Our Active Cruises
are ideal for active adolescents and adults who want to get the most out of every moment of their trip. They are great for adventure-seeking families and groups who are looking for a challenge aside from a restful trip. These departures feature longer hikes, more opportunities to snorkel and go kayaking and even the possibility for occasional diving. Our Active Departures offer the possibility to experience the unparalleled richness of these islands, from an entirely different perspective. How much, or how little activity you pack into each day is entirely up to you.
Longer Hikes
Every visit to each island, no matter the departure type, involves an easy, intermediate, or difficult hike. For our Active Departures, hikes range from intermediate to difficult. The hikes are longer and more strenuous than during a regular departure but Active Departures take you to places not many go to, with spectacular views and landscapes. Ice cold drinks and beers taste much better on these departures!
Every visit to each island, no matter the departure type, involves an easy, intermediate, or difficult hike. For our Active Departures, hikes range from intermediate to difficult. The hikes are longer and more strenuous than during a regular departure but Active Departures take you to places not many go to, with spectacular views and landscapes. Ice cold drinks and beers taste much better on these departures!
More Snorkeling
Although all of our departures offer snorkeling, our Active departures offer a lot more of it and at different destinations. Active Departures are ideal for those who are not certified divers, but still want to get a glimpse of the true underwater life in Galapagos. We will take you to places where you are sure to see rays, sea turtles and sharks.
Although all of our departures offer snorkeling, our Active departures offer a lot more of it and at different destinations. Active Departures are ideal for those who are not certified divers, but still want to get a glimpse of the true underwater life in Galapagos. We will take you to places where you are sure to see rays, sea turtles and sharks.
More Kayaking
Our sea kayaks are the ideal means by which to get some good exercise and explore the cliffs and shores of the various visiting points. Our Active Departures offer greater opportunities to go kayaking to coves, mangroves and beaches. Penguins can be seen from very close on a kayak and even as they swim with our clear bottom acrylic kayaks.
Our sea kayaks are the ideal means by which to get some good exercise and explore the cliffs and shores of the various visiting points. Our Active Departures offer greater opportunities to go kayaking to coves, mangroves and beaches. Penguins can be seen from very close on a kayak and even as they swim with our clear bottom acrylic kayaks.
Occasional Diving
If you are a certified diver, but your partner isn't or you don't want to do an entire week's diving cruise, our Active Departures are ideal for you. We offer occasional diving at various locations throughout the archipelago so that you can experience the true beauty of Galapagos' underwater life. Our Active Departures offer 2-3 dives during the week with one of our dive masters, ensuring your safety at all times.
If you are a certified diver, but your partner isn't or you don't want to do an entire week's diving cruise, our Active Departures are ideal for you. We offer occasional diving at various locations throughout the archipelago so that you can experience the true beauty of Galapagos' underwater life. Our Active Departures offer 2-3 dives during the week with one of our dive masters, ensuring your safety at all times.
Dinghy Rides
Panga (dinghy) rides are a great way to get acquainted with the islands. Onboard the pangas, you will cruise along the shores and cliffs of various islands, encountering many species of birds and wildlife. You will visit mangrove coves where you may see sharks, rays and sea turtles mating, all in the comfort and safety of the panga.
Panga (dinghy) rides are a great way to get acquainted with the islands. Onboard the pangas, you will cruise along the shores and cliffs of various islands, encountering many species of birds and wildlife. You will visit mangrove coves where you may see sharks, rays and sea turtles mating, all in the comfort and safety of the panga.
Note:
Please be sure to inquire with us about our specific active departure dates