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Galápagos

Small-ship/expedition cruising among the Galápagos Islands, usually bookended by a flight through Guayaquil or Quito, Ecuador — a wildlife-focused product, very different from mainstream cruising.

Best season
Year-round (Jun-Nov cooler/drier with more wildlife activity; Dec-May warmer with calmer seas)
Typical length
4-8 nights typical (small-ship)

This is small-ship expedition cruising, not a mainstream cruise line product — set expectations on ship size, price point, and the naturalist-guide format.

Guests fly into Guayaquil or Quito first, then take a connecting flight to the islands to join the ship — it's not a direct embarkation from the mainland.

Ports (3) · click one for details

Homeport Port of call Tender port (small boats take guests ashore) Docks or tenders (depends on the line or ship) Selected3 ports shown

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