--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: a3834913-0acd-4e13-9739-25a06c9da50f slug: 2202196 voyage_code: OR270227007 cruise_line: Silversea ship: Silver Origin departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: San Cristobal, Ecuador disembarkation_port: San Cristobal, Ecuador starting_price_usd: 15600.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:54:05Z --- # San Cristóbal, Galapagos to San Cristóbal, Galapag > Silversea · Silver Origin · Feb 27 – Mar 6, 2027   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Silversea | | **Ship** | Silver Origin | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | San Cristobal, Ecuador | | **Disembarkation Port** | San Cristobal, Ecuador | | **Starting Price** | 15,600 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OR270227007 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: San Cristobal, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM An impressive tuff cone has been carved by erosion into an outstanding natural sculpture, being a resting place for marine birds such as blue-footed bobbies and brown pelicans. One of the most beautiful white sand beaches of the Galapagos (swim or snorkel). View sea lions, sally lightfooted crabs, blue-footed bobbies. Behind the dunes, you find a coastal lagoon, which was visited in the past by the locals to extract salt, today it is home to some shorebirds such as stilts and plovers. The veg... ### Day 1: Kicker Rock, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 2: Prince Philip's Steps **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Genovesa is one of the northernmost islands of the archipelago. Genovesa’s southern side of the shield volcano’s crater collapsed and a protected bay known as Darwin Bay was formed. The island is often referred to as the “Bird Island” as the numbers and species of land and seabirds on Genovesa are quite extraordinary. There are two visitor sites, and Prince Philip’s Steps give access to the flat plateau above the bay. Named after Prince Philip who visited the Galapagos on two occasions... ### Day 2: Darwin Bay (Genovesa) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM At Genovesa Island the ship tucks into Darwin Bay, an ancient volcanic crater now flooded by the sea. Zodiacs land on a picturesque sandy beach where Galapagos sea lions often rest on the fine, white sand. Explorations along the shore may reveal marine iguanas looking like prehistoric dinosaurs in miniature. By heading inland a short distance visitors could encounter seabirds of all shapes and sizes nesting in the vegetation. Scores of immature Red-footed Boobies perch on branches within an armâ... ### Day 3: North Seymour **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The landing at North Seymour Island is onto black lava rock. After a short climb, visitors arrive on the island’s flat plateau where a number of sea lions nurse pups and frigatebirds nest. The island is dry, and so the predominant tree is the prickly pear cactus favored by the yellow Conolophus land iguanas that live here in number. The undulating terrain is littered with red-brown volcanic boulders and large male Magnificent Frigatebirds can be seen inflating their vivid red gular sacs in hop... ### Day 3: Sullivan Bay (Santiago) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The lava fields of Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island will inevitably remind visitors of the surface of the moon. As brilliant red Sally Lightfoot crabs scuttle along the black volcanic shores, learn about the formation of the islands through geological forces from your guides. The lava flows here are just over one hundred years old and date back to 1897. The lava took on a rope-like appearance and geologists have adopted a Hawaiian word, pahoehoe, as the technical name for this kind of volcanic ro... ### Day 4: Bolivar Canal Cruising **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Punta Mangle, Fernandina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Among the impressive new lava fields of Fernandina Island hides a cove surrounded by mangroves. A rewarding place for bird-watching as the bay is the point where the land meets the sea, joining the two environments, with sea birds, shorebirds and land birds all in the same place. The different species of mangroves: Red, White and Black, have formed a root system that serves as a nursery for many species of fish, including juveniles’ sharks and green sea turtles. View less Snorkeling is as r... ### Day 4: Punta Moreno, Isabela **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Impressive Pahoehoe lava field that lies between two active volcanoes, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul, on the south coast of Isabela Island. The rich waters of Cromwell current wash the shores, and as a result, you can see the largest marine iguanas of the archipelago basking on the rocks, flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins diving for food. Snorkeling can be one of the coldest of the trip, but also one of the most rewarding experiences with good chances to see penguins “flying” underw... ### Day 5: Santa Cruz Highlands, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Los Gemelos (The Twins) is a visitor site in the Santa Cruz highlands. Found some 15 kilometers northwest of Puerto Ayora, the road leading from Puerto Ayora in the south of Santa Cruz to Itabaca in the north dissects the twin pit craters. Pit craters are formed when the roof of an underground void collapses. The smaller pit crater is on the eastern side of the road, while the larger one is on the western side. See from above, the two openings in the ground are not at all identical. View less ... ### Day 5: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Silver Origin will anchor in front of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, where the prestigious Charles Darwin Research Station is located. The station also houses the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center for giant tortoises and land iguanas where guides interpret the centre’s captive breeding and reintroduction programs. In addition to these star species, throughout the station there are huge prickly pear cactus trees being fed upon by the pretty Galapagos Cactus Finch. To round out the stay in Puerto Ayo... ### Day 6: Gardner Bay, Española, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Isla Champion is a small islet off Floreana Island’s northeast coast. To cruise by it reveals a bare, rocky island without much allure, but to enter the infinitely blue waters around this small landmass is to discover a spectacular underwater realm. The visibility is generally impressive and thanks to this water clarity snorkelers often spot reef sharks patrolling the reef wall, cruising Pacific green turtles, and playful Galapagos sea lions. Encounters in the blue with thousands of small s... ### Day 6: Punta Suarez, Espanola, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Punta Suárez lies at the western point of Española, the oldest island in the Galápagos. Sheer cliffs provide superb thermals for seabirds and you may spot Swallow-tailed Gulls, Nazca Boobies and Blue-footed Boobies on the breeze. The largest seabird to nest in the Galapagos Islands is the Waved Albatross. These ocean wanderers can be seen seasonally here from April through December, when pairs reunite on Española, going through an elaborate pair-bonding display. View less Mockingbirds, do... ### Day 7: San Cristobal, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM An impressive tuff cone has been carved by erosion into an outstanding natural sculpture, being a resting place for marine birds such as blue-footed bobbies and brown pelicans. One of the most beautiful white sand beaches of the Galapagos (swim or snorkel). View sea lions, sally lightfooted crabs, blue-footed bobbies. Behind the dunes, you find a coastal lagoon, which was visited in the past by the locals to extract salt, today it is home to some shorebirds such as stilts and plovers. The veg... ### Day 7: Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: San Cristobal, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM An impressive tuff cone has been carved by erosion into an outstanding natural sculpture, being a resting place for marine birds such as blue-footed bobbies and brown pelicans. One of the most beautiful white sand beaches of the Galapagos (swim or snorkel). View sea lions, sally lightfooted crabs, blue-footed bobbies. Behind the dunes, you find a coastal lagoon, which was visited in the past by the locals to extract salt, today it is home to some shorebirds such as stilts and plovers. The veg... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Suite | $15,600 | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Royal Suite** (Code: R1) Royal Suite **Deluxe Veranda Suite** (Code: DX) An ocean view walk-in shower plus our unique Horizon Balcony makes this the people’s choice when it comes to sailing the Galapagos Islands. Expertly designed and exquisitely appointed, Deluxe Veranda Suites are warm, spacious and elegantly designed, so that you can make the most of your adventure, w... **Medallion Suite** (Code: ME) The Medallion Suite wears its name well – as it truly the gold medal of comfort in the Galapagos Islands. Designed with the adventurous guest in mind, enlarge your suite at the touch of the button with our unique Horizon Balcony. The perfect hybrid of expedition and luxury, the Medallion Suite featu... **Owner's 1 Suite** (Code: O1) The name says it all; truly the apex of luxury, the Owner’s Suite is for those who want to experience the islands in comfort. A separate bedroom, modern bathroom with whirlpool bath with ocean views and elegant seating area ensure privacy and cosiness are the name of the game, while the vast veranda... **Grand 1 Suite** (Code: G1) Grand by name and grand by nature! A prefect compliment to your Galapagos Islands cruise, the Grand suite affords superb views from morning to night thanks to a glass-panelled wall in the living area. A large, private veranda and ocean-view bathroom makes the most of the destination. Beautifully fur... **Superior Veranda Suite** (Code: SV) Our Superior Veranda Suite is designed to give you immersion far beyond excursion in the Galapagos. Silver Origin’s unique Horizon Balcony converts your suite at the touch of a button, transforming your balcony into inside seating area. A large bathroom with window into the suite makes this an envia... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) The name says it all; truly the apex of luxury, the Owner’s Suite is for those who want to experience the islands in comfort. A separate bedroom, modern bathroom with whirlpool bath with ocean views and elegant seating area ensure privacy and cosiness are the name of the game, while the vast veranda... ## Ship Information ### Silver Origin The most elegant ship ever to sail the Galapagos. The first destination specific ship built by Silversea, Silver Origin is the height of experiential travel in the Galapagos. Never before have the islands been so superbly presented: a team of Ecuadorian national expert guides, the highest crew-to-guest ratio in the Galapagos, 8 Zodiacs, seamless hybrid spaces that offer an extraordinary voyage – for extraordinary people. All-suite accommodation, Horizon Balconies, butler service, sophisticated interiors, interactive basecamp, Ecuadorian inspired cuisine … no aspect of Silver Origin has been left to chance. The most environmentally conscious ship we have ever built, take a vertical leap and transform your idea of travel with Silver Origin. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 100 | | Crew | 90 | | Gross Tonnage | 5,800.0 | | Length | 331.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 51 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Other - **Beauty Salon**: An anniversary to celebrate, or simply just because you’re worth it, Silver Origin’s Beauty Salon offers guests world-class treatments from top to toe... - **Basecamp**: The perfect meeting point for Zodiac excursions, the Basecamp has been specially designed to offer guests a chance to prepare for their next adventure... - **Beauty Spa**: After an energetic day exploring, why not treat yourself to a massage or spa session? Including a wide range of treatments, relax body and mind with o... ### Food and Drink - **The Restaurant**: This refined dining room benefits from abundant natural light and stunning views of the destination, thanks to the large floor-to-ceiling glass window... - **The Grill**: Our famous The Grill restaurant in the heart of the Galápagos Islands, offering alfresco lunches by day and Silversea’s signature Hot Rocks concept by... ### Entertainment - **Explorer Lounge**: Continue your exploration of the Galápagos in the Explorer Lounge, undeniably the most elegant way to experience the islands. By day, the space is whe... - **Explorer Lounge**: Continue your exploration of the Galápagos in the Explorer Lounge, undeniably the most elegant way to experience the islands. By day, the space is whe... - **Observation Lounge**: Located at the very front of the ship on deck 7, the beautiful Observation Lounge is one of the coziest venues on board, with incredible sunrise-to-su... ### Fitness - **Fitness Center**: Silver Origin’s fitness center offers guests state-of-the-art equipment for those who do not want to let their routine slide! Fully equipped with free... ## Ports of Call ### San Cristobal, Ecuador *Coordinates: -0.867471, -89.4364* An impressive tuff cone has been carved by erosion into an outstanding natural sculpture, being a resting place for marine birds such as blue-footed bobbies and brown pelicans. One of the most beautiful white sand beaches of the Galapagos (swim or snorkel). View sea lions, sally lightfooted crabs, blue-footed bobbies. Behind the dunes, you find a coastal lagoon, which was visited in the past by th... ### Kicker Rock, Ecuador *Coordinates: -0.776728, -89.52* ### Prince Philip's Steps Genovesa is one of the northernmost islands of the archipelago. Genovesa’s southern side of the shield volcano’s crater collapsed and a protected bay known as Darwin Bay was formed. The island is often referred to as the “Bird Island” as the numbers and species of land and seabirds on Genovesa are quite extraordinary. There are two visitor sites, and Prince Philip’s Steps give access to ... ### Darwin Bay (Genovesa) *Coordinates: 0.323081, -89.9487* At Genovesa Island the ship tucks into Darwin Bay, an ancient volcanic crater now flooded by the sea. Zodiacs land on a picturesque sandy beach where Galapagos sea lions often rest on the fine, white sand. Explorations along the shore may reveal marine iguanas looking like prehistoric dinosaurs in miniature. By heading inland a short distance visitors could encounter seabirds of all shapes and siz... ### North Seymour The landing at North Seymour Island is onto black lava rock. After a short climb, visitors arrive on the island’s flat plateau where a number of sea lions nurse pups and frigatebirds nest. The island is dry, and so the predominant tree is the prickly pear cactus favored by the yellow Conolophus land iguanas that live here in number. The undulating terrain is littered with red-brown volcanic boul... ### Sullivan Bay (Santiago) *Coordinates: -0.327185, -90.5613* The lava fields of Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island will inevitably remind visitors of the surface of the moon. As brilliant red Sally Lightfoot crabs scuttle along the black volcanic shores, learn about the formation of the islands through geological forces from your guides. The lava flows here are just over one hundred years old and date back to 1897. The lava took on a rope-like appearance and g... ### Bolivar Canal Cruising ### Punta Mangle, Fernandina Among the impressive new lava fields of Fernandina Island hides a cove surrounded by mangroves. A rewarding place for bird-watching as the bay is the point where the land meets the sea, joining the two environments, with sea birds, shorebirds and land birds all in the same place. The different species of mangroves: Red, White and Black, have formed a root system that serves as a nursery for many s... ### Punta Moreno, Isabela *Coordinates: -0.829237, -91.1353* Impressive Pahoehoe lava field that lies between two active volcanoes, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul, on the south coast of Isabela Island. The rich waters of Cromwell current wash the shores, and as a result, you can see the largest marine iguanas of the archipelago basking on the rocks, flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins diving for food. Snorkeling can be one of the coldest of the trip, ... ### Santa Cruz Highlands, Ecuador *Coordinates: -0.633333, -90.3667* Los Gemelos (The Twins) is a visitor site in the Santa Cruz highlands. Found some 15 kilometers northwest of Puerto Ayora, the road leading from Puerto Ayora in the south of Santa Cruz to Itabaca in the north dissects the twin pit craters. Pit craters are formed when the roof of an underground void collapses. The smaller pit crater is on the eastern side of the road, while the larger one is on the... ### Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora Silver Origin will anchor in front of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, where the prestigious Charles Darwin Research Station is located. The station also houses the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center for giant tortoises and land iguanas where guides interpret the centre’s captive breeding and reintroduction programs. In addition to these star species, throughout the station there are huge prickly pear cact... ### Gardner Bay, Española, Ecuador *Coordinates: -1.37584, -89.6722* Isla Champion is a small islet off Floreana Island’s northeast coast. To cruise by it reveals a bare, rocky island without much allure, but to enter the infinitely blue waters around this small landmass is to discover a spectacular underwater realm. The visibility is generally impressive and thanks to this water clarity snorkelers often spot reef sharks patrolling the reef wall, cruising Pacific... ### Punta Suarez, Espanola, Ecuador Punta Suárez lies at the western point of Española, the oldest island in the Galápagos. Sheer cliffs provide superb thermals for seabirds and you may spot Swallow-tailed Gulls, Nazca Boobies and Blue-footed Boobies on the breeze. The largest seabird to nest in the Galapagos Islands is the Waved Albatross. These ocean wanderers can be seen seasonally here from April through December, when pairs ... ### Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal *Coordinates: -0.767778, -89.3803* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2202196 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2202196 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2202196.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2202196/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/silversea/silver-origin/other/59289.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:54:05 UTC