Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $79,040

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Walk across Gardner Bay
• Discover Suarez Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Highlands

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day private cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $6,684

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Island Circumnavigation

15-Day Galapagos Cruise - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Visit a flamingo lagoon
• Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
• Explore the red beaches of Rabida
• Watch sea lions relax on the shore

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos on this 15-day cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $287,358

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Snorkel with fish in Gardner Bay
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• View lava lizards at Pitt Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Familiarize yourself with the Galapagos Eastern Islands on a private cruise aboard La Pinta. This 5-day voyage takes you to the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, and Santa Cruz Island. Swim with playful sea lions, take coastal and inland hikes, and admire the famous giant tortoises and red-footed boobies.

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from $194,927

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Seaman Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along Pahoehoe lava flows
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation private cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $167,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Beluga

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $149,477

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Stop at the volcanic Egas Port
• Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
• Snorkel with sea turtles

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the remote, less-visited western islands of Santa Cruz, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina on an unforgettable 5-day private cruise on the 100-passenger capacity Galapagos Legend small ship.

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from $147,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive private tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

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from $126,450

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
• Observe mola-mola sunfish
• Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
• Visit South Plaza Islands

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day private cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

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from $101,450

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Hike around El Junco Lagoon
• Observe unique wildlife
• Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
• Learn about the island's history

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Eastern Islands aboard the Grand Majestic on this exciting 8-day Galapagos private charter tour. View abundant wildlife, tour remote islands, and learn from expert guides on this Galapagos cruise. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, Española, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and Rabida with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $77,490

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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
• Trek through mangroves
• Snorkel in search of marinlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the Ocean Spray luxury catamaran on this 5-day Northern Islands private cruise.

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from $10,920

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West Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Isabela landscapes
• Explore Darwin Lake
• Visit Playa Espumilla
• Discover Rábida Island

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Witness the greatest spectacle of evolution and dynamic volcanic terrains on this 8-day West Galapagos expedition from Santa Cruz Island to Baltra Island aboard Aqua Mare. Tour Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, Punta Cormorant, Punta Moreno, Punta Espinoza, Puerta Egas, Rábida, North Seymour, and Mosquera.

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from $12,306

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $10,745

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Western Galapagos Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cormorant II

• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel along side fish & sea lions
• View a cormorant nesting site
• Visit the Tortoise Breeding Station

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Take this 8-day cruise aboard the luxurious Cormorant II catamaran where you'll snorkel, hike, and kayak your way around the Western Islands of the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

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from $10,750

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

Activity Level

Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $9,445

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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
• Observe mola-mola sunfish
• Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
• Visit South Plaza Islands

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

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from $7,045

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Hike around El Junco Lagoon
• Observe unique wildlife
• Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
• Learn about the island's history

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Eastern Islands aboard the Grand Majestic on this exciting 8-day Galapagos tour. View abundant wildlife, tour remote islands, and learn from expert guides on this Galapagos cruise. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, Española, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and Rabida.

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from $4,292

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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 / Cerro Colorado

Activities

Whale Watching

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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from $8,290

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• View a sea lion colony
• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Visit the blowhole on Espanola

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.

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