Black Turtle Cove is a remote inlet located on the western side of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos archipelago of Ecuador. It is a tranquil and secluded area, with a small beach, mangrove forests and a lagoon, surrounded by cliffs and hills. The area is part of the Galapagos Marine Reserve, making it a popular destination for snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
The cove is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including sea turtles, rays, reef sharks, sea lions, and a variety of birds. It is also known for its abundance of juvenile fish and invertebrates, which makes it a great spot for snorkeling. The mangrove forests are also a great spot for bird watching, as they are home to a variety of species, including brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and great egrets.
Black Turtle Cove has a long history of human activity. The first recorded visit to the area was in 1535, when the Spanish explorer Fray Tomás de Berlanga arrived in the Galapagos Islands. In the 19th century, the cove was used as a refuge for pirates and whalers, and in the early 20th century, it was home to a small fishing village.
Today, Black Turtle Cove is a popular tourist destination and is part of the Galapagos National Park. Visitors can explore the mangrove forests, go snorkeling, kayaking, and enjoy wildlife viewing. The area is also a great spot for photography, as its secluded location provides some of the best views of the Galapagos Islands.
Experience Black Turtle Cove with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Black Turtle Cove. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.
Black Turtle Cove in Ecuador has a warm and humid climate year-round, with temperatures ranging from 20-30 degrees Celsius. During the summer months (December-March) the temperature is slightly higher, with higher humidity. In the winter months (June-September) the temperature is slightly cooler and the humidity is lower. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with the heaviest rains occurring during the summer months. The coastal location of Black Turtle Cove also brings a humid, tropical breeze which provides a pleasant climate year-round.
Our weather forecast for Black Turtle Cove helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 | max: 24.7 °C min: 21.1 °C |
14.4 m/s 13.7 m/s |
72.1 % 24.1 m |
76.4 % 1,013 hPa |
05:45:26 17:52:33 |
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Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 | max: 24.3 °C min: 20.6 °C |
13.7 m/s 13.7 m/s |
69.8 % 24.1 m |
76.6 % 1,013 hPa |
05:45:08 17:52:17 |
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Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 | max: 25.0 °C min: 20.7 °C |
17.6 m/s 17.3 m/s |
50.0 % 24.1 m |
75.6 % 1,014 hPa |
05:44:50 17:52:01 |
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Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 | max: 25.4 °C min: 20.6 °C |
18.4 m/s 19.8 m/s |
61.2 % 24.1 m |
73.8 % 1,014 hPa |
05:44:34 17:51:46 |
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Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 | max: 25.4 °C min: 20.6 °C |
16.2 m/s 15.5 m/s |
43.2 % 24.1 m |
72.6 % 1,014 hPa |
05:44:17 17:51:32 |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 25.5 °C min: 20.7 °C |
16.2 m/s 15.8 m/s |
22.4 % 24.1 m |
73.1 % 1,013 hPa |
05:44:01 17:51:18 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 25.4 °C min: 20.6 °C |
16.2 m/s 14.4 m/s |
11.5 % 24.1 m |
73.8 % 1,013 hPa |
05:43:46 17:51:04 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 25.7 °C min: 20.8 °C |
19.1 m/s 17.3 m/s |
68.4 % 24.1 m |
72.4 % 1,014 hPa |
05:43:31 17:50:51 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 24.3 °C min: 20.5 °C |
16.6 m/s 15.1 m/s |
99.8 % 24.1 m |
72.6 % 1,013 hPa |
05:43:17 17:50:39 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 23.9 °C min: 20 °C |
22.3 m/s 20.2 m/s |
80.8 % 24.1 m |
72.7 % 1,013 hPa |
05:43:03 17:50:27 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 24.4 °C min: 20.5 °C |
11.9 m/s 11.5 m/s |
85.1 % 24.1 m |
73.4 % 1,013 hPa |
05:42:50 17:50:16 |
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Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 | max: 25.1 °C min: 20.5 °C |
14.8 m/s 16.6 m/s |
43.2 % 24.1 m |
73.0 % 1,014 hPa |
05:42:37 17:50:06 |
Would you like to travel to Black Turtle Cove on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Black Turtle Cove.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Saturday, 12th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 19th 2024 Saturday, 19th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 26th 2024 Saturday, 26th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 2nd 2024 Saturday, 2nd of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 9th 2024 Saturday, 9th of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 16th 2024 Saturday, 16th of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 23rd 2024 Saturday, 23rd of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 30th 2024 Saturday, 30th of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 7th 2024 Saturday, 7th of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 21st 2024 Saturday, 21st of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 28th 2024 Saturday, 28th of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 4th 2025 Saturday, 4th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 18th 2025 Saturday, 18th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Feb. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Feb. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Feb. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Feb. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Apr. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 12th 2025 Saturday, 12th of Apr. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 19th 2025 Saturday, 19th of Apr. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 17th 2025 Saturday, 17th of May 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 24th 2025 Saturday, 24th of May 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 31st 2025 Saturday, 31st of May 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 7th 2025 Saturday, 7th of Jun. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 14th 2025 Saturday, 14th of Jun. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 21st 2025 Saturday, 21st of Jun. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 28th 2025 Saturday, 28th of Jun. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Jul. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 12th 2025 Saturday, 12th of Jul. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Jul. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 2nd 2025 Saturday, 2nd of Aug. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 9th 2025 Saturday, 9th of Aug. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 16th 2025 Saturday, 16th of Aug. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 23rd 2025 Saturday, 23rd of Aug. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 30th 2025 Saturday, 30th of Aug. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 6th 2025 Saturday, 6th of Sep. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 13th 2025 Saturday, 13th of Sep. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 20th 2025 Saturday, 20th of Sep. 2025 | Celebrity Xploration | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 27th 2025 Saturday, 27th of Sep. 2025 | Celebrity Xpedition | 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm |
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