Celebrity Cruises South America: 7 nights from Baltra with Celebrity Flora
Aug 31, 2025

Puerto Egas

Rabida

Elizabeth Bay

Caleta Tagus

Sullivan Bay

Bartolome Island

Las Bachas

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.

North Seymour Island

Embark on an incredible wildlife observation cruise from North Seymour Island, a captivating jewel in the Galapagos archipelago. While not a traditional departure port, visits to this uninhabited island are a highlight of many Galapagos itineraries, offering unparalleled opportunities to witness blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and sea lions in their natural habitat. Your journey promises intimate encounters with unique species and breathtaking volcanic landscapes, truly immersing you in this extraordinary ecosystem.

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of the Galapagos Province, known for its mix of natural beauty, adventure activities, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. The city is the ideal starting point to explore the natural wonders of the Galapagos, offering a blend of adventure, relaxation, and educational experiences. It's an excellent place to learn about the region's unique ecosystem and the impact of human activity.

If you are a beach lover, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the ideal destination for you. The city is surrounded by several beautiful beaches like Playa Mann, La Loberia, and Puerto Chino, which are great both for relaxation, sunbathing, and doing outdoor activities such as snorkeling and wildlife watching. Hiking trails, such as those to Cerro Tijeretas, provide stunning views and opportunities to see native wildlife, including frigatebirds and sea lions.

The best surfing conditions are from December to March. For diving enthusiasts, Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) is renowned for its marine life, including sharks, rays, and sea turtles (Kuoda Travel) (Ecuador Explorer). Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is not just beaches and outdoor activities: the city's Interpretation Center offers insights into the natural history and conservation efforts of the Galapagos Islands.

Punta Pitt

Puerto Ayora

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.