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Experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands with Adventure Life's array of small ship cruises for 2026. Delve into the pristine beauty of the Northern Galapagos Islands on a 5-day cruise, snorkeling in Darwin Bay and discovering the birdlife of Genovesa Island. Explore the Western Islands on a 6-day journey, observing giant tortoises and dancing blue-footed boobies. Embark on a 4-day cruise to the Central & East Islands, snorkel in crystal clear waters, and tour the tortoise breeding center. Enjoy an 8-day Galapagos cruise around the Central and Western islands, hiking and snorkeling in unique ecosystems. For a shorter adventure, opt for a 1-day itinerary to Bartolome Island and Sullivan Bay, both offering breathtaking views and unique wildlife encounters. Whether you choose a day trip or a longer cruise, each journey promises unforgettable wildlife viewing, snorkeling, and hiking experiences in this iconic destination. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Family fun in the Galapagos
from $13,644
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Northwestern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.
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Marine Iguana with ship
from $59,450
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Galapagos Angel

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel
  • Discover Chinese Islet lava tunnels
  • Witness Sullivan Bay's geology
  • Visit Darwin Bay for bird species
  • Explore Egas Port
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Explore North Seymour's wildlife, and discover Chinese Islet's geological wonders. Tour Sullivan Bay for captivating geology visit Darwin Bay, El Barranco, Egas Port, and Rabida Island on this 5-day private Northern Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Angel. Conclude with a visit to Fausto Llerena, observing giant tortoises in various stages of life.
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A Marine iguana peaks over a volcanic rock, Galapagos Islands.
from $7,163
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Exploring Galapagos

Ecuador Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Gemini
  • Experience wildlife encounters
  • Visit Genovesa
  • See Galapagos penguins
  • Visit giant tortoises
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Guayaquil / Guayaquil
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Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Gemini and visit iconic islands like North Seymour, Isabela, and Fernandina. This expedition offers unique experiences, providing an exploration of the legendary Galapagos wildlife.
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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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from $8,778
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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • See Galapagos sea lions
  • See flightless cormorant
  • Visit giant tortoises
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Guayaquil / Guayaquil
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Whale Watching
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Variable
Set sail on a 10-day Galapagos cruise adventure aboard National Geographic Delfina. Encounter diverse wildlife, from playful sea lions to rare Galapagos penguins, amidst stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.
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Colorful crabs in the Galapagos islands
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
  • Explore red sand beaches
  • See North Seymour birdlife
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Baltra / Baltra
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Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Private Charter in the Western and Central Galapagos. Visit Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike volcanic trails, encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises, and seabirds.
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Sea lions on Rabida beach
from $7,100
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Northern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Discover Rabida's red lava rocks
  • Enjoy Sullivan Bay
  • Explore Santa Cruz highlands
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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Sirius and relish the Galapagos Islands' enchanting landscapes teeming with distinctive wildlife such as giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. With a plethora of activities to choose from, you can explore Santa Cruz, Rabida, Chinese Hat, and many more and experience the ultimate island getaway.
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Black Turtle cove with mangroves
from $4,200
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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Alya catamaran. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.
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Frigate bird showing off
from $5,338
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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln
  • Explore North Seymour Island
  • Hike Bartolome Island
  • Observe wildlife at James Bay
  • Encounter penguins at Tagus Cove
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience the best of the West Galapagos on an 8-day Koln cruise. Enjoy orientation sessions, snacks, and meals while exploring various islands. Observe unique wildlife, go swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking. Visit reserves, farms, and research centers before concluding the trip with a visit to Playa Las Bachas.
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Galapagos penguin swimming underwater
from $4,845
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Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • Witness a nesting site for boobies
  • Explore white coral sand beaches
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience a 5-day Galápagos adventure aboard the Sea Star, exploring Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Santiago, and Genovesa Islands. Discover breathtaking volcanic landscapes, snorkel with penguins, and encounter iconic wildlife while hiking, kayaking, and exploring mangrove-lined coves.
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A marine iguana suns itself on volcanic rock
from $3,795
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Central East Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
  • Snorkel at Chinese Hat beach
  • Encounter land iguanas
  • Discover three booby species
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Sail through the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Visit key sites including Santa Cruz Highlands, Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Pitt Point, Witch Hill, and Tijeretas Hill. Spot unique wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks.
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Curious sea lion during a snorkeling outing
from $3,233
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Western Galapagos Islands Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel
  • Meet Fernandina's endemic species
  • Land on Urbina's black beach
  • Explore Santiago's shores
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 5-day all inclusive Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II yachts explore the central and western islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela and Fernandina. Hike among dramatic volcanic landscapes filled with wildlife, and snorkel among marine iguanas, sea turtles, playful sea lions, colorful schools of fish, sharks, and even penguins!
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Playful sea lions
from $68,450
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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Hike Bartolomé volcano summit
  • Walk El Barranco cliffs
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience the Galápagos Islands on a 5-day private cruise aboard the Sea Star, exploring Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, Santiago, and nearby islets. Hike scenic trails, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and encounter flamingos, land iguanas, sea turtles, Galápagos penguins, and diverse bird species.
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Corals during the sunset
from $56,256
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Private Charter - Western Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard Corals

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel
  • Meet Fernandina's endemic species
  • Land on Urbina's black beach
  • Explore Santiago's shores
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 5-day all-inclusive private Galapagos cruise aboard the Corals yacht explores the central and western islands of Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago. Hike among dramatic volcanic landscapes filled with wildlife, and snorkel among marine iguanas, sea turtles, and playful sea lions.
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See colorful Frigatebird birds on your trip to the Galapagos
from $8,195
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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
  • Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
  • Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
  • Witness flightless cormorants
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Set off on a 5-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Begin at Baltra and sail to Bachas Beach for wildlife encounters. Explore Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, and Vicente Roca Point, discovering rich marine life. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour Island before disembarking in Baltra.
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Swimming sea turtle
from $6,100
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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • See Santa Cruz giant tortoises
  • Snorkel clear waters at Tintoreras
  • Walk lava fields at Sullivan Bay
  • See land iguanas and flamingos
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise across the Galapagos Islands aboard Galaxy. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, Isabela's Tintoreras, and Fernandina's Moreno Point. Encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, and blue-footed boobies.
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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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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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Giant Tortoise
from $243,275
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Private Charter - Eastern & Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • See views of Pinnacle Rock
  • Observe Punta Pitt booby colonies
  • See Cerro Colorado giant tortoises
  • Bachas Beach swimming in Santa Cruz
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique private adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusually high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago's pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.
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