Getting ashore
Rabida 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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Rabida Island Cruise Port
Rabida Island is a shorter port call with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in January, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~3h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Rabida Island
How much time will you have?
About 3h is typical
Most cruises spend 3h to 3h in Rabida Island, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Rabida 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 Rabida Island fits into a cruise
Rabida Island is most commonly visited on Galapagos Islands itineraries, often alongside Puerto Egas (Santiago Island) and Elizabeth Bay .
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When to cruise to Rabida Island
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Rabida Island typically carry around 120 guests, with Celebrity Flora calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Celebrity Flora 26 calls
Next port calls
Sep 28 Celebrity Flora
Oct 12 Celebrity Flora
Oct 26 Celebrity Flora
Nov 9 Celebrity Flora
Nov 23 Celebrity Flora