Daphne Major Island is an example of a tuff crater jutting 394 ft /120 m out of the sea. This island is home to a variety of Galapagos birdlife including Blue Footed Boobies, Frigate and Tropic Birds, to name a few.
At A Glance
- Departure: 08:00 Puerto Ayora
- Group size: 10 passengers Medium Size Motorboat
- Format: Group Tour with Naturalist Guide
- Duration: ~6 Hours
- Transport: Land Transport, Motorboat
- Transfer To Baltra: 45 minutes
- Motorboat: 45 minutes each way
- Difficulty: Moderate – Openwater Snorkeling from boat
- Activities: Wildlife, Snorkeling
- Possible Wildlife: Blue-Footed Boobies, Frigate Birds, Tropicbirds
- Snorkel: 45 minutes from boat & beach (optional)
- Lunch: Onboard vessel
- Included Onboard: Snorkel Gear, Towel, Water & Snacks
Land access on Daphne Major is prohibited so a stop at either Playa Borrero on Santa Cruz or Roca Hundida is included so you can get some snorkeling in this area.
Day Tour Gear List
- Comfortable Closed-Toe Walking Shoes
- Sunscreen, Hat & sunglasses
- Swim gear, Change of Clothes & Light Jacket
- Camera & Memory Card
- Reusable water bottle
- Personal medications