Galapagos
Explore in the footsteps of Darwin and experience incredible wildlife, flora & fauna you won’t find anywhere else
When is the best time to visit Gapalagos?
The Galápagos Islands are a year-round destination, so the best time to visit depends on the wildlife and weather you want to experience. For most travellers, April and May are often considered the ideal months. They combine warm weather, calm seas, vibrant landscapes, and outstanding wildlife viewing, making them excellent for both cruises and land-based visits.
December to May (Warm & Calm Season) ⭐ Best for most Kiwi travellers
Warm temperatures (25–30°C) & Calmer seas with excellent conditions for cruising. Clear water for snorkelling and diving, plus Lush, green landscapes after seasonal rains. Sea turtles nest (December–February), Giant tortoise hatchlings emerge (January–April).
June to November (Cool & Wildlife Season)
Cooler temperatures (20–26°C) Rougher seas but exceptional marine wildlife
Cooler, nutrient-rich waters attract abundant sea life. Excellent for diving with hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (June–November), manta rays, and sea lions. Waved albatross are present on Española Island from April to December Penguins and flightless cormorants are especially active. Blue-footed boobies begin courtship displays (June - August)
Best time to visit Galapagos based on your favourite interest
Wildlife viewing: June to November
Snorkelling: December to May (Warmer Water) or June to November (more marine life)
Scuba Diving: June to November
Calm Seas: December to May
Photography: April & May, when the islands are lush and skies are often clearer
Popular Cruises lines for Galapagos
We offer a choice of expedition experiences & ships in Galapagos, from the great value HX Expeditions, Santa Cruz II, through to the ultra luxury All-Inclusive Silversea, Silver Origin. Talk to our cruise specialists to help you plan your trip
Important Note re Expeditions in Galapagos
Indicative prices shown are for cruise only and do not include the mandatory domestic flights from Quito or Guayaquil and pre cruise hotels on some cruise lines. Please submit a request for your preferred date and our team will check the best available current pricing for you for the full package roundtrip from Ecuador. Our most popular Expedition trip also includes a pre-cruise package to Machu Picchu
Galapagos
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Duration
4 nights
Date
12 Nov 2026
Ship
MS Santa Cruz II
- Departure - North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
- 9 stops
- Arrival - North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Duration
8 nights
Date
12 Nov 2026
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MS Santa Cruz II
- Departure - North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
- 18 stops
- Arrival - North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Duration
7 nights
Date
15 Nov 2026
Ship
Celebrity Flora
- Departure - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
- 14 stops
- Arrival - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
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Duration
6 nights
Date
20 Nov 2026
Ship
MS Santa Cruz II
- Departure - North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
- 12 stops
- Arrival - North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Duration
7 nights
Date
20 Dec 2026
Ship
Celebrity Flora
- Departure - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
- 14 stops
- Arrival - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
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Duration
7 nights
Date
9 Jan 2027
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Silver Origin
- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 17 stops
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7 nights
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16 Jan 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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23 Jan 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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30 Jan 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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7 nights
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6 Feb 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 17 stops
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7 nights
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13 Feb 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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7 nights
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20 Feb 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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27 Feb 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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7 nights
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6 Mar 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 17 stops
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Duration
7 nights
Date
7 Mar 2027
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Celebrity Flora
- Departure - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
- 14 stops
- Arrival - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
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Duration
7 nights
Date
13 Mar 2027
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Silver Origin
- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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7 nights
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27 Mar 2027
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Silver Origin
- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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Duration
7 nights
Date
28 Mar 2027
Ship
Celebrity Flora
- Departure - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
- 14 stops
- Arrival - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
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Duration
7 nights
Date
17 Apr 2027
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Silver Origin
- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 17 stops
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7 nights
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24 Apr 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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7 nights
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1 May 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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5 Jun 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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12 Jun 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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19 Jun 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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26 Jun 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
Date
10 Jul 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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21 Aug 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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4 Sep 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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11 Sep 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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18 Sep 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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25 Sep 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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2 Oct 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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9 Oct 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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16 Oct 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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23 Oct 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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30 Oct 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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6 Nov 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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13 Nov 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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20 Nov 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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27 Nov 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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4 Dec 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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18 Dec 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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25 Dec 2027
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 17 stops
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7 nights
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1 Jan 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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Duration
7 nights
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2 Jan 2028
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Celebrity Flora
- Departure - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
- 14 stops
- Arrival - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
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Duration
7 nights
Date
8 Jan 2028
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Silver Origin
- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 17 stops
- Arrival - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
Date
9 Jan 2028
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Celebrity Flora
- Departure - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
- 14 stops
- Arrival - Isla Baltra, Galapagos
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Duration
7 nights
Date
15 Jan 2028
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Silver Origin
- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
- 15 stops
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7 nights
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22 Jan 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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29 Jan 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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5 Feb 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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12 Feb 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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19 Feb 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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26 Feb 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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4 Mar 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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11 Mar 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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18 Mar 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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25 Mar 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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1 Apr 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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8 Apr 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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15 Apr 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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22 Apr 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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29 Apr 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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6 May 2028
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7 nights
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13 May 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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20 May 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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27 May 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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3 Jun 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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10 Jun 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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7 nights
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17 Jun 2028
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7 nights
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24 Jun 2028
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7 nights
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1 Jul 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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8 Jul 2028
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15 Jul 2028
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19 Aug 2028
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26 Aug 2028
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2 Sep 2028
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9 Sep 2028
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16 Sep 2028
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23 Sep 2028
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7 nights
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30 Sep 2028
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7 nights
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7 Oct 2028
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21 Oct 2028
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28 Oct 2028
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4 Nov 2028
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11 Nov 2028
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18 Nov 2028
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25 Nov 2028
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2 Dec 2028
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9 Dec 2028
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- Departure - San Cristobal, Galapagos
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