PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 cruises & boat tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Morning speedboat from Paracas to El Candelabro and Ballestas Islands, spotting sea lions, penguins, and colorful birds on the water.
“I saw penguins and sea lions had a lovely morning, the staff were absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable 😃”
Swim with wild sea lions near Callao in a quick 150-minute boat trip. See Humboldt penguins, birds, and get a snack onboard.
“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…”
Boat to Ballestas Islands for seals and Humboldt penguins, then Paracas National Reserve cliffs and maroon beaches, ending near Huacachina.
“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 Lima’s sea lions on a 4-hour Palomino Islands cruise, with San Lorenzo marine bioreserve and Humboldt penguins on the route.
“Quite an unique experience. I've never been to a sea lion colony before, so it was nice to see them in the wild and most amazing to be there with them in the water. The sea lions were of course the best part of it, but it was lovely being able to ask the guides…”
Eco-friendly speedboat tour from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands and the 120m Candelabra geoglyph, with wildlife and great photo views.
“The boat tour it self was awesome. The meetup place was wrong and when I got there the guide told me I had to pay a taxi fee of 16 sols. The taxi was him walking me to the boat.”
A 2-hour speedboat from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands for Candelabra geoglyph views, sea lions, seabirds, and Humboldt penguins.
“Wonderful experience on the speedboat. Felt safe, saw all of what we had hoped to see including many Humboldt penguins”
Paracas Ballestas Islands boat tour: penguins, sea lions, dolphins and whales in 2 hours from El Chaco. $35 plus eco tax.
“Alles in allem perfekt!”
Swim alongside sea lions near Callao on a half-day yacht tour to San Lorenzo and the Palomino Islands, with guided nature stops.
A 3-hour Puerto Maldonado sunset boat ride on the Madre de Dios River, with Tambopata Reserve wildlife spotting and a night-sounds stop.
2-hour boat cruise from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands for wildlife viewing, arches and caves, plus the ancient Candelabro geoglyph.
“Esperienza bellissima, isole incantevoli e animali liberi nel loro habitat a pochi passi! Aspetto negativi: hanno tenuto i nostri zaini da viaggio dentro un sgabuzzino con una porta aperta alla vista di tutti. Al ritorno abbiamo recuperato da soli i nostri zaini perché non c'era nessuno dentro l'agenzia, ma soprattutto li abbiamo trovati completamente sporchi.…”
