Visitor site · Santa Cruz Island

Eden Islet

Eden Islet is a small volcanic tuff cone island north-west of Santa Cruz Island, perfect for snorkeling and for birdwatching, with a variety of wildlife.

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Eden Islet, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos

About the site

Eden Islet

Eden Islet, located off the north-western side of Santa Cruz Island, is a small tuff cone island with an approximately 2000 ft diameter. It's a great snorkeling spot, with a variety of marine wildlife: Galapagos green turtles, sharks and rays. There is no landing site in the islet. You can visit it by taking a panga ride along the shoreline. There are many species of sea birds you can spot here as well: blue-footed and Nazca boobies, brown pelicans, frigate birds and lava gulls. Marine iguanas also have a nesting site on Eden Islet.

Highlights

  • Birdwatching
  • Excellent Snorkeling

Live dates & prices

Cruises that visit Eden Islet

1 yacht includes Eden Islet in their routes, with 39 upcoming departures from US$6,195 per person. These are the next ones.

DepartureYachtRoutePrice per personMindo giftDetails
October 2026
17 – 23 Oct7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,195 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
31 Oct – 6 Nov7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,195 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
November 2026
28 Nov – 4 Dec7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,195 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
December 2026
12 – 18 Dec7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,195 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
January 2027
9 – 15 Jan7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
July 2027
10 – 16 Jul7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
24 – 30 Jul7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
August 2027
7 – 13 Aug7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure4 places left
21 – 27 Aug7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
September 2027
4 – 10 Sep7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
18 – 24 Sep7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
October 2027
2 – 8 Oct7 days / 6 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
 C · West IslandsBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure4 places left

Yachts that visit Eden Islet

M/C Treasure of Galapagos First Class catamaran · 16 guests Treasure of Galapagos 39 departures · from US$6,195

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