Visitor site · Baltra Island
Mosquera Islet, Galápagos: a white sand islet between Baltra and North Seymour with one of the largest sea lion colonies in the islands. Wet landing.
About the site
Mosquera is a small, flat islet of sand and rock between Baltra and North Seymour, home to one of the largest colonies of Galápagos sea lions in the islands. Its closeness to Baltra makes it a natural visit on the first or last day of a cruise.
After a wet landing on its white beach, visitors walk freely along the sand among dozens of sea lions: mothers nursing their pups, young sea lions playing in the shallows and large males patrolling the shore. Marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and lava lizards are common on the rocks, and shorebirds such as herons, oystercatchers and turnstones feed at the water's edge.
The water around the islet is good for snorkeling, with sea lions, rays and reef fish, and the view across the channel to North Seymour and the islands of Daphne is beautiful.
The visit is easy and suits every traveler. There is no shade and no trail, only the beach, so bring sunscreen and a hat, and keep a respectful distance from the sea lions, especially the males.
Live dates & prices
19 yachts include Mosquera Islet in their routes, with 1,037 upcoming departures from US$2,104 per person. These are the next ones.
| Departure | Yacht | Route | Price per person | Mindo gift | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | |||||
| 29 Oct – 2 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 Seaman JourneyFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
|
A · Genovesa, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$3,692 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 29 Oct – 2 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
|
D · Española & FloreanaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$2,804 | Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departureAvailable |
| 29 Oct – 5 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
|
D+A · Genovesa, Española, Floreana & South PlazaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$4,908 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 29 Oct – 8 Nov11 days / 10 nights |
 TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
|
CA · Española, Fernandina, Isabela & FloreanaBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$14,570 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure4 places left |
| 30 Oct – 13 Nov15 days / 14 nights |
 Aqua Mare SuperyachtLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
|
Genovesa, Española, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$21,990 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 30 Oct – 6 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Tip Top IIFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
|
Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra | US$4,257 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure4 places left |
| 31 Oct – 3 Nov4 days / 3 nights |
 EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
|
C · Española & FloreanaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$3,992 |
+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure3 places left |
| November 2026 | |||||
| 4 – 8 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
|
A · Española, Floreana & South PlazaBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$6,195 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 6 – 13 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
Aqua Mare SuperyachtLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
|
WEST · Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana & North SeymourBaltra | US$11,550 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 9 – 16 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
|
C+D · Española, Floreana, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra | US$5,148 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 12 – 16 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
|
D · Española & FloreanaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$2,804 | Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departureAvailable |
| 12 – 19 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
|
D+A · Genovesa, Española, Floreana & South PlazaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$4,908 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
Luxury catamaran · 16 guests
Grand Ocean Spray
Luxury motor yacht · 14 guests
Passion
Luxury catamaran · 16 guests
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