PORTS
Baltra Island
(Fuel & Main Airport)
Baltra hosts the only official fueling station in the Galápagos.
It is also the main airport for arrivals from mainland Ecuador and the primary transit point for guests heading to Santa Cruz.
The ferry terminal to Santa Cruz is located approximately five minutes from the airport.
Santa Cruz – Puerto Ayora
(Main Operational Hub)
Located in the center of the archipelago, Santa Cruz is the main commercial and logistical center of the Galápagos.
Puerto Ayora offers the widest range of services, provisioning, suppliers and crew support.
Most dive operations and land excursions are coordinated from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz has no airport.
Arrivals are handled through Baltra Island, with ferry access to Puerto Ayora.
San Cristóbal – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
(Authorized Port of Entry)
San Cristóbal is one of the authorized ports of entry for yachts operating in the Galápagos.
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno hosts key port authorities and offers additional services and support for vessels navigating the eastern side of the archipelago.
The island also has an airport with direct commercial flights from Guayaquil and Quito.
Isabela Island – Puerto Villamil
(Remote Operations)
Isabela is the largest island in the archipelago but has limited infrastructure.
Provisioning and technical support are minimal, and operations must be planned in advance.
Despite this, Isabela offers exceptional natural landscapes and unique visitor sites.
A small airport provides inter-island flights via light aircraft.