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Snorkel with Penguins & "Dragons": 8-Days Galapagos Luxury Cruise

8 days
From San Cristóbal Island to Seymour Norte
5.0 (11 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San Cristobal Island

    San Cristobal Island
    Start point
    San Cristóbal, Galápagos, Ecuador (San Cristobal Island - San Cristobal Airport, 12:30 - 13:30)
    Meals
    Lunch (Welcome meal)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Standard cabin - private balcony)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from San Cristobal airport to yacht
    • Lunch welcome meal
    • Welcome briefing

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking and snorkeling at Puerto Chino
    • Visit David Rodriguez Breeding Center 'La Galapaguera' with hiking
    Landmarks
    Puerto Chino
    David Rodriguez Breeding Center 'La Galapaguera'
    Cerro Colorado
  3. Day 2

    Santa Fe - South Plaza Islands

    Santa Fe - South Plaza Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Standard cabin - private balcony)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking on Santa Fe Island
    • Hiking on South Plaza Island

    Optional Activities

    • Dinghy ride around South Plaza Island
    • Kayaking at South Plaza Island
    Landmarks
    Santa Fe Island
    South Plaza Island
  4. Day 3

    Santa Cruz Island

    Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Standard cabin - private balcony)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
    • Hiking at Twin Craters
    Landmarks
    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
    Twin Craters
    Scalesia Forest
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  5. Day 4

    Isabela Island

    Isabela Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking at Moreno Point
    • Snorkeling at Moreno Point
    • Dinghy exploration of Elizabeth Bay
    • Snorkeling at Elizabeth Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking at Elizabeth Bay
    Landmarks
    Moreno Point
    Elizabeth Bay
  6. Day 5

    Isabela Island

    Isabela Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking at Urbina Bay
    • Snorkeling at Urbina Bay
    • Hiking at Tagus Cove

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling at Tagus Cove
    • Dinghy ride at Tagus Cove
    • Kayaking at Tagus Cove
    Landmarks
    Urbina Bay
    Alcedo Volcano
    Tagus Cove
    Lake Darwin
    Darwin Volcano
  7. Day 6

    Fernandina - Isabela Islands

    Fernandina - Isabela Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking at Espinoza Point
    • Snorkeling at Espinoza Point
    • Snorkeling at Vicente Roca Point

    Optional Activities

    • Dinghy ride at Espinoza Point
    • Dinghy ride at Vicente Roca Point
    Landmarks
    Espinoza Point
    La Cumbre Volcano
    Vicente Roca Point
    Bolivar Channel
  8. Day 7

    Santiago - Bartholomew Islands

    Santiago - Bartholomew Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking and snorkeling at Egas Port
    • Hiking at Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew Island
    • Snorkeling at Pinnacle Rock

    Optional Activities

    • Dinghy ride at Pinnacle Rock
    Landmarks
    Egas Port
    Pinnacle Rock
    Bartholomew Island
  9. Day 8

    North Seymour Island

    North Seymour Island
    End point
    Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador (Baltra Island - Seymour Airport, 08:00 - 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking on North Seymour Island
    • Snorkeling at North Seymour Island
    • Transfer to Baltra Airport

    Optional Activities

    • Dinghy ride at North Seymour Island
    Landmarks
    North Seymour Island

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    This was truly one of the best times I’ve had! I knew there would be animals up-close but never thought there would...
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Royal Galapagos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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