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Daphne Major Cruise Port

Daphne Major is a shorter port call with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November, and December.

Usually quiet ~1h typical visit Smaller ships

What to expect in Daphne Major

How much time will you have?

About 1h is typical

Most cruises spend 1h to 1h in Daphne Major, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.

How busy does Daphne Major 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 Daphne Major fits into a cruise

Daphne Major is most commonly visited on Galapagos Islands itineraries, often alongside Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island) and South Plaza Island .

Commonly arrives from

Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island)

South Plaza Island

Daphne Major

North Seymour Island

Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island)

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When to cruise to Daphne Major

Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November, and December.

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Who sails here?

Ships visiting Daphne Major typically carry around 120 guests, with Celebrity Flora calling most often.

Most frequently visiting ships

1 Celebrity Flora 42 calls

Next port calls

Sep 17 Celebrity Flora

Oct 15 Celebrity Flora

Nov 12 Celebrity Flora

Nov 20 Celebrity Flora

Dec 18 Celebrity Flora

Cruises that visit Daphne Major

Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature Daphne Major.

Browse all cruises visiting Daphne Major

Jibhop does not have enough fresh pricing to rank the best cruises visiting Daphne Major yet. The port-call calendar and itinerary section below still help you find the right sailings.

Cruise routes that include Daphne Major

These route families show how cruise lines usually package Daphne Major, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.

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Galapagos Islands Loop via Elizabeth Bay & Sullivan Bay

Galapagos Islands • Next: Sep 13

Best upcoming departure is a good value 2 of 22 sailings below typical Typical range: $1,369-$1,575 / night

From $7,699

$7,699 · 22 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

22 upcoming sailings

1 ship

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Galapagos Islands Loop via Gardner Bay & Post Office Bay

Galapagos Islands • Next: Nov 15

Typical range: $1,292-$1,478 / night

From $7,287

$7,287 · 19 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

19 upcoming sailings

1 ship

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Galapagos Islands Loop via Gardner Bay & Post Office Bay

Galapagos Islands • Next: Jul 25

Price unavailable

Price unavailable · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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FAQ about cruises visiting Daphne Major

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Daphne Major.

What is the best time to visit Daphne Major on a cruise?

The best time to visit Daphne Major depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.

When is Daphne Major busiest for cruise traffic?

Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.

Which cruise itineraries usually include Daphne Major?

Common upcoming itinerary families that include Daphne Major include Galapagos Islands Loop via Elizabeth Bay & Sullivan Bay, Galapagos Islands Loop via Gardner Bay & Post Office Bay, and Galapagos Islands Loop via Gardner Bay & Post Office Bay. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.

How should I compare cruises that visit Daphne Major?

Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.

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