A cluster of crescent-shaped volcanic islets rising from the Pacific northwest of Santa Cruz, Guy Fawkes is an all-water experience — drift-snorkel beneath tuff cliffs surrounded by sea lions, sharks, and a vibrant reef.
All access is by Zodiac inflatable from your expedition ship — no landings are permitted anywhere on Guy Fawkes Island.
💡 Pro move: Wetsuits are strongly recommended — the Humboldt Current brings water temperatures as low as 18°C (64°F) from June–December. Most expedition lines provide them.
There are no piers or docking facilities at Guy Fawkes Island — all vessels anchor offshore and use Zodiacs.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition cruise lines (Silversea, Lindblad, Quasar, Metropolitan Touring) | Offshore anchorage, west side of islets📍 | Tendered |
| Galapagos day-tour vessels from Puerto Ayora | Offshore anchorage📍 | Tendered |
Activities at Guy Fawkes are entirely water-based — snorkeling and scuba diving are the only options, both outstanding.
The signature experience: drift along the semi-sheltered crescent of volcanic islets while sea lions, white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and clouds of colorful fish surround you. Calm for beginners, exciting for everyone.
Find Galápagos snorkel cruises →Walls drop 20 meters to a sandy bottom draped in black coral and zoanthids. Currents bring pelagic visitors — Galápagos sharks, eagle rays, and occasionally hammerheads. One of the better dive sites in the central islands.
Find Galápagos liveaboard diving →Some ships offer a slow Zodiac tour around the islets to spot blue-footed boobies nesting on the rock faces, Nazca boobies, and marine iguanas clinging to the volcanic cliffs before snorkelers enter the water.
Find Galápagos expedition cruises →Transport options from the pier — taxis, shuttles, transit passes, and whether ride-share apps work here.
Access to Guy Fawkes Island is exclusively by zodiac or panga tender from your cruise ship. No shore landings are permitted — all activities take place in the water.
Day tours depart from Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island and visit Guy Fawkes for snorkeling or diving. Typically combined with other nearby sites like North Seymour Island.
Landing on Guy Fawkes Island is not permitted by Galapagos National Park regulations. There are no docks, roads, or facilities of any kind.
Upcoming cruises that call at Guy Fawkes Island, Galápagos, Ecuador. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.
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