Warning: Do not swim with marine mammals! Though seals, otters, polar bears, and sea lions are cute and cuddly, you don’t just jump in the water and swim with them, that is, until you travel the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Sea lions are the only marine mammal other than whales you are likely to find in the surrounding waters, and theses ones, they like to play.
Being told you are safe before swimming is one thing but when you are approached by a lobo (sea wolf as they a called), it’s not the most comfortable feeling at first.
As my friend snapped this photo of me snapping photos, this sea lion kept whacking our cameras and face masks with his snout. Below is a link to another set of playful sea lions of another day.
Swim with sea lions video
En route to the loberia (sea lion rookerie) we ran into a female sea lion at the public rest room (photos). Stay tuned for more from the Galápagos Islands.
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Looks like fun!
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I highly recommend this.
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I’m heading to the Galapagos in April. Can’t wait to have some adventures like this one
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What a treat. What is your itinerary? Warning:life will never be the same again. I can’t seem to get excited about anything since my trip!
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Did you also go to Galapagos Mike? I would love some info if you did.
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I have many Galapagos posts coming up including tips on land and boat based cruises. However, if you are dying to know now, drop me an email at mike@exddtours.com
cha chau
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Will do ! I need to start planning! Photo tour of course. 🙂
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Wow! Incredible photos, and it sounds like it was an incredible experience, too.
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I love this ! Galapagos is next on my to-visit list in the next year or so. Your adventures are getting me excited about the trip.
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I have not swum with sea lions, but i have divd with them . Fast, graceful, frolicky!
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That looks fantastic. I’m considering the possibility of taking my family on a lifetime adventure holiday in 2013 and the Galapagos was on my list. Look forward to your upcoming posts for a first hand view!
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I’ll have more starting next week…
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That is amazing. I will now be keeping up with the other places you travel to!
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Thanks, it’s nice to have you here.
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It’s on my bucket list to dive with sea lions, they look too cute and playful!
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That is an easy one to fulfill. You will swim with many in the Galapagos…
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also on my bucket list…
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This looks awesome! Always wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands and throw in some sea lions…well, that’s a vacation 🙂
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Yep, and swimming with penguins, sharks, and iguanas is pretty cool too….
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What a magical experience!
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Wow! This is awesome mate!
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