Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in May 2026

from $8,290

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Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit Las Bachas Beach
• See North Seymour's wildlife
• Visit Espinoza Point, Fernandina
• Visit Vicente Roca snorkeling spot

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Baltra / Baltra

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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Discover the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/C Monique on an 8-day cruise through Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago. Experience unique wildlife and natural wonders across iconic sites like Pinnacle Rock, Darwin Lake, and Espinoza Point.

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from $8,690

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Islands Circumnavigation - East

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Explore Witch Hill
• Swim with reef fish
• Visit Cormorant Point
• Snorkel in clear water

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands.

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from $6,645

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Northern & Southern Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore lush Santa Cruz highland
• Marvel at blue-footed boobies
• Witness North Seymour's wildlife
• Explore Darwin Bay's mangrove trail

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Set off on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel to explore the Northern and Southern Galapagos Islands. Witness unique wildlife, geological formations, and diverse landscapes. Discover giant tortoises, rare bird species, sea lion pups, and more, concluding at Black Turtle Cove before departing from Baltra Airport.

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from $6,645

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Western & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore Bachas Beach
• Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
• Discover Elizabeth Bay's islets
• Observe flightless cormorants

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Western & Southern Islands cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel. Explore Bachas Beach, Dragon Hill for bright flamingos, Espinoza Point's cormorants, and Tagus Cove's trails and views. Activities include snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, hiking Sierra Negra Volcano, observing unique wildlife at Dragon Hill and Cormorant Point, and more!

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from $5,850

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• See Galapagos giant tortoises
• Observe the endemic Waved albatross
• Enjoy the Gardner Bay beach.

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Sail the eastern Galapagos Islands aboard the magnificent 16-passenger motor yacht Beluga, which includes San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa, which are among the most spectacular in the archipelago.

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from $4,200

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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

• Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
• Witness penguins and boobies dance
• Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
• Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.

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from $4,500

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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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

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 $4,145

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• View young and old tortoises
• Hike through San Cristobal
• Snorkel and swim with sea lions

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the brand new Galapagos Horizon on this spectacular 4-day sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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 $2,595

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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 $2,527

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Galapagos Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Explore Dragon Hill´s wildlife
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos' North Central islands on this four-day cruise and pay a visit to the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, which is home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and was once home to the renowned Lonesome George. Stroll through pathways flanked by indigenous land iguanas, mockingbirds, Darwin's finches, or snorkel in clear waters.

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from $2,395

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $2,600

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Explore San Cristobal wildlife
• Snorkel at Gardner Bay
• Learn tortoise conservation efforts
• Witness Floreana's marine life

Starts / Ends

Isla Lobos / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day Sothern Galapagos cruise, visiting San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz aboard Galaxy. Explore diverse landscapes, meet iconic wildlife like blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters.

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from $1,874

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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 $1,800

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

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 $106,957

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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

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.

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