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Our 17 carefully crafted Galapagos family cruises for 2026 and 2027 to Santa Cruz and its enchanting highlands are not to be missed. Set against the backdrop of the pristine Pacific Ocean and the untouched natural wonders of this archipelago, this destination promises an unforgettable family adventure. Witness the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, from playful sea lions to majestic giant tortoises. Engage in family-friendly activities, from snorkeling with penguins to hiking through lava fields. Immerse yourselves in the iconic landscapes of the highlands, where lush greenery and volcanic formations create a dramatic setting for your family's journey. Family cruises span 5 to 15 days and start at $2,019. Contact us to embark on a personalized family experience.
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The iconic feet of a Blue-Footed Booby
from $41,040
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Private Charter - Central Islands + Genovesa Aboard Bonita

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Zodiac ride in Black Turtle Cove
  • Explore Darwin Bay´s coasts
  • Hike through South Plaza
Starts / Ends
South Plaza Island / North Seymour
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos archipelago on this 5-day cruise designed for families with children, visiting Genovesa, Santa Cruz, and Bartolome! Encounter the archipelago's unique wildlife in their natural habitat and take the opportunity to snorkel in pristine waters, swim with sea lions, and see the famed Galapagos tortoises.
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Giant Tortoise
from $2,019
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North & Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet the Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Visit the wildlife-rich Genovesa
  • Snorkel among sea lions
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 4-day Galapagos North & Central Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Legend to discover Santa Cruz, Genovesa, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. Spot giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, sea lions, reef sharks, and iguanas. Enjoy guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife viewing in unique habitats with expert naturalists.
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Giant Tortoise
from $112,108
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Private Charter - North & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • See wildlife in Black Turtle Cove
  • Genovesa bird viewing
  • See South Plaza’s land iguanas
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Private Galapagos Charter aboard Galapagos Legend for exclusive exploration of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. Experience giant tortoises, sea lions, seabirds, and marine life with personalized excursions, private guides, and flexible schedules for your group.
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A boating tour getting ready to leave the shore.
from $2,691
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Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Watch Bachas Beach sea lions
  • Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Galapagos Western Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Legend to visit Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rabida, Isabela, and Fernandina. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel with penguins, kayak near sea lions, and see giant tortoises. Explore red-sand beaches, black lava shores, and pristine coves with expert-led excursions.
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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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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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Nap Time on Rabida Island
from $149,477
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Walk at Rabida's red beach
  • Hike Tagus Cove with volcano views
  • See Punta Vicente Roca penguins
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the remote, less-visited western islands of Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rabida, Isabela, and Fernandina on an unforgettable 5-day private cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend small ship.
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $7,961
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Galapagos Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove
  • Spot Genovesa red-footed boobies
  • Explore Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day Circumnavigation of the Galapagos Islands on the highly-rated Galapagos Legend ship provides a comprehensive, unforgettable tour of the Galapagos. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, giant tortoises, and many more unique native species!
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
from $4,292
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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
  • Walk Darwin Bay’s sandy trail
  • Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
  • See South Plaza land iguanas
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Santa Cruz
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend and set sail for an 8-day cruise adventure around the west and central islands of the Galapagos. This cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe, Santiago, Isabela and Fernandina.
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Giant Tortoise
from $243,275
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Private Charter - Eastern & Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • See views of Pinnacle Rock
  • Observe Punta Pitt booby colonies
  • See Cerro Colorado giant tortoises
  • Bachas Beach swimming in Santa Cruz
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique private adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusually high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago's pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.
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Al Fresco dining
from $255,438
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Dragon Hill flamingo lagoon
  • Visit Santa Cruz tortoise reserve
  • Explore Devil’s Crown reef
  • Española wave albatross colony
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Charter the Galapagos Legend for an exclusive 8-day Galapagos journey. Explore iconic sites like Pinnacle Rock, Devil’s Crown, Española’s Gardner Bay, and San Cristobal’s Cerro Brujo. Snorkel with penguins, spot giant tortoises, and observe blue-footed boobies in private comfort with naturalist guides.
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Galapagos Legend
from $243,275
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Private Charter - West & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove Santa Cruz
  • Snorkel with Santa Fe sea lions
  • Visit Rabida Island red beach
  • Spot Fernandina marine iguanas
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day private cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes, and highlights of the Galapagos aboard Galapagos Legend. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species.
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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
from $5,536
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Eastern & Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Bachas Beach
  • Observe swimming fur seals
  • Set foot on dark-red sand beaches
  • Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusual high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago´s pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.
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Sail the Galapagos on the Origin ship!
from $10,250
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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
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Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and 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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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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Origin & Theory Galapagos Yachts
from $219,000
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Private Charter - Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise the Galapagos in style on the M/V Origin & Theory Galapagos yachts on this private 8-day tour of the islands of San Cristobal, Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz and Santiago, viewing unique wildlife like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins & giant Galapagos tortoises.
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $10,750
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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
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Variable
On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.
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