Marine life around Santa Cruz includes sea turtles, sharks and rays, and there are also healthy populations of tortoises, land and marine iguanas and birds on land.
The island is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Nearby Seymour supports the largest colony of magnificent frigatebirds, while North Seymour is home to blue-footed boobies, swallowtailed gulls, sealions and marine iguanas.
The tiny island of Baltra is where you can find one of the two airports in the Galapagos Islands.
Make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime holiday to the Galapagos with our liveaboard and island-hopping extension. Unforgettable dives, diverse islands and bountiful wildlife await. Find Out More about Galapagos Island Hopping Liveaboard
Discover the Galapagos Islands on this small group tour. Diving highlights include rays, sharks and sea lions, while you’ll get up close to giant tortoises on land. This trip is also available on a tailor-made basis. Find Out More about Galapagos Islands Dive Adventure
The Galapagos Islands are a must for all experienced divers. Encounter silky, Galapagos, hammerhead and whale sharks from the comfort of a liveaboard, and come face to face with unique wildlife topside. Find Out More about Galapagos Liveaboard
Located on the island of Santa Cruz, this modern and bright hotel affords a unique and enviable position. Enjoy ocean and mangrove views and the serenity of being surrounded by nature. Find Out More about Blu Galapagos
Surrounded by trees and gardens, this environmentally conscious resort offers 22 rooms, including standard rooms, balcony suites and duplex suites and is the perfect choice for pleasure and relaxation. Find Out More about Ikala Galapagos Hotel
Relax at La Isla Hotel, a small, modern hotel in the heart of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. This hotel is the ideal base from which to dive and explore the wildlife of Santa Cruz and the surrounding Galápagos archipelago. Find Out More about La Isla Hotel
This luxurious 30 metre liveaboard offers week long itineraries in the Galapagos. Diving highlights include sharks, rays and dolphins around the Wolf and Darwin Islands, as well as several land excursions. Find Out More about Galapagos Sky
