6-night Galapagos Islands - Nature And Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route)

OFFER ID 1625608

Cruise Line
HX
Destination
Roundtrip Quito
Departure Date
May 16, 2026
Length
6
CALL

The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  MS Santa Cruz II


Call to Book: AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares + Onboard Credit! (Click for terms.)

AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares + Onboard Credit - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited by April 30, 2027 by current AARP members.
  • Call your travel advisor book with this promotion.
    • AARP Members receive:
      • 5% discount on all cruise fares for HX Expeditions.
      • $100 USD onboard credit on Galápagos departures.
      • €100 onboard credit on all other HX Expeditions cruise departures.
  • Guests who do not use the full amount of the onboard credit during their purchased sailing will not be refunded the remaining credit.
  • Offer applies to the cruise portion of the package only.
  • AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
05/16/2026
---
Depart
05/16/2026
---
Quito
Arrive
05/17/2026
---
Depart
05/17/2026
---
Quito
Arrive
05/18/2026
---
Depart
05/18/2026
---
Isla Baltra
Arrive
05/18/2026
---
Depart
05/18/2026
---
Isla Baltra
Arrive
05/18/2026
---
Depart
05/18/2026
02:00 pm
Las Bachas
Arrive
05/18/2026
03:00 pm
Depart
05/18/2026
---
Las Bachas
Arrive
05/19/2026
---
Depart
05/19/2026
02:00 am
Isla Santiago (Buccaneer Cove)
Arrive
05/19/2026
06:00 am
Depart
05/19/2026
12:00 pm
Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas)
Arrive
05/19/2026
01:00 pm
Depart
05/19/2026
---
Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas)
Arrive
05/20/2026
---
Depart
05/20/2026
04:00 am
Isla Rabida
Arrive
05/20/2026
06:00 am
Depart
05/20/2026
12:00 pm
Isla Bartolome
Arrive
05/20/2026
02:00 pm
Depart
05/20/2026
---
Isla Bartolome
Arrive
05/21/2026
---
Depart
05/21/2026
01:00 am
El Barranco, Genovese Island
Arrive
05/21/2026
06:00 am
Depart
05/21/2026
11:00 pm
Darwin Bay
Arrive
05/22/2026
---
Depart
05/22/2026
01:00 am
Itabaca Channel
Arrive
05/22/2026
06:00 am
Depart
05/22/2026
08:00 am
Isla Baltra
Arrive
05/22/2026
08:00 am
Depart
05/22/2026
---
Quito
Arrive
05/22/2026
---
Depart
05/22/2026
---
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Call to Book: AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares + Onboard Credit! (Click for terms.)

AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares + Onboard Credit - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited by April 30, 2027 by current AARP members.
  • Call your travel advisor book with this promotion.
    • AARP Members receive:
      • 5% discount on all cruise fares for HX Expeditions.
      • $100 USD onboard credit on Galápagos departures.
      • €100 onboard credit on all other HX Expeditions cruise departures.
  • Guests who do not use the full amount of the onboard credit during their purchased sailing will not be refunded the remaining credit.
  • Offer applies to the cruise portion of the package only.
  • AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Oceanview

Voyager Single Cabin [ VH ]

CALL

[ FH ]

CALL

Explorer Cabin [ EH ]

CALL

Explorer Cabin [ EE ]

CALL

Explorer Cabin [ EP ]

CALL

Suite

[ DS ]

CALL

Departure Date
May 16, 2026
Number of Nights
6
Cruise Inclusions

Hotel

  • Two nights at a hotel in Quito before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and dinner on day 2

Flights

  • Flights in economy class between Quito and Baltra including all taxes

Transfers

  • Transfers between the airport and the hotel in Quito before the expedition cruise
  • Note: If your flights have not been booked with us, please provide your full flight details 30 days prior to travel so we can arrange your transfer (applies to all transfers from the airport to your booked hotel via HX in Quito on the tour start date)
  • Transfers between the airport and the ship in Baltra

Extras

  • Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
  • Transit Control Card for the Galápagos Islands
  • Access to the airport lounge at the Quito (or Guayaquil) airport upon return from the Galápagos Islands for guests flying internationally on the day of disembarkation

Expedition Cruise

  • A stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Wine, beer, and spirits (excluding premium alcoholic drinks) available from the bar at any time (subject to Ecuadorean licensing laws)
  • All day coffee, tea, and soft drinks
  • A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
  • A backpack or another piece of HX gear
  • Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note that streaming is not supported.
  • Use of hot tubs, fitness room, lounges, and more
  • Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX (though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated).
  • Range of included activities

Onboard Activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Full access to the ship’s Science Corner
  • The Citizen Science Program allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research
  • An onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos
  • Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings

Landing Activities

  • Escorted and guided landings with small panga boats
  • Loan of all equipment for activities
  • Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Remarks

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Itinerary and port order subject to change.

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance 
  • Luggage handling

Extras 

  • Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
  • Transit Control Card for Galápagos Islands 
  • Access to airport lounge at Guayaquil or Quito airport upon return from Galápagos Islands 
Notes
  • All planned activities are subject to weather and conditions 
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change 
  • Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities expected onboard 
  • Washers and dryers available onboard for guest use 
  • Please read our health & safety guidelines

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1625608

Reference this number when contacting our agency so we may better serve you. Also keeping this number handy will allow you to locate this document again quickly.
Information and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of a pricing error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing or make any other corrections.

Company Info

S.H. Journey