Santiago Island

James Bay

With a long blackened coastline shaped by eroded lava, James Bay features numerous lava pools, caves, and inlets that are home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Marine iguanas are commonly spotted here, along with hundreds of Sally Lightfoot crabs and herons. In the inlets, Gal�pagos fur seals swim alongside tropical fish, sharks, moray eels, and octopuses. The area also offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling.

Highlights:	Lava pools, snorkeling
Animals:	Marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, herons, Gal�pagos fur seals, tropical fish, sharks, moray eels, octopuses, great blue herons, lava gulls, lava herons, lava lizards, Madeiran storm petrels, mockingbirds
Difficulty:	Steep hike to salt crater
Landing:	Wet

*Note: Activities may vary depending on the time of day, cruise itinerary, and Gal�pagos National Park regulations.

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