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Boating tours are an excellent way to experience some of Ecuador's most impressive aquatic environments. These tours visit islands in the Galápagos and rivers in the Amazon. You'll explore some of the coolest places in Ecuador, and may have the chance to go snorkeling, bird watching, or hiking on one of these tours. The tours use comfortable motor boats and are led by professional captains and knowledgeable guides.

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North Seymour Island Tour

Santa Cruz

This tour takes you to some of the Galápagos Island’s excellent bird watching and snorkeling. First you’ll visit North Seymour Island, and then you’ll continue to a beach called Las Bachas on Santa Cruz Island.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours, Snorkeling

5.0 / 5.0

From$372

Espanola Island Tour

San Cristobal

Located two hours from San Cristóbal, Española is the southernmost island and one of the oldest in the Galápagos archipelago. The island's flat profile is extremely dry with only a few inches of rain per year. Despite the dry climate the island is one of the world's only known nesting sites for the Waved Albatross. From April to December this island is covered with these adorably clumsy birds. Blue-Footed and Nazca Boobies as well as many other bird species. Another unique species found only on Española Island is the Green and Red Marine Iguana. Quite often you will be greated by these colorful reptiles. A visit to Gardner Bay for some open water snorkeling completes this island visit.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Boat Tours, Snorkeling

5.0 / 5.0

From$385

South Plaza Island

Santa Cruz

This tour will take you to South Plaza Island, which is the smallest island of the Galápagos. Despite its small size, this island still has a wealth of interesting wildlife.

Guided Tours, Nature Walks, Boat Tours, Snorkeling

5.0 / 5.0

From$372

Isabela Island and Las Tintoreras

Santa Cruz

This tour takes you to see the wildlife that lives on Isabela Island and its surrounding waters. Your bilingual guide will supply you with interesting facts about the environment along the way.

Boat Tours, Snorkeling

5.0 / 5.0

From$372

Santa Fe Island

Santa Cruz

Our guide will pick you from your hotel in Puerto Ayora and lead to the main pier. The sailing to Santa Fe will take two hours. In this island you will find an endemic land iguana that lives only in this place, sea lions in white sand beach resting waiting for pictures, they pose to your cameras. You will get into a giant cactus forest while the Galapagos hawk overfly in the light blue sky. Crabs, nocturnal herons, marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Galapagos doves are often seen in Santa Fe Island. It bay offers you this turquoise and crystalline water to swim and snorkel; marine turtles, rays, sea lions, fishes and other marine animals in this rocky reef are unique attractions of this place.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

5.0 / 5.0

From$230

Lava Tunnels

Isabela

The lava tunnels of Isabela Island create an unforgettable underwater landscape for snorkeling.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

5.0 / 5.0

From$229

Bartolome Island Tour

Santa Cruz

On this tour, you’ll get to hike on the Galápagos island of Bartolomé (or Bartholomew, in English). As you hike, you’ll learn about the volcanic landscape.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Hiking, Boat Tours, Snorkeling

4.7 / 5.0

From$372

Lobo Island and Ochoa Beach

San Cristobal

Isla Lobos is a small islet located approximate 40 minutes from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Is it home to various Galapagos birds, such as Blue-Footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, and Frigate Birds, as well as a colony of Sea Lions and numerous Marine Iguanas. On this half-day trip you will disembark on the islet for an hour long interpreted walk around the island. Afterwards you will be able to snorkel in the protected bay nearby. Following a lunch onboard you will relocate to Ochoa Beach where you can wander the sand, snorkel some more or relax in the sun.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Nature Walks, Boat Tours

4.4 / 5.0

From$186

Kicker Rock - Leon Dormido Island Tour

San Cristobal

During the boat trip you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and you may see dolphins. Upon arrival at León Dormido we will navigate around the island to see the sea birds and sea lions, resting on the rocks. If you wish you can snorkel, with a good chance to see the Galapagos shark, sea turtles, different types of rays and a variety of fish. After that you have some free time to enjoy the beach at Playa Ochoa or Playa Manglecito. Return to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Guided Tours, Nature Walks, Boat Tours, Snorkeling

3.8 / 5.0

From$270

Salinas: Humpback Whales

Guayaquil

This tour takes you to the waters off the coast of Salinas to search for humpback whales. You'll also visit a small whale museum and enjoy lunch.

Guided Tours, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$166

Whale Watching Tour

Puerto Lopez

Between June and October, around 7,000 humpback whales travel from Antarctica to Ecuador’s coast. They migrate to this area to mate and give birth in Ecuador’s warm Pacific waters. Machalilla National Park is ideally located for visitors to come and watch the humpback whales that have gathered near the coast.

Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$95

The Gulf Of Guayaquil: Birds & Dolphins

Guayaquil

This tour offers travelers a wonderful opportunity to see birds, dolphins, and other wildlife while exploring the Gulf of Guayaquil in Ecuador. It's a fun and interesting experience for travelers of all ages.

Guided Tours, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$133

Sport Fishing

Puerto Lopez

Waters off the coast of Machalilla National Park team with fish. This is because of the Humboldt Current, which brings with it cold water and a huge variety of well-fed fish.

Boat Tours, Sport Fishing

From$313

Salinas: Humpback Whales

Salinas

This tour takes you to the waters off the coast of Salinas to search for humpback whales. You'll also visit a small whale museum and enjoy lunch.

Guided Tours, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$166

Luxury Ocean Spray Cruise Galápagos Islands

San Cristobal

Tour the Galápagos aboard the Ocean Spray, and see the archipelago from a floating oasis. Ocean Spray is a mega catamaran with 9 cabins, and can accommodate up to 16 passengers. Each of the cabins has its own balcony, outfitted with comfortable patio furniture. You’ll love having a view all to yourself – it’s the ideal place to take memorable photos.

Bird Watching, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$4800

FC Millennium Cruise Galápagos Islands

Santa Cruz

The Millennium is a comfortable, 16-person yacht that offers cruises through the Galápagos Islands. Its social areas have great ocean views, and its accommodations are well-equipped with amenities. Cruises range from 5 to 8 days.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$3900

FC Millennium Cruise Galápagos Islands

San Cristobal

The Millennium is a modern, 16-passenger yacht that offers cruises through the Galápagos Islands. The accommodations are comfortable and nicely equipped, and there are ample social areas on the ship. Cruises range from 5 to 8 days.

Bird Watching, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$3900

Luxury Galápagos Legend Cruise Galápagos Islands

Santa Cruz

On the Legend, you'll visit some of the best places in the Galápagos Islands and enjoy utmost comfort during your entire voyage. The Legend is a 100-person, 5-star cruise ship. It has all of the amenities of a larger cruise liner, yet is also structured to provide an intimate, family-style feel.

Boat Tours

From$3000

Luxury La Pinta Cruise Galápagos Islands

Santa Cruz

Take the La Pinta cruise for an enlightening tour of the Galápagos. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the plants and animals from your naturalist guide, as well as from your own observations. And in the meantime, you’ll get to spend your vacation in some of the best accommodations in the Galápagos.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$5430

Luxury Cormorant Cruise Galápagos Islands

Santa Cruz

Sail the Cormorant around the Galápagos Islands, for an up-close look at the archipelago's ecology. The Cormorant is a catamaran-style cruise ship, and provides an elegant atmosphere for visitors to the Galápagos to enjoy every aspect of their voyage.

Bird Watching, Guided Tours, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$4890

Luxury Cormorant Cruise Galápagos Islands

San Cristobal

Aboard the Cormorant, you’ll have the best possible experience of the Galápagos. The Cormorant is equipped with a knowledgeable crew (including a naturalist guide) to ensure you have a thoroughly rewarding trip. Depending on how much of the islands you want to see, you can choose from several itineraries of varying lengths. The shortest is 4 days, and the longest is 15.

Bird Watching, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$4890

Natural Paradise Yatch - Royal Galapagos Cruises

Santa Cruz

The Natural Paradise, a luxury yacht customized to carry 16 adventurers in comfort and safety through the Galapagos Islands. Cruise range from 4 to 8 days.

Bird Watching, Nature Walks, Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours

From$1323

Plata Island Full-Day Tour

Puerto Lopez

Within Machalilla National Park, you can set sail for Plata Island. This island has many of the same characteristics and endangered species as the Galápagos Islands. Observe some of them on this fun, full-day tour.

Boat Tours, Snorkeling

From$115

Scuba Diving in Galapagos

Santa Cruz

Go on a diving tour off the coast of Santa Cruz to see sea lions, sharks, seals, eels, sea stars, and bat fish. Pick from three different dives sites — they all have their own thriving populations of rare sea life. You'll find that the water is warmest between November and April.

Marine Mammal Observation, Boat Tours, Snorkeling

From$290

Sport Fishing

Montañita

Waters off the coast of Machalilla National Park team with fish. This is because of the Humboldt Current, which brings with it cold water and a huge variety of well-fed fish.

Boat Tours, Sport Fishing

From$333