Puerto Ayora (Academy Bay, Santa Cruz): clearing in by boat
Port of entry of Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) (island: Santa Cruz).
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
- VHF
- 16
Good to know
Port of entry; water taxis ashore.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
Servigalapagos (Superyacht Galapagos)
Agent
Opening hours : 24 h/24 (téléphone)
Agency authorised in all Galápagos ports. Agent mandatory (autógrafo agent fees USD 450-650); 8 to 12 officials board (port captain, immigration, national park, biosecurity, health, navy/customs). Agency listed by noonsite, not endorsed.
Yacht Agents Galapagos Co.
Agent
Avenida Baltra, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz 200105, Galápagos
Agent mandatory (autógrafo agent fees USD 450-650); 8 to 12 officials board (port captain, immigration, national park, biosecurity, health, navy/customs). Agency listed by noonsite, not endorsed.
DirectionsYachtgala – Galapagos Yacht Services
Agent
Avenida Seymour y calle Fragata n° 363, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galápagos
Agent mandatory (autógrafo agent fees USD 450-650); 8 to 12 officials board (port captain, immigration, national park, biosecurity, health, navy/customs). Agency listed by noonsite, not endorsed.
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Sources
This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.