Getting ashore
Bartolome Island is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Bartolome Island Cruise Port
Bartolome Island is a shorter port call with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~3h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Bartolome Island
How much time will you have?
About 3h is typical
Most cruises spend 3h to 3h in Bartolome Island, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Bartolome Island get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~100 passengers
- Busy day: 100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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September 2026
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Where Bartolome Island fits into a cruise
Bartolome Island is most commonly visited on Galapagos Islands itineraries, often alongside Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island) and Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island) .
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When to cruise to Bartolome Island
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Bartolome Island typically carry around 120 guests, with Celebrity Flora calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Celebrity Flora 27 calls
Next port calls
Sep 16 Celebrity Flora
Sep 30 Celebrity Flora
Oct 14 Celebrity Flora
Oct 28 Celebrity Flora
Nov 11 Celebrity Flora