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There are few places on the planet that have captured hearts, minds and imagination quite like the Poles. These icy destinations represent a golden age of heroes, evoking images of brave explorers with a glint of defiance and determination in their eyes. You can experience all these adventures with our polar expeditions.
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Santa Cruz is far more than the gateway to the Galápagos; it is the island that brings the archipelago together. While expedition cruises showcase the remote visitor sites, Santa Cruz offers the opportunity to slow down, stay longer and experience the islands at a different pace without compromising on wildlife.
The island’s lush highlands are one of the few places where giant tortoises still roam completely freely, wandering between cattle ranches and endemic forests just as they have for centuries. Down on the coast, Puerto Ayora combines excellent restaurants, boutique hotels and a lively waterfront with easy access to secluded beaches, lava tunnels and outstanding snorkelling.
Santa Cruz is also where the Galápagos story is told. Visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station gives real context to the conservation work that has transformed the future of many endemic species, making every wildlife encounter throughout the islands even more meaningful.
Whether you choose a luxury lodge or begin an expedition cruise here, Santa Cruz offers the perfect balance of comfort, wildlife and insight. It is the ideal base for travellers who want to immerse themselves in the Galápagos rather than simply pass through it.


Santa Cruz wasn’t always green. The island’s lush highlands exist because moist trade winds condense against its central volcano, creating a completely different ecosystem from the arid coastline just a few kilometres away.
Sea lions have right of way. In Puerto Ayora it’s perfectly normal to find sea lions sleeping on park benches, occupying dinghies or greeting fishermen as they return to harbour each afternoon.
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Fly from mainland Ecuador to Baltra Airport, served by regular flights from Quito and Guayaquil. A short shuttle crosses to the Itabaca Channel before a five-minute ferry reaches Santa Cruz. From there it’s around 45 minutes by road to Puerto Ayora, where most luxury hotels and expedition cruises begin.
These species and subspecies occur naturally only on Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is a year-round destination, with every month offering something different. The warmer months from December to May bring calmer seas, lush green landscapes and excellent snorkelling, making them ideal for first-time visitors. From June to November, cooler, nutrient-rich waters attract even more marine life, rewarding wildlife enthusiasts with exceptional underwater encounters and active seabird colonies. There is no bad time to visit; the best season simply depends on whether you prioritise warm weather or peak wildlife activity.
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