Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in December 2025

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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

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Baltra / Baltra

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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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from $3,233

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Galapagos Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
• Hike across Española Island
• Discover Galapagos origins

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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This affordable 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II explores the southeastern and central islands of the Galapagos including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana & Santa Cruz. Encounter fearless wildlife like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and snorkel in the crystalline Galapagos waters viewing colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.

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from $2,750

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Eastern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

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from $3,150

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Embark on a 4-day 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.

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from $2,325

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Observe a large frigate bird colony
• Snorkel in wildlife-rich waters
• Climb Bartholomew's stairs

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Hiking

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This itinerary allows your to experience the best of the northern islands in only 4 days. During this trip indulge yourself in the beauty of this unique archipelago, relax on a white coral sand beach, do some exploratory snorkeling, and walk over volcanic landscapes.

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Eastern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel Lobos Island reef
• Explore Gardner Bay beach
• Visit Post Office Bay
• Observe waved albatross nesting

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

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Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Embark on a 4-day exciting cruise aboard M/Y Monserrat and enjoy the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life that captures the best of the Galapagos wildlife. Visit the stunning San Cristobal, Gardner Bay, Cormorant Point, and many more.

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from $1,811

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Snorkel with tropical fish
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take a dingy ride to see sea lions

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This tour of the Galapagos Islands is a chance to experience the native flora and fauna in 4 days. Explore the beautiful beaches, a local market, and a sea turtle nesting site on your cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $1,650

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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

• Venture to Lobos Island
• Step into Post Office Bay's history
• Explore Punta Cormorant

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

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Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.

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from $147,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation I aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day private cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $101,959

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Aida Maria

15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

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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.

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from $22,820

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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Daphne Island's view
• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Discover Caleta Tagus
• Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks

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Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez

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From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $6,190

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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Visit the Waved Albatross colony
• Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
• Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
• Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point

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Baltra / Baltra

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On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.

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from $321,400

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Private Charter - Footsteps Back in Time Aboard Evolution

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Meet South Plaza´s vast wildlife
• Snorkel with sea lions & penguins
• Visit Santa Fe´s archipelago
• Walk on Punta Cormorant´s beaches

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

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Experiencing the depth and breadth of what the Galapagos Islands offer at top-notch landing sites on this 8-day Private voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.

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from $210,000

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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 $210,000

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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

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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 $160,450

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire South Plaza's beauty
• Observe Giant Land Tortoises
• Visit the famous Urbina Bay
• Look out for amazing wilflife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / North Seymour

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Variable

The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands. The Infinity offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder next to your own group of up to 20 guests! Sailing across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Isabela, Fernandina, and more.

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard M/C Elite

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

• Snorkel & Kayak across Tintoreras
• Discover Sierra Negra volcano
• Bird watching at North Seymour
• Visit the beautiful Junco Lagoon

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

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Whale Watching

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Join the M/C Elite on a spectacular 8-day Eastern and Western Galapagos private cruise. Explore isolated islands and remote visitor points to see unique wildlife. Observe blue-footed boobies and frigate birds in North Seymour, spot Galapagos hawks and flightless cormorants in Urbina Bay, and see marine iguanas feeding underwater in Fernandina.

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