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Adventure Life Daphne Island: Expert-Curated Small-Group Cruise

Join Adventure Life's hand-selected small-group Galápagos cruise that features Daphne Island as a centrepiece — dramatic volcanic scenery, pristine snorkelling, and world-class wildlife watching crafted by specialists with 25 years in the archipelago.

What to expect

Each day unfolds with a morning briefing from your onboard naturalist before zodiacs fan out toward Daphne Major's volcanic towers. Snorkelling sessions in the island's clear channel produce encounters with sea lions, reef sharks, sea turtles, and Galápagos penguins depending on season. Afternoons may bring a circumnavigation of Daphne's cliffs, alive with nesting boobies, while the sun sets over the caldera in a wash of equatorial gold. Evenings aboard feature expert presentations that deepen every experience.

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From USD 4,500 per person (4–8 day small-ship cruise packages featuring Daphne Island, all activities and naturalist guides included)
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Good to know

Adventure Life acts as a specialist travel designer and books guests onto vetted, permitted small ships — book directly with them for the best cabin allocation and itinerary advice. Daphne Island permits are allocated per vessel per season; Adventure Life's relationships with operators help secure access. Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 pp) is additional. Book 6–9 months ahead for peak season departures.

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Celebrity · Celebrity Flora
7 nights · calls at Daphne Island (galapagos)
from $6,699
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