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Galapagos Small Ship Cruises
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $2095, 11 days
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Active South America
from $2999, 10 days
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The World Outdoors
from $2398, 10 days
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from $2990, 9 days
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ROW Adventures Intl Div.
from $3490, 11 days
ROW's unique Galapagos Unbound multi-sport vacation adventure is the first of its kind offered in this tropical archipelago, allowing you to see the...

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Gear

Diving Fin Innovations
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Maiden voyage of the man-fish
Tropical Getaway
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The key to packing light for a warm-weather trip: quality, not quantity.
Olympus Stylus 790 SW
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Aqualung Mythos mask and Caravelle ADJ fins
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JBL Woody Sawed-Off Magnum Speargun
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Fitness

The Move
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Go deeper with champion freediver Tanya Streeter

Attractions

Barra da Tijuca

Good For Snorkeling

Avenida das Americas
22649-900

Expert Rated & Recommended

Bocachica Island

Good For Snorkeling

Cartagena Harbor
Cartagena, Colombia

Description: Bocachica Island is located in the harbor of Cartagena and is known for its beaches.... Read More

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Boquilla Beach

Good For Snorkeling

half hour from central Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia

Description: Boquilla Beach is a small beach with gentle waves, located about a half hour from Cartagena.... Read More

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