Visiting Galapagos Is Not The Same As Visiting The Galapagos National Park
Exclusive Galapagos Day Tours To The National Park
Join our certified, bilingual naturalist guides for a Day Tour to nearby islands in the Galapagos National Park aboard our Sea Lion Yacht!
You will be part of a small group, with a maximum of 20 guests, ensuring fully personalized service. Enjoy attentive crew members, a delicious hot lunch, air-conditioned interiors, and plenty of viewing decks.
Our visitor sites include the wildlife-rich North Seymour, iconic Bartolomé, the wild and rugged South Plaza, and the beautiful Santa Fe.
What Makes A Day Tour Different From A Bay Tour?
| FEATURES | BAY TOURS | SEA LION DAY TOURS | DAY TOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $$ | $$$ | $$$ |
| Granted access to visitor sites | |||
| Wildlife viewing opportunities | Low | High | High |
| Guided visits (w/ a certified Naturalist Guide) | |||
| Number of boats that offer this service | 50+ boats | 1 boat | 11 boats |
| Daily Departures | |||
| Lunch Type | Box Lunch | Hot Lunch | Hot Lunch |
| Indoor seating | Select boats | ||
| Offer more than 1 activity | Select boats | ||
| Life rafts | |||
| Snorkeling gear | Select boats | ||
| Number of passengers | Approx. 10 | Max. 20 | 15+ |
Our Galapagos Day Tours
We operate set, daily departures aboard our yacht to the following official visitor sites within the National Park. Only 12 yachts in the archipelago have the Galapagos National Park permits to do so! Our Sea Lion Yacht is one of the few with two naturalist guides onboard (as opposed to just one), meaning you’ll enjoy better service, greater site interpretation, and overall safety.
Galapagos Day Tours aboard the Sea Lion Yacht also include an onboard Chef (focused on providing you with a wholesome and hot lunch) and an entire crew dedicated to making sure the journey to your island of choice goes as smoothly as possible. Each tour provides opportunities to observe wildlife from our Big 15 list of iconic species!
Bartolome Island
One of the most fascinating, iconic, and spectacular islands in the Galapagos.
Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Galapagos iconic species you’ll see:
- Galapagos penguins
- Blue-footed Boobies
- Galapagos Sea Lions
- and plenty more!
Price per person:
- Starting from
- 2026: USD 409 per guest
- 2027: USD 421 per guest
* The price includes snorkeling gear + wetsuit
* Plus tax + fuel surcharge
*Rate may vary by season
Ask about our special offers!
South Plaza Island
Crystalline waters, volcanic shorelines, and mesmerizing colors await!
Available on Wednesdays and Fridays
Galapagos iconic species you’ll see:
- Land iguanas
- Blue-footed Boobies
- Frigatebirds (Great and Magnificent)
- and plenty more!
Price per person:
- Starting from
- 2026: USD 409 per guest
- 2027: USD 421 per guest
* The price includes snorkeling gear + wetsuit
* Plus tax + fuel surcharge
*Rate may vary by season
Ask about our special offers!
North Seymour Island & Las Bachas Beach
Teeming with history and nature everywhere you look.
Available on Mondays (Las Bachas/North Seymour) and Sundays (North Seymour/Las Bachas)
Galapagos iconic species you’ll see:
- American Flamingos
- Blue-footed Boobies
- Marine Iguanas
- and plenty more!
Price per person:
- Starting from
- 2026: USD 409 per guest
- 2027: USD 421 per guest
* The price includes snorkeling gear + wetsuit
* Plus tax + fuel surcharge
*Rate may vary by season
Ask about our special offers!
Santa Fe Island
Pristine landscapes with endemic and iconic fauna.
Available on Thursdays
Galapagos iconic species you’ll see:
- Santa Fe Land Iguana
- Galapagos Hawk
- Blue-footed Boobies
- and plenty more!
Price per person:
- Starting from
- 2026: USD 409 per guest
- 2027: USD 421 per guest
* The price includes snorkeling gear + wetsuit
* Plus tax + fuel surcharge
*Rate may vary by season
Ask about our special offers!
Included in our Galapagos Day Tours
Transportation from Puerto Ayora docks (only if you are not our guest at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel).
As well as the following:
Guided land expeditions with a certified Naturalist Guide
Hot lunch
Use of towels
Guided snorkeling activities (snorkeling gear + wetsuit included)
What to take
Sun protection(sunblock, cap, sunglasses)
Camera, batteries and plenty of memory cards
Comfortable walking shoes
Bathing suit, windbreaker/jacket
National Park entrance card (please write passport number on the back)
Safety
Life Jackets
Life Rafts
Lifesavers
The Main Priority Aboard Our Galapagos Day Tours
Safety is our main priority throughout the Galapagos Day Tours we offer, and we kindly ask guests for their cooperation. Aboard the Sea Lion Yacht, we have life rafts and life jackets, the latter of which we require our guests to use when traveling aboard our panga (dinghy) to and from Galapagos National Park visitor sites. An initial boat drill exercise is held aboard the yacht at the beginning of each of our Galapagos Day Tours.
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