What’s included in the cruise price?

All cruises include accommodation, meals, guided excursions with a certified naturalist, snorkelling equipment, and inter-island transfers. Not included: flights to the Galapagos, the National Park entrance fee ($200 adults, $100 children), Transit Control Card ($20 per person), tips, and travel insurance.

Can I get a better price?

Our prices come direct from ship operators with no middleman markup. Last-minute discounts run 15–50% off depending on how close to departure you book. Group bookings (6+ passengers) and children under 12 also qualify for discounts.

How does booking work?

Select your cruise and cabin, pay a 30% deposit to secure your spot, then pay the balance 60 days before departure. You’ll receive confirmation within 6 hours and final documents two weeks before travel. Last-minute bookings require full payment because the cabin would otherwise stay open.

Are flights included?

Flights are not included unless specifically stated. You’ll need a flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra or San Cristóbal. The ship can arrange flights for you. Book the cruise first, then the flight, so the connection matches the ship schedule.

What’s the difference between itineraries?

Western routes (Isabela, Fernandina) are best for penguins and volcanic landscapes. Eastern routes (Española, Floreana) are best for sea lions, albatross, and snorkelling. Central routes (Santa Cruz, Santiago) suit first-timers with giant tortoises and year-round wildlife variety.

What is Book Cruise Now?

A marketplace that connects travellers directly with Galapagos shipowners and their sales teams. No intermediaries, no booking fees. We have been operating in the Galapagos cruise space since 1999.

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Last-minute departures from local shipowners — often at steep discounts. Availability updates daily.

75% offTourist Superior

4 days · Jun 25 – Jun 28

Yolita II

Itinerary B (4 days)

4 cabins left

$1,080$4,249

per person

56% offFirst Class

5 days · Jun 27 – Jul 1

Grand Daphne

Northern Islands (B5)

3 cabins left

$1,764$4,051

per person

44% offTourist Superior

5 days · Jun 29 – Jul 3

Fragata

Itinerary H: The Evolution Trail

4 cabins left

$1,553$2,770

per person

42% offTourist

4 days · Jun 30 – Jul 3