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Bay Tour

Did you know that our boat is the only one with a glass bottom for this activity?

Discover the underwater world of this archipelago from a completely unique perspective.

The Bay Tour is a must-do in Galapagos. It combines snorkeling, hiking, learning about the islands, and relaxation.
On board the Aqua View, you'll explore several corners of Santa Cruz Island in about 4 hours.
During the tour, you'll be accompanied by a bilingual naturalist guide who will explain the secrets of Galapagos' flora and fauna.

We take you to fascinating places such as Punta Estrada, Las Grietas, and the Shark Channel.

Our boat

The Aqua View is the preferred boat for this tour in Santa Cruz. This is due to its excellent reputation, welcoming atmosphere, and the crew's commitment to providing first-class service.

In addition, the Aqua View is the only boat on the Bay Tour with glass windows in the bottom, allowing you to dive into the underwater world without getting wet.

You’ll be able to see the underwater world of Galapagos without leaving the boat!

  • Our Aqua View boat is designed to ensure the safety and comfort of our passengers.

  • Our crew is expert in the marine flora and fauna of Galapagos.

Bay Tour on Aqua View – Glass Bottom Boat
Includes:

  • Visit to (4) locations: Las Grietas, Shark Channel, "Los Perros" Beach, Franklin Bay.

  • Hiking, swimming, and snorkeling (specialized mask and snorkel)

  • Courtesy snack

  • Bilingual Naturalist Guide of the Galápagos National Park.
  • Coastal ride
  • Life jacket

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  • Tour duration: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Price per person: US$ 50,00
  • Charter Rate: US $800,00 (Maximum capacity of 16 passengers)
  • Departures subject to availability, with a minimum of 4 passengers.If the minimum of 4 passengers is not met, an alternative boat will be suggested.

Discover the sites you'll visit on this tour!

Las Grietas

15-minute walk over volcanic rock. Las Grietas is the continuation of the Shark Channel and the Canal del Amor, where the water is less salty. It's an ideal spot for swimming in fresh, crystal-clear water.

Coastal ride

Discover the unique beauty of the Galapagos coastline on a tour filled with stunning landscapes, marine wildlife, and white-sand beaches. An unforgettable experience by the ocean.

Love Channel

It is a picturesque and romantic place, famous for its turquoise waters surrounded by volcanic cliffs. Its tranquility makes it a perfect spot for relaxation and connecting with nature.

Shark Channel

It is another fissure formed by the swelling of a magma chamber, where white-tip reef sharks rest in the crevice.

"Los Perros" Beach

Walk along the beach, named for the large number of 'Dog Crabs' found in the area, where we will observe the largest marine iguanas of Santa Cruz and blue-footed boobies.

Franklin Bay

A site for snorkeling, where you can observe sea turtles, golden rays, and eagle rays. In the mangrove area, pelicans and herons nest depending on the time of year.

comments

ELIZABETH B

Las Grietas swim and nearby snorkel

ago de 2025 · Family
We took the glass boat tour to Las Grietas and snorkeling near Santa Cruz. The singing captain started the trip off on a great note with a rocky sea. Las Grietas is pretty and a refreshing swim. The nature walk was informative and kept the teens engaged at a quick pace with good mating dances from the Boobies Boobies and marine iguanas. Snorkeling provided plenty of fish and a huge sea turtle.The guides even took non-swimmers in the water to help them experience the beauty. Generally, a fun 1/2 day on the water!

SIMON

Would recommend

ago de 2025 · Couple
Did 2 half day tours. Was very good. Booked them in person the day before. Would recommend if you want to see sea turtles and blue foot boobies.