Quick answer
Small, licensed ships with naturalist guides on fixed national-park itineraries — the only practical way to see the islands properly. Typical trips are 4–15 nights from about US$500–1,500 per person per night. Wildlife lovers, families with older children and bucket-list travellers.
- Typical length
- 4–15 nights
- Price guide
- ≈ US$500–≈ US$1,500 pp/night
- Ship size
- 16–100 guests (park limit)
- Who it suits
- Wildlife lovers, families with older children and bucket-list travellers.
- Dress code
- Casual, sun protection, reef-safe sunscreen, wet-landing shoes.
- Usually included
- Cabin, meals, guided landings and snorkelling. Park entrance fee and flights from mainland Ecuador are often extra.
- Lines on our list
- 4
4 galápagos cruise lines
Celebrity Cruises – Galápagos
Celebrity's luxury expedition ship Celebrity Flora (100 guests) with all-suite rooms and an all-inclusive Galápagos…
Quasar Expeditions
Ecuadorian family company running small, high-end Galápagos yachts with expert…
Ecoventura
Galápagos yacht operator with 20-guest boats and a sustainability…
Metropolitan Touring
Ecuador's long-standing travel company, operating Galápagos expedition ships and…
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Frequently asked questions
What is a galápagos cruise?
Small, licensed ships with naturalist guides on fixed national-park itineraries — the only practical way to see the islands properly.
How much does a galápagos cruise cost?
Roughly US$500–1,500 per person per night, depending on line, ship, cabin and season.
Which galápagos cruise lines are best?
It depends on who is travelling. Popular choices include Celebrity Cruises – Galápagos, Quasar Expeditions, Ecoventura, Metropolitan Touring. Use Cruise Match to rank them for you.
What is included?
Cabin, meals, guided landings and snorkelling. Park entrance fee and flights from mainland Ecuador are often extra.