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 Santa Cruz, including Bachas beach to see blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, followed by lunch on board. The afternoon includes hiking and snorkeling at Bachas beach before dinner and sailing to Genovesa Island.

Day 2: Genovesa Island

Disembark in Darwin Bay for a hike along the El Barranco trail, where we'll see red-footed boobies. In the afternoon, we'll explore Prince Phillip's Steps before dinner and sailing toward Santiago Island.

Day 3: Santiago & Rábida Islands

Visit Sullivan Bay for a panoramic boat tour, ideal for snorkeling. After lunch, we'll go to Rábida Island to observe its unique color and seek various birds before returning for dinner and cruising to Santa Cruz.

Day 4: Santa Cruz Island

Learn about the Galapagos tortoises in Santa Cruz, followed by a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station in the afternoon. Dinner will be on board as we sail toward Isabela Island.

Day 5: Isabela Island

Visit Elizabeth Bay for swimming before lunch. In the afternoon, head to Urbina Bay to spot local wildlife and flora before dinner on board as we sail to Tagus Cove.

Day 6: Isabela & Fernandina Islands

Visit Tagus Cove for biodiversity before exploring Fernandina Island’s Espinosa Point, where we'll encounter wildlife. Dinner aboard as we sail to Santiago Island.

Day 7: Santiago Island

Take in the scenery at Espumilla Beach, followed by a boat ride to Buccaneer's Cove, visiting Egas Port and the island's salt mines before returning for dinner and sailing to Santa Cruz.

Day 8: Santa Cruz & Baltra Islands

On the final day, we'll tour Black Turtle Cove to admire marine fauna before departing from the Galapagos Islands Airport by 8:30 am.

What's the boat like?

This cruise takes place on a luxury catamaran with a capacity of 14 guests plus crew, offering full-board accommodation. During reservation, choose among:

Superior cabinStandard cabinCabin with bunk bed

All rooms feature private bathrooms.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling will occur in strategic points around different islands, weather permitting.

Note on prices

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

Cancellation deposit

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