Nameless Island is approximately 90 minutes west of Puerto Ayora and it is popular for viewing Blue-Footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, Frigate Birds and Gulls as well as Sea Lions resting on the rocks with Sea Turtles and Rays in the waters below. Enjoy the scenic ride along the west coast of Santa Cruz past Tortuga Bay and other isolated beaches en route to this isolated marvel.
At A Glance
- Departure: 08:00 Puerto Ayora
- Group size: Max 10 passengers Medium Size Boat
- Format: Group Tour with Naturalist Guide
- Duration: ~6 Hours
- Transport: Medium Size (20 ft) Motor Yacht, Water Taxi
- Motor Yacht: 1.5 hours each way
- Water Taxi: 5 minutes
- Difficulty: Moderate – Open Water Snorkeling
- Activities: Bird Life, Snorkeling
- Possible Wildlife: Blue-Footed, Nazca Boobies, Frigatebirds
- Snorkel: 45 minutes from beach (optional)
- Lunch: Onboard vessel
- Included Onboard: Snorkel Gear, Towel, Water & Snacks
On this route it is common to come across runs of Yellowfin Tuna that you can cast a line to check your luck. You will then cruise back to Playa Palmas for some water time. After snorkeling in a protected bay you will have lunch onboard before heading back to Santa Cruz.
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