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Wonders of the Galapagos Islands in 2026

11 Day Fly, Stay & Expedition Cruise Holiday with $5000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit From $999*pp
  • $5000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | February 2026

Book By 31 August 2025

Set Sail on 27 February 2026

Product Code: MC-36279

Wonders of the Galapagos Islands in 2026

11 Day Fly, Stay & Expedition Cruise Holiday with $5000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit From $999*pp
  • $5000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | February 2026

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Return economy flights to Quito

Explore the vibrant city of Quito with a BONUS 3 night hotel stay

BONUS Hotel to airport transfer in Quito
Enjoy the convenience of transfers from your hotel in Quito to the airport

BONUS Charter flight
Travel on a private charter flight from Quito to Baltra to embark on your expedition

BONUS Airport to port transfer in Baltra
Ensure a smooth embarkation day with transfers from Baltra Airport to the cruise port

Set sail on a 7 Day Galapagos Islands expedition cruise onboard Hurtigruten MS Santa Cruz II in an Explorer Cabin

· Indulge in all-inclusive dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with flavourful menus inspired by the destinations visited on your voyage
· Pair your meal with your favourite beverages, including coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits
· Take advantage of onboard leisure facilities, including hot tubs, swimming pools and panoramic saunas
· Stay connected throughout your voyage with included Starlink wifi
· Enjoy fantastic service without worry with prepaid onboard gratuities

· Enrich your expedition experience with in-depth lectures and discussions delivered by Experts on the Expedition Team
· Enjoy full use of the onboard Science Centre, complete with an extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
· Assist with ongoing scientific research by taking part in the Citizen Science Programme
· Enjoy informal gatherings onboard with the Expedition Crew, including daily recaps and preparation for the next adventure
· Take advantage of specialised photography tips and techniques from the professional onboard photography to ensure you get the best landscape and wildlife photos

• Take our small panga boats ashore to get a closer look one of the largest sea lion colonies in the archipelago on Mosquera Islet

• Stroll across flat and sandy dunes, look out for Blue-footed Boobies and Sally Lightfoot crabs, and learn about the marine and terrestrial ecosystems from your naturalist guides.

• Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve, most iconic of all Galápagos wildlife

• Enjoy a nature walk, explore the coastline by boat, or snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear water as your relax on the white coral beaches of Cerro Brujo.

• Stroll through the blissful beaches of Santa Fe where you can also swim or snorkel from our small panga boats, take a kayak for a paddle around the island, or join a trip in our glass-bottomed boat to observe the marine life below.

• Explore the lush highlands of Santa Cruz either by foot or mountain biking discovering endless wildlife viewing opportunities

• Witness the famous blowhole of El Soplador and relax on the picturesque coral beach of Gardner Bay
Swim with the green turtles, rays and friendly reef sharks of Eden Islet

BONUS Port to airport transfer in Baltra
Enjoy the convenience of transfers from the cruise port to Baltra Airport

BONUS Charter flight
Travel back to Quito from Baltra on a private charter flight

1 Night Hotel Stay in Quito
Explore the vibrant city of Quito with a BONUS 1 night hotel stay

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Quito, Ecuador

Welcome to Quito! Ecuador’s capital was built on the ruins of an ancient Inca city high in the Andean foothills. Explore colonial architecture, colourful markets and sweeping mountain views in the best-preserved historic centre in Latin America. Visit the Equator line and stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Taste authentic Ecuadorian cuisine and uncover the rich history behind every landmark. Enjoy a 3-night hotel stay to explore this incredible city.

 
Baltra Island (Mosquera Islet), Ecuador

Enjoy a short flight to Baltra Island in the otherworldly Galapagos archipelago, where you’ll embark your comfortable expedition ship, MS Santa Cruz II. Get your first glimpse of the Galapagos’ incredible wildlife as you sail to Mosquera Islet, home to one of the largest colonies of sea lions. You’ll learn more about the local marine and terrestrial ecosystems from your naturalist guides.

 
San Cristobal (Puerto Basquerizo Moreno – Punta Pitt), Ecuador

Cruising onwards to San Cristobal, visit the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve. A breeding centre for the endangered giant tortoise, this reserve is also home to other endemic species, including the San Cristobal Mockingbird and lava lizard. Later, head over to Punta Pitt in small panga boats, where you can enjoy a nature walk or snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear water.

 
Santa Fe – South Plaza, Ecuador

Begin your day with a scenic nature walk on this blissful beaches of Santa Fe, home to the endemic Barrington land iguana and a colony of sea lions. Later, sail to South Plaza Island, where you’ll want to keep an eye out for frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls and Galapagos shearwaters gliding on the breeze.

 
Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador

Today, pay a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, a giant tortoise breeding centre in Puerto Ayora. Here, you can see recently hatched tortoises and the finches that Darwin famously used as a basis for his theory of evolution by natural selection. In the afternoon you’ll have time for an additional activity, such as mountain biking or visiting a sugar plantation.

 
Galapágos Islands (Punta Suarez – Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet), Ecuador

Espanola is the Galapagos’ most southerly island, home to an extraordinary array of birdlife, like Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and the waved albatross. You’ll also get the chance to spot red Espanola lava lizards and marine iguanas, plus the famous blowhole, El Soplador, which blasts water 75 feet in the air. After lunch, head to the picturesque coral beach of Gardner Bay and nearby Osborn Islet to seek out sea lions, mockingbirds and finches.

 
Eden Islet – North Seymour, Ecuador

Further wildlife watching opportunities await at Eden Islet, where you may just be lucky enough to see Galapagos green turtles, rays and friendly reef sharks. You can choose to explore the reefs by swimming or snorkelling, or view it from above on a glass-bottomed boat or kayak. After lunch, sail to North Seymour to spot blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions and marine iguanas.

 
Quito, Ecuador

Your expedition cruise draws to a close today, as you disembark at Baltra Island and fly back to Quito. Ecuador’s capital was built on the ruins of an ancient Inca city high in the Andean foothills. Explore colonial architecture, colourful markets and sweeping mountain views in the best-preserved historic centre in Latin America. Visit the Equator line and stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Taste authentic Ecuadorian cuisine and uncover the rich history behind every landmark. Enjoy a 1-night hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Quito, Ecuador

Farewell Quito today as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights & extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 27 February 2026

Price based on departing from Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

  • Melbourne ($399pp)
  • Perth ($699pp)

Based on Explorer Cabin - Horizon Deckview stateroom

Upgrade to Explorer Cabin - Expedition Deck from $499 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Darwin Suite from $2999 per personview stateroom

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
Some cruise lines may charge a higher deposit if upgrading from an interior stateroom or adding additional benefits. Your consultant will advise at time of booking. A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.


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