Ferry Tickets

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Agora Tours Isabela
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58 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 33
Ferry Tickets
Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Agora Tours Isabela
  • Email address verified
58 reviews

$35
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 33

About this trip

 Isabela is definitely worth a visit, as it holds the most unique and diverse nature of Galapagos. You wouldn't want to miss out on it! Therefore, we help you to get the best boat ticket deal, as it is the easiest and cheapest way of transportation in Galapagos. As a result, here are a few things you should know about the inter-island boat connections:


Your safety is our #1 priority

We want you to be save and enjoy your time in Galapagos as much as you can. Hence, we do not recommend buying ferry tickets that seem to be an unbelievable good deal because most of the time, they are not great deals. As locals, we know which boats are taken good care of and we only work with them.

How to travel to Galapagos?

If you want to know all the details on how to travel to and in between the Galapagos islands - we dedicated a whole blog post on this topic.

Boat from Santa Cruz to Isabela

 A boat ride between Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) to Puerto Villamil (Isabela) takes about 2.5 hours, depending on the weather conditions. Hence, you can easily go for a day tour on the other island. There are two departures each day for all the boats on both islands. One departure is early in the morning at around 6 o'clock, while the other is around 2 o'clock. As a result, you can stay flexible in your planning. 

Boat from San Cristobal to Isabels

There is also a direct ferry connection between Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal) and Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) which again takes about 2.5 hours and have departures in the early morning and the early afternoon.

There is no public ferry operating directly between San Cristobal and Isabela. However, you also should not waste 6 valuable hours of your stay in Galapagos on a ferry. 

If you are visiting Isabela from San Cristobal, we recommend a layover in Puerto Ayora. Not only will it make your trip more relaxed, but you are able to visit the sights of Santa Cruz. If you have limited time but don't want to miss out on the beauty of Isabela, you can always chose one of the available air connections.

Be aware that there is a separate National Park fee of 10.00$ (non-residents) to enter Isabela. It must be paid in cash on the pier. Additionally, the operators of the taxi boats between the docks and the ferries will demand a small fee. (0.50$ p.P. in Puerto Ayora and 1.00$ p.P. in Puerto Villamil).

Pre-Ferry Ride Preparation

Please keep in mind that the sea around the Galapagos Islands is dominated by three big currents which can make the ocean go a little rougher then you might expect, especially during the months of June to October. Therefore, if you tent to get sea sick easily, take your medicine in advance and maybe pack a good rain jacket. Nevertheless, often people fall asleep on the boats due to the evenly rocking. Alternatively, you could book a plane ride in between the islands. Before doing so, please consider its impact on the fragile ecosystem of Galapagos.

How will I get my Ferry Ticket?

 You wont have to think about coordinating tickets with us. A few days before your arrival, we will inform you about the name of your boat and you will just have to board it. Please leave us a contact information, where we can reach you during your stay in Galapagos. 

What’s not included

  • Pick-up from Pier

Available Packages

Santa Cruz to Isabela: Morning
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
Santa Cruz to Isabela: Afternoon
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
Isabela to Santa Cruz: Morning
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
Isabela to Santa Cruz: Afternoon
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
Santa Cruz to San Cristobal: Morning
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
Santa Cruz to San Cristobal: Afternoon
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz: Morning
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz: Afternoon
Available until 2 days before departure
$35
$35


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Reviews

Ich hatte einen tollen Ausflug. Leider habe ich am meisten bezahlt, als die die vor Ort gebucht haben. Das ärgert mich sehr. Da es mehr als 40 Euro waren
By Karin S for Los Tuneles on Feb 15, 2025
Hallo liebe Karin, Vielen Dank, für dein Feedback bei WeTravel. Uns ist es immer sehr wichtig die Meinung unserer Kunden zu hören und nehmen dein Feedback sehr ernst. Dein Kommentar bezüglich dem Pricing hat uns leicht überrascht, weshalb wir die Preistatistik für dein Ausflugsdatum (6. Februar) gezogen haben. Für den Tag hatten wir die volle Kapazität auf dem Boot mit 12 Leuten. - 5 Personen davon haben den exakt selben Preis bezahlt wie du. - 2 Personen haben einen leicht tieferen Preis erhalten, da sie mehrere Tours bei uns gebucht haben. - 4 Personen kammen von ausserhalb unserer Agency, wodurch wir keine genauen Preisangaben haben. Wir haben nur limitierte Kontrolle über die exakten Preise unserer Partneragencies. Sie erhalten als Lokalunternehmen mit wiederkommendem Business generell andere Konditionen. Wie sie diese genau an Ihre Klientel weitergeben, ist Ihnen überlassen. Wir werden uns in Kontakt mit der Agency setzten, damit solche Diskrepanzen möglichst vermieden werden können. Fairness beim Pricing ist definitiv wichtig. Wir hoffen dieser Insight hilft ein wenig die Situation aufzuklären und, dass du & dein Mann Galapagos genossen habt. Solltest du Fragen oder Anmerkungen haben, stehen wir dir gerne via mail zur Verfügung. Liebe Grüsse, Agora Tours
By Agora Tours Isabela on Feb 16, 2025
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We loved this tour. The guide was knowledgeable and patient. He had great spot to take pictures so we have great memories. Thanks!
By Julie G for Los Tuneles ( standar boat) 11:30 a.m. on Feb 15, 2025
Quick and easy. Recieved the information about which boat we were asigned a few days before. walked to the docks and were given boarding lanyards.
By Mark W for Ferry Tickets on Jan 09, 2025
The tour was well organized, we had a great experience! Our guide Titus was awesome showing and explaining in a clear way all the awesome fish. Alicia was pro actively contacting me via Whatsapp 5 days ahead the tour to clarify questions. Highly appreciated it. Overall I highly recommend this tour and Alicia and Titus did everything to make this tour a great experience for our traveling group! Thanks a lot Alicia and Titus!
By Winfried R for Las Tintoreras by Boat on Dec 09, 2024
The tour was well organized, we had a great experience! Our guide Darwin was awesome showing and explaining in a clear way all the awesome fish. We even saw a sea horse which is a once in a lifetime experience. Alicia was pro actively contacting me via Whatsapp 5 days ahead the tour to clarify questions. Highly appreciated it. Overall I highly recommend this tour and Alicia and Darwin did everything to make this tour a great experience for our traveling group! Thanks a lot Darwin and Alicia!
By Winfried R for Los Tuneles on Dec 09, 2024
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