Celebrity Cruises : 7 nights from Baltra with Celebrity Xploration
Oct 11, 2025

Dragon Hill

Rabida

Puerto Villamil

Bahia Post Office

Cormorant Point

Playa Cerro Brujo

Kicker Rock

Embark on an unparalleled wildlife adventure around Kicker Rock (León Dormido), a magnificent volcanic tuff cone near San Cristóbal Island in the Galapagos. While not a conventional cruise port, visiting this iconic natural monument is a highlight of many Galapagos itineraries, offering incredible snorkeling, diving, and birdwatching opportunities. Your journey promises intimate encounters with diverse marine life and breathtaking volcanic landscapes, truly immersing you in this unique ecosystem.

Isla Lobos

Puerto Ayora

Punta Suarez

Gardner Bay

Baltra

Baltra Island, also known as South Seymour Island, is a small island located in the Galápagos archipelago of Ecuador. Thanks to its location, the city is the ideal starting point to explore other islands.The island is relatively flat and arid, with a landscape characterized by dry vegetation. This is the ideal destination for nature lovers because they have the opportunity to see the unique flora and fauna of the island. Even though its wildlife is not as rich as some of the other islands in the Galápagos.

However, visitors can see unique species like land iguanas, sea lions, and various bird species. In order to preserve them, government and local organizations are heavily involved in conservation efforts. During World War II, Baltra was used by the United States as a military base.

Their presence is still visible in the infrastructure left behind, including an airstrip, paved the way for its current role in tourism and transportation.

Daphne Island

Embark on an unparalleled wildlife expedition from the mesmerizing Daphne Island, a key highlight of the Galapagos archipelago. While not a traditional cruise departure point, visits to this uninhabited island are central to many Galapagos itineraries, offering incredible birdwatching opportunities and a direct connection to pristine nature. Your journey into this unique ecosystem promises intimate encounters with iconic species and breathtaking volcanic landscapes.