Top Charles Darwin Center Tours & Cruises in 2026

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

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from $11,695

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Southern & Northern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

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.

• Enjoy exploring Española Island
• Discover Floreana's beaches
• Interact with the playful sea lion
• Explore Genovesa Island

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from $204,673

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Seaman Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation private cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along Pahoehoe lava flows
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

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from $20,805

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Galapagos Grace Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Indulge in the beauty of the Galapagos as you wander across island trails, explore lagoons, and swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. This 15-day tour allows you to enjoy close encounters with the creatures that call these islands home.

• View Kicker Rock
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Walk up the beach of Darwin Bay

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from $12,921

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

Activity Level

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Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

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from $6,995

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Central South & Northern Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

Starts / Ends

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.

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

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from $6,995

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East Central & Northwestern Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

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.

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

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from $106,957

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Aida Maria

15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos islands on this 15-day private charter cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.

• Visit a flamingo lagoon
• Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
• Explore the red beaches of Rabida
• Watch sea lions relax on the shore

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from $56,977

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the stunning Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day private charter cruise adventure for up to 16-passengers.

• Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
• Navigate around Kicker Rock

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from $56,977

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Aida Maria

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This private cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness the archipelago's exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

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from $12,995

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Central East & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

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.

• Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
• Visit Rábida's red sand beach
• See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
• Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos

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from $47,513

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Anahi

4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day private Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Anahi. Explore San Cristobal's Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas'. Encounter diverse wildlife at Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner. Visit Punta Cormorant's flamingo lagoon and snorkel at Devil's Crown. Discover Bahía "Post Office" and Asilo de la Paz.

• Explore the Interpretation Center
• Observe Frigate birds
• Discover Punta Suárez's wildlife

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from $184,068

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark Isabela II on a 5-day private western Galapagos journey that begins in Santa Cruz and ends in Baltra, with stops in Puerto Ayora, Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela. Observe abundant wildlife, including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas.

• Admire Bartolome's scenery
• Swim across Sullivan Bay
• Discover Dragon Hill

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from $178,101

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II Aboard Anahi

15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 15-day private Galapagos Islands circumnavigation cruise on Anahi. Explore Isabela's Las Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkel with diverse marine life, visit Rábida's red rocks, and discover wildlife at North Seymour and Bachas Beach. Conclude with visits to Charles Darwin Research Station and Fausto Llerena Center.

• Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
• Ascend Sierra Negra
• Discover unique wetland birds
• Swim around Pinnacle Rock

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - South & Central Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the M/C Endemic on an 8-day enchanting private cruise through the central and southern islands of the Galapagos. Enjoy friendly interaction with the island's playful sea lions in San Cristobal, the abundance of wildlife on Española, and the unique green sand beaches of Cormorant point. Relax in luxury while sailing the Galapagos Islands.

• Walk along a white coral sand beach
• Learn the history of Floreana
• Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
• Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock

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from $108,000

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Private Charter - Wildlife Discovery Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day private Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, 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.

• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Explore Black Turtle Cove
• Get surprised by curious sea lions
• Visit Darwin Research Station

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from $92,720

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Private Charter - Northeast & Southeastern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing

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.

• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Snorkel at Kicker Rock
• Discover Pinnacle Rock views
• Hike Bartolome’s volcanic summit

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