Wolf
Wolf is one of the two remote islands in the far northwest of the Galápagos, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) northwest of Isabela, with Darwin farther north. It is…
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Wolf Island cruises
1 yacht includes Wolf in its route, with departures from December 2026 to December 2028. Compare dates and fares, then ask us for your offer.
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Yachts that visit1
Upcoming departures50
Cruise length8 days
Fares fromUS$4,695
About the island
Wolf Island
Wolf is one of the two remote islands in the far northwest of the Galápagos, with Darwin farther north. It is small, about 1.3 square kilometers, and steep, rising to about 250 meters (820 feet): the eroded top of an extinct volcano. It is named after Theodor Wolf, a German geologist who studied the islands in the 19th century, and old English charts call it Wenman Island.
There is no visitor site on land, as the Galápagos National Park does not allow landings, and Wolf is reached only on liveaboard dive cruises, after a long overnight navigation. Wolf and Darwin are protected by the Darwin and Wolf Marine Sanctuary, created in 2016, and their waters hold one of the largest concentrations of sharks in the world.
Schools of scalloped hammerheads, Galápagos sharks and silky sharks are the stars, and from about June to November whale sharks pass by. Dolphins, eagle rays, green sea turtles and great schools of jacks, barracuda and tuna complete the picture. A dive cruise usually spends a day or two at Wolf, with several dives a day at sites such as Shark Bay, The Landslide (El Derrumbe), La Ventana, La Banana and The Cave.
Between dives, the cliffs are alive with red-footed and Nazca boobies, frigatebirds and swallow-tailed gulls. Wolf is also home to the vampire finch, found only here and on Darwin: in the dry season, when food is scarce, it pecks at the boobies to drink their blood, and it also eats their eggs.
The currents are strong, the water can be cool and the surge can be heavy close to the rocks, so Wolf is for experienced divers with advanced certification. The cool season, from June to November, brings the most sharks and the whale sharks; from December to May the water is warmer and calmer.
Fast facts
- Wolf can only be visited on liveaboard dive cruises: there is no landing on the island.
- Wolf and Darwin are protected by the Darwin and Wolf Marine Sanctuary, created in 2016, one of the places with the most sharks in the world.
- The vampire finch, found only on Wolf and Darwin, drinks the blood of seabirds in the dry season.
Visitor sites
Visitor sites on Wolf Island
Each site is visited with a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.
Fondeadero
Fondeadero means "anchorage" in Spanish, and this is the sheltered bay at Wolf Island where the liveaboards anchor, protected from the wind and the strongest currents…
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La Banana
La Banana is a dive site at Wolf Island, named after the curved shape of its rock wall. The wall drops almost vertically from about 9 to 37 meters (30 to 120 feet), and…
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La Ventana Islet
La Ventana, Spanish for "the window", is a small islet off Wolf Island and one of its dive sites. The dive starts in shallow water, goes down to a rocky point and…
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Shark Bay Point
Shark Bay Point is the dive that made Wolf Island famous, and one of the best places in the Galápagos to see schools of scalloped hammerheads. The sharks gather off the…
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The Cave (La Cueva)
The Cave, La Cueva in Spanish, is a dive site at Wolf Island named after the caves, overhangs and swim-throughs that open in its rock walls. It offers a different kind…
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The Landslide (El Derrumbe)
The Landslide, El Derrumbe in Spanish, is one of the classic dives at Wolf Island. Its name comes from the slope of large boulders that tumbles from the base of the…
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Next cruises visiting Wolf
The next 12 of 50 departures that include Wolf. Fares are per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.
| Departure | Yacht | Route | Price per person | Mindo gift | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | |||||
| 8 – 15 Dec8 days / 7 nights |
 Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
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A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$4,695 |
+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure |
| 29 Dec – 5 Jan8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
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A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$4,695 |
+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure |
| January 2027 | |||||
| 5 – 12 Jan8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
| 12 – 19 Jan8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
| 19 – 26 Jan8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
| 26 Jan – 2 Feb8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
| February 2027 | |||||
| 2 – 9 Feb8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
| March 2027 | |||||
| 16 – 23 Mar8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure1 place left |
| April 2027 | |||||
| 6 – 13 Apr8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
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A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure1 place left |
| 13 – 20 Apr8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
| 20 – 27 Apr8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
|
A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
| 27 Apr – 4 May8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
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A · Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$5,395 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure |
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Questions about visiting Wolf
Which cruises visit Wolf?
1 yacht includes Wolf in its route, with 50 upcoming departures between December 2026 and December 2028. Fares start at US$4,695 per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.
How many days do I need to visit Wolf?
Cruises that include Wolf last 8 days.
Which visitor sites can I see on Wolf?
Wolf (no landing), Fondeadero (no landing), La Banana (no landing), La Ventana Islet (no landing), Shark Bay Point (no landing), The Cave (La Cueva) (no landing). Every visit is led by a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.
What wildlife can I see on Wolf?
Blue-Footed Booby, Galapagos Frigatebirds, Galapagos Fur Seal, Galapagos Green Turtle, Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Sharks, Galapagos Sting Rays, Mobula Rays, Nazca Booby, Red-Footed Booby, Red-lipped Batfish, Sunfish.
Do I get complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest?
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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