Tortuga Bay Beach ferry from Puerto Ayora: 15-minute transfer

Reach Tortuga Bay without the trek inland

The Isabela II ferryboat runs a direct 15-minute transfer from Puerto Ayora to Tortuga Bay Beach, skipping the long walk that most visitors make on foot. The boat departs from the point of sale with a professional crew and maritime safety measures. Round-trip service returns you to the same departure point at your chosen time. Suitable for all fitness levels, and infants can travel on an adult's lap or in a stroller.

The experience

The ferry cuts straight across to Tortuga Bay instead of routing you through the inland trail. You board at Puerto Ayora, spend 15 minutes on the water, and step onto the beach ready to swim or explore: no hiking required to get there. The Isabela II carries a professional crew trained in maritime safety, and the boat operates on a schedule you set: book your return time when you book the outbound trip, and the crew will be waiting at the same departure point to bring you back.

Round-trip bookings work as a pair: you choose when to return, and the crew collects you at that time. If you want the boat reserved for your group alone, a private charter costs $450 and gives you exclusive use for the crossing. Public transportation is available nearby the departure point if you need to reach Puerto Ayora first.

What’s included

• Public transportation access near the departure point.
• professional crew and personalized attention throughout the crossing.
• maritime safety measures.
• round-trip service with your chosen return time.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lancha ferry's Isabela ll

Is this one for you?The ferry suits anyone who wants to reach Tortuga Bay without the long inland walk, especially families with small children, strollers, or anyone preferring not to hike. Book private charter if your group wants the boat reserved for just yourselves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the boat ride to Tortuga Bay Beach?

The Isabela II takes 15 minutes to cross from Puerto Ayora to Tortuga Bay Beach, with no stops in between.

Do I need to arrange my own return trip, or does the ferry come back for me?

When you book a round-trip ticket, you choose your return time at checkout, and the crew waits at the same departure point to bring you back to Puerto Ayora at that hour.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on the ferry?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants are required to sit on an adult's lap during the crossing.

What if I want the boat just for my group?

Private charter of the Isabela II costs $450 and gives your group exclusive use of the boat for the transfer to Tortuga Bay Beach.

Where do I meet the ferry in Puerto Ayora?

You are transferred to the boat from the point of sale, so the crew meets you at the ticketing location and escorts you to the vessel.