Combine a luxury glass-bottom boat circuit around Bartolomé's volcanic coastline with a guided snorkel alongside Pacific green sea turtles and golden cownose rays — a seamless above-and-below experience for guests who want wildlife immersion at a more leisurely pace.
What to expect
Board a purpose-built glass-bottom vessel at the Bartolomé landing and glide along the volcanic shoreline, peering through the transparent hull at sea lions resting on submerged ledges, schools of blue-chin parrotfish, and the occasional Galápagos shark patrolling the reef. At the prime snorkel site, step off the boat's swim platform directly into a bay where Pacific green turtles surface to breathe within arm's reach. Your naturalist narrates every sighting with genuine scientific depth, making this as educational as it is exhilarating. Fresh tropical fruit and chilled water are served aboard between activities.
Good to know
This format is ideal for guests who prefer a calmer, less strenuous alternative to the summit trek. Wetsuits and prescription-lens masks are available on request — note this when booking. Galápagos National Park fee (USD 200 pp) applies if not previously paid.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bartolome (san Salvador) — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Bartolome (san Salvador)
- Bartolomé Summit Trek & Penguin Snorkel: Full Island Immersion
- Private Charter to Bartolomé & Sullivan Bay: Lava Fields & Penguins
- Galápagos Penguin & Marine Life Snorkel at Pinnacle Rock
- Bartolomé Volcanic Landscape Photography Expedition with Expert Guide
- Sullivan Bay Pahoehoe Lava Walk: Santiago's Volcanic Moonscape