Snorkeling with Sea Lions

The experience of swimming with sea lions is unique and very fun since the interaction that occurs with the animals is in their natural habitat. This adventure takes place in the Punta Loma Protected Natural Area in Puerto Madryn.
For approximately 50 minutes you can snorkel with sea lions, which are curious and restless animals that always approach groups of people. The idea is always to remain at a safe distance and let them approach and decide the conditions of the meeting, and little by little they approach us. They like to play in a harmless and peaceful way and there is no need to fear them because they seem to like the presence of people in their natural environment.

We started at the diving operator to try on suits and accessories where each passenger would be assigned equipment and brief training before beginning the adventure. The navigation lasts approximately 25 minutes in which you can enjoy sightings of different species of birds in addition to the beautiful panoramic views of the Patagonian coastal seascape. Generally, groups do not exceed 10 people per outing and we have trained personnel who will take care of the people as well as the animals.

The sea lion of a hair It is a species that is distributed along the entire coast of Peninsula Valdés. The males, with their thick mane and large head, can measure 2.50 meters and weigh 350 kilos. To propel themselves underwater they use the front and rear fins as a rudder, and on land they move with all four. In the reproduction stage, the males maintain their harem and the females have offspring after 12 months of gestation. The lambing occurs a few days after arriving at our beaches.

Itinerary
-Departure from the diving operator
-30 minutes to select the suit and brief training
-25 minutes of navigation to the place (Punta Loma Protected Natural Area).
-10 minutes with the instructors
-50 minutes approximately snorkeling time
-25 minutes to return to the office and change our clothes

Season: all year
Departures: daily
Duration: 2.30/ 3 hours approximately
Closing hour: to confirm 24/48 hours before
Minimum of passengers: 2 people
Maximum passengers: 10 people
EXCURSION SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

It includes
•Snorkeling equipment (wet neoprene suit, snorkel equipment, fins)
•Professional instructor
•Navigation to and from Punta Loma Protected Area
•Theorical class
•Snack on board

does not include
•Transfers to and from the accommodation
•Foods
•Photos and/or videos (you can hire a photography/video service there)

Optional
•Digital photography and video service (with extra cost, requested at the diving office)
•Dry suit rental (consult)

Observations
•Excursion subject to weather conditions
• Reserve at least 24 hours in advance
•Excursion allowed from 7 to 60 years (according to condition and physical state. If the person is over 60 years old, they must appear at the diving office to check optimal health conditions).
• To carry out the activity It is not necessary to know how to swim, only being able to move in the water where positive buoyancy is provided by the neoprene suit
• Boat companion: extra cost, subject to space to be confirmed on the day of departure. Children under 14 years They must be accompanied.
•NOT VALID FOR CRUISES

 Suggested Equipment
•Swimsuit, towel. If you choose a dry suit, wear comfortable clothing