Tourist Yacht Evolution Runs Aground Near Punta Estrada In Galápagos

A Galápagos tourism vessel incident is developing near Punta Estrada on Santa Cruz Island.

Teleamazonas reported that the tourist yacht Evolution ran aground on the morning of Friday, June 26, 2026. The emergency was reported by the Capitanía de Puerto Ayora, which issued a radio alert asking nearby vessels to assist.

What Is Known

According to the report, the port captaincy activated response protocols and coordinated support while the situation was being evaluated.

Authorities had not reported the cause of the incident, whether anyone was injured, or whether passengers or crew were affected at the time of publication.

What This Means for Expats

If you are traveling in Galápagos or have visitors booked on vessel-based tours, monitor official updates from tour operators and maritime authorities before making assumptions about schedule changes.

This is still a developing incident, so the practical posture is caution: confirm directly with the operator if your itinerary involves Santa Cruz, Punta Estrada, or the Evolution.

Source: Teleamazonas