Snorkeling is the most convenient way to enjoy the ocean. Just go to the beach and bring goggles and snorkels to do snorkeling activities. However, the snorkeling experience in some places is completely different, such as Galapagos Islands.
Before I first went to Galapagos, I never thought that those sea creatures such as turtles, sharks, etc. that could only be seen in zoos or aquariums in China would one day swim around me freely.
I thought I was pretty good in water, but when I got down to the sea for the first time, I was still a little panicked. The waves of the sea were different from the quiet swimming pool after all. But a few minutes later, when the sea water blocked the noise from the water, there was only the sound of the sea in his ears, and the peace of mind was accompanied by the coordination of his limbs, and it was time to enjoy the ocean. The key to is that the marine animals here are so rich!
The first snorkeling was near Santa Fe Island , where the sea water was clear and showed a dreamy color of "Tiffany Blue". The curious sea lion sometimes approaches us, but there is no danger;
There are dense tropical fish on the coral reef, which is thousands of times more exciting than the aquarium; big lobster is afraid of our approach, so he quickly hides in the cracks of the reef. Such an enjoyable snorkeling experience, I actually experienced it the first time I went into the sea, but I didn’t expect that every time afterwards would be even more exciting.
Our yacht anchors near Bartolomey . Galapagos' iconic peak stone is right in front. I heard from the guide that there are many Gala Island Penguin living here, so snorkeling must not be missed.
I and my group members on the same boat went down from the boat to the sea. After a while, I saw a penguin swimming by, and the speed was like a torpedo. Others who traveled together even had the experience of being hit by penguins, which was the first one!
an white tip reef shark appeared among the reefs in front of them. The dark sea water seemed to be elusive, so I floated 3-4 meters above it, and the camera clearly caught the shark in the sea. I raised my head excitedly and shouted "Shark's here!" to the three American girls behind me. Unfortunately, they quickly fled back to the boat when they heard it, but they still stuck their heads out and asked excitedly, "Where is the shark?"
When we were snorkeling on the shore of the largest island in Galapagos, I saw the shocking shots that were only found in the BBC documentary.
Isabella Island is located in the western part of the archipelago. Its shaped like a huge seahorse. The equatorial line passes through her north. There are huge numbers of marine iguanas . The population here is also the largest marine iguana in Galapagos.
The marine iguanas I saw before were basking in the sun on the reef, just like groups of sculptures, motionless. Until I was snorkeling on the shore of Isabella, I suddenly discovered a huge marine iguana.
A large lizard , which is about 1.5 meters long, lying on the reefs at the bottom of the sea, eating seaweed. This scene is exactly the same as in the BBC nature documentary. At that time, I was excited and wanted to scream in the sea.
Turtle is almost the most common species in Galapagos. You can see 1-2 people almost every time you snorkeling. There are several times that you are even close to the point where you pass by. This experience is believed to be unique in other places. After all, this is Galapagos, a paradise for wildlife!
or above are some of my experiences of snorkeling in Galapagos. Every visitor who comes to Galapagos has the opportunity to experience such an environment that lives in harmony with animals. Whether you choose liveaboard or island accommodation, going to the sea to travel with the sea animals here is the standard for visiting Galapagos.
Every day, the natural guide on the boat will write down the login point and activities of the day on the blackboard for easy viewing and preparation.
The water quality is not good? No snorkeling equipment? It doesn’t matter, the boat will prepare life jackets, snorkels and flippers for everyone to facilitate everyone to get in the water.
What should I do if I get tired of going up the mountain and down the sea?
After each snorkeling, the boat will provide with hot towels and drinks, as well as a rich dessert and snacks . Don’t worry about getting thinner when you are tired, maybe you will get fatter. The comfortable resting environment on the boat can also relax your daily fatigue, so liveaway is definitely the first choice for traveling to Ka Island. How about
? Should we travel to Galapagos with us?
