Transport between populated islands Galapagos
For transport between the four main populated islands: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Floreana and Isabela. You have two options:
Passenger transport boats:
Small boats (up to 20 passengers) leave every day from the main dock of each populated port.
The trip lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on sea conditions.
In the first half of the year, from January to June, sea conditions are more stable than in the second half of the year, from July to December, when the swell is stronger.
Tickets can be purchased at any of the agencies near the pier for $30 (US$30) per person per route.
The permitted sailing times between islands are as follows:
| Route | Schedules (Departure-Arrival) |
| Santa Cruz-San Cristóbal | 13h45-16h00 |
| San Cristóbal-Santa Cruz | 07h00-09h30 |
| Santa Cruz-Isabela | 13h45-16h00 |
| Isabela-Santa Cruz | 06h00-08h30 |
| Santa Cruz – Floreana * | 08h00-09h45 |
| Floreana – Santa Cruz * | 15h00-17h00 |
*Días: Martes y Jueves
Air Taxi: There are two inter-island airlines:
- EMETEBE
- ESAV
There are some basic questions you should ask yourself before flying, and here are ours:
- The first and most logical would be: Why fly instead of taking a ferry?
- What is the cost or fare for this inter-island flight service?
- And lastly, how long does the flight take?
Flights last between 30 and 45 minutes, (depending on the route). While fares can vary according to date and availability, but are usually around 90-140 UDS. Ultimately the gap between taking a ferry or an internal flight will depend on what activities you have planned and how you make the most of your time. Sometimes you may lose a day if you travel by ferry due to inter-island sailing regulations.