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This island was formed when a series of submarine lava flows were uplifted. The arid vegetation that highlights most of this island make it home to numerous sea birds. The ever-popular blue-footed booby lives here, and the largest population of great frigatebirds can be seen inflating their distinct red pouches here as they try to call the attention of a female soaring overhead. Although land iguanas have had a troubled history here, always on the edge of disappearance from the island, the conservation efforts of the National Park have helped stabilize the population around 600, 200 of which were actually born in the wild. If you choose to snorkel from this island, you might see garden eels, rays, reef sharks, and various tropical fish.

8 Cruises to North Seymour Island, Galapagos for 2025-2026

10 Luxury Cruises to North Seymour Island for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
North & Central Islands + Floreana $7,490 6 May 29, 2025 Delight your senses with all the natural beauty and breathtaking wildlife of the Galapagos Islands! Sail across some of the most emblematic destinations and visit Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, Santiago, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Genovesa and more!
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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise $5,190 5 May 13, 2025 The Ocean Spray luxury catamaran takes you on a 5-day Galapagos Northern Islands cruise, exploring Genovesa, South Plaza, Mosquero, and Santiago. Light hiking, pristine snorkeling, and swimming with sea lions and penguins make this trip the perfect luxury Galapagos vacation package.
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Western Islands $7,867 7 May 23, 2025 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.
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard La Pinta $381,349 7 May 23, 2025 Experience the Galapagos Islands like never before during this 7-day Western Islands private cruise aboard La Pinta. Discover the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinoza in Fernandina, the spectacular red beaches of Rabida on Santa Cruz Island, and snorkel or glass-bottom boat ride along the coast of Champion Islet in Floreana.
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South & Central Islands $9,990 8 May 25, 2025 Enjoy the beauty of Bartolome, Española, Floreana, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago and South Plaza on this 8-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. On this cruise of the South and Central Islands, you'll have daily opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, and explore the incredible biodiversity of Galapagos!
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Western & Eastern Islands $9,990 8 May 24, 2025 Join the M/C Elite on a spectacular 8-day small ship cruise of the Galapagos Islands. Visit San Cristobal, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Bartholomew and many more islands.
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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray $77,490 5 May 13, 2025 Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the Ocean Spray luxury catamaran on this 5-day Northern Islands private cruise.
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Beaches and Bays $10,250 8 May 18, 2025 Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.
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Islands Circumnavigation - East $8,290 8 Jun 07, 2025 Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands.
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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays $210,000 8 May 18, 2025 Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.
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North Seymour Island Facts and Highlights

  • North Seymour Island is home to a remarkable array of wildlife, including sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and land iguanas.
  • The island is particularly renowned for its birdlife, providing birdwatchers with an incredible opportunity to see rare species in their natural habitat. Marvel at the magnificent frigatebird, blue-footed boobies, and the Galapagos mockingbird, walk amongst nests, observe mating rituals, or catch a glimpse of nestlings and fledglings during hatching seasons.
  • The land iguanas found in North Seymour are not native to the island. They were moved from Baltra in the early 1930s in order to provide better conditions for their survival and to get them away from the introduced goats species that were destroying the habitat on Baltra and contributing to a dangerous decline in their population. Since then the goat population  has been eradicated from protected areas.
  • North Seymour Island is one of the most important breeding sites for blue-footed boobies in the Galapagos, with visitors able to observe the birds performing their famous courtship dances.
  • The waters surrounding North Seymour Island are teeming with marine life, including tropical fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles, making it a popular destination for snorkeling and diving.
  • The island's rugged terrain provides visitors with an opportunity to explore its many trails, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and wildlife.
  • North Seymour was formed by uplifts of submarine lava, rather than volcanic eruptions, along with Baltra and the northeastern part of Santa Cruz, resulting in distinctive flat plateaus. See firsthand the unique geological formations that make the islands so distinctive. 

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