Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise

Arrive in Quito

¡Bienvenidos a Ecuador! Upon arrival at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), follow the signs to Customs. After you pass through Customs, head to Baggage Claim where a representative holding an orange Adventures by Disney sign will meet you and provide assistance you with your luggage. Once you have your luggage, the representative will escort you to your awaiting transportation to the hotel that is located at Mariscal Sucre Airport.

Check-In at the Hotel

Arrive at the Wyndham Quito Airport, conveniently located at Mariscal Sucre Airport, and get to know this comfortable hotel that embraces the spirit of the Ecuadorian capital while your Adventure Guides check you in. Adventurers will have the evening to explore Quito. Ask your Adventure Guide for sightseeing and dining recommendations.

Breakfast at Leisure in Hotel

¡Buenos Días! Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your leisure before your flight to Baltra Island.

Fly to Baltra

Transfer via coach to Mariscal Sucre Airport (UIO) for your flight to Seymour Airport (GPS) on Baltra Island. Upon your arrival on the island, you and your baggage will be transferred to the ship.

Panga Ride to Ship & Embarkation

Transfer to the ship via a panga boat, an outboard-powered boat that is common throughout this region. Once aboard the ship, you’ll check-in and then embark on your adventure of a lifetime.

Shipboard Safety & Ship Orientation

Familiarize yourself with the Galápagos Legend—your home for the next 6 days—at this orientation where you’ll learn about the amenities and features of the ship as well as receive some important safety information.

Lunch On the Ship

Enjoy a delicious meal on the ship before heading out for an afternoon adventure.

North Seymour Island Snorkeling & Hike

Join a naturalist for an adventure-filled hike amidst the nesting colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds on North Seymour Island. You may also have your first sightings of sea lions and land iguanas before snorkeling just off the island.

Welcome Reception & Dinner

Gather together with your fellow Adventurers and Adventure Guides for a welcome reception followed by a delicious meal on board the ship.

Evening Onboard Activities

Get together with family and friends for some fun activities that may include: a Disney movie, stargazing on the equator, the Galápagos Legend Olympics, a dance party and more.

Please note: Activities may vary and are subject to change pending the weather conditions and Galápagos National Park regulations.

Breakfast On the Ship

Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures in the Galápagos Islands.

Bartolomé Island: Morning Hike & Snorkel with Naturalist

Experience the beauty of Bartolomé Island as you join a naturalist for a hike up Summit Trail where you’ll take in the breathtaking views—including volcanic cones, lava bombs, spatter and cinder cones that resemble the moon—while learning about the island. After your hike, enjoy snorkeling off the beach at Pinnacle Rock where you may be joined by penguins and sea lions.

Lunch On the Ship

Follow your adventure-filled morning with a delicious lunch on the ship before continuing your day on the islands.

Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Walk & Snorkel with Naturalist

Discover the pahoehoe lava beds from a recent flow on the island. Your naturalist will discuss the flora making a comeback to the island as you hike over the lava. Take a snorkel to end your perfect afternoon.

Dinner On the Ship

Join your fellow Adventurers for a fantastic family meal in the ship’s dining room.

Evening Onboard Activities

Get together with family and friends for some fun activities that may include: a Disney movie, stargazing on the equator, the Galápagos Legend Olympics, a dance party and more.

Breakfast On the Ship

Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures in the Galápagos Islands.

Pitt Point Excursion with Naturalist

Enjoy a morning of exploration as a naturalist leads you on a panga tour of the magnificent San Cristóbal coastline and then on a hike where you’ll see all 3 booby species. Then, cool off with some water fun where you’ll paddle in a glass-bottom kayak and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of the island.

Lunch On the Ship

Enjoy a delicious meal on the ship before heading out for an afternoon adventure.

Cerro Brujo

Have some fun in the sun as you take to the beautiful Cerro Brujo beach with a chance to hike, snorkel and kayak while you take in the seaside setting that surrounds you.

Dinner On the Ship and Junior Adventurer Pizza Party

Join your fellow Adventurers for dinner in the ship’s dining room. Junior Adventurers will have their own pizza party.

Evening Onboard Activities

Get together with family and friends for some fun activities that may include: a Disney movie, stargazing on the equator, the Galápagos Legend Olympics, a dance party and more.

Breakfast On the Ship

Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures in the Galápagos Islands.

Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado

Visit this amazing nature reserve and breeding center that was built to improve the island’s tortoise population. During your visit, a naturalist will join you for a fascinating view of tortoises at various life stages.

Voluntad de Dios Organic Farm Tour & Lunch

Enjoy a delicious lunch in your honor at the restaurant of this wonderful family-run organic farm. In this exclusive experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to tour this amazing farm, take in the stunning views and play basketball, volleyball or soccer.

Interpretation Center & Tijeretas Hill

Accompanied by naturalists, experience the Interpretation Center where you’ll discover all sorts of interesting information on the formation of the Galápagos Islands, as well as its significance to the world, threats and conservation efforts. Afterwards, take a hike to Cerro Tijeretas (Frigate Bird Hill), where you’ll have great looks at both species of frigatebird, along with a stunning view of the beautiful bay below.

On Your Own Shopping in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Take in the sights of the provincial capital of Galápagos Province as you shop in the quaint stores where you’re sure to find the perfect gifts for friends and family, or an ideal keepsake to remind you of your adventures.

Dinner On the Ship

Join your fellow Adventurers for a fantastic family meal in the ship’s dining room.

Evening Onboard Activities

Get together with family and friends for some fun activities that may include: a Disney movie, stargazing on the equator, the Galápagos Legend Olympics, a dance party and more.

Breakfast On the Ship

Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures in the Galápagos Islands.

Guided Tour of Gardner Bay, Gardner & Osborn Islets with Naturalist

Join a knowledgeable naturalist for a tour the southernmost, and at an estimated 4 million years old, one of the oldest of the Galápagos Islands. The island, known as Española, is home to Gardner Bay, whose white sand beach and turquoise waters make it one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galápagos. Espanola mockingbirds are fearless, and often land on the heads and shoulders of visitors to the island. Green Sea Turtles and sea lions are also a common site in the area, often coming onto the beach for a rest.

Lunch On the Ship

Follow your adventure-filled morning with a delicious lunch on the ship before continuing your day on the islands.

Naturalist-Led Guided Tour of Suarez Point

Encounter the varied denizens of the oldest extant island in the archipelago as you walk through this beautiful area. Some of the island’s residents you may encounter include, marine iguanas, sea lions, boobies, endemic lizards and the waved albatross.

Dinner On the Ship

Join your fellow Adventurers for a fantastic family meal in the ship’s dining room.

Evening Onboard Activities

Get together with family and friends for some fun activities that may include: a Disney movie, stargazing on the equator, the Galápagos Legend Olympics, a dance party and more.

Breakfast On the Ship

Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures in the Galápagos Islands.

Floreana Island Excursion & Post Office Visit

Enjoy a morning of swimming, hiking, kayaking and snorkeling in this gorgeous setting. Then, after a short walk from the beach, you’ll reach the famous Post Office Barrel. Claimed to have been set up in 1793 by Captain James Colnett, it remains the oldest functioning “post office” in the Pacific. In the spirit of tradition, visitors today will often take letters and hand-deliver them in their home countries.

Soccer with the Galápagos Legend Crew

Get your kicks while surrounded by the beauty that is the Galápagos Islands. Players of all levels and ages are welcome to join their fellow Adventurers for a soccer match against the crew of the Legend. Show off your fancy footwork! Exalt in the cheers of your fellow passengers! Everyone is a winner when playing the “beautiful game” in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Lunch On the Ship

Follow your adventure-filled morning with a delicious lunch on the ship before continuing your day on the islands.

Naturalist-Led Tour of Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown and Champion Islet

Walk across the dark beach, rich with volcanic crystal that gives the sand its subtle green hue, on your way to Devil’s Crown, one of the island’s best snorkeling sites. Along the way you may encounter an array of the island’s inhabitants, which include pink flamingos, green turtles, penguins and harmless, white-tipped reef sharks. At Devil’s Crown, an eroded volcanic cone, there is an abundance of fish and marine life. You’ll snorkel with big schools of fish and may see spotted eagle rays and even hammerhead sharks. You’ll also visit Champion Islet, which is home to the last remaining island-endemic Floreana mockingbird.

Dinner On the Ship

Join your fellow Adventurers for a fantastic family meal in the ship’s dining room.

Evening Onboard Activities

Get together with family and friends for some fun activities that may include: a Disney movie, stargazing on the equator, the Galápagos Legend Olympics, a dance party and more.

Breakfast On the Ship

Wake up to a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of adventures in the Galápagos Islands.

Charles Darwin Research Station & Fausto Llerena Breeding Center Tour with Naturalist

Visit the one-time home of the famous Lonesome George, the last tortoise of the Pinta race. The center, which is set in the Galápagos National Park Service, contains various buildings dedicated to providing knowledge and assistance through scientific research to ensure the conservation of the environment and biodiversity in the Galápagos Archipelago.

Centro de Educación Visit and Bazaar

Tour this center which provides an inclusive environment for special needs students from the Islands to pursue their creative interests. There will be an exclusive bazaar where you will be able to view and purchase crafts to support their school.

Coffee Farm Tour & Tasting

Join a local expert for a tour of an authentic coffee plantation, where you’ll learn about the life cycle of the coffee bean that’s grown in volcanic rock and is responsible for the famous flavor of the region’s amazing coffee. And if you’re not already awake, follow your tour with a tasting that is guaranteed to kick-start your day!

Rancho El Manzanillo Tour with Naturalist

Visit the Santa Cruz Highlands where you’ll discover the pride of the Galápagos Islands! See famed giant tortoises in their natural habitat, moving at their usual unhurried pace. Take a privately guided tour of the Galápagos Tortoise Reserve and learn about these elegant behemoths as you walk among them. You may also see many of the islands' bird species, including Darwin's finches, cattle egrets and short-eared owls.

Lunch On the Ship

Follow your adventure-filled morning with a delicious lunch on the ship before continuing your day on the islands.

Punta Bowditch Beach Afternoon

Be some of the first humans to relax on this powdery sand beach. Snorkel and swim around in the turquoise waters and hike beside salt pools and dried white corals with a naturalist.

Farewell Dinner

Dine al fresco with your fellow Adventurers at a final feast on board the Galápagos Legend. Toast the adventure of a lifetime you've shared with your family and newfound friends!

Evening Onboard Activities

Get together with family and friends for some fun activities that may include: a Disney movie, stargazing on the equator, the Galápagos Legend Olympics, a dance party and more.

Leisurely Morning with Breakfast On the Ship

Wake up at your leisure and enjoy a final breakfast on the ship before disembarking.

Fly to Quito for Journey Home OR Optional Post Night Stay

Fly from Seymour Airport (GPS) on Baltra Island to Quito. Enjoy a boxed lunch prior to your flight. Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Guests can stay at the airport for later flights or transfer to Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel for a post night stay.