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North Seymour Island cruises

28 yachts and catamarans include North Seymour in their routes, with departures from October 2026 to December 2028. Compare dates and fares, then ask us for your offer.

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North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Yachts that visit28
Upcoming departures952
Cruise length4–15 days
Fares fromUS$1,998

About the island

North Seymour Island

North Seymour is a small, flat island just north of Baltra, and for many travelers the first or the last visit of their cruise. In less than two square kilometers it holds the largest colony of magnificent frigatebirds in the Galápagos, nesting blue-footed boobies and a thriving population of land iguanas.

The island covers 1.8 square kilometers (0.7 square miles) and is only 28 meters (92 feet) high: it was formed by the uplift of submarine lava, which is why it is so flat. It was named after the English nobleman Lord Hugh Seymour. Its land iguanas are not native: in the early 1930s the Hancock Expedition moved about 70 of them from Baltra, and when the iguanas of Baltra disappeared, the descendants of those on North Seymour helped bring the species back to Baltra.

On our cruises North Seymour is visited on central and western routes, often combined with Santa Cruz, Santiago and Bartolomé, and its closeness to Baltra makes it a natural first or last stop. A dry landing on black lava leads to a loop trail through low Palo Santo trees and saltbush, past frigatebird and booby nests, to a rocky coast where sea lions and marine iguanas rest and swallow-tailed gulls nest.

The male frigatebirds inflate their red throat pouches like balloons to attract the females during the courtship season, one of the great sights of the islands, and the blue-footed boobies perform their famous dance close to the path. Nearby, the sandy islet of Mosquera, between North Seymour and Baltra, is home to a large sea lion colony and is sometimes part of the same day.

North Seymour suits every traveler: the trail is flat and easy, although the lava at the landing is uneven and there is no shade.

Fast facts

  • North Seymour has the largest colony of magnificent frigatebirds in the Galápagos.
  • The island was formed by the uplift of submarine lava, which is why it is so flat.
  • Its land iguanas were brought from Baltra in the early 1930s and later helped repopulate Baltra.

Visitor sites

Visitor sites on North Seymour Island

Each site is visited with a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.

North Seymour

Dry Landing Easy 28 yachts visit

North Seymour, a low island just north of Baltra, is one of the best places in the Galápagos to see seabirds at close range, and often the first or last visit of a…

  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Dinghy Ride
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Live dates & prices

Next cruises visiting North Seymour

The next 12 of 952 departures that include North Seymour. Fares are per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.

DepartureYachtRoutePrice per personMindo giftDetails
October 2026
8 – 12 Oct5 days / 4 nights M/Y Monserrat
MonserratFirst Class motor yacht · 20 guests
 B · Santiago, North Seymour & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal US$1,998US$3,995Save US$1,997 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure2 places left
8 – 15 Oct8 days / 7 nights M/C Monique
MoniqueLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
 A · Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & SantiagoBaltra US$8,290 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
9 – 13 Oct5 days / 4 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 A · Bartolomé, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,150 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
10 – 17 Oct8 days / 7 nights M/V Evolution
EvolutionLuxury cruise ship · 32 guests
 Footsteps back in time: Genovesa, Floreana, Santiago & North SeymourSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$9,950 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
10 – 17 Oct8 days / 7 nights M/C Elite
EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
 A · Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourSan Cristóbal US$8,219 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
11 – 18 Oct8 days / 7 nights M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz
Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
 B · Bartolomé, Santiago, North Seymour & RábidaSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$7,675 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
12 – 16 Oct5 days / 4 nights M/Y Solaris
SolarisFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
 B · Genovesa, North Seymour & South PlazaBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,150 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
13 – 20 Oct8 days / 7 nights M/Y Grace
GraceLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
 Beyond Darwin's Footsteps: Española, Floreana, Bartolomé & SantiagoBaltra US$10,950 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
13 – 17 Oct5 days / 4 nights Horizon Trimaran
Horizon TrimaranLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
 5A · Genovesa, Bartolomé & SantiagoBaltra US$4,845US$5,845Save US$1,000 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure4 places left
14 – 18 Oct5 days / 4 nights M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz
Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
 B · Santiago, North Seymour & RábidaBaltra US$4,385 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
14 – 21 Oct8 days / 7 nights M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz
Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
 D · Isabela, Floreana, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra US$7,675 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
15 – 20 Oct6 days / 5 nights M/C Endemic
EndemicLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
 E · Genovesa, Floreana & BartoloméBaltra US$6,159 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure

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Yachts & catamarans

Yachts that visit North Seymour

M/C Archipel I Mid-range catamaran · 16 guests Archipel I 126 departures · from US$2,395 M/Y Monserrat First Class motor yacht · 20 guests Monserrat 122 departures · from US$1,998 M/C Hermes Luxury catamaran · 20 guests Hermes 105 departures · from US$9,250 M/Y Tribute Luxury motor yacht · 16 guests Tribute 53 departures · from US$8,795 M/C Galaxy Sirius Luxury catamaran · 16 guests Galaxy Sirius 52 departures · from US$5,325 M/C Treasure of Galapagos First Class catamaran · 16 guests Treasure of Galapagos 51 departures · from US$4,150 M/Y Solaris First Class motor yacht · 16 guests Solaris 47 departures · from US$4,150 Galapagos Sea Star Luxury motor yacht · 16 guests Galapagos Sea Star 36 departures · from US$5,445 Horizon Trimaran Luxury catamaran · 16 guests Horizon Trimaran 29 departures · from US$4,845 M/Y Grand Majestic Luxury motor yacht · 16 guests Grand Majestic 29 departures · from US$5,045 M/Y Natural Paradise Luxury motor yacht · 16 guests Natural Paradise 28 departures · from US$5,145 M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve Luxury motor yacht · 20 guests Origin, Theory & Evolve 26 departures · from US$10,950

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Questions about visiting North Seymour

Which cruises visit North Seymour?

28 yachts and catamarans include North Seymour in their routes, with 952 upcoming departures between October 2026 and December 2028. Fares start at US$1,998 per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.

How many days do I need to visit North Seymour?

Cruises that include North Seymour last from 4 to 15 days. Longer routes combine it with more islands.

Which visitor sites can I see on North Seymour?

North Seymour (dry landing). Every visit is led by a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.

What wildlife can I see on North Seymour?

Blue-Footed Booby, Brown Pelican, Darwin’s Finches, Galapagos Dove, Galapagos Frigatebirds, Galapagos Land Iguana, Galapagos Lava Lizard, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Galapagos Mockingbird, Galapagos Petrel, Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Sting Rays.

Do I get complimentary nights in Mindo?

Yes. Every cruise booked with Dana Tours comes with complimentary nights at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa in Mindo Cloud Forest (usually 2–3, more on request), with all meals and private transfers from Quito. Departures with a fare of US$3,500 or more per person include Mindo Plus, with tickets for Mindo’s top experiences, and those of US$5,000 or more are marked ★ and include our Mindo All-Inclusive program, with your own private guide throughout.

Your Mindo Cloud Forest stay

Your cruise comes with complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest.

Complimentary nightsUsually 2–3, more on request, at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa
All meals includedBreakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay in Mindo Cloud Forest
Private transfersBetween Quito and Mindo, before or after Galápagos
★ Mindo All-InclusiveWith your own private guide throughout. Our signature gift on departures marked ★.

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