About the Port
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, capital of Ecuador's Galápagos province, sits on San Cristóbal Island, one of the archipelago's oldest volcanic landmasses. Its palm-lined malecón is famously shared with sea lions, while the nearby Interpretation Center traces the islands' geological and human history. A walking trail leads up Cerro Tijeretas, a hillside overlook where frigatebirds nest and Charles Darwin is said to have first come ashore in 1835.
Beyond town, Kicker Rock rises from the sea as a striking eroded formation popular for snorkeling and diving among rays, sharks, and sea turtles. The compact center of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is easily explored on foot from the pier, making it a convenient base for excursions into the surrounding national park. Visitors come for the rare proximity to marine and bird life found nowhere else on earth.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Puerto Baquerizo .
Snorkel with Sea Lions at Punta Carola
A short walk or taxi from the pier leads to this sheltered beach where curious sea lions often swim alongside snorkelers in clear, calm water.
Boat Excursion to Kicker Rock
Reserve a half-day boat trip in advance to reach this dramatic volcanic formation, prized for snorkeling and diving with reef sharks, rays, and turtles.
Visit the Galápaguera Tortoise Reserve
A scenic drive inland brings you to this breeding center where giant tortoises roam semi-wild habitat, offering an easy add-on to a walking tour of town.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Puerto Baquerizo
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $16,750 | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,309 | |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $15,185 | |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $10,200 | |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $10,978 | |
| Jan 31, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $10,891 | |
| Feb 14, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $10,201 | |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,670 | |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $12,093 | |
| Apr 11, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $12,444 | |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $12,310 | |
| May 9, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $12,533 | |
| May 23, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,702 | |
| Jun 6, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,203 | |
| Jun 20, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,547 | |
| Jul 4, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,451 | |
| Jul 18, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,297 | |
| Aug 1, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,607 | |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,607 | |
| Aug 29, 2027 | Celebrity | Celebrity Flora | 7 | $11,616 |
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