Port of Daphne Islands

Visitors are able to scuba dive in the waters around Daphne Minor Island, but the Daphne Islands themselves can only be visited by groups who obtain a special permit from the Galapagos National Park Authority. Daphne Major Island is used by scientists who are studying Darwin's finches, which were named after Charles Darwin.

Daphne Island is a relatively small volcanic island that lies west of Baltra and north of Santa Cruz Island. Despite its central location within the Galapagos chain, tourist visits to the island are restricted as the island is predominantly used for scientific research. Notable scientists who have conducted research here include Peter and Rosemary Grant, who studied Darwin’s finches over a period of 20 years and published their research to critical acclaim.