Galápagos Islands - Nine of the Best Isles
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
15 Nights
Lima
MS Santa Cruz II
Ocean View
$8,053
per person
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Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Quito
Ecuador
Ride the world's highest aerial tramway above the Andes and gaze down at Ecuador's lush green valleys from the clouds.
Arrive
2026-07-07 00:00:00
Day 2
Quito
Ecuador
Ride the world's highest aerial tramway above the Andes and gaze down at Ecuador's lush green valleys from the clouds.
Arrive
2026-07-08 00:00:00
Day 3
Baltra Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Encounter giant Galápagos tortoises and unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth in their pristine natural habitat.
Arrive
2026-07-09 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-09 14:50:00
Day 3
Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Encounter giant Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat and snorkel pristine waters teeming with unique island wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
Arrive
2026-07-09 15:30:00
Depart
2026-07-09 20:30:00
Day 4
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Dive into crystalline waters teeming with playful sea lions, penguins, and tropical fish while surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs.
Arrive
2026-07-10 07:00:00
Depart
2026-07-10 12:30:00
Day 4
Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and spot rare marine iguanas in their natural habitat on pristine black sand beaches.
Arrive
2026-07-10 14:00:00
Depart
2026-07-10 18:15:00
Day 4
Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz
Ecuador
Encounter giant tortoises in their native habitat at the Charles Darwin Research Station, a once-in-a-lifetime Galápagos experience.
Arrive
2026-07-10 20:15:00
Depart
2026-07-10 02:45:00
Day 5
Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galápagos
Ecuador
Drop a postcard in a 300-year-old barrel and witness marine iguanas dive alongside playful sea lions in crystalline waters.
Arrive
2026-07-11 06:00:00
Depart
2026-07-11 11:40:00
Day 5
Champion Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and dive into crystalline waters teeming with hammerhead sharks and tropical fish.
Arrive
2026-07-11 12:00:00
Depart
2026-07-11 15:30:00
Day 6
Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Wade through shallow lagoons where flamingos feed alongside playful sea lions and endemic Galápagos species.
Arrive
2026-07-12 16:00:00
Depart
2026-07-12 23:30:00
Day 7
Baltra Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Encounter giant Galápagos tortoises and unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth in their pristine natural habitat.
Arrive
2026-07-13 08:30:00
Depart
2026-07-13 14:50:00
Day 7
Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and giant tortoises in pristine turquoise waters teeming with Galápagos wildlife.
Arrive
2026-07-13 15:20:00
Depart
2026-07-13 02:15:00
Day 8
Buccaneer Cove, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and spot Galapagos penguins in their natural habitat at this pristine volcanic cove.
Arrive
2026-07-14 06:00:00
Depart
2026-07-14 12:40:00
Day 8
Puerto Egas
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and snorkel pristine waters teeming with tropical fish in the Galápagos Islands' most accessible port.
Arrive
2026-07-14 13:20:00
Depart
2026-07-14 04:15:00
Day 9
Rabida Island
Ecuador
Encounter playful Galápagos sea lions, marine iguanas, and exotic bird species in their natural habitat on this pristine volcanic island.
Arrive
2026-07-15 06:00:00
Depart
2026-07-15 12:00:00
Day 9
Bartolome Island
Ecuador
Hike volcanic rock formations and snorkel pristine waters teeming with Galápagos wildlife in this naturalist's paradise.
Arrive
2026-07-15 14:00:00
Depart
2026-07-15 01:15:00
Day 10
El Barranco, Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Watch Darwin finches, red-footed boobies, and frigatebirds thrive in this dramatic volcanic caldera sanctuary teeming with endemic wildlife.
Arrive
2026-07-16 06:30:00
Depart
2026-07-16 23:59:00
Day 11
Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with hammerhead sharks, playful sea lions, and endemic Galápagos wildlife in this pristine volcanic caldera.
Arrive
2026-07-17 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-17 01:15:00
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Baltra Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Encounter giant Galápagos tortoises and unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth in their pristine natural habitat.
Arrive
2026-07-17 08:30:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 13
🌊 At Sea
Day 14
🌊 At Sea
Day 15
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Day 16
🌊 At Sea
About This Cruise
<p>Galápagos Islands cruise | Nine of the Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)</p>
From $8,053 per person
15 nights on
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