Getting ashore
Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz 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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Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz Cruise Port
Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in May through January.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 10h in Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz 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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Where Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz fits into a cruise
Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz is most commonly visited on Galapagos Islands itineraries, often alongside Punta Pitt (San Cristóbal Island) and Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) .
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When to cruise to Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May through January.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May through January.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz typically carry around 120 guests, with Celebrity Flora calling most often.
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- 1 Celebrity Flora 52 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Celebrity Flora
Nov 7 Celebrity Flora
Nov 14 Celebrity Flora
Nov 21 Celebrity Flora
Nov 28 Celebrity Flora
Cruises that visit Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz
Celebrity Flora
Baltra Island → Gardner Bay (Española Island) → Daphne Major → Baltra Island
Mar 7, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz on day 7
$10,182 suite · $1,455/night
19% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Flora
Baltra Island → Gardner Bay (Española Island) → Daphne Major → Baltra Island
Oct 17, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz on day 7
$9,199 suite · $1,314/night
14% below typical · 3-month low
Celebrity Flora
Baltra Island → Gardner Bay (Española Island) → Daphne Major → Baltra Island
Aug 8, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz on day 7
$10,836 suite · $1,548/night
8% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Galapagos Islands
Gardner Bay → Punta Suárez → Cormorant Point + 9 more
From Baltra Island · 7 nights · Next Nov 15
From $9,199 suite · $1,314/night
Best departure: 14% below typical
23 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Galapagos Islands
Puerto Egas → Rabida Island → Elizabeth Bay + 9 more
From Baltra Island · 7 nights · Next Oct 25
From $8,170 suite · $1,167/night
Best departure: typical pricing
25 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Galapagos Islands
Gardner Bay → Punta Suárez → Cormorant Point + 8 more
From Baltra Island · 7 nights · Next Nov 1
Price unavailable
Price history still building
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Galapagos Islands
Puerto Egas → Rabida Island → Elizabeth Bay + 8 more
From Baltra Island · 7 nights · Next Nov 22
Price unavailable
Price history still building
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz
Which cruise itineraries usually include Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz?
Cruises that call at Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz often follow itineraries such as Galapagos Islands Loop via Gardner Bay & Post Office Bay, Galapagos Islands Loop via Elizabeth Bay & Sullivan Bay, and Galapagos Islands Loop: Gardner Bay & Post Office Bay.
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