Inter-Island Ferries in Galápagos
Reliable and Authorized Inter-Island Maritime Transport
Discover the Galápagos by connecting its main islands with safe, comfortable ferries running on established schedules. Below are the available routes:
$35 / per person
Route: San Cristóbal ↔ Santa Cruz
Approximate duration: 2 – 2.5 hours
From San Cristóbal to Santa Cruz
🕖 07:00 AM
🕒 03:00 PM
From Santa Cruz to San Cristóbal
🕖 07:00 AM
🕒 03:00 PM
Route: Santa Cruz ↔ Isabela
Approximate duration: 2 – 2.5 hours
From Santa Cruz to Isabela
🕖 07:00 AM
🕒 03:00 PM
From Isabela to Santa Cruz
🕕 06:00 AM
🕒 03:00 PM
Route: Santa Cruz ↔ Floreana
Approximate duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
From Santa Cruz to Floreana
🕗 08:00 AM
From Floreana to Santa Cruz
🕒 03:00 PM
- Mandatory check-in: Arrive at the tourist dock 45 minutes before departure.
- Luggage allowed
- Operating ports:
- San Cristóbal: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- Santa Cruz: Puerto Ayora
- Isabela: Puerto Villamil
- Floreana: Puerto Velasco Ibarra
- Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
- If you’re prone to motion sickness, take anti-nausea medication 30 minutes before the trip.
- Bring water and a light snack.
- Local port fee (cash payment at the dock).
- Meals or drinks.
Important information about ferries in Galápagos
- Arrive early: All passengers must be at the dock at least 45 minutes prior to departure to comply with the mandatory checks by the Galápagos Biosecurity Agency (ABG) and to be listed on the manifest.
- Luggage is inspected: All baggage is checked before boarding to protect the ecosystem.
- No direct routes between Isabela and San Cristóbal: Currently, there are no direct ferries between San Cristóbal – Isabela or vice versa. You must transfer in Santa Cruz.
- Strict punctuality policy: Ferries depart at the scheduled time. If you arrive late, you will lose your seat with no right to a refund.