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Snorkel-heavy cruise around the Eastern islands

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R_L_R93
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Snorkel-heavy cruise around the Eastern islands
24 Nov 2024, 2:10 am

Hi all

My husband and I visited the Galapagos in April 2017 and it remains one of our favourite ever wildlife trips. We were aboard the Eden and took the western itinerary which went around the entirety of Isabela and involved lots of snorkelling. We are looking to return next year to do a cruise focussing on the east, areas we haven’t visited before. We are big snorkellers so a bonus would be a more active itinerary, if that exists. so would the chance to see hammerheads! Any recommendations much appreciated x

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Heather Blenkiron
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1. Re: Snorkel-heavy cruise around the Eastern islands
24 Nov 2024, 10:21 am

Dear RL,

search on-line for active Galapagos cruises and see what you find. Some do focus on getting you out and about as much as possible.

Warmest regards,

Heather Blenkiron

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SASFall91
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2. Re: Snorkel-heavy cruise around the Eastern islands
25 Nov 2024, 8:34 am

I xpect you know or will come across it, but I snorkelled with many hammerheads at Kicker Rock and others in my group who scuba, dove with them. That’s a day trip option from San Cristobal to give you another shot if you miss them on your cruise.

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