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Board a small yacht at Baltra for a guided day of diving at Seymour Norte and snorkeling at Mosquera. Expect close encounters—sea turtles, hammerheads, and blue-footed boobies—paired with strict park rules and a full-day schedule.
Board a small yacht at Baltra for a guided day of diving at Seymour Norte and snorkeling at Mosquera. Expect close encounters—sea turtles, hammerheads, and blue-footed boobies—paired with strict park rules and a full-day schedule.
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Operated by CIG Tours · Baltra, Galápagos Province
Morning light cuts across the Pacific as the yacht eases away from Baltra’s simple port and the Galápagos seems to wake with you. Salt spray and the quiet chatter of your guide set the tempo; the sea ahead dares you to move off the deck and into a different world. By first dive at Seymour Norte you feel currents tugging at your fins and the reef answering back—sea turtles drifting like slow ships, schools of fish carving shapes, and the occasional hammerhead threading the blue.
moderate.
7 hours.
Moderate fitness; comfortable entering/exiting a small yacht and performing multiple water entries while managing brief current drift dives.
Guides will sometimes accommodate discover-scuba participants, but certified divers should bring their certification card; check operator policy before booking.
Common sightings include green sea turtles, schools of reef fish, blue-footed boobies at the surface, and occasional hammerhead sharks in deeper blue-water drifts.
Crossings between Baltra, Seymour Norte, and Mosquera can be bumpy depending on wind and swell; bring motion-sickness prevention if you’re sensitive.
Yes—breakfast, snacks, lunch, some beverages, and SCUBA equipment use are included per the operator listing; confirm sizes and rental conditions ahead of time.
Baltra and the neighboring islets were strategic sites during WWII when the airstrip served military purposes; the archipelago’s fauna were also key to Darwin’s evolutionary studies.
The Galápagos National Park enforces strict biosecurity and visitor rules—stay on designated routes, avoid touching wildlife, and use reef-safe products to minimize impact.
CIG Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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