180° Santa Cruz Island Tour
Half a lap of the island, a full day at sea
The experience
The 180° Tour follows the eastern coast of Santa Cruz on a day designed for people who want to spend it in the water. White-sand beaches, sheltered bays and several snorkelling sites come together on a single sea route.
At each stop it is common to find sea turtles, reef sharks, rays and sea lions, alongside cliffs and mangroves that can only be appreciated from the water.
80% of the day in the water
This is the most aquatic tour on Santa Cruz: several snorkelling sessions in bays and channels of crystal-clear water.
A rarely visited eastern coast
Beaches and coves the traditional bay tours never reach, in groups of no more than 12 passengers.
Marine wildlife guaranteed
Turtles, eagle rays, white-tipped reef sharks and sea lions are regular residents along the route.
How is the day spent?
What this tour is really like
Real clips filmed on our own departures — no filters and no stock footage.
Ready to see it
with your own eyes?
A day on this tour
Indicative itinerary — it may change with the tide, the weather and National Park rules.
Casting off from Puerto Ayora
Board at the main pier and sail along the eastern coast of Santa Cruz.
First snorkelling site
A sheltered bay with turquoise water: first encounter with turtles and reef fish.
Beach and short walk
Landing on a white-sand beach to walk, take photos and rest.
Lunch on board
Lunch as we sail to the next stop on the route.
Snorkelling in channels and mangroves
Second snorkelling session among mangroves and lava formations, home to sharks and rays.
Back to Puerto Ayora
Sailing back to the main pier.
What's included?
- Certified naturalist guide (Spanish/English)
- Lunch on board and snacks
- Snorkelling gear
- Towels provided
- Transfer to the boarding point
Not included
- Soft drinks and extras on board
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee and TCT card (current rates on request)
- Tips (optional)
What to pack
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Cap and sunglasses
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone in a waterproof case
- Seasickness tablets (strongly recommended)
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