Peru · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Every one of these 9 cruises & boat tours is bookable today. What separates them is the price, the start time and how much of the day disappears into a minibus — all three are below.
Review of Paracas’ $17 Ballestas Islands boat tour, with El Candelabro, sea lions, penguins, birds, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Lovely! The guides were very organized, friendly and understanding.”
Swim with wild sea lions near Lima on a 150-minute Palomino Islands boat tour with penguins, seabirds, guides, snacks, and suits.
“This was one of a kind experience. We boarded a big boat that took us to see the sea lions colony and on the way saw penguins, pelicans and of course the sea lions. The water was cold and the wet suits helped a lot. We had two life jackets (dry) and wet (to go into the water). Sea lions were very happy to see us and swam very close to us. Amazing creatures. We were the only ones on a boat in that space which got all the attention from the sea lions. Unforgettable experience. Two got sea sick due there are some waves. Bathrooms at the dock to…”
Review of the Ballestas Islands cruise and Paracas Reserve tour, with Humboldt penguins, Playa Roja, practical costs, timing, and Huacachina transport.
“L'esperienza è stata molto ben organizzata e molto gradita. I trasporti, le guide, l'organizzazione...tutto davvero apprezzato! Inoltre tutti sono stati di una gentilezza incredibile!”
Swim with wild sea lions, spot Humboldt penguins, and cruise San Lorenzo Island on a four-hour wildlife trip from Lima.
“Excellent trip, husband really enjoyed swimming with the sealions. We were very interested in the local bird population and did manage to see boobys, penguins and pelicans, but our guide was not very knowledgeable on the birds (in English, anyway). Can be a difficult trip with small children. We were warned about the smell at the sealions but it wasn't bad at all.”
Review of the 2-hour Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas, with sea lions, penguins, seabirds, caves, the Candelabra, and practical booking tips.
“Wonderful experience on the speedboat. Felt safe, saw all of what we had hoped to see including many Humboldt penguins”
Review of Paracas’ Ballestas Islands and Candelabra boat tour, with wildlife, practical tips, price advice, safety details, and honest drawbacks.
“The tour to the Ballestas Islands was one of the best experiences of my trip to Peru. The boat ride was very pleasant and well-organized, with all safety measures in place, and a guide who made the tour very interesting. We were able to see a wealth of wildlife in its natural habitat: sea lions resting on the rocks, clumsy but adorable penguins, and thousands of birds flying over the islands. The rock formations are unique, and seeing the famous Candelabra from the sea was a very interesting plus. Ideal for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, or simply those looking for a different and enriching activity. Highly recommended if you're in…”
See penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and guano birds on a two-hour Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas for $35.
“Wycieczka godna polecenia. Warto dopracować obsługę klienta. Mieliśmy trochę problemów przy odszukaniu operatora w Paracas.”
Review of Lima’s Palomino Islands yacht tour, with sea lion swimming, San Lorenzo Island, penguins, transport, costs, and practical tips.
Review of Puerto Maldonado’s sunset boat ride, with Amazon wildlife, river views, guides, timing, price, and practical booking advice.
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