Argentina · SNORKELING
3 reviewed
High season fills the good snorkelling trips weeks ahead here. Below are the 3 best, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Snorkel with sea lions in Puerto Madryn, spot whales and penguins at Punta Loma, and explore a Spanish shipwreck, then hot drinks.
“We had an incredible experience swimming with sea lions in the wild. This was a bucket list activity and the guides were super knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable throughout. Highly recommended when in Puerto Madryn!”
Snorkel with Patagonian sea lions at Punta Loma, Puerto Madryn. Wetsuit gear, boat ride, and 3 hours total.
“Ich würde es nicht nochmal machen. Man wurde für 125 Euro im Neoprenanzug zu einer Stelle gefahren, wo Seelöwen an Land liegen. Dann ging man ins Wasser. Einige Seelöwen sprangen auch ins Wasser, aber alles weit weg. Keiner kam an die vielen Menschen im Wasser. Es waren mehrere Boote dort. Nach gut 30min, in denen man Seelöwen in der Ferne an Land liegend sehen konnte, während man selbst im Wasser war, ging es wieder zurück. Vielleicht hatten die Seelöwen an dem Tag keine Lust zum Spielen mit den Touristen, es ist eben Natur, aber für das Geld würde ich nicht nochmal 30 min im Wasser rumdümpeln ohne einen Kontakt. Die…”
Snorkel alongside Punta Loma sea lions near Puerto Madryn with 7mm gear, a supervised small group, and respectful wildlife rules.
“It was an amazing experience! The sea lions were super playful and swam all around us. The crew was great, they had a scuba diver making bubbles to attract the sea lions and they took amazing photos and videos of them swimming. The crew was also super patient and accommodating, our cruise was late docking and they waited for us without issue and everything went great! Definitely recommend ☺️”
