Getting ashore
Urbina Bay 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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Urbina Bay Cruise Port
Urbina Bay is a shorter port call with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in May through December.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~3h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Urbina Bay
How much time will you have?
About 3h is typical
Most cruises spend 3h to 3h in Urbina Bay, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Urbina Bay 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 Urbina Bay fits into a cruise
Urbina Bay is most commonly visited on Galapagos Islands itineraries, often alongside Punta Moreno (Isabela Island) and Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) .
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When to cruise to Urbina Bay
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May through December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May through December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Urbina Bay typically carry around 120 guests, with Celebrity Flora calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Celebrity Flora 25 calls
Next port calls
Sep 23 Celebrity Flora
Oct 7 Celebrity Flora
Oct 21 Celebrity Flora
Nov 4 Celebrity Flora
Nov 18 Celebrity Flora