Snorkel directly off the lava coastline where curious young sea lions often swim right up to visitors, alongside white-tip reef sharks and sea turtles.
What to expect
You enter the water from a panga just off the black lava shoreline into clear, cool water. Sea lions often approach snorkelers to play, spinning and darting close enough to see their whiskers. You'll likely spot white-tip reef sharks resting in rock crevices below and green sea turtles grazing on algae. The guide keeps the group tight and attentive, prioritizing time with wildlife over covering distance.
Good to know
Wetsuits recommended even in warm months — the Cromwell Current keeps water cool. Bring your own mask if you have prescription needs. Time this early or late in the port call to avoid midday sun glare on the water.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Sullivan Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Sullivan Bay
- Sunrise Panga Ride Along Sullivan Bay's Lava Shoreline
- Sullivan Bay Pahoehoe Lava Field Walk with a Volcanologist-Trained Guide
- Bartolome Island Summit at First Light, Paired with Sullivan Bay
- Private Zodiac Circumnavigation of Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock
- Golden-Hour Photography Walk on Sullivan Bay's Lava Flow