Galapagos Islands Cruises
Onboard a Galapagos Islands small ship adventure cruise, you'll explore lands that time forgot and experience animals found no where else, with no fear of mankind. Experience blue-footed boobies, red-pounched Frigate birds, giant Galapagos Tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, sea lions, the Sally Lightfoot Crab and much more. Explore the island's diverse terrain; desert landscapes, lush highland forests, volcanic soils and nutrient-rich waters. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to understand the efforts to preserve and protect the islands. You'll leave only footprints, but walk away with memories of a lifetime.
Galapagos Islands Small Ship Cruise Statistics
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| Sailings | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Avg Temp | 85/72°F | 85/76°F | 87/76°F | 87/76°F | 81/72°F | 79/72°F | 77/68°F | 76/66°F | 76/66°F | 77/68°F | 78/70°F | 79/72°F |
| Avg Precip (in) | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
Galapagos Islands Cruise Itineraries
- Galapagos
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10 day, 9 night Galapagos expedition cruise sailing all-year, roundtrip Guayaquil, Ecuador aboard either National Geographic Endeavour or National Geographic Islander. A new island to explore daily over the course of this expedition. The exact routing among the islands is always subject to change, but our in-depth knowledge of this geography guarantees days steeped in joy, wonder and engaging activities.
- Galapagos + Peru's Land of the Incas
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16 day, 15 night Galapagos expedition cruise, from Guayaquil, Ecuador to Lima, Peru aboard National Geographic Endeavour or National Geographic Islander, plus Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca land exploration. Journey from the Galapagos islands to contemporary Lima, majestic Machu Picchu and historic Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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10 day, 9 night Galapagos Islands cruise sailing roundtrip Guayaquil, Ecuador aboard Evolution. Discover how time spent among the curious wildlife and contrasting landscapes of Galapagos will inspire your personal story.
- Western Galapagos
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8-day, 7-night Western Galapagos luxury cruise sailing roundtrip Baltra, Ecuador aboard Silver Galapagos. Sailing on Saturdays roundtrip from Baltra Island, Silver Galapagos will trace a path across the western, southern and eastern islands, including Santiago, Bartolomé, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana, San Cristóbal, and Santa Cruz.
- North Central Galapagos
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8-day, 7-night North Central Galapagos cruises sailing roundtrip from Baltra, Ecuador aboard the Silver Galapagos. This itinerary encompasses the northeast, central and southeast islands of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Seymour Norte, San Cristóbal, Española, and Plazas Sur.
- Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland
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8 day, 7 night Galapagos Wildlife Wonderland cruise sailing Quito, Ecuador to Guayaquíl, Colombia aboard M/V Santa Cruz. If you ever wanted to explore lands time forgot, this is your chance to do it in style. Pack your bathing suits, sunscreen, hats and comfortable hiking shoes and prepare to get wet as you set sail for some of the most amazing tropical islands in the world... on Tauck Bridges' family Galápagos tour featuring a four-night cruise aboard M / V Santa Cruz.
- Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland Holidays
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11 day, 10 night Galapagos Wildlife Wonderland Holiday cruise sailing Quito, Ecuador to Guayaquíl, Colombia aboard M/V Santa Cruz. Pack your bathing suits, sunscreen, hats and comfortable hiking shoes and prepare to get wet as you set sail for some of the most amazing tropical islands in the world.
- Peru & The Galapagos Islands
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15 day, 14 night Peru & the Galapagos Islands cruise sailing roundtrip from Lima, Peru aboard Isabela II. This active adventure combines the ancient empire of the Incas with the timeless natural world of the Galápagos Islands. A highlight of our Peru tours is a visit to mysterious Machu Picchu, the spectacular 'Lost City of the Incas' – one of the must-see destinations on any world-traveler's list.
- Ultimate Galapagos
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13 day, 12 night ltimate Galapagos cruise sailing roundtrip Guayaquíl, Ecuador aboard Isabella II. This Ultimate Galápagos expedition is crafted to give a comprehensive view of these islands’ wonders that shorter trips just can’t deliver.
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Lonely Planet Ecuador & Galapagos Islands - by Lonely Planet - $23.99
Galapagos, Preserving Darwin's Legacy - by Tui De Roy - $49.95