Your daily Galapagos Islands cruise itinerary
Explore this sample expedition cruise crafted by World Journeys Plus. With a maximum of 16 guests on board and accompanied by an expert wildlife guide, every journey can be tailored to your ideal pace and interests.
Day 1: Arrival in Baltra and embarkation
Fly from mainland Ecuador to Baltra Island, meet your certified naturalist guide, and transfer to your expedition yacht to settle into your cabin before an introductory briefing and afternoon coastal excursion.
Day 2: Santa Cruz Island and giant tortoises
Visit the lush highlands of Santa Cruz to observe iconic Galapagos giant tortoises roaming in their natural habitat, followed by a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Day 3: Isabela Island and marine life
Anchor along the rugged volcanic shores of Isabela Island. Enjoy guided panga rides, explore tidal mangroves, and snorkel alongside green sea turtles, playful sea lions, and Galapagos penguins.
Day 4: Fernandina Island volcanic landscapes
Set foot on the youngest and most pristine island in the archipelago. Witness hundreds of marine iguanas sunning on jet-black lava fields and spot flightless cormorants along the shoreline.
Days 5–6: Bartolomé and North Seymour
Climb the wooden walkway of Bartolomé Island for breathtaking panoramic views of Pinnacle Rock, followed by premier snorkelling with reef sharks. Continue to North Seymour to watch the elaborate courtship displays of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 7: San Cristóbal and departure
Enjoy a final early-morning dinghy excursion around the dramatic sea cliffs of Kicker Rock before disembarking at San Cristóbal for your flight back to mainland Ecuador or onward connection.
Every itinerary is fully customisable to your preferred pace, cabin preferences, and personal travel style.