Ecuador · Wildlife

Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

3 Hours Round trip from EC Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Half-day bay tour around Santa Cruz Island
02 Snorkeling at La Lobería near a sea lion colony
03 Chance to swim with sea lions
04 Birdwatching at Punta Estrada
05 See marine iguanas at Playa de los Dogs
06 Cruise through the Channel of Love and Shark Channel
07 Possibility of spotting blue sharks
08 Professional guide, snacks, mask and fins included

Discover the highlights of Santa Cruz Bay on a half-day boat tour from Puerto Ayora, combining coastal scenery, wildlife watching, and snorkeling in the Galápagos. Cruise to La Lobería, a small islet known for its sea lion colony, where you will have the chance to snorkel in clear waters and look out for marine life.

Along the way, visit Punta Estrada for birdwatching, explore Playa de los Dogs to spot marine iguanas among volcanic rocks and sesuvium, and continue through the Channel of Love and Shark Channel. This short but varied excursion is a great way to experience the bay’s unique landscapes and wildlife in just a few hours.

We will go to La Lobería (small islet located 10 minutes away from the port), site where we carry out the snorkeling activity in which there is the possibility of swimming with sea lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Total Duration: 3 hours

Meeting point given by the operator

We have 2 daily departures 09H00 AM and 14H00 PM, the tour lasts between 3 hours.

The pick up starts between 08H30 AM to 08H45 AM in the morning and 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM in the afternoon depending on the hotel where the pax is located.

We will go to La Lobería (small islet located 10 minutes away from the port), site where we carry out the snorkeling activity in which there is the possibility of swimming with sea lions.

Then we moved to Punta Estrada to watch birds such as: blue-footed boobies, seagulls and pelicans.

Our third activity consists of an excursion to the Playa de losdogs where we can find iguanas in quantity around an area of volcanic rocks and sesuvium.

Likewise, we continue towards the Channel of Love and the Shark Channel (in the latter we can make sightings of blue sharks).

The tour end in Puerto Ayora's dock, there no drop off in the hotel . You have to go to your accommodation by yourself.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from EC 2 cities · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Guide
Snacks
Use of Snorkeling Equipment ( Mask and fins)
Meeting point given by the operator

What's Not Included

Breakfast
Food and drinks (Unless specified)
Pick up and Drop off
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Taking swimsuit
If you arrive at the same day to Baltra's Airport, we cannot be held responsible for flight delays or passengers that would not arrive on time for the afternoon departure.
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide