rn123 Posted January 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2016 A question for anyone who has done the Galápagos cruise. I am not a very good swimmer but do want to try snorkelling if possible. Do they provide any aids, such as those foam float things? Also, do you get into the water from the zodiacs? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman The Cat Posted January 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Silversea provides life vests for the zodiac that you can also snorkel with to keep you afloat. And yes, most of the snorkeling takes place from the zodiac in deep water. The zodiacs stay close by the snorkelers and will speed over quickly if you want to be picked up. I would tell the guide on your zodiac that you are not a great swimmer and that you may need to be picked up rather quickly and will signal them. There is some snorkeling off a few beaches, but most of the great snorkeling (and swimming with the sea lions) is from the Zodiac. You won't want to miss that--just stay close to the zodiacs and be careful so you are comfortable. It is a wonderful cruise. Edited January 24, 2016 by Herman The Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suite Travels Posted January 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You cannot touch sea life or land creatures they are very strict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn123 Posted January 25, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Silversea provides life vests for the zodiac that you can also snorkel with to keep you afloat. And yes, most of the snorkeling takes place from the zodiac in deep water. The zodiacs stay close by the snorkelers and will speed over quickly if you want to be picked up. I would tell the guide on your zodiac that you are not a great swimmer and that you may need to be picked up rather quickly and will signal them. There is some snorkeling off a few beaches, but most of the great snorkeling (and swimming with the sea lions) is from the Zodiac. You won't want to miss that--just stay close to the zodiacs and be careful so you are comfortable. It is a wonderful cruise. That's helpful, thank you. Good to know I can use the life vest if I need to. May do that the first time and see how I get on. Counting down the days now ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn123 Posted January 25, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You cannot touch sea life or land creatures they are very strict. ?? Had no intention of doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marchie1053 Posted January 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) A question for anyone who has done the Galápagos cruise. I am not a very good swimmer but do want to try snorkelling if possible. Do they provide any aids, such as those foam float things? Also, do you get into the water from the zodiacs? Thanks You should have been in swim training by practising in the Forth :eek: I suspect the waters will be a wee bit warmer than they are off Burntisland just now! Enjoy what sounds like a wonderful cruise. Edited January 25, 2016 by marchie1053 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn123 Posted January 25, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You should have been in swim training by practising in the Forth :eek: I suspect the waters will be a wee bit warmer than they are off Burntisland just now! Enjoy what sounds like a wonderful cruise. :eek: Yes, that would have been good practice. Such a pity I've left it a bit late :) Yes, should be a great trip, successful snorkelling or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted January 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You cannot touch sea life or land creatures they are very strict. But they can touch you!One of my most favourite memories was swimming with some young male sea lions in the Galapagos.I was trying to imitate them.On one occasion when surfacing one came up alongside me,put his flipper around me and looked into my eyes as much to say-you need a lot more practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn123 Posted January 25, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted January 25, 2016 But they can touch you!One of my most favourite memories was swimming with some young male sea lions in the Galapagos.I was trying to imitate them.On one occasion when surfacing one came up alongside me,put his flipper around me and looked into my eyes as much to say-you need a lot more practice. Yes, sometimes the wildlife have other ideas! In Antarctica we were told to keep x metres away from wildlife. However, the Penguins obviously didn't get the same instructions. They were very curious and got very close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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