The ideal duration of a Galapagos cruise

The ideal choice among several options

To visit the Galapagos Islands, there are some itineraries are ranging from 4 to 8-day, even several companies that allow you to combine itineraries and create your own experience of up to 15 days. Therefore, it is important to take in mind your budget and your available time to make this dream trip.

You can find several options to go all over the Galapagos Islands. Itineraries are usually assigned a letter such as A, B, C, etc. or a name like East Itinerary or West Itinerary, depending on the islands they visit.

You should know that most travelers choose 5-day or 6-day cruises, as it allows them to optimize their budget and time, in addition to complementing their visit to the islands with a stay of a couple of days on the inhabited islands.

Is a 5 or 6-day cruise enough to visit Galapagos?

Our experts consider that the 5 or 6-day cruises are the ideal options for this adventure since they will allow you to travel a wide area of the Galapagos National Park to and discover its well-preserved natural wonders, which is why it is also known as “The only natural laboratory in the world”.

Slowly and calmly! is how you should live an adventure, for this reason, most travelers choose the 5 and 6-day Galapagos cruises. A traveler shooting a Galapagos hawk.

Slowly and calmly! this is how you should enjoy this wonderful earthly paradise, which became the source of inspiration for the naturalist Charles Darwin and his famous “Theory of the evolution of species”.

Can a cruise of less than 5-day be a good option?

As we mentioned before, you can find options for 4-day, and they could be convenient if your time is limited. However, if you intend to enjoy an experience that allows you to observe a greater number of unique species in the world, 4-day could be short and you may not be able to meet your expectations.

 A 4-day cruise might not be a bad idea at all, as it can complement your stay on the islands by staying on one of the inhabited islands.

Before opting for a cruise less than 5-day, you must considerer that on the first day of your trip, arrival to the islands is around noon and that on the last day a visit is usually made in the morning and promptly have your transfer to the airport since all the departure flights from the islands are scheduled only in the morning. We have a good option for you if you don’t like the long navigations, below you can discover it.

Can I extend my trip after my cruise?

Of course! If after your expedition or you chose a short cruise and you want to stay a few more days on one of the inhabited islands, you can do so. We recommend the Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal Islands, since cruises generally end their tours on these islands, due to their proximity to airports.

Tortuga Bay beach is one of those wonderful free places where you can enjoy and relax if you decide to extend your visit at Santa Cruz Island.

In these cozy places, you can relax, meet friendly people, and enjoy a true island atmosphere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. You can consult our experts about the best hotels and our special offers.

Are you ready to decide your travel itinerary?

Now that you know the recommendations of our experts about, which is the ideal duration of your Galapagos cruise? We invite you to discover the best itinerary for your expedition, in our next post. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get updates for your next trip to Ecuador and Galapagos and South America.

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