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Cruises to the Galápagos Islands

Galapagos Islands

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Featured Galápagos Islands Cruises

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No-Fly 2027 Land of the Midnight Sun & Summer Solstice

Sky Princess 12 Jun 2027 14 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Gratuities & Wi-Fi included*

Princess Plus Beverage Package Included*

All-Inclusive No-Fly cruising from Southampton*

Exclusive SAVINGS - Only available with ROL Cruise*

Itinerary: Southampton, England - Edinburgh (Rosyth) - Skjolden/Sognefjord - Olden - Trondheim - Honningsvag (North Cape) - Tromso - Molde, Norway - Bergen - Southampton, England
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(full fare £2,339) Inside from £2,269pp

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No-Fly 2027 Grand Mediterranean Marvel

Sky Princess 25 Sep 2027 31 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Gratuities & Wi-Fi included*

Princess Plus Beverage Package Included*

All-Inclusive No-Fly cruising from Southampton*

Exclusive SAVINGS - Only available with ROL Cruise*

Itinerary: Southampton, England - Guernsey (St. Peter Port) - Seville (Cadiz) - Malaga - Cartagena, Spain - Barcelona - Toulon (for Provence) - Livorno (for Florence/Pisa), Italy -...
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(full fare £5,188) Inside from £4,649pp

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2026 No-Fly Discovering Italy with the Amalfi Coast

Borealis 28 Sep 2026 18 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Drinks & Gratuities Included*

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Traditional No-Fly Cruising from a UK Port*

Exclusive SAVINGS - Only available with ROL Cruise*

Itinerary: Southampton - Gibraltar - Cartagena, Spain - Menorca - Propriano, Corsica - Olbia, Sardinia, Italy - Sorrento, Amalfi Coast - Salerno, Italy - Amalfi, Italy - Cagliari, Sardinia...
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(full fare £2,699) Inside from £2,599pp

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2027 No-Fly Scandinavian Cities & Baltic Discoveries

Ambience 07 Aug 2027 14 nights No-Fly Cruise London Tilbury

Earn Exclusive DOUBLE Cruise Miles when you book by 8pm 31st July 2025*

Buy One, Get One Half Price on Cruise Fare*

Traditional Adults Only No-Fly British Cruising from a UK Port*

Low Single Supplement | Solo Travellers SAVE 25%*

Itinerary: London (Tilbury) - Copenhagen - Gdynia - Stockholm - Helsinki - Tallinn - Warnemunde - Fredericia - London (Tilbury)
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Inside from £1,699 Get 2nd half price at £849

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2026 No-Fly Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles

Bolette 12 Sep 2026 10 nights No-Fly Cruise Liverpool

Drinks & Gratuities Included*

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Itinerary: Liverpool - Portland, England - St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly - Killybegs, Ireland - Portree, Isle of Skye - Kirkwall, United Kingdom - Loch Broom, Scotland - Fingals Cave -...
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Inside from £1,399pp

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No-Fly 2028 Winter Caribbean Island Escape

Ambition 05 Jan 2028 43 nights No-Fly Cruise London Tilbury

SAVE 50% off the Ambassador Expedition Drinks Package with INCLUDED Gratuities*

Earn Exclusive DOUBLE Cruise Miles when you book by 8pm 31st July 2025*

Buy One, Get One Half Price on Cruise Fare*

Traditional Adults Only No-Fly British Cruising from a UK Port*

Itinerary: London (Tilbury) - Horta - St. John's, Antigua, Caribbean - Basseterre, St. Kitts - Point-a-Pitre - Roseau - Fort de France - Castries, St. Lucia - Bridgetown - St. George's -...
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Inside from £4,409 Get 2nd half price at £2,205

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2028 No-Fly Mayan Ruins & Island Adventures

Ambience 06 Jan 2028 44 nights No-Fly Cruise London Tilbury

SAVE 50% off the Ambassador Expedition Drinks Package with INCLUDED Gratuities*

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Traditional Adults Only No-Fly British Cruising from a UK Port*

Itinerary: London (Tilbury) - Ponta Delgada - St. John's, Antigua, Caribbean - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Samana - Santo Domingo - Ocho Rios - Cozumel - Belize City - Puerto Limon - Colon -..…
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Inside from £4,759 Get 2nd half price at £2,379

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5★ SENTOSA STAY
2026 Singapore, Vietnam & Thailand Ft. Sentosa

Royal Princess 27 Oct 2026 15 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Singapore

FREE Stateroom Upgrades*

Exclusive FREE On Board Spend of up to $600*

Exclusive savings*

Four Night 5★ stay at Sentosa Island, Singapore*

Itinerary: Singapore - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) - Laem Chabang - Ko Samui - Singapore
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(full fare £2,549) Inside from £1,999pp

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4★ HOTELS IN SYDNEY & AUCKLAND
2027 New Zealand Discovery ft. Fiji Stay

Celebrity Edge 10 Jan 2027 23 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Sydney

Exclusive FREE On Board Spend of up to $300*

4★ Hotel Stays in Auckland & Sydney Included*

Drinks & Wi-Fi Included*

Five Night 4★ Hotel Stay in Fiji Included*

Itinerary: Sydney, Australia - Cruising Milford Sound, New Zealand - Cruising Doubtful Sound, New Zealand - Cruising Dusky Sound, New Zealand - Dunedin, New Zealand - Wellington, New Zealand.…
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(full fare £6,199) Inside from £4,999pp

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2NT 4★ STAY IN LOS ANGELES
2025 Los Angeles, Hawaii, Fiji & French Polynesia

Sapphire Princess 13 Oct 2025 35 nights Fly Cruise Flights Included Los Angeles

FREE Stateroom Upgrades*

FREE On Board Spend of up to $400*

Premium Drinks Package, Wi-Fi & Gratuities included for Balcony Staterooms & above*

Two night 4★ hotel stay in Los Angeles, California, USA

Itinerary: Los Angeles, CA - Kauai (Nawiliwili) - Honolulu - Pago Pago, American Samoa - Apia - Suva - Dravuni Island, Fiji - Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia - Moorea, French Polynesia -...
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(full fare £3,649) Inside from £2,999pp

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Evolution on the equator

Millions of years in the making, the volcanic Galápagos Islands are scattered across the Pacific Ocean off the western coast of South America.

Isabela Island, Galápagos Islands

Isabela Island, Galápagos Islands

San Cristobal Island, Galápagos Islands

San Cristobal Island, Galápagos Islands

Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands

Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands

Blue-Footed Booby, Galápagos Islands

Blue-Footed Booby, Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Islands

Marine Iguana, Galápagos Islands

Marine Iguana, Galápagos Islands

Waved Albatross, Galápagos Islands

Waved Albatross, Galápagos Islands

Most likely discovered and inhabited by chance, the archipelago is best known as the site of Charles Darwin’s 1835 voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. It was here that Darwin noted small differences between near-identical species on different islands - a discovery which led to his theory of evolution. His theories on natural selection were detailed in the famous publication On the Origin of Species.


Now protected for their unique value and numerous endemic species, the Ecuadorian islands and their waters comprise the Galápagos National Park and the Galápagos Marine Reserve. Strict control of visitors enables the continued conservation of the environment so any chance to explore this special place is a treasured opportunity.

The Galápagos is formed of 18 main islands, 3 smaller islands and 107 rocks and islets. Isabela Island is the largest in the archipelago and is bigger than all of the islands combined. It’s the third most populated island and the only one in the group to have the equator running through it. Santa Cruz Island is the second largest island and the most populated. Puerto Ayora is the main town on Santa Cruz and its restaurants, hotels, shops, hospitals and schools provide the best infrastructure on the Galápagos. Charles Darwin first came ashore on San Cristobal Island in 1835. The island has a small lake which is the only freshwater source in the Galápagos.

Not all of the islands and additional islets are accessible to the public, though each of the 100+ official visitor sites offers unparalleled experiences to intrepid explorers. Trek across barren landscapes and recent lava flows, explore mangrove forests, visit cliffside colonies of endangered birds and snorkel through crystalline waters teeming with marine life. Lay on black sand beaches with nonchalant sea lions, watch vibrant marine iguanas swim and come face-to-face with courting blue-footed booby’s.


The Galápagos Islands unique ecosystems are home to some truly remarkable species. One of the main reasons wildlife is thriving on the islands today is because of work undertaken by organisations such as the Galápagos Conservation Trust. Thanks to these efforts the Galápagos Islands remains one of the world’s most pristine and unspoiled UNESCO World Heritage sites, with a remarkable array of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and bird species.

One of the island's most distinctive birds, the blue-footed booby is easy to spot thanks to its vibrant yet clumsy-looking feet. Their name derives from the Spanish word ‘bobo,’ meaning foolish or clown. Although not so elegant on land, the blue-footed booby soars comfortably in search for food. The waved albatross is hard to miss. With an average wingspan of 2.2 metres, these beautiful birds are the largest in the Galápagos and get their name from the wave-like pattern on their wings.

Native to the Galápagos, marine iguanas are the only lizard in the world able to live and forage at sea. The colours of the iguanas vary from island to island with the reptiles on Española and Floreana islands being the most colourful. Perhaps the most iconic creature on the archipelago, the Galápagos giant tortoise can grow up to 1.8 metres long. These friendly giants arrived from mainland South America approximately 2-3 million years ago. They spend around 16 hours a day resting and grazing on grasses, fruits and cactus pads.

It’s easy to spot Galápagos sea lions sprawled on the beaches or swimming by the shore. Although they can dive to depths of 350 metres and stay underwater for 10 minutes, these cheerful seals spend a lot of time resting on the beach. The Galápagos Islands are home to the northernmost colony of penguins, the Galápagos penguin. They are one of the smallest in the world, despite being related to the African, Humboldt and Magellanic penguin.

Which cruise lines sail to the Galapagos Islands?

Some of our most popular cruise partners offer voyages to the Galápagos Islands, each providing unique experiences focused on the region’s wildlife and natural beauty. Notable options include Celebrity Cruises, which offers luxurious, small-ship expeditions with guided tours led by naturalists. Silversea Cruises provides an ultra-luxury experience with all-inclusive packages and immersive itineraries. 

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