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 will 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. We'll first visit Santa Cruz, disembarking to visit Bachas beach, then return for lunch aboard the boat. 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 explore Darwin Bay and hike the El Barranco trail, enjoying red-footed boobies and a Palo Santo forest. After dinner aboard the boat, we will cruise towards Isabela Island.

Day 3: Santiago & Rábida Islands

We'll visit Sullivan Bay for a panoramic boat tour and snorkeling. After lunch, we will explore Rábida Island, searching for various bird species before returning for dinner and cruising to Santa Cruz.

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

We'll learn about Galapagos tortoises in the morning and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in the afternoon. After dinner aboard, we continue sailing towards Isabela Island.

Day 5: Isabela Island

We'll visit Elizabeth Bay, swimming in its waters before lunch. Afterward, we'll explore Urbina Bay, observing cormorants and the area’s flora before dinner and sailing to Tagus Cove.

Day 6: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

After breakfast, we will visit Tagus Cove, then hike at Fernandina Island around Espinosa Point before dinner and sailing to Santiago Island.

Day 7: Santiago Island

We’ll explore Espumilla Beach in the morning and take a boat ride to Buccaneer's Cove in the afternoon. After visiting Egas Port and the salt mines, we return for dinner and sail to Santa Cruz Island.

Day 8: Santa Cruz & Baltra Islands

We'll tour Black Turtle Cove, observing marine fauna, before checking out at the 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. 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

If weather allows, we'll snorkel at strategic points around the islands.

Note on prices

The price is per person in a double cabin. Solo travelers may share a double cabin.

Cancellation deposit

If you cancel after booking, a deposit of 150USD to 250USD based on the season will be withheld. The remainder will be refunded as per the cancellation policy.