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Experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands with Adventure Life's array of 63 small ship cruises for 2025. Explore the unique landscapes and wildlife of the Northern Galapagos Islands on a 5-day cruise, snorkeling in Darwin Bay and encountering the diverse birdlife of Genovesa Island. Or opt for an 8-day adventure around the Central and Western Islands, where you can hike through highlands, snorkel with sea lions, and marvel at the Galapagos tortoises. For a more private experience, embark on an 8-day private charter to cruise around Kicker Rock and interact with the exotic creatures that call these islands home. Whether you choose to sail to the western islands for superior snorkeling or explore the eastern islands to encounter giant tortoises and black tip sharks, each journey promises a relaxed pace filled with wildlife viewing, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling. Discover the magic of the Galapagos Islands and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists to start planning your unforgettable trip today.
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Genovesa - El Barranco/Prince Phillip's Steps - Nazca Boobies
$4,300
Savings
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Eastern & Central Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Discover Galapagos
  • Enjoy Tijeretas Hill landscapes
  • Visit Gardner Bay sandy beach
  • Observe Punta Cormorant's wildlife
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail the islands of the Galapagos aboard M/Y Monserrat. Explore an abundance of natural wildlife and breathtaking landscapes on this 7-day cruise. Visit the islands´ largest colony of magnificent frigate birds, discover a marvelous underwater world, land on a white sand beach, and learn about …
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Black Turtle cove with mangroves
$3,800
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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the beauty of the Northern Galapagos Islands on this 5-day cruise exploring the highlights of this historically significant archipelago. Snorkel through Darwin's Bay, where diverse marine life can be found. Visit Genovesa Island, well known as “The Bird Island”, for close …
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Sea lion in galapagos
$11,695
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Southern & Northern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Enjoy exploring Española Island
  • Discover Floreana's beaches
  • Interact with the playful sea lion
  • Explore Genovesa Island
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 7-day cruise with Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise through the Eastern & Central Islands of the Galápagos. Begin at San Cristóbal Island, exploring Tijeretas and the Galápagos' history at the Interpretation Center. Gardner Bay offers white sandy beaches, Punta …
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Family fun in the Galapagos
$12,995
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Northwestern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day, exciting trip to the Northwestern Galapagos Islands aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, see Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and delve into underground lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón to witness land …
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The Grace
$172,200
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Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Galapagos Islands are swarming with exotic and curious creatures that love to interact with visitors to the islands.This magical 8-day private cruise takes you and your private group of up to 16 guests to one of the most enchanting destinations on Earth! Indulge in the wide variety of flora and …
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Colorful Sally Lightfoot crab on volcanic rock
$9,950
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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Enjoy friendly sea lions
  • Walk along a green beach
  • Hike to see Galapagos doves
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Close encounters with wildlife will make your journey a truly memorable one on this 8-day adventure. These islands are swarming with exotic and curious creatures that love to interact with visitors to the islands. Indulge in the wide variety of flora and fauna here as well as spectacular scenery on …
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Land Iguana
$246,905
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Private Charter - Northwestern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Encounter pink flamingos
  • Discover Chinese Hat
  • Explore Genovesa Island
  • Visit Bachas beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a private 8-day, exciting trip to the Northwestern Galapagos Islands aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, see Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and delve into underground lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón to witness …
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
$222,205
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Private Charter - Southern & Northern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Enjoy exploring Española Island
  • Discover Floreana's beaches
  • Interact with the playful sea lion
  • Explore Genovesa Island
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 7-day cruise with Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise through the Eastern & Central Islands of the Galápagos. Begin at San Cristóbal Island, exploring Tijeretas and the Galápagos' history at the Interpretation Center. Gardner Bay offers white sandy beaches, Punta …
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Image of a giant tortoise.
$5,090
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • Observe the giant Galapagos tortois
  • Experience superior snorkeling site
  • Visit lava tubes and lava flows
  • View 1800s cave inscriptions
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sail to the western islands aboard the Seaman Journey on a Galapagos cruise. This 8-day voyage explores the islands of Rabida, Santiago, Isabela and more, and gives travelers the chance to swim with sea lions, observe the famed giant Galapagos tortoise, and hike in mangroves.
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
$2,670
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Central and Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Hike & observe wildlife on Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Snorkeling and observe penguins
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Visit Charles Darwin's inspiration and experiment the saim feeling of contact with nature, arrive at Baltra airport and board Fragata yacht, then explore 5 days volcanic landscapes, white beachs, dark beachs, panorama with Sesuvium and endemic animal ecosystem.
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Oyster catcher shore bird
$3,610
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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
  • Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
  • Venture into Moreno Point
  • Step ashore at Espinoza Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 6-day Western Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Galaxy. Begin with a comfortable bus ride to the highlands to meet Galapagos Giant tortoises. Explore a lava tunnel, Isabela's Tintoreras, witness wetland biodiversity, and visit the Interpretation Center. Encounter diverse landscapes at …
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Swimming sea turtle
$54,872
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
  • Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
  • Venture into Moreno Point
  • Step ashore at Espinoza Point
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 6-day private Western Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Galaxy. Begin with a comfortable bus ride to the highlands to meet Galapagos Giant tortoises. Explore a lava tunnel, Isabela's Tintoreras, witness wetland biodiversity, and visit the Interpretation Center. Encounter diverse …
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
$4,272
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore Galapagos islands, it's inspired Charles Darwin teory of evolution; enjoy the saim expirience and see endemic animals. Practice snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, ornithology, exploring a volcanic land and cohabit with the wildlife.
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Sea lions on Rabida beach
$5,900
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Northern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Sirius
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Discover Rábida's red lava rocks
  • Enjoy Sullivan Bay
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 6-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Sirius and discover the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of the Northern Galapagos Islands. This itinerary includes stops at Santa Cruz, Rabida, Chinese Hat, Santiago, Bartolome, Genovesa, and San Cristobal, where you'll encounter an incredible …
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Sea lions on Rabida beach
$4,245
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Northern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel
  • Discover Chinese Islet lava tunnels
  • Witness Sullivan Bay's geology
  • Visit Darwin Bay for bird species
  • Explore Egas Port
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 5-day cruise of the Galapagos' Northern Islands aboard the Galapagos Angel. Witness the wonders of North Seymour, with its rich wildlife and unique geology, and explore Chinese Islet's geological formations. Visit Sullivan Bay in southeast Santiago to witness its captivating …
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Galapagos sunset
$77,495
EBD 10%
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Private Charter - Eastern & Central Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Explore Galapagos' diverse wildlife
  • Marvel Tijeretas Hill landscapes
  • See Gardner Bay's serene beauty
  • Witness Punta Cormorant's wildlife
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 7-day cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat as you explore the mesmerizing Galapagos Islands. On this 7-day cruise, discover an incredible variety of natural species and magnificent scenery. Visit the largest colony of amazing frigate birds on the islands, explore a spectacular underwater …
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Seaman Journey ship
$81,500
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Seaman Journey

8 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • Observe the giant Galapagos tortois
  • Experience superior snorkeling site
  • Visit lava tubes and lava flows
  • View 1800s cave inscriptions
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Sail to the western islands aboard the Seaman Journey on a Galapagos private cruise! This 8-day voyage explores the islands of Rabida, Santiago, Isabela and more, and gives travelers the chance to swim with sea lions, observe the famed giant Galapagos tortoise, and hike in mangroves.
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Alya
$57,760
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Alya

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
  • Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
  • Hike to Dragon Hill
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Snorkel through Darwin's Bay, where diverse marine life can be found. Visit Genovesa Island, well known as “The Bird Island”, for close interaction with numerous bird species such as Nazca, blue-, and red-footed boobies. Explore Black Turtle Cove's amazing mangrove lagoon on the …
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