Santa Cruz: Half-Day Bay Tour with Snorkeling and Grietas｜Ecuador

Bay Tour – Half Day (includes guide and maritime transportation)

Available schedules:
Option A: 08:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Option B: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Start of the tour
The tour begins at the Puerto Ayora Malecón, our designated meeting point, where passengers must arrive on their own. From there, we will walk together to the Main Pier, where we will board a boat authorized by the Galápagos National Park (capacity: 16 passengers) to begin this experience.

Navigation to Punta Estrada
After approx. 15 minutes of navigation, the visit to the main points begins:

1. Franklin Bay – Snorkeling (45 minutes)
Here you can enjoy:
A great variety of colorful fish
Sea turtles
Small sharks
Blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and more wildlife from the boat

2. Shark Channel
Located in Punta Estrada, a short land visit will allow you to observe:
Whitetip reef sharks (harmless)
Rock formations and volcanic landscape
A natural channel with calm, crystal-clear waters

3. Dog Beach
After a walk of approx. 10 minutes, you will arrive at this beach known for:
Marine iguanas
Mangroves
Viewpoints ideal for photos
Rocky and volcanic scenery

4. Las Grietas
After walking about 15 minutes along lava paths, you will reach this spectacular natural channel:
Crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling
Formed by filtrations of fresh and salt water
One of the most iconic sites in Santa Cruz

End of the tour
Return by boat to the Main Pier