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Experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands with Adventure Life's array of 64 small ship cruises for 2026. Sail on a journey through the southeastern and northern central islands, from San Cristobal to Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and beyond. Join us on a cruise where you can snorkel in crystal-clear waters, hike across volcanic landscapes, and encounter fascinating native wildlife like giant tortoises and sea lions. With activities including kayaking, wildlife viewing, and relaxing on beautiful beaches, this adventure offers a perfect balance of excitement and relaxation suitable for all travelers. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique biodiversity and stunning landscapes of the Galapagos Islands. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Santa Fe land iguana
from $2,120
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Central & East Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Snorkel in crystal clear waters
  • Tour the tortoise breeding center
  • Enjoy on board family activities
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Board the 100 passenger Galapagos Legend for a unique 4-day cruise exploring the central and eastern islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Get ready to snorkel, hike and encounter wildlife such as sea lions, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises many which are unique to the Galapagos, not found anywhere else in this world
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $3,368
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Galapagos Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Discover Galapagos origins
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This affordable 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II explores the southeastern and central islands of the Galapagos including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana & Santa Cruz. Encounter fearless wildlife like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and snorkel in the crystalline Galapagos waters viewing colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Legend ship
from $118,008
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Private Charter - Central & East Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Snorkel in crystal clear waters
  • Tour the tortoise breeding center
  • Enjoy on board family activities
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend for a unique 4-day private cruise exploring the central and eastern islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Get ready to snorkel, hike and encounter wildlife such as sea lions, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises many which are unique to the Galapagos, found nowhere else in this world
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Coral I
from $45,787
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Private Charter - Galapagos Northeast Islands Aboard Corals

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Explore the Charles Darwin Station
  • Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies during this 4-day private cruise across the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more!
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $6,504
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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
  • Discover Floreana Island's beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Set sail on a 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.
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Sea lion on the beach of Espanola Island
from $3,150
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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Explore the Interpretation Center
  • Observe Frigate birds
  • Discover Punta Suárez's wildlife
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Anahi. Explore San Cristobal's Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas'. Encounter diverse wildlife at Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner. Visit Punta Cormorant's flamingo lagoon and snorkel at Devil's Crown. Discover Bahía "Post Office" and Asilo de la Paz.
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $2,527
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Galapagos Northeast Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Explore the Charles Darwin Station
  • Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Spend 4 days cruising the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more! Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies.
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San Cristobal
from $79,890
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Private Charter - San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Observe Santa Cruz reef sharks
  • See Flour Beach coral sand
  • Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
  • Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Snorkeling
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Variable
Explore the Galapagos Islands aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Snorkel at Devil’s Crown, hike Pitt Point, and see wildlife. Experience Post Office Bay’s historic barrel and end at Black Turtle Cove among mangroves and marine life.
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South Plaza Island
from $8,604
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Central East Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore the Santa Cruz highlands
  • Hike to Bartolomé's summit
  • Land at South Plaza for forest walk
  • Greet playful sea lions
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 5-day cruise from Baltra to San Cristobal aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Central East Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands and lava tunnels, Rábida's red sand beach, Bartolomé's volcanic panoramas, and South Plaza's land iguanas. Discover more flora and fauna while enjoying up-close wildlife encounters.
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Sea Lions on the beach at Gardner Bay, Galapagos Islands
from $2,826
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Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit San Cristobal Interpretation
  • Explore Gardner Bay White Beach
  • See Punta Suarez Albatross colony
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the south-eastern islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz on this 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Galapagos Legend. Visit interpretation centers, see albatross, flamingos, sea lions, and giant tortoises. Experience a mix of wildlife encounters and natural highlights across diverse Galapagos landscapes in one expedition.
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Spot amazing wildlife
from $5,350
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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Spot Lobos Island sea lions
  • Join Kicker Rock circumnavigation
  • Hike Pitt Point’s volcanic terrain
  • Visit Devil’s Crown snorkeling reef
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the beautiful Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.
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A marine iguana suns itself on volcanic rock
from $3,795
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Central East Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
  • Snorkel at Chinese Hat beach
  • Encounter land iguanas
  • Discover three booby species
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Visit key sites including Santa Cruz Highlands, Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Pitt Point, Witch Hill, and Tijeretas Hill. Spot unique wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks.
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
from $1,800
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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Venture to Lobos Island
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
  • Explore Punta Cormorant
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center
Activity Level
Variable
Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.
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Origin & Theory Galapagos Yachts
from $210,000
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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
  • Leave a card in Post Office Bay
  • Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.
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Punta Suarez on Espanola Island - lounging iguanas
from $157,345
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Private Charter - Southeast Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Walk on Gardner Bay's beach
  • Try Floreana Post Office tradition
  • Visit Dragon Hill and see wildlife
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 5-day Private Galapagos Charter cruise - Southeast Islands aboard Galapagos Legend for private exploration of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Mosquera Islet. Hike trails, snorkel reefs, kayak bays, and see giant tortoises, sea lions, albatross, and flamingos.
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Corals sailing together
from $61,050
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast Islands Aboard Corals

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil´s Crown
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an affordable 5-day Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals yacht exploring the southeastern and central islands' wildlife and stunning landscape, including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
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Sea lions being lazy on the beach
from $5,995
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Enchanted Escape

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Explore Santa Cruz El Chato Reserve
  • Witness playful Galapagos sea lions
  • See yellow-crowned night herons
  • Visit Post Office Bay
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the exciting 5-day South & East Enchanted Escape Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter giant tortoises in Santa Cruz, sea lions at Mosquera, and 'Galapagos dragons' at South Plaza. Visit Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, and El Soplador. Conclude with the Interpretation Center visit on San Cristobal island before departure.
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $6,695
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Wildlife Discovery

San Cristobal - Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Observe blue-footed boobies
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Get surprised by curious sea lions
  • Visit Darwin Research Station
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, Galapagos hawks, diverse marine life, and giant tortoises at Darwin Research Station. Enjoy close encounters snorkeling with penguins, and turtles, and witness nature's wonders in diverse island habitats.
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