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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Experience the true spirit of the Galapagos on an exclusive day tour aboard state-of-the-art Sea Lion Yacht! Designed for comfort and discovery, the yacht features multiple observation decks, a fully air-conditioned interior, and a delicious hot lunch served onboard.

Explore the most iconic nearby islands of the Galapagos National Park with personalized service and expert guidance. With capacity for up to 20 guests, we ensure an intimate experience by keeping our average group size to just 10 passengers — thanks to the presence of two certified naturalist guides accompanying every journey, alongside our professional crew.

Discover the Galapagos the way it was meant to be seen — up close, personal, and unforgettable.

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FACILITIES

The Sea Lion Yacht is one of only 12 yachts in the Galapagos that have the necessary authorization to offer day tours of the Galapagos National Park. Here’s a quick look at the islands you can visit as part of our day tours

ACTIVITIES

On board this unique ship you can experience activities prepared for all kind of travelers.

ITINERARY

NORTH SEYMOUR / BACHAS BEACH

Operation Day: Mondays: Bachas Beach / North Seymour
Operation Day: Sundays: North Seymour / Bachas Bachas
Meeting point and hour: 7h45 / ​Santa Cruz Puerto Ayora, EC"
Departing pier: Itabaca
Arriving pier: Itabaca
Coming hour: 16h00 approx.
Seymour Island, Seymour Island, Islas Galápagos
This tour is offered on:
After gathering all their essentials (camera, hat, sunscreen, swim gear, etc.), guests head out from the meeting point at approximately 7:45 a.m. Around that time, we head to the town and hop aboard a transfer bus that will take us on a 45-minute drive across the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to the Itabaca Channel. Once there, we board the Yacht and set sail to the small yet gorgeous island of North Seymour. As we begin our hiking excursion of the island, you will immediately notice that North Seymour resembles a relatively flat slab of terrain, the result of underwater uplift rather than volcanic activity. Prepare to be greeted by some of the most iconic Galapagos birds. You'll also see the lounging Galapagos sea lions; the endemic land iguana and its aquatic relative (the only marine iguana in the world); and the masked cousin of the blue-footed booby –the majestic Nazca booby.

Playa las Bachas, Ecuador
At around 12:00 p.m., we’ll set sail and head over to Las Bachas Beach, located on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. After WWII, US military barges were beached and abandoned here, which led to its nickname "the barges beach", that gradually morphed into “las bachas” in Spanish. Today, it is an important nesting area for the eastern Pacific green sea turtle. Its numerous brackish lagoons, only a few steps away from the sea, are the feeding grounds of various wading birds. Fantastic snorkeling, swimming, and/or simply enjoying the soft, white-sand beach are some of the activities you can enjoy here. Lunch is served back aboard the Yacht. Later, we’ll set sail and head back to the Itabaca Channel. Upon arrival, we’ll disembark and hop on the bus that will take us back. Keep in mind: Day Tours are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guests’ safety and/or Galapagos National Park Regulations.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Guided visit
  • Snorkeling equipment and towels
  • Lunch on board
  • Service tax

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional item.
  • Fuel fee (The fuel supplement charge will not exceed $10.00 per passenger per day).

PLEASE NOTE

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • A release form for children under 6 years old will be necesary.
BARTOLOME ISLAND / SULLIVAN BAY

BARTOLOME ISLAND
Operation Day: Tuesday
Operation Day:  Saturday 
Meeting point and hour: 7h00 / Santa Cruz Puerto Ayora, EC"
Departing pier: Itabaca
Arriving pier: Itabaca
Coming hour: 17h00 approx.
Bartolome, Bartolome, Islas Galápagos
Marvel at the beauty of the Galapagos’ Central Islands aboard own Sea Lion Yacht – one of only 12 yachts in the Galapagos that offers day tours. You’ll embark on a Galapagos Day Tour like no other! Bartolome is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive visitor sites in all of Galapagos.

Bartolome is famous for Pinnacle Rock, the best-known landmark in the Islands. Once we’ve arrived at the island, we’ll hop aboard the Sea Lion’s panga (dinghy) and head over to the shores of Bartolome to perform a Dry Landing at the base of a wooden walkway. Finally, once we reach the top of the stairs, we’ll reach the final viewpoint that offers one of the most jaw-dropping panoramic views in the entire archipelago.

This Day Tour is offered on (Day Tours are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons and Galapagos National Park Regulations)

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Guided visit
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch on board
  • All Fees and Taxes

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional item.
  • Fuel fee (The fuel supplement charge will not exceed $10.00 per passenger per day).

PLEASE NOTE

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • A release form for children under 6 years old will be necesary.
  • The tour takes around 8 hours in total (navigation included). They will be staying around 4 hours in navigation.
SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND / CARRION POINT

SOUTH PLAZAS & CARRION POINT
Operation Day: Wednesday: Carrión Point  / South Plaza Island
Operation Day: Friday: South Plaza Island / Carrión Point 
Meeting point and hour: 8h15 / Santa Cruz Puerto Ayora, EC
Departing pier: Itabaca
Arriving pier: Itabaca
Coming hour: 16h00 approx.
The following descriptions and itinerary details reflect our typical. After gathering all their essentials (camera, hat, sunscreen, swim gear, etc.), guests head out from the meeting point at approximately 8:15 a.m. Around that time we head to the town of Puerto Ayora and hop aboard a transfer bus that will take us on a 45-minute drive across the beautiful highlands of Santa Cruz Island to the Itabaca Channel.

Once there, we board the Yacht and set sail at approximately 9:45 a.m. Our first stop along the way is Punta Carrión. Around 10:10 a.m., we put on our snorkeling gear and jump in the water to begin our snorkeling activity that will last a little under an hour. Punta Carrión is a small bay that is ideal for viewing a variety of colorful fish, rays, and possibly even whitetip reef sharks!

Isla Plaza Sur, Ecuador
Following the snorkeling activity at Punta Carrión, we board the Yacht once more and continue on our way to South Plaza Island. Once there, we take a small dinghy (panga) to the shore and perform a dry landing. One of our Galapagos National Park-certified guides leads us on a walking excursion where we explore the fascinating terrain covered in scarlet/colored sesuvium succulents and verdant prickly pear cacti. Hybrid land/marine iguanas roam about the island and its black lava rock shores, mingling with Sally Lightfoot crabs, swallow-tailed gulls, red-billed tropicbirds, and two kinds of boobies: Nazca and blue-footed. South Plaza Island sits across from North Plaza Island, and the channel in between them is a beautiful and clear turquoise color, where you can often spot a bachelor sea lion colony. Lunch is served aboard the Yacht.

Keep in mind: Day Tours are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guests’ safety and/or Galapagos National Park Regulations.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Guided visit
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch on board
  • All Fees and Taxes

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional item.
  • Fuel fee (The fuel supplement charge will not exceed $10.00 per passenger per day). 

PLEASE NOTE

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • A release form for children under 6 years old will be necesary.
  • The tour takes around 8 hours in total (navigation included). They will be staying around 4 hours in navigation.
SANTA FE ISLAND

Operation Day: Every Thursday
Meeting point and hour: 8h15 / At the entrance of Puerto Ayora's Church, in front of the pier and aside from the restaurant "El Descanso del Guía"
Departing pier: Itabaca
Arriving pier: Itabaca
Coming hour: 16h00 approx.
Santa Fe Island, Santa Fe Island, Islas Galápagos
We depart from the meeting point in Puerto Ayora. Following a short panga (dinghy) ride, we board the Yacht and set sail for two hours until we reach the island of Santa Fe. Upon arriving, we perform a wet landing and disembark on the white sand beach.

From there, we enjoy an exciting walk and a refreshing dip over at La Encañada a wonderful visitor site on Santa Fe Island. You’ll also get the chance to do some snorkeling with the equipment we provide aboard the Yacht!

Afterwards, a delicious lunch awaits back aboard the vessel. It is home to two endemic species: the Santa Fe land iguana and the Santa Fe rice rat. Additionally, you’ll also get to admire the largest species of opuntia cactus as well as Galapagos hawks, blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea lions, frigatebirds and the marine iguana.

This Day Tour is offered on Thursdays.

Day Tours are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guests’ safety and/or Galapagos National Park Regulations.

INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Guided visit
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch on board
  • All Fees and Taxes

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional item.
  • Fuel fee (The fuel supplement charge will not exceed $10.00 per passenger per day).

PLEASE NOTE

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • A release form for children under 6 years old will be necesary.
  • The tour takes around 8 hours in total (navigation included). They will be staying around 4 hours in navigation.

Hiking

All itineraries offer daily land excursions, accompanied experienced naturalist guide from the Galapagos National Park, you will discover the particularities and hidden beauties of each island, their fauna and flora.

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Snorkeling

One of the most fun activities in the Galapagos is snorkeling, for which we provide you with the complete equipment, fins, mask, which are included in the package price. Guide and other assistants will supervise you so that you can enjoy this activity in complete safety.

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Yacht Sea Lion  RATES 2025 
Per person

BARTOLOME SOUTH
PLAZA ISLAND 		NORTH SEYMOUR
& LAS BACHAS BEACH 		SANTA FE ISLAND
$390 USD $​390 USD $​390 USD $​390 USD
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INCLUDED:

  • Trasportation from the puerto ayora dock
  • Excursions with certified naturalist guide
  • Guide snorkeling activities
  • Lunch Onboard
  • Use of towels
  • Taxes

DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Air ticket to the Galapagos Islands
  • Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park ($200 per person)
  • Traffic Control Card ($20 per person)
  • Wetsuits ($15 per person per day)
  • Alcohols and soft drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Additional services not indicated

PLEASE NOTE

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • The fuel supplement charge will not exceed $10.00 per passenger per day.

WHY YATE SEA LION?

Join our certified bilingual naturalist guides on day trips to nearby islands in the Galapagos National Park aboard our Sea Lion yacht!
You will be part of a small group that will never exceed 20 guests and will have fully personalized service on board: attentive crew members, a delicious hot lunch, air-conditioned interiors and spacious observation decks.
Visitor sites include wildlife-rich North Seymour, iconic Bartholomew, wild and rugged South Plaza, and beautiful Santa Fe.

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