North Galapagos Islands 8 Day Cruise

Discover the islands, birds, sea lions and fascinating plants that won Charles Darwin's heart on our North Galapagos Islands 8 Day Cruise. If you love nature, then this is the perfect activity for you!

North Galapagos Islands 8 Day Cruise

Day 1: Baltra & Santa Cruz Islands

Welcome to the Galapagos Islands! We'll pick you up from the Seymour Ecological Galapagos Airport on Baltra Island and take you to the boat to start our 8-day catamaran cruise. After a welcome drink, we'll first visit Santa Cruz Island to explore Bachas beach, home to blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds. Following lunch on board, we will hike and snorkel at Bachas beach before dining and sailing to Genovesa Island.

Day 2: Genovesa Island

After breakfast, we'll disembark in Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island and hike the El Barranco trail, where we’ll see red-footed boobies and a Palo Santo forest. We’ll have dinner aboard the boat as we cruise toward Isabela Island, continuing our exploration of El Barranco with Prince Phillip's Steps.

Day 3: Santiago & Rábida Islands

We'll visit Sullivan Bay for a panoramic boat tour and snorkeling. After lunch, we'll discover Rábida Island's reddish color caused by oxidized iron and search for various bird species.

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

We will learn about Galapagos tortoises in Santa Cruz and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, with dinner on board as we sail toward Isabela Island.

Day 5: Isabela Island

We'll visit Elizabeth Bay for swimming, then explore Urbina Bay, known for its uplifted landscape, observing flora and fauna.

Day 6: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

After breakfast, we’ll visit Tagus Cove, then take a hike at Fernandina Island’s Espinosa Point.

Day 7: Santiago Island

We’ll explore Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer's Cove, and Egas Port, concluding with a visit to the island's salt mines.

Day 8: Santa Cruz & Baltra Islands

We’ll tour Black Turtle Cove for marine fauna observation before transferring to the Galapagos Islands Airport around 8:30 am.

What's the boat like?

This 8-day cruise occurs on a luxury catamaran with a maximum capacity of 14 guests plus crew. Full-board accommodation includes all meals. Reservation options include:
Superior cabin (double bed)Standard cabin (double bed and single bed)Cabin with a bunk bed

All rooms have a private bathroom.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling will occur at strategic points depending on weather and sea conditions.

Note on prices

The indicated price is per person in a double cabin. Solo travelers can reserve a double cabin but may share with others.

Cancellation deposit

If you cancel this activity after booking, a deposit of 150USD to 250USD will be withheld depending on the season. Further details are in the cancellation policy.