Multi-generational travel to the Galápagos Islands on an expedition cruise offers a truly enriching experience for families of all ages. With guided wildlife encounters, snorkeling adventures, and hands-on educational activities led by naturalists, everyone from kids to grandparents can explore together at their own pace. Expedition cruises provide the comfort of all-inclusive service with the flexibility of daily excursions, making it easy to bond while discovering the islands’ unique biodiversity. It’s a perfect blend of adventure, learning, and meaningful family connection in one of the world’s most extraordinary destinations.
Day one
Arrive in either Guayaquil or Quito, Ecuador
Arrive in Ecuador, either in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city in the Andes, or in the coastal city of Guayaquil, and take an included transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Both cities are well-served by international carriers, and Galápagos flights start and end in Quito with a stop in Guayaquil.
Photo Credit: Kyle Furey
Day two
Baltra
Fly to Baltra in the center of Galápagos, a little world unto itself in the Tropical Pacific, where you’ll be welcomed by your naturalist staff as you begin exploring the islands.”
Photo Credit: Ralph Lee Hopkins
Day three
Galápagos Islands
Expeditions begin and end at Baltra and include visits to Isla Santa Cruz and a careful selection of diverse islands. No two days are alike. Each itinerary offers an optimal balance of wildlife, landscapes and experiences
Photo Credit: Michael S. Nolan
Day four
Galápagos Islands
Floreana: Follow a trail past a pink-tinted lagoon frequented by flamingos. Snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish, or cruise along Champion Islet by Zodiac. Visit the famous wooden barrel at Post Office Bay and learn about its unusual postal system Española: Located in the extreme southeast of the archipelago, this island is home to swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, Nazca boobies and, seasonally, the world’s only population of waved albatrosses at Punta Suárez
Photo Credit: Michael S. Nolan
Day five
Galápagos Islands
North Seymour: Look for nesting frigatebirds, plus land and marine iguanas, and enjoy a beautiful coastal walk. Santa Cruz: Head to the lush, green highlands to look for giant tortoises roaming in the wild.
Photo Credit: Ralph Lee Hopkins
Day six
Galápagos Islands
Fernandina: One of the most active oceanic volcanoes in the world, Fernandina is the youngest and most pristine island in Galápagos—and home to the strange flightless cormorant and the largest marine iguanas. Isabela: Toast crossing the Equator at Volcán Ecuador, northernmost of Isabela’s six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye open for whales and dolphins as you explore these nutrient-rich waters, once the haunt of whalers and pirates.
Day seven
Disembark ship and journey home
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