Male Frigate bird with a red chest flying in North Seymour Island.

North Seymour Island Tour 2026

During the tour to North Seymour in Galápagos you can observe a large population of frigate birds, blue footed boobies, sea lions, and land iguanas that were originally from Baltra Island. North Seymour Island has a surface of 1.9 km. It is formed by elevated submarine lava and is covered by low vegetation.

Trip details:

• Departure time: 08:00 am.
• From: Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Island.
• Duration: 6 - 7 hours.
• Yacht capacity: 16 - 20 people.
• Sailing time: 45 minutes.
• Activities: 90% hiking and 10% snorkeling.

What animals can you see in Seymour?
• Royal frigates
• Blue-footed boobies
• Land iguanas
• Lava lizard
• Marine iguanas
• Sea lions
• Black-winged Stilts
• Swallow-tailed gulls
• Lava herons
• Flamingos (at Bachas Beach)
• Tropical fish
• Sea Turtles

Prices:

$230 Economic Boat
$347 Standard Yacht
$369 Superior Yacht
$418 First class Yacht
$495 Luxury Yacht

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Route of tour from Santa Cruz Island to North Seymour Island.

People heading towards the Itabaca Channel in the Galápagos.

Travel Itinerary to North Seymour Island

How do you get to North Seymour Island?

This tour begins at 8:00 a.m. We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Santa Cruz. The trip begins with a 40-minute drive to the Itabaca Canal, the embarkation point for many Galápagos tours. Upon arrival at the canal, you will board a yacht bound for North Seymour Island.

Person taking pictures of land iguanas that are under some bushes.

Once you reach the island, the 1 hour and 30 minute walk begins. Here you can take pictures of the land iguanas that are under the bushes.

Following the path you will come across male frigate birds with red chests that are easily visible, perched on bushes.

Male red-breasted frigate birds perched on bushes on North Seymour Island, Galapagos.

After having lunch on board the yacht, and depending on the itinerary, you will go to Mosquera Islet or "Playa Las Bachas"

- The Mosquera Islet has turquoise and blue water, here you can snorkel and see sea turtles along with small baby sharks.

- In "Playa Las Bachas" there is a short walk around the lagoon where you can see the Galapagos flamingos, marine iguanas, and various birds. Snorkeling activity is also carried out.

If you are a bird lover, this is the tour to choose.