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! Pick up from Seymour Ecological Galapagos Airport on Baltra Island to start the 8-day catamaran cruise. Visit Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz to see blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds. After lunch, enjoy hiking and snorkeling at Bachas Beach before dinner on board while sailing to Genovesa Island.

Day 2: Genovesa Island

After breakfast, disembark at Darwin Bay and hike the El Barranco trail, observing red-footed boobies and a Palo Santo forest. After lunch, continue exploring El Barranco at Prince Phillip's Steps. Dinner on board as we sail toward Santiago Island.

Day 3: Santiago & Rábida Islands

Visit Sullivan Bay for a panoramic boat tour of lava flows and snorkeling. After lunch, see the reddish color of Rábida Island from oxidized iron lava while searching for various bird species. Return to the boat for dinner and cruise to Santa Cruz.

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

Learn about Galapagos tortoises and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner on board as we sail toward Isabela Island.

Day 5: Isabela Island

Visit Elizabeth Bay from the boat for swimming, then head to Urbina Bay to observe marine life and Galapagos cotton. Dinner on board as we sail to Tagus Cove.

Day 6: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

Visit Tagus Cove, then explore Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island to find various wildlife. Dinner on board and sail to Santiago Island.

Day 7: Santiago Island

Visit Espumilla Beach and Buccaneer's Cove, observing cliffs and rock formations. Next, visit Egas Port and the island's salt mines. Return to the boat for dinner and sail to Santa Cruz Island.

Day 8: Santa Cruz & Baltra Islands

Final day includes a sightseeing tour of Black Turtle Cove, viewing marine fauna. Departure from Galapagos Islands Airport around 8:30 am.

What's the boat like?

This cruise takes place on a luxury catamaran with a maximum capacity of 14 guests. Full-board accommodation includes all meals. Choose from:

Superior cabin (double bed)Standard cabin (double bed and single bed)Cabin with a bunk bed

All rooms have a private bathroom.

Snorkeling

If weather and sea conditions permit, snorkeling will occur at various sites around the islands.

Note on prices

The 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 after booking, a deposit of 150USD to 250USD depending on the season will be withheld, with the remainder refunded. See the cancellation policy for details.