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.
“The experience was wonderful, just one thing to suggest try to be the least invasive with the animals”
Swim with wild sea lions near Callao in a quick 150-minute boat trip. See Humboldt penguins, birds, and get a snack onboard.
“I wish we got to swim with the sea lions longer! We were only in the water for 15min. Other than that it was so cool and a once in a lifetime experience!!”
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.
“Flexibler Umgang mit einem Buchungsproblem, zuverlässig, freundlich und kompetent.”
Eco-friendly speedboat tour from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands and the 120m Candelabra geoglyph, with wildlife and great photo views.
“I had the opportunity to take the tour to the Ballestas Islands and it was a fantastic experience. From the start, everything was very well organized: the staff was punctual, friendly, and professional. The boat ride was safe and comfortable, and the views during the trip were simply spectacular. We were able to see sea…”
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.
“The activity was good However, the communication from Izi Peru was poor and not clear.”
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.…”
