To minimize wildlife disturbance, the Galapagos National Park Service limits tourist travel in the islands to designated visitor sites. Therefore, if observing penguins is high on your Galapagos wildlife wish list, it is wise to study itinerary options to make sure you will be visiting the specific areas where the species tends to congregate.
To minimize wildlife disturbance, the Galapagos National Park Service limits tourist travel in the islands to designated visitor sites. Therefore, if observing penguins is high on your Galapagos wildlife wish list, it is wise to study itinerary options to make sure you will be visiting the specific areas where the species tends to congregate.
In Sullivan Bay, visitors on Galapagos cruises may see the penguins on land or water. From small boats, the species may be seen feeding at close range. Some travelers on Galapagos tours will bring home the memory of swimming with Galapagos penguins while snorkeling in the shallow waters off Pinnacle Rock and elsewhere.
Some Galapagos cruise itineraries include all three locations while others visit the right islands but not the specific area where penguins gather. As you will see by examining our many Galapagos cruises, some vessels specify which areas of each island are visited and others don’t. Discussing the subject with our staff will ensure that your route and mode of travel includes the best opportunities to witness this fascinating species in the greatest numbers. To observe other species of penguins, you may wish to consider travel to Argentina and Chile or Antarctica tours. See our articles about penguins in these locations for more details.
