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 for our 8-day catamaran cruise. After a welcome drink, we'll visit Bachas beach on Santa Cruz Island to learn about blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, followed by lunch on board. In the afternoon, we'll hike and snorkel at Bachas beach before dinner and sailing to Genovesa Island.

Day 2: Genovesa Island

After breakfast, we'll disembark in Darwin Bay and hike the El Barranco trail, observing red-footed boobies. Following lunch, we'll explore the Prince Phillip's Steps and enjoy dinner aboard as we cruise to Santiago Island.

Day 3: Santiago & Rábida Islands

We'll visit Sullivan Bay for a boat tour to see magmatic flows and snorkel. After lunch, we'll explore Rábida Island's unique reddish color and its diverse birdlife before returning to the boat for dinner and cruising to Santa Cruz.

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

In Santa Cruz, we'll learn about Galapagos tortoises. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station before dinner on board as we sail towards Isabela Island.

Day 5: Isabela Island

We'll visit Elizabeth Bay, swimming in its waters. After lunch, we'll explore Urbina Bay, known for its historical uplift and wildlife, then return to the boat for dinner and sail to Tagus Cove.

Day 6: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

After breakfast, we’ll visit Tagus Cove, followed by a hike at Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island to see cormorants and sea lions. Dinner is on board as we cruise to Santiago Island.

Day 7: Santiago Island

We'll visit Espumilla Beach and Buccaneer's Cove in the afternoon, checking for wild goats and unique rock formations before dinner and returning to Santa Cruz Island.

Day 8: Santa Cruz & Baltra Islands

On our final day, we'll tour Black Turtle Cove to admire marine fauna before ending our cruise at the Galapagos Islands Airport around 8:30 am.

What's the boat like?

This 8-day cruise will occur on a luxury catamaran with a maximum capacity of 14 guests plus crew. Full-board accommodation includes all meals. You can 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 conditions permit, we will snorkel at various strategic points around the islands.

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

Upon cancellation, a deposit between 150USD and 250USD will be withheld based on the season. The remaining price of the cruise will be refunded per the cancellation policy.