Floreana Island Galapagos Cruises & Tours
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| Trip Name | From | Days | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Islands Cruise | $4,990 | 4 | This cruise may be short on days but it's big on amazing wildlife, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Discover San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana and more on this 4-Day Galapagos cruise. Snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles. |
| Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite | $74,490 | 4 | This private cruise may be short on days, but it's big on fantastic wildlife, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Discover San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana and Santa Cruz on this 4-day Southeastern Galapagos cruise. Snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles. |
| Southern & Northern Islands | $11,695 | 7 | 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. |
| North & Central Islands + Floreana | $7,490 | 6 | Delight your senses with all the natural beauty and breathtaking wildlife of the Galapagos Islands! Sail across some of the most emblematic destinations and visit Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, Santiago, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Genovesa and more! |
| Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Galapagos Horizon | $126,450 | 8 | This 8-day private cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none. |
| Central East & Southern Islands | $12,995 | 8 | Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts. |
| Island Circumnavigation | $9,445 | 8 | This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none. |
| Private Charter - North & Central Islands + Floreana Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic | $111,790 | 6 | Discover the North and Central Galapagos Islands' natural beauty and wildlife on a 6-day cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Sail across some of the most emblematic islands of Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa. Enjoy snorkeling, boating, bird-watching, and island exploration with a native national park guide. |
| Western Islands | $7,867 | 7 | Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands. |
| Beaches and Bays | $10,250 | 8 | Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking. |
| Ship Name | Max Passengers | From | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galapagos Legend | 100 | $2,019 | With four decks, this cruise ship is one of the biggest boats in the Galapagos, offering plenty of amenities and features onboard, but still managing to balance that with a feeling of intimacy and proximity to the natural charms of the Islands. Guests enjoy a casual atmosphere, with only the highest standards of comfort and service. |
| Corals | 36 | $2,426 | These twin motor yachts will take you on an authentic Galapagos adventure in comfort and style. Panoramic windows, a sun deck, and a shadow deck allow you to experience the Islands in the most intimate way possible. Guests enjoy air- conditioned cabins with private bathrooms. |
| Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise | 20 | $6,195 | Hermes Mega Catamaran defines the future of Galapagos’ luxury cruising through a perfect balance of comfort, unparalleled service, and memorable experiences aboard, on land, and in the water. It challenges the notion that you must compromise comfort on a large cruise ship for intimacy on a small vessel. |
| Archipel I | 16 | $2,325 | The 16-passenger twin-hulled Archipel I catamaran combines comfort and space onboard for the optimal experience on its naturalist and diving cruises of the Galapagos Islands. Ocean view cabins with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and hot water couple with various social areas, including the dining room, lounge, and sundeck. |
| M/Y Monserrat | 16 | $2,395 | Cruising the Galapagos Islands is an unforgettable experience because of its unique up-close encounters with amazing wildlife. The cherry on top is to enjoy this privilege in a small more personalized cruise setting. |
| Anahi | 16 | $3,150 | Anahí Catamaran Yacht offers a perfect Galapagos exploration with a 16-passenger capacity, personalized service, safety, and comfort in 8 cabins, including ocean-view suites, professional crew, jacuzzi, and scenic sunset sailing. |
| Galaxy | 16 | $2,600 | The Galaxy is a motor yacht that accommodates 16 passengers and cruises the Galapagos Islands. This yacht boasts beautiful woodwork, air conditioning and spacious cabins featuring exceptionally flexible cruises of 4, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 15-day itineraries touring the best of Galapagos. |
| EcoGalaxy | 16 | $3,800 | The beautiful EcoGalaxy is a new, eco-friendly Galapagos catamaran. Built in 2014, she provides leisurely excursions, optimal comfort, attentive guides, and upgraded, modern social areas. With capacity for just 16 passengers in 8 well-appointed cabins, this is an ideal vessel for your Galapagos cruise. |
| Galapagos Angel | 16 | $2,745 | The Galapagos Angel is a first-class private yacht with the highest navigation standards for the best sailing experience on the sea. Galapagos Angel accommodations are comfortably designed for 16 passengers, who can enjoy breathtaking views through the panoramic windows and top-notch service. |
| Galapagos Horizon | 16 | $4,145 | Galapagos Horizon is a luxury trimaran that provides an intimate experience on board with a touch of elegance and comfort. It provides a top-notch experience with one of the smoothest rides in the Galapagos. |
Floreana Island Facts and Highlights
Floreana Island is known for its mysterious past. Learn about the island's early settlers and the fascinating stories of its colorful characters, including pirates, whalers, and the infamous Baroness Eloisa von Wagner.
Floreana Island, Galapagos
One of only four inhabited islands in the Galapagos, Floreana is the least populated. Most of the residents live in the town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra, and nearly all of the island is protected by the Galapagos National Park.
The most famous spot on the island is the "Post Office", existing in a similar form as it has since pirates corresponded here. The descendants of some of the first and most famous residents of Floreana, the Wittmers, still reside here today.
There's one hotel on Floreana Island, the Floreana Lava Lodge , which can only be visited as part of a three-day itinerary, as the National Park doesn't allow multi-day cruises to stop and leave people on the island.
The other highlights of any trip to Floreana are the official National Park Visitor Spots below.
Floreana Island Visitor Spots - Hiking & Snorkeling
Baroness Viewing Point: This scenic viewpoint is currently a popular lookout, but hosts an eerie tale of lovers who mysteriously vanished. Murder and mystery surround Baroness Eloise von Wagner, for whom this viewpoint is named. In the early 20th century, she and her two lovers disappeared, and ever since, mystery has shrouded this otherwise gorgeous lookout. A nearby cave served as the home of the Wittmer family. Were they merely neighbors to the Baroness and her love triangle? Or were their intentions a bit more murderous? No one knows for sure.
Post Office Bay: Long before the Internet or even formal mail systems, the Galapagos Islands housed an informal post office of its own. What started as a single wooden barrel where sailors left their addressed letters home in the hopes that a future seafarer would find it and return it to its intended recipient has slightly evolved into an amalgamation of something resembling mailboxes. Although this system has long since been replaced by more effective means of communication, the barrel still stands where it was originally placed, and now eager travelers enjoy placing stamped and addressed postcards in it to see how long it will take before another passerby picks it up and delivers it home.
Asilo de la Paz: Before the Galapagos were a major tourist destination, they were a sanctuary for all manner of sailors navigating the Pacific. After spending months at sea, they would use the Islands to stock up on water and food. Asilo de la Paz is the only spot on Floreana that has a freshwater spring, which provides drinking water to the whole island. In the days of buccaneers and pioneers, a nearby cave provided sanctuary while they enjoyed the crisp water issuing from the spring.
Cormorant Point: This site features two distinct beaches. The first beach is peculiar for its green color, the result of a heavy concentration of volcanic olivine crystals in the sand. This contrasts with the other beach, which is composed of white coral. An easy hike inland takes one to saltwater lagoons, where flamingos, stilts, and pintails can be spotted. If you choose to snorkel, the soft, fine sand of the beach provides the ideal habitat for stingrays.
Devil’s Crown: Considered by many to be the best snorkeling site in the Galapagos, this ring of rocks from a partially submerged volcanic cone has healthy coral and hosts a wealth of sharks, rays, and tropical fish in a vibrant underwater display of biodiversity. Its name refers to the jagged tip of an eroded volcanic caldera that peeks just barely out of the water, like a crown. Once you strap on your snorkel and fins and begin exploring the impressive underwater rock formations, you will see why so many people think this offers the best Galapagos snorkeling.
