snorkel with sea lions, penguins, a variety of colorful fish and even inoffensive sharks! Diving courses and tours are also offered for those who are willing to take a deeper adventure!
A cruise is definitely the best way to visit many of the islands in a short period of time. Tours are of at least four days. There is a wide range of cruise offers, from small boats for about 12 passengers to big luxurious cruise ships for more than 100 passengers. Please contact ExploringEcuador.Com member tour operators and travel agent in our service directory for more information