“Argh! It’s cold!!” my 7-year-old son Jack yelped as he jumped into the clear, turquoise waters off Champion, a tiny islet in the Galapagos, about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. In New York we’d ...

When you think of snorkeling, you most likely picture crystal-clear waters with beautiful – but traditional – aquatic life. You know, angel fish and the like. But the mask, fins and snorkel set have ...

It was our first full day in the Galapagos Islands. We had spent the morning hiking and looking at the weird and wild designs on the Pahoehoe Lava Fields of Santiago Island, followed by a snorkeling ...

Snorkeling is the perfect tropical vacation activity. Not only is it easy enough for children to do, but it's a way to immerse yourself in the underwater landscape of incredible coral reefs. Sadly, ...

A trip to the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands is a precious opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and the absolute best way to do it is on a small, (20 people or less) group cruise. The islands ...

It’s not every day you get to snorkel with penguins in the wild. But in the Galápagos Islands, it’s possible to swim right up to them and even take a selfie with them, perched on an ocean rock, as ...

If you want to plan a beach vacation but can't decide on a location that's both adventurous and relaxing, consider this idea: take a snorkeling trip and get the best of both worlds. Some of the best ...