Just across the Bolivar Channel from Isabela Island, Fernandina is the westernmost island in the archipelago and therefore geologically the youngest. It's difficult to say which is he most remarkable characteristic of this island -- it's geological features as an active cone-shaped volcano, or is its hearty inhabitants who eek out a living on the black lava. Land mammals have never been introduced to Fernandina, and reptiles like marine iguanas, birds like the Galapagos Hawk, and playful sea lions dominate the lava rock landscape and coastline. Watching over the island is the caldera of La Cumbre Volcano, a particularly active volcano throughout the 20th century, with its most recent eruption in just 2005. Volcan Sierra Negra recently erupted in 2018. Contact us for help planning your tour to Fernandina Island in Galapagos.

Fernandina Island Galapagos Tours & Cruises

A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.

Classic Galapagos

10 Days from $7,410

Spend 10 days exploring the legendary Galápagos Islands aboard a classic, 96-guest expedition ship, the Endeavour II. Actively experience the wildlife and wonders of the islands through kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.

Warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago

Classic Galapagos

10 Days from $7,780

Join this 10-day expedition aboard an intimate, yacht-scaled expedition ship designed to bring you in to up-close contact with the islands and the wildlife. See, do, learn, enjoy in the company of a 48-guest expedition community.

Wild Galápagos Escape

Guayaquil to Guayaquil
7 Days from $5,800

Explore under the sure guidance of an expedition leader, three handpicked naturalists, including a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and an undersea specialist, plus a wellness specialist. Their knowledge and passion for the islands is the key to your once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Western Islands

5 Days from $4,066

Be part of this spectacular 5-day expedition to the enchanting Galapagos Islands, a isolated group of volcanic islands. Its fragile ecosystem has taken on almost mythological status as a showcase of biodiversity. Start in Baltra and visit Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and Floreana.

Western Galapagos Islands Cruise

5 Days from $2,455

This 5-day all inclusive Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II yachts explore the central and western islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela and Fernandina. Hike among dramatic volcanic landscapes filled with wildlife, and snorkel among marine iguanas, sea turtles, playful sea lions, colorful schools of fish, sharks, and even penguins!

Western Islands II

5 Days from $2,850

Join the Archipell I on this 5-day voyage cruising across the Western Galapagos Islands, home to giant Galapagos tortoises, manta rays, penguins, whale-sharks, sea lions, and more. Walk along unique white sand beaches, encounter an extraordinary variety of wildlife, and admire amazing volcanic formations.

Isabela & Fernandina Islands

6 Days from $5,790

Visit the Wall of Tears and watch friendly sea lions on the Isabela and Fernandina Islands. This 6-day cruise aboard the Petrel features beautiful scenery and is a birdwatcher's delight!

Western Islands 2020

Baltra to Bachas Beach
6 Days from $4,731

Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!

Western Islands

7 Days from $6,428

Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands.

Western Islands

Baltra to Charles Darwin Center
7 Days from $2,989

Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.

Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island

The lone visitor site on this island, and raved to be one of the most spectacular in all of the Galapagos, is Punta Espinoza, where you can get a close up look at marine iguanas, sea lions, nesting flightless cormorants, and if you're lucky, Galapagos penguins, and hawks. The Galapagos cormorants are notable as the only species of cormorants that have lost the ability to fly in exchange for an evolutionary advantage at diving, at which they are experts. Galapagos Penguins are the only penguins to live close to, and even north of the Equator.

In a small inlet off the shores of Fernandina’s coast is Mangle Point. Here, you will delight in the opportunity to snorkel among gracefully diving penguins and the playful sea lions. Although there is no landing, this site does offer breathtaking views of the island.