Visitor site · San Cristóbal Island
Lobos Islet, San Cristóbal: a short walk among sea lions and nesting blue-footed boobies, and one of the best places to snorkel with young sea lions.
About the site
Lobos Islet lies a short navigation from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, on San Cristóbal, and takes its name from the sea lions, lobos marinos in Spanish, that crowd its shores. It is a small, flat islet separated from San Cristóbal by a narrow channel.
A dry landing on the rocks leads to a short trail, of about an hour, across the islet. Blue-footed boobies nest here seasonally, often right beside the path, and frigatebirds nest in the saltbush. Sea lions rest everywhere on the rocks and small beaches, and lava lizards and marine iguanas warm up in the sun.
The channel between the islet and San Cristóbal is one of the best places in the islands to snorkel with sea lions: the young ones are curious and playful and often spin and blow bubbles around the swimmers. Sea turtles, rays and schools of reef fish are also common, and the water is usually calm.
The visit is easy and short, often combined with Kicker Rock or the town on the first or last day of a cruise. Some rocks at the landing can be slippery.
Live dates & prices
24 yachts include Lobos Islet in their routes, with 1,470 upcoming departures from US$1,530 per person. These are the next ones.
| Departure | Yacht | Route | Price per person | Mindo gift | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | |||||
| 5 – 9 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
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5A · Genovesa, Santiago & RábidaBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$5,945 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure2 places left |
| 5 – 9 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
|
B · Bartolomé, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$9,250 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 6 – 13 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Tip Top IIFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
|
Genovesa, Española, Floreana & South PlazaBaltra | US$4,257 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 14 – 18 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 BonitaMid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
|
B · Española, Floreana & San CristóbalBaltra | US$2,465 |
Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departure2 places left |
| 14 – 19 Nov6 days / 5 nights |
 AlyaLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
|
C · Española, Floreana & North SeymourBaltra | US$5,415 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure3 places left |
| 17 – 21 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
|
A · Española, Floreana & South PlazaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$5,415 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure1 place left |
| 18 – 25 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Coral I & IIFirst Class motor yacht · 36 guests
|
B+C · Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$4,908 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 18 – 22 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
|
A · Española, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$3,725 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure2 places left |
| 19 – 23 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
|
B · Bartolomé, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$9,250 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure2 places left |
| 22 – 25 Nov4 days / 3 nights |
Coral I & IIFirst Class motor yacht · 36 guests
|
C · North Seymour, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$2,104 | Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departureAvailable |
| 22 – 29 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
Coral I & IIFirst Class motor yacht · 36 guests
|
C+D · Española, Floreana, North Seymour & South PlazaBaltra | US$4,908 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 22 – 26 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
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B · Genovesa, Santiago & Santa FeSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$6,195 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure4 places left |
Luxury catamaran · 16 guests
Eminence
Mid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
Bonita
Luxury catamaran · 16 guests
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San Cristóbal Island
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