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Darwin's Arch

Darwin Island

What to see

Whale sharks (seasonal)
Schooling hammerheads
Pelagic dive site

Wildlife

Whale shark Huge filter feeders best known from cooler-season visits to Darwin and Wolf.
Hammerhead shark Schooling sharks at Darwin and Wolf, most reliable in cooler water.
Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.

Vicente Roca Point

Isabela

What to see

Mola mola / sunfish
Sea turtles
Nutrient-rich walls

Wildlife

Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.

Elizabeth Bay

Isabela

What to see

Mangrove panga ride
Penguins & rays
Sea turtles

Wildlife

Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.

Cormorant Point

Floreana

What to see

Olivine green beach
Flamingo lagoon
Sea turtle nesting (seasonal)

Wildlife

American flamingo Pink flocks in salt lagoons, especially on Floreana and Isabela.
Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.

Devil's Crown

Floreana

What to see

Snorkel inside a volcanic crater
Dense tropical reef fish
Rays, turtles & sharks in the current

Wildlife

Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.
Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.

Kicker Rock

San Cristóbal

What to see

Hammerheads in the channel
Dramatic volcanic stack
Premier snorkel / dive

Wildlife

Hammerhead shark Schooling sharks at Darwin and Wolf, most reliable in cooler water.
Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.

Suárez Point

Española

What to see

Waved albatross colony
Blowhole cliffs
Nazca boobies

Wildlife

Waved albatross Nests only on Espanola, with courtship dances from about April to June.
Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
Blue-footed booby A landing favourite for its foot-lifting courtship dance.

Wolf Darwin Isabela Fernandina Santiago Santa Cruz Floreana San Cristóbal Española Genovesa

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The Alya Galapagos Cruise

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Aboard the Alya, you will explore the Galapagos Islands on thoughtfully curated itineraries designed for discovery, comfort, and immersion. Depending on your chosen itinerary, you will visit celebrated islands such as Española, Genovesa, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Floreana. Each of these offers extraordinary wildlife encounters and dramatic, untouched landscapes. Whether you select a…

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How to choose a Galápagos cruise itinerary

Galápagos cruises are defined by the ship and the itinerary length. The same vessel often runs several routes, typically 4, 5, 6, or 8 days, each landing at a different mix of visitor sites across islands such as Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, Española, Floreana, and San Cristóbal.

Longer itineraries usually reach more remote landings and diving or snorkelling sites; shorter ones concentrate on classic wildlife stops closer to Baltra and Santa Cruz. Use the map above to compare routes side by side: pick a ship, then an itinerary, and you will see the day-by-day path and what you can expect at each landing, from giant tortoises in the highlands to marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins along western shores.

When you have a shortlist, open a Galapagos Cruise’s page for cabin details and check availability direct with the cruise, or send a request which if sent to 3 high-rated Galapagos travel agencies for quotes matched to your travel month and group size. Viewing a visitor site on the map also shows which cruises visit that site, so you can filter by place as well as by ship.