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The Nemo II
from $62,000
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Private Charter - North & West Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
  • Explore the cliffs of Isabela
  • Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon
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Baltra / Baltra
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Small Ship Sailing
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This 8-day North & West Islands Galapagos private cruise on the Nemo II explores the wildlife-rich shores of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, and more. Experience a more intimate and profound nature and cruise while enjoying amazing and unexpected encounters with the unique Galapagos wildlife.
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Land Iguana, Galapagos Islands
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
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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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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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Variable
​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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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $2,650
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Central Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
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Baltra / San Cristobal Highlands
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Variable
Dive into 5 days of Central Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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Punta Suarez on Espanola Island - Nazca boobies!
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
Activities
Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, 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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Green sea turtle swimming
from $7,100
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Diving Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II
  • Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
  • Explore La Banana dive site
  • Discover Shark Bay
  • Witness dolphins, sharks and more
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Baltra / Santa Cruz
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Whale Watching, Scuba Diving
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This 8-day diving cruise aboard Galaxy Diver II explores the awe-inspiring underwater beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Encounter sharks, whales, batfish, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more in this world-class diving adventure.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
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
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
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Variable
Explore in 5 days Galapagos Islands and navigate on Fragata yacht around Santa Cruz, Isabela and Rabida islands
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $4,200
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Central & Southern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Dive into an 8-day Central & Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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Beach on Isabela island
from $11,600
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Darwin's Discoveries: The Galapagos Islands

Roundtrip Guayaquil - 8 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta (UC)
  • Set foot on seven islands and islet
  • View marine life
  • See the nesting birds and wildlife
  • Visit Galápagos Islands
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Begin your amazing 8-day expedition at the riverfront Wyndham Guayaquil then spend the rest of your trip sailing across the legendary Galapagos Islands aboard the small ship La Pinta. Visit Baltra, North Seymour, Isabela, Fernandina, and more!
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Sea lion on a pristine beach
from $9,990
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Central Islands Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Visit D. Rodriguez Breeding Center
  • Observe blue-footed boobies
  • Relax at Gardner Bay
  • Take a panga ride to Champion Islet
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Discover the highlights of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa islands on this incredible 8-day adventure aboard the Elite. There is an endless list of activities to make this an unforgettable trip including snorkeling, roaming volcanic landscapes, and observing the native wildlife.
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Galapagos Tortoise
from $11,613
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Islands Circumnavigation II

Roundtrip Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
  • Ascend Sierra Negra
  • Discover unique wetland birds
  • Swim around Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience a 15-day 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.
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $3,368
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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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Image of a giant tortoise.
from $5,274
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • Observe colonies of marine iguanas
  • Explore the diverse marine life
  • Visit lava tubes and lava flows
  • View historical inscriptions
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos on this 7-day cruise on the Seaman Journey. Discover the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands.
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Punta Suarez, Espanola
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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Mosquera Islet Island on a clear sunny day, beach and ocean view, Galapagos Ecuador
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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Variable
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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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
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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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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The iconic feet of a Blue-Footed Booby
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
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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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What a life!
from $3,373
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
  • Navigate around Kicker Rock
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the 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 adventure.
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