Top Charles Darwin Center Tours & Cruises in 2026

from $8,290

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Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Explore Black Turtle Cove Mangroves
• Explore Santa Fe Iguana trails
• Hike Punta Suarez and see wildlife
• Spot Gardner Bay sea lions

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard M/C Monique on an 8-day cruise. Explore Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Genovesa, Santiago, and more. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife encounters, including giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds.

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from $7,095

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
• Discover Floreana Island's beaches
• Snorkel with sea lions

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.

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from $5,800

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Naturalist Cruise

Baltra - Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II

• Explore diverse wildlife
• Snorkel among marine animals
• Hike Tagus Cove
• Discover Rabida's red lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

On this 8-day Galapagos Naturalist cruise aboard the Galaxy Diver II, marvel at the splendor of nature while engaging in snorkeling activities and encountering incredible wildlife. Sail from Baltra to Seymour, making delightful stops at the picturesque islands of Rabida, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Seymour!

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from $6,100

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Northeast & Southeastern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Snorkel at Kicker Rock
• Snorkel at Devil’s Crown
• Observe giant tortoises roaming

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 8-day Northeast & Southeastern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy to explore North Seymour, Bartolome, Genovesa, and San Cristobal Islands. Encounter unique wildlife, snorkel among marine species, hike volcanic terrains and relax on white-sand beaches.

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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

Starts / Ends

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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from $4,400

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East-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Explore El Junco Lagoon
• Visit the Research Center
• View lava tubes and lava flows
• Cruise through mangroves

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Cruise around the Galapagos archipelago aboard the Beluga and learn about the wildlife and geological activity unique to this region. Snorkeling among marinelife, exploring the islands on foot, and visiting the Charles Darwin Research Center are all highlights included on this short cruise!

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from $7,895

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Western & South Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
• Hike lava fields at Sullivan Bay
• See flightless cormorants
• Visit Charles Darwin Station

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 12-day Western and South Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and explore the region’s most diverse landscapes and wildlife. Discover rare species like flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins, and giant tortoises.

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from $219,000

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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

• Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
• Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming

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San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, 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.

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from $219,000

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Private Charter - 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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Galapagos in style on the M/V Origin & Theory Galapagos yachts on this private 8-day tour of the islands of San Cristobal, Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz and Santiago, viewing unique wildlife like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins & giant Galapagos tortoises.

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from $160,390

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• See Chinese Hat wildlife
• Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
• Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
• Learn Galapagos history

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Kayaking

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day private charter West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross

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from $123,790

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Private Charter - Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Explore Black Turtle Cove mangroves
• View seabirds in Genovesa
• See Santa Fe land iguanas
• Join Post Office Bay's tradition

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Baltra / Baltra

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Galapagos private charter aboard M/C Monique. Visit Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Explore with guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and dinghy rides while spotting giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, boobies, and sea lions.

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from $123,790

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Private Charter - Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit a sea turtle nesting site
• Spot Urbina Bay's wildlife
• View Pinnacle Rock's landscape
• See North Seymour birdlife

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Private Charter in the Western and Central Galapagos. Visit Santa Cruz, Rabida, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolome, and Seymour. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike volcanic trails, encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises, and seabirds.

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from $92,720

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Private Charter - Northeast & Southeastern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Swim with reef sharks at Floreana
• Encounter giant tortoises
• Spot marine life in Kicker Rock
• Spot blue-footed boobies up close

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Baltra / Baltra

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Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day private charter cruise aboard the Galaxy to explore the Northeast and Southeastern Galapagos Islands, including North Seymour, Bartolome, Genovesa, and San Cristobal. Hike volcanic trails, snorkel with vibrant marine life, relax on pristine beaches, and encounter iconic wildlife unique to the archipelago.

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from $8,690

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• View a sea lion colony
• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Visit the blowhole on Espanola

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.

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from $5,700

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius

• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Send a mail from Post Office Bay
• Learn about the island's past

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Galaxy Sirius on a fully inclusive 5-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands, and discover the wonders of the Southern Islands including Floreana, Espanola, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, and Santa Cruz. Experience the thrill of snorkeling among sea turtles, playful sea lions, marine iguanas, rare and colorful fish, sharks, and even penguins.

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from $96,890

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands aboard Ocean Spray. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day private Galapagos tour.

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from $7,395

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Central South & Northern Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Hike Bartolomé's summit
• Paddle near iguanas in Santa Fe
• Snorkel around Punta Pitt

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard M/Y Monserrat on this 11-day cruise of the Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including Santa Cruz, Española, Genovesa, and Bartolome. Experience volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and isolated coves on an unforgettable island-hopping journey filled with hiking, snorkeling, and discovery.

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from $7,395

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East Central & Northwestern Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel with sea turtles
• Visit Gardner Bay's beach
• Explore Punta Suarez wildlife
• Discover Black Turtle Cove

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board M/Y Monserrat for an 11-day adventure exploring the highlights of East Central & Northwestern Islands of the Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife, inviting you to explore its rocky coastlines, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and forest trails.

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