Board a luxury private yacht with a certified Galápagos naturalist guide for an intimate, unhurried exploration of Plaza Sur — home to one of the largest sea lion colonies and the island's iconic hybrid land iguanas. A bucket-list encounter with evolution, up close.
What to expect
Depart Santa Cruz harbour aboard a sleek, well-appointed yacht and cruise to Plaza Sur with your personal certified naturalist guide. Walk the island's single trail among hundreds of Galápagos sea lions — pups playing at your feet, bulls roaring on the cliffs — before encountering the world's only known hybrid between a land and marine iguana. The dramatic clifftop viewpoint reveals magnificent frigatebirds and red-billed tropicbirds riding thermals below you. Freshly prepared Ecuadorian lunch is served on deck on the return journey, with cold Galápagos beer and pisco sours.
Good to know
Full day; departs ~07:30, returns ~17:00 — well before any standard all-aboard. Pre-book directly with Grupo Galápagos and confirm your cruise ship's dock time. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and water shoes for the wet landing.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Plazas Sur — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Plazas Sur
- Plaza Sur + North Seymour: Twin-Island Naturalist Expedition
- Plaza Sur Full-Day Guided Nature Tour from Santa Cruz
- Tortuga Bay Private Guided Walk & Kayak: Pristine Wilderness Beach
- Galápagos Snorkelling Safari: Sea Lions, Turtles & Reef Sharks
- Charles Darwin Research Station: Private Expert Science Tour