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Silver Origin leaving the shipyard, 2020, sailing from San Cristóbal, Ecuador

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Cruises from San Cristóbal, Ecuador

San Cristóbal is the Galápagos's administrative island and a start point for some cruises.

Things to do in San Cristóbal, Ecuador

  • The MalecónSea lions sprawled across the waterfront benches and beaches.
  • Kicker RockA rock tower offshore where you snorkel with sharks and rays.
  • Interpretation CenterThe islands' natural and human history, a walk from town.

When to go

  1. Jan: high season
  2. Feb: shoulder season
  3. Mar: shoulder season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: low season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: low season
  10. Oct: low season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: high season

A year-round destination; the cool season brings more marine life.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferSan Cristóbal Airport is on the edge of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, about 5 minutes from the harbour; the line meets the flight and takes you to the ship by panga.

Rental cars: None; the line handles the transfer.

The airport for San Cristóbal, Ecuador is San Cristobal Island (SCY), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.

San Cristobal Island (SCY) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from San Cristóbal, Ecuador

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Silver Origin leaving the shipyard, 20204.3 ★Silversea CruisesSilver Origin2021 · 5,800 GT · 100 guests · GalápagosSilver Origin is a 100-guest expedition ship built by Shipyard De Hoop in the Netherlands for year-round cruising in the Galápagos Islands. Planned as a sister to Celebrity…

Ships that call at San Cristóbal, Ecuador

Ships based elsewhere whose Galápagos sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from San Cristóbal, Ecuador?

On Cruises Frog, 1 ship sails from San Cristóbal, Ecuador: Silver Origin (Silversea Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from San Cristóbal, Ecuador?

Silversea Cruises sails from San Cristóbal, Ecuador.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from San Cristóbal, Ecuador?

Silver Origin (Silversea Cruises), at 4.3 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from San Cristóbal, Ecuador?

San Cristobal Island (SCY). Lounge Frog lists 1 open lounge there for the wait before boarding.

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