Galápagos Penguin
Tagus Cove, Isabela
Almost always seen · more active than usual, June to November
See these departuresThe Galápagos Cruise · Best time to visit · June
Galápagos in June: Booby Dances and the Start of the Cool Season
June is the start of the cool season: richer water, more active wildlife and the blue-footed booby courtship on North Seymour. What June is best for:
Blue-footed boobiesCourtship danceNorth Seymour, June to AugustPenguinsMore activeTagus Cove, IsabelaGiant tortoisesBack in the highlandsSanta CruzHumpback whalesSometimes seenOn the crossings
fromUS$1,860
Per person, June 2027
75°F
Water, colder in the west
77°F
Air by day
13 mm
Rain in the month
June at a glance
June marks the start of the cool season. The current brings cooler, richer water, the seas become choppier and the days drier. Snorkelling now means a wetsuit, and in return the water is full of life.
On North Seymour the blue-footed boobies begin their courtship dance, the penguins become more active at Tagus Cove on Isabela, and the albatross courtship continues on Española. The giant tortoises move back up into the Santa Cruz highlands, and humpback whales are sometimes seen on the crossings.
June to November
The cool season
Cooler air, misty highlands, choppier and richer seas. June opens it: cooler water, choppier seas and the first booby dances.
Notable wildlife
- Albatross courtship on Española
- Penguins and sea lion pups
- Blue-footed booby courtship
Best for
Wildlife first, longer hikes, photography in soft light
Wildlife in June
72 species are recorded in June at the places our cruises visit. The six most likely first.
Galápagos Giant Tortoise
Santa Cruz Highlands, Santa Cruz
Almost always seen · wild in the highlands, June to December
See these departuresWaved Albatross
Punta Suárez, Española
Almost always seen · courtship and breeding, April to December
See these departuresEspañola Mockingbird
Punta Suárez, Española
Almost always seen · present and unusually tame
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Departures in June
All departures with space. Sold-out dates are not listed.
01/06/2027US$5,845
Galapagos Sea Star · 6-Day Southern Islands: Floreana's Devil's Crown
5 nights · back 06/06/2027 · 9 spots
Ask about this date01/06/2027US$3,445
Infinity · 4-Day Northern Islands: Darwin Bay's Frigatebirds
3 nights · back 04/06/2027 · 10 spots
Ask about this date01/06/2027US$11,045
Infinity · 8-Day Northern & Southern: Genovesa to Espanola
7 nights · back 08/06/2027 · 2 spots
Ask about this date02/06/2027US$3,200
Bonita · 4-Day Northern & Western: South Plaza's Red Carpet
4 nights · back 06/06/2027 · 12 spots
Ask about this date02/06/2027US$8,200
Galaxy Diver II · Galaxy Diver II: Route DIV
7 nights · back 09/06/2027 · 12 spots
Ask about this date02/06/2027US$6,300
Galaxy Diver III · Galaxy Diver III: Route DIV
7 nights · back 09/06/2027 · 16 spots
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Questions about June
Is June a good time to visit the Galápagos?+
Yes, if wildlife comes first. June brings the blue-footed booby courtship, more active penguins and the albatross on Española. The seas become choppier than in the warm season.
When do the blue-footed boobies dance?+
Their courtship on North Seymour runs from June to August.
Do I need a wetsuit in June?+
A wetsuit makes snorkelling comfortable from June onwards, especially in the west, where the water is coldest.
Other months
All twelve months: The best time to visit the Galápagos
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01/06/2027