Nine of the Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Friday, January 15, 2027
10 Nights
Quito
MS Santa Cruz II
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
2027-01-05 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
2027-01-06 00:00:00
Day 3
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2027-01-07 00:00:00
Depart
2027-01-07 14:00:00
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
2027-01-07 15:45:00
Depart
2027-01-07 20:00:00
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
2027-01-08 06:30:00
Depart
2027-01-08 12:00:00
Day 4
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Witness Galápagos marine iguanas diving for seaweed alongside playful sea lions in their pristine natural habitat.
Arrive
2027-01-08 14:00:00
Depart
2027-01-08 18:00:00
Day 5
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
2027-01-09 08:00:00
Depart
2027-01-09 23:59:00
Day 6
Floreana Island, Galapagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and tropical fish in crystal-clear waters while exploring this pristine island's unique wildlife and volcanic landscapes.
Arrive
2027-01-10 06:30:00
Depart
2027-01-10 12:00:00
Day 6
Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Wade through shallow lagoons where flamingos feed alongside playful sea lions and endemic Galápagos species.
Arrive
2027-01-10 14:00:00
Depart
2027-01-10 22:00:00
Day 7
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2027-01-11 06:00:00
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
2027-01-11 15:00:00
Depart
2027-01-11 23:59:00
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
2027-01-12 06:00:00
Depart
2027-01-12 12:00:00
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
2027-01-12 13:30:00
Depart
2027-01-12 22:00:00
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
2027-01-13 06:00:00
Depart
2027-01-13 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
2027-01-13 14:00:00
Depart
2027-01-13 23:59:00
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
2027-01-14 06:30:00
Depart
2027-01-14 12:00:00
Day 10
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
2027-01-14 13:00:00
Depart
2027-01-14 23:59:00
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2027-01-15 07:30:00
About This Cruise
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10 nights on
MS Santa Cruz II
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