Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
We will visit exotic places of the Bay of the Gulf of Santa Cruz, our boat will arrive at the small islet called “LA LOBERIA” named for the great colony of sea lions, we will also visit Punta Estrada, the shark channel and the beach of the dog.
We will do snorkeling on this tour.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Malecon de Puerto Ayora
Meeting point given by the operator
Las Grietas
We have 2 daily departures 09H00 AM and 14H00 PM, the tour lasts between 3 hours. The pick up starts between 08:30 AM to 0845 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 los dogs 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).
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkeling Equipment ( Mask and fins)
Meeting point given by the operator
Professional Guide
Snacks
Breakfast
Food and drinks (Unless specified)
Pick up and Drop off
Wet suits is not included you must rent by yourself if you decide
Options
Afternoon Departure
Pick up
Morning Departure
Pick up morning
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was well...
Deanna S,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was well organized and our guide was very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this experience
A “Must Do” tour!
Kate H,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great half day tour. Las Grietas canyon was outstanding. Walking to see the Blue Footed Boobies was fascinating- the tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. This is a must do
Inaccurate description in the details for meet up and the group size. The tour felt rushed and over crowded. Stay away
davidkY2061VS,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I signed up for this tour and the instructions were to meet at 9 AM outside my hotel or accommodation. I got a message at 8:15 AM the same morning at the tour saying that I needed to meet at the Puerto Ayuora dock at 8:30 AM. No where in the description did it say this at all. When I arrived at the location provided, it turned out to be the wrong dock and I almost missed the boat. Once the tour started I realized there were 16 people on this tour when the description in Trip Advisor said it would be 10 people maximum. Then we started the tour with a quick boat ride and a short hike. Then we did some snorkeling and the visibility was so pour you couldn’t see a thing underwater. I felt rushed and crowed the entire time. Very below average and they very aggressively asked for tips at the end of the tour. I would not suggest this tour.
Okay for half day option
kimm e,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s a lot of boat riding for the little snorkeling that you do. You get to see the nesting area of Blue-footed Boobies. But the snorkeling is only okay, especially if you are a scuba diver, this might disappoint. Guide takes a lot of pictures (but only one of us!) underwater and on land.
Great for a first introduction to Puerto Ayora
Y7973IFmatthewr,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The island hike was short, but you get to see Blue Footed boobies and some sharks (water clarity dependent). The snorkeling was mainly aimed at beginners as there wasn't much to see in the areas we went and the water was cold. Use of wetsuits was an additional charge that we didn't know about. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and helpful.
I’d do it again in a heartbeat!
kkac2025,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome folks! Our female tour guide for the walking part was cautious with her group, giving proper warnings, and providing information.
Great way to see the bay
Kevin M,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a really good time. The guide was great and the experience wasn’t rushed. Got to see various birds including Blue Foot Booby. The swimming locations were great, the captain of the boat was great also. All in all it’s very good value for money and highly recommended. 9am till 12.30.
Great Way to Spend Half a Day
Jennifer G,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Toño is a wonderful guide, and the crew is fantastic. Our guide is very knowledgeable, intellectual, with a bohemian vibe and great sense of humor. Try his empanadas!
Half day tour
Voyage683634,,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The animals were awesome, but we were unable to go snorkeling due to murky waters. We should’ve been told in the beginning of the tour that we cannot do snorkeling due to this, and then give it be given the option of canceling, and our money back. I still think we should get our money back because we did not get a full tour, our tour was only three hours And an hour and a half was looking at animals and the other hour and a half we were supposed to go snorkeling, but could not so we just drove in a boat, hoping to see something.
Perfect day out
Kat K,,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Punctual and friendly staff, did not seem very organized at the start, but had a great day out and our guide and staff were great at pointing things out ! The peach tea and banana were both refreshing and delicious…. we saw large swimming turtles, blue footed, boobies, iguanas, gray herrings, frigatebirds, tiger spiders, and a spool of sardines, kept jumping up behind our boat, which was really cool and pelicans! It was a private tour with just the 2 of us-it was perfect
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