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Embark on a journey to the enchanting waters of Tagus Cove in the Galapagos, where 34 meticulously curated whale-watching tours await you for 2025. Isabela's Tagus Cove, a historic anchorage for explorers and pirates, is now a sanctuary for the majestic giants of the sea. Here, you can witness the awe-inspiring dance of whales in their natural habitat, a spectacle that captures the essence of the Galapagos' marine magnificence. Over the course of 6 to 15 days, you will be immersed in a world of natural wonders, from snorkeling with playful sea lions to hiking volcanic landscapes that offer breathtaking views. With a starting point of $4,000, these tours offer unparalleled opportunities to connect with the ocean's most captivating creatures. To set sail on an unforgettable whale-watching adventure in the Galapagos, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Sally light-foot crab in the Galapagos Islands
from $5,100
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Western Islands

Santa Cruz Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
  • See Espinoza Point's wildlife
  • Observe Santa Cruz giant tortoises
  • See Buccaneer Cove’s cliffs
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Set sail on a 6-day expedition aboard EcoGalaxy through the western Galapagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago. Snorkel with penguins, turtles, and sea lions, and hike to see iguanas, flamingoes, and flightless cormorants in their natural habitats.
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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
from $4,700
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
  • Hike along the base of the Volcano
  • Explore Egas Port
  • Ride around Tagus Cove
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard EcoGalaxy in 6 days, where you explore magical landscapes with unique wildlife like giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida and Santiago.
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Bonita Galapagos Yatch
from $60,800
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Bonita

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Discover Dragon Hill
  • Visit Espumilla Beach
  • See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
  • Hike across Urbina Bay
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Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)
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Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita for a private expedition. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.
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A distant view of Kicker Rock
from $4,000
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Discover Dragon Hill
  • Visit Espumilla Beach
  • See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
  • Hike across Urbina Bay
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.
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Group of Sally Lightfoot crabs headed for dry land in the Galapagos Islands
from $77,520
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Private Charter - Western Islands

Santa Cruz Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Spot giant tortoises
  • Walk volcanic lava trails
  • Spot flamingos and land iguanas
  • Visit Puerto Egas' fur seal grotto
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Baltra / Baltra
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 6-day private charter cruise aboard EcoGalaxy and discover the Galapagos Western Islands. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago. Hike lava trails, snorkel with sea turtles and penguins, and observe unique species like marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, and Galapagos hawks.
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
from $4,292
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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
  • Walk Darwin Bay’s sandy trail
  • Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
  • See South Plaza land iguanas
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Baltra / Santa Cruz
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Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend and set sail for an 8-day cruise adventure around the west and central islands of the Galapagos. This cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe, Santiago, Isabela and Fernandina.
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Giant Tortoise
from $243,275
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Private Charter - Eastern & Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • See views of Pinnacle Rock
  • Observe Punta Pitt booby colonies
  • See Cerro Colorado giant tortoises
  • Bachas Beach swimming in Santa Cruz
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique private adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusually high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago's pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.
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Galapagos Legend
from $243,275
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Private Charter - West & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove Santa Cruz
  • Snorkel with Santa Fe sea lions
  • Visit Rabida Island red beach
  • Spot Fernandina marine iguanas
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 8-day private cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes, and highlights of the Galapagos aboard Galapagos Legend. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species.
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Corals during the sunset
from $91,559
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Private Charter - Galapagos Western Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Discover Vicente Roca Point
  • Take a dinghy ride along Isabela
  • Explore the volcanic Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Fe's sea lion colonies
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Discover the Galapagos Islands' western and eastern regions on a private charter cruise aboard the Corals for an 8-day expedition. Visit Fernandina to see flightless cormorants, Sullivan Bay to walk over solidified lava flows, and Santa Fe to swim with sea lions on white-sand beaches. Overall, this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your vacation.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $5,155
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Galapagos Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Discover Vicente Roca Point
  • Take a dinghy ride along Isabela
  • Explore the volcanic Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Fe's sea lion colonies
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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​Join an 8-day cruise exploring the magical secrets of the Galapagos archipelago, visiting incredible locations, and indulging yourself in the exotic beauty of the unique landscapes that only the Galapagos can offer.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,200
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Baltra / Bachas Beach
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Variable
Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
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Alya, Sun Deck
from $79,040
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Baltra / Bachas Beach
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Variable
Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $7,490
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Luxury West & Central Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Hike & swim at Santigo Island
  • See Las Tintoreras wildlife
  • Look for penguins at Tagus Cove
  • Visit Rabida Island
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands the M/C Endemic offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder. Sailing across Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz and more!
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $10,250
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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
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On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.
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Galapagos beach
from $8,490
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Western Islands

Santiago Island to South Plaza - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Explore Chinese Hat trails
  • Explore the Urbina Bay coastline
  • See Vicente Roca seabird colonies
  • Take a trail along Lake Darwin
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling, and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour aboard Grand Ocean Spray.
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lounging in the harbor - Santa Cruz
from $10,450
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Following Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Relax on an olivine crystal beach
  • Spot land iguanas on a hike
  • Visit Tagus Cove
  • Enjoy exploratory snorkeling
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on a memorable vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters. Explore South Plaza, Genovesa, Isabela and more on this tour!
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Flamingo Lagoon
from $9,990
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West & Central Islands + Genovesa

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Walk volcanic lava fields
  • Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
  • Explore Rabida's beach and lagoon
  • Stop at Tupiza Center for tortoises
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Visit key locations like Santa Cruz, Isabela, Genovesa, and Fernandina. Hike volcanic terrain, snorkel with sea life, and spot rare birds and tortoises. This 8-day itinerary includes guided activities, landings, and wildlife viewing across diverse ecosystems.
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Exploring the Galapagos Islands aboard the Millenium
from $126,750
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Private Charter - Western Islands

Santiago Island to South Plaza - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
  • Spot birds in Moreno Point
  • Explore Santa Cruz highlands
  • Encounter wildlife in South Plaza
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Baltra / Baltra
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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Whale Watching
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day private charter Galapagos Western Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, and South Plaza to explore volcanic formations, snorkel with marine life, and encounter giant tortoises, penguins, and sea lions. Enjoy guided walks, dinghy rides, and unique wildlife experiences.
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