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Experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands with Adventure Life's array of 61 small ship cruises for 2025. Explore the unique landscapes and wildlife of the Northern Galapagos Islands on a 5-day cruise, snorkeling in Darwin Bay and encountering the diverse birdlife of Genovesa Island. Or opt for an 8-day adventure around the Central and Western Islands, where you can hike through highlands, snorkel with sea lions, and marvel at the Galapagos tortoises. For a more private experience, embark on an 8-day private charter to cruise around Kicker Rock and interact with the exotic creatures that call these islands home. Whether you choose to sail to the western islands for superior snorkeling or explore the eastern islands to encounter giant tortoises and black tip sharks, each journey promises a relaxed pace filled with wildlife viewing, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling. Discover the magic of the Galapagos Islands and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists to start planning your unforgettable trip today.
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Genovesa - El Barranco/Prince Phillip's Steps - Nazca Boobies
from $4,795
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Eastern & Central Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Discover Galapagos
  • Enjoy Tijeretas Hill landscapes
  • Visit Gardner Bay sandy beach
  • Observe Punta Cormorant's wildlife
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San Cristobal / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Indulge in the unique beauty of the Galapagos Islands on this 7-day adventure aboard M/Y Monserrat. Learn about the history of this unique archipelago, rest on a white sand beach, view abundant wildlife, and take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime snorkel opportunities.
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Black Turtle cove with mangroves
from $4,200
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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activity Level
Variable
Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Alya catamaran. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.
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Sea lion in galapagos
from $11,695
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Southern & Northern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Enjoy exploring Española Island
  • Discover Floreana's beaches
  • Interact with the playful sea lion
  • Explore Genovesa Island
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 7-Day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Eastern & Central Galapagos, beginning on San Cristóbal Island. Explore Tijeretas, Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez, and Floreana. Snorkel at Champion Islet, then visit Genovesa Island. Conclude at Black Turtle Cove, disembarking in Baltra, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
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Family fun in the Galapagos
from $12,995
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Northwestern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.
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The Grace
from $180,600
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Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Close encounters with nature highlight this 8-day private Galapagos cruise onboard the Grace. The islands are teeming with animals that are eager to meet visitors. Explore Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and other nearby cities! Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all popular pastimes in this area.
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Colorful Sally Lightfoot crab on volcanic rock
from $10,450
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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area.
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Land Iguana
from $246,905
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Private Charter - Northwestern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a private 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $222,205
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Private Charter - Southern & Northern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Enjoy exploring Española Island
  • Discover Floreana's beaches
  • Interact with the playful sea lion
  • Explore Genovesa Island
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 7-Day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Eastern & Central Galapagos, beginning on San Cristóbal Island. Explore Tijeretas, Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez, and Floreana. Snorkel at Champion Islet, then visit Genovesa Island. Conclude at Black Turtle Cove, disembarking in Baltra, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $2,670
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Central and Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Hike & observe wildlife on Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Snorkeling and observe penguins
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Sail along Galapagos islands on Fragata yacht, and discover in 5 days the magic of this heavenly place, visit Isbela, Fernandina, Santiago and Santa Cruz.
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Oyster catcher shore bird
from $4,000
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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
  • Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
  • Venture into Moreno Point
  • Step ashore at Espinoza Point
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a 6-day cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.
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Swimming sea turtle
from $60,800
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
  • Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
  • Venture into Moreno Point
  • Step ashore at Espinoza Point
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a 6-day private cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $4,272
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
Explore in 5 days Galapagos Islands and navigate on Fragata yacht around Santa Cruz, Isabela and Rabida islands
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Sea lions on Rabida beach
from $6,650
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Northern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Discover Rábida's red lava rocks
  • Enjoy Sullivan Bay
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Sirius and relish the Galapagos Islands' enchanting landscapes teeming with distinctive wildlife such as giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. With a plethora of activities to choose from, you can explore Santa Cruz, Rabida, Chinese Hat, and many more and experience the ultimate island getaway.
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Sea lions on Rabida beach
from $4,245
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Northern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel
  • Discover Chinese Islet lava tunnels
  • Witness Sullivan Bay's geology
  • Visit Darwin Bay for bird species
  • Explore Egas Port
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore North Seymour's wildlife, and discover Chinese Islet's geological wonders. Tour Sullivan Bay for captivating geology and visit Darwin Bay, El Barranco, Egas Port, and Rabida Island on this 5-day Northern Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Angel. Conclude with a visit to Fausto Llerena, observing giant tortoises in various stages of life.
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Galapagos sunset
from $77,495
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Private Charter - Eastern & Central Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Explore Galapagos' diverse wildlife
  • Marvel Tijeretas Hill landscapes
  • See Gardner Bay's serene beauty
  • Witness Punta Cormorant's wildlife
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this 7-day cruise on the M/Y Monserrat as you indulge in the unique appeal of the Galapagos Islands. Discover the archipelago's history, unwind on a white sand beach, observe an abundance of animals, and take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime snorkeling chances.
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Alya
from $63,840
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Alya

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activity Level
Variable
The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins. Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day private Galapagos Islands expedition aboard the Alya.
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $5,995
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Wildlife Discovery

San Cristobal - Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Observe blue-footed boobies
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Get surprised by curious sea lions
  • Visit Darwin Research Station
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, Galapagos hawks, diverse marine life, and giant tortoises at Darwin Research Station. Enjoy close encounters snorkeling with penguins, and turtles, and witness nature's wonders in diverse island habitats.
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Searching for lunch
from $4,500
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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Dive & snorkel at Kicker Rock
  • Learn about Post Office Bay
  • Inspect the ecosystem
  • Hike on Chinese Hat
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Get close to sea lions on a tour of the Southeast Islands. Discover the history of Post Office Bay and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.
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