What length of cruise is best?
The most frequent cruise lengths are 4, 5 and 8 days. There are occasional 10 and 14 day cruises, especially for dedicated diving. Your decision will be influenced by time available, interests and budget. As expected, the longer the cruise, the more islands are visited. This is an important consideration, as each island differs in appearance, history and flora and fauna. The short cruises (4 & 5 days) give a good and quick appreciation of the Galapagos through visiting some islands, whilst the 8 day tours visit more islands and give a more complete understanding of the uniqueness of the Galapagos. The 8 day itineraries also help reduce the impact and fixed costs of the long flight to reach Galapagos, and the $100 park entry fee.
