Snorkelling with single-fured sea lions at the Natural Reserve of Punta Loma, Puerto Madryn, is a MUST DO if you visit our city. An stable population of around 600 single-fured sea lions live at Punta Loma all year long. We will reach the place after a 25 minutes very interesting boat trip enjoying the particular patagonic landscapes. Be prepared to live an unique experience. We will be snorkelling along 40 minutes waiting for an approachment of the animals. This activity is carried out all year long as the sea lions colony is stable. The highlight of this excursion is that the interaction that can be achieved here is unique and this is given for three facts: single-fured sea lions are the most friendly among all sub-species of sea lions, they live permanently at the Natural Reserve which gives the animals a familiarity with human beings, there are no predators in the area which increases their confidence in water. The most important and beuatiful fact is that these animals are absolutely free and they don´t suffer any manipulation from our side.
The full diving gear is included in our excursions or courses prices. We provide you with 7mm neoprene wetsuits, gloves, hoods, masks, snorkel and fins. The activity is 100% supervised by our instructors. Small groups, maximum 9 people.
Minimum age 6. Maximum age 60.
The activity starts in our diving centre located in the most accesible beach from our city. You will be prepared with all the snorkelling equipment by our profesional staff and our boat will pick you up to take you to the Natural Reserve of Punta Loma. You will be back again into our diving centre where again, you will be asisted to get undressed. The whole tour will take you between 2 and 2.5hs