North Seymour
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…
More about North SeymourGalápagos islands · 1 visitor site
41 yachts and catamarans include North Seymour in their routes, with departures from November 2026 to December 2028. Compare dates and fares, then ask us for your offer.
Book with Dana Tours and enjoy complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa.
About the 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.
Visitor sites
Each site is visited with a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.
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…
More about North SeymourLive dates & prices
The next 12 of 2,226 departures that include North Seymour. Fares are per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.
| Departure | Yacht | Route | Price per person | Mindo gift | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | |||||
| 1 – 8 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Origin, Theory & EvolveLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
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A · Española, Floreana, Bartolomé & North SeymourSan Cristóbal | US$10,950 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 1 – 5 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 Galapagos AngelFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
|
5A · Genovesa, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra | US$2,122 |
Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departureAvailable |
| 2 – 5 Nov4 days / 3 nights |
 Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
|
A4 · Santiago, North Seymour & South PlazaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$2,165 |
Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departure4 places left |
| 4 – 8 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 Galaxy StellaLuxury motor yacht · 12 guests
|
C · Genovesa, North Seymour & South PlazaBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$4,320 |
+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure4 places left |
| 4 – 11 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Cachalote ExplorerFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
|
Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra | US$5,130 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 5 – 12 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
|
B+C · Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$6,304 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 6 – 13 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Aqua Mare SuperyachtLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
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WEST · Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana & North SeymourBaltra | US$11,550 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 6 – 11 Nov6 days / 5 nights |
Cachalote ExplorerFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
|
Fernandina, Isabela & Bartolomé | US$3,895 |
+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 8 – 15 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
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B · Bartolomé, Santiago, North Seymour & RábidaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$4,973 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure1 place left |
| 9 – 16 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
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8B · Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourSan Cristóbal | US$7,045 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure2 places left |
| 9 – 12 Nov4 days / 3 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
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C · Bartolomé, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$2,344 |
Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departureAvailable |
| 9 – 16 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
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C+D · Española, Floreana, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra | US$5,148 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
Yachts & catamarans
Good to know
41 yachts and catamarans include North Seymour in their routes, with 2,226 upcoming departures between November 2026 and December 2028. Fares start at US$2,104 per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.
Cruises that include North Seymour last from 4 to 15 days. Longer routes combine it with more islands.
North Seymour (dry landing). Every visit is led by a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.
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.
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.
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