End of the warm season · water 23 °C (74 °F)

Galápagos cruises in May 2027

May is the change of season: still warm water and calm seas, blue-footed boobies starting their famous courtship dance, and good availability before the busy summer months.

104 departures have cabins on 24 yachts, from US$1,800 per person.

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The Grand Majestic motor yacht sailing in the Galápagos Islands
Departures with cabins104
Yachts24
Cruise length4–8 days
Fares fromUS$1,800

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Galápagos cruise departures in May 2027

All 104 departures in May 2027 that still have cabins, on 24 yachts, from US$1,800. Fares are per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin; your written offer confirms the final fare and availability.

DepartureYachtRoutePrice per personMindo giftDetails
May 2027
1 – 8 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Galaxy Orion
Galaxy OrionFirst Class motor yacht · 14 guests
Itinerary BBaltra US$4,600 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure1 place left
1 – 4 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Elite
EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
C · Southeastern GalapagosSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$3,999 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure4 places left
1 – 8 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Elite
EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
B · Southern & Central GalapagosSan Cristóbal US$8,219 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
1 – 5 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Bonita
BonitaMid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
B · Southwest IslandsBaltra US$2,900 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure1 place left
2 – 9 May8 days / 7 nights M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
Origin, Theory & EvolveLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
A · Beaches and BaysSan Cristóbal US$11,500 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
3 – 6 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
4A · Southeast IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$3,145 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
3 – 10 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
8A · Genovesa, Center & San CristobalSan Cristóbal US$7,245 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
3 – 6 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Calipso
CalipsoFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
4A · East, Central & FloreanaBaltra → San Cristóbal US$2,845 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
3 – 6 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A4 · Eastern/Central IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$2,450 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure4 places left
4 – 7 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Infinity
InfinityLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
4A · Santiago & GenovesaBaltra US$3,945 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
4 – 11 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Infinity
InfinityLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
8A · Center, North and SoutheastBaltra → San Cristóbal US$9,445 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
4 – 10 May7 days / 6 nights M/Y Solaris
SolarisFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
A · Santiago, Isabela & FernandinaBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
4 – 8 May5 days / 4 nights M/C EcoGalaxy
EcoGalaxyFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
A · East, Center & GenovesaSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$4,100 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
4 – 8 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Galaxy Sirius
Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$6,500 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
5 – 9 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Tribute
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
A · Enchanted EscapeBaltra → San Cristóbal US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
5 – 9 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Bonita
BonitaMid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
C · Central & GenovesaBaltra US$2,880US$2,900Save US$20 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
6 – 10 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
5A · Genovesa & South EastBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,645 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure4 places left
6 – 10 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Alya
AlyaLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
A · Central & GenovesaBaltra US$4,600 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
6 – 10 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary BBaltra → San Cristóbal US$10,095 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
6 – 13 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary B+CBaltra US$15,795 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
6 – 10 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Monserrat
MonserratFirst Class motor yacht · 20 guests
Itinerary BBaltra → San Cristóbal US$3,995 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
7 – 11 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Infinity
InfinityLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
5A · Central & Southeast IslandsBaltra → San Cristóbal US$5,945 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
7 – 11 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Anahi
AnahiFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
A2 · East & North GalapagosBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,080 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
7 – 14 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Anahi
AnahiFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
B2 · South & Northeast GalapagosBaltra US$6,505 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure3 places left
8 – 13 May6 days / 5 nights M/C Galaxy Sirius
Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary BBaltra US$8,100 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure3 places left
8 – 12 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Galaxy Orion
Galaxy OrionFirst Class motor yacht · 14 guests
Itinerary CBaltra US$2,800 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
8 – 11 May4 days / 3 nights Horizon Trimaran
Horizon TrimaranLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary 4ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$4,245 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
9 – 16 May8 days / 7 nights M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
Origin, Theory & EvolveLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
B · Volcanic WondersSan Cristóbal US$11,500 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
9 – 13 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Endemic
EndemicLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
C · Southeastern GalapagosBaltra US$5,129 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
9 – 16 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Endemic
EndemicLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
B · Southern GalapagosBaltra US$8,219 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
9 – 13 May5 days / 4 nights Galapagos Sea Star
Galapagos Sea StarLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
Itinerary 5BBaltra US$5,045 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
9 – 13 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Tribute
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
B · Wildlife DiscoverySan Cristóbal → Baltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
9 – 15 May7 days / 6 nights M/Y Bonita
BonitaMid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
A · Santiago, Isabela & FernandinaBaltra US$4,560 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure4 places left
10 – 14 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Solaris
SolarisFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
B · Southeast & GenovesaBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,350 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
10 – 15 May6 days / 5 nights M/C Alya
AlyaLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
B · Central & West IslandsBaltra US$5,700 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
10 – 13 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary CSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$7,750 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
11 – 15 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
B · South EastSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$4,350 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure2 places left
11 – 14 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Anahi
AnahiFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
A1 · South & CenterSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$3,308 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure3 places left
12 – 15 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Galaxy Orion
Galaxy OrionFirst Class motor yacht · 14 guests
Itinerary ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$2,000 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure3 places left
13 – 18 May6 days / 5 nights M/C EcoGalaxy
EcoGalaxyFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
C · Santiago & South EastBaltra → San Cristóbal US$5,040US$5,100Save US$60 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
13 – 18 May6 days / 5 nights M/C Galaxy Sirius
Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary CBaltra → San Cristóbal US$7,290US$8,100Save US$810 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
13 – 16 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Endemic
EndemicLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
D · Southern GalapagosBaltra US$3,999 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
13 – 16 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Monique
MoniqueLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
3 Night CruiseBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,390 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
13 – 20 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Monique
MoniqueLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
7 Night Cruise BBaltra US$8,690 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure3 places left
13 – 16 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary DBaltra US$7,750 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure4 places left
13 – 18 May6 days / 5 nights Galapagos Sea Star
Galapagos Sea StarLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
Itinerary 6CBaltra → San Cristóbal US$6,745 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure4 places left
13 – 19 May7 days / 6 nights M/Y Tribute
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
C · Darwins OdysseyBaltra US$9,250 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
14 – 18 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Solaris
SolarisFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
C · Center & SouthSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$4,350 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
15 – 20 May6 days / 5 nights M/C Alya
AlyaLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
C · Central, Floreana & EspañolaBaltra US$5,700 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
15 – 22 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Galaxy Orion
Galaxy OrionFirst Class motor yacht · 14 guests
Itinerary BBaltra US$4,600 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure1 place left
15 – 19 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Bonita
BonitaMid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
B · Southwest IslandsBaltra US$2,880US$2,900Save US$20 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
16 – 23 May8 days / 7 nights M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
Origin, Theory & EvolveLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
A · Beaches and BaysSan Cristóbal US$11,500 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
16 – 20 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Monique
MoniqueLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
4 Night CruiseSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$5,490 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
17 – 20 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A4 · Eastern/Central IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$2,450 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure1 place left
17 – 24 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A · Northern/Western IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$5,450 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
18 – 21 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Infinity
InfinityLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
4A · Santiago & GenovesaBaltra US$3,945 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
18 – 25 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Infinity
InfinityLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
8A · Center, North and SoutheastBaltra → San Cristóbal US$9,445 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
18 – 24 May7 days / 6 nights M/Y Solaris
SolarisFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
A · Santiago, Isabela & FernandinaBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure3 places left
18 – 22 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Galaxy Sirius
Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$6,500 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
18 – 23 May6 days / 5 nights Galapagos Sea Star
Galapagos Sea StarLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
Itinerary 6ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$6,345 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
18 – 25 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Aqua Diving
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
A · Diving CruiseBaltra US$5,395 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
19 – 23 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Tribute
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
A · Enchanted EscapeBaltra → San Cristóbal US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
19 – 23 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Bonita
BonitaMid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
C · Central & GenovesaBaltra US$2,880US$2,900Save US$20 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
20 – 24 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
5A · Genovesa & South EastBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,645 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
20 – 24 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A5 · Western IslandsBaltra US$3,395 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure1 place left
20 – 24 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Monserrat
MonserratFirst Class motor yacht · 20 guests
Itinerary BBaltra → San Cristóbal US$3,995 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
20 – 27 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Monserrat
MonserratFirst Class motor yacht · 20 guests
Itinerary B+CBaltra US$6,350 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
21 – 25 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Infinity
InfinityLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
5A · Central & Southeast IslandsBaltra → San Cristóbal US$5,945 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
21 – 25 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Treasure of Galapagos
Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
A · Central Islands & San CristobalBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,350 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure2 places left
21 – 25 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Anahi
AnahiFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
A2 · East & North GalapagosBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,080 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
21 – 28 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Anahi
AnahiFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
B2 · South & Northeast GalapagosBaltra US$6,505 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
22 – 27 May6 days / 5 nights M/C EcoGalaxy
EcoGalaxyFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
B · Center & West IslandsBaltra US$5,100 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure4 places left
22 – 27 May6 days / 5 nights M/C Galaxy Sirius
Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary BBaltra US$8,100 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure2 places left
22 – 26 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Galaxy Orion
Galaxy OrionFirst Class motor yacht · 14 guests
Itinerary CBaltra US$2,800 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
22 – 25 May4 days / 3 nights Horizon Trimaran
Horizon TrimaranLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary 4ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$4,245 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
23 – 27 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Endemic
EndemicLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
C · Southeastern GalapagosBaltra US$5,129 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure4 places left
23 – 27 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Tribute
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
B · Wildlife DiscoverySan Cristóbal → Baltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
24 – 31 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
8B · East & Northwest IslandsSan Cristóbal US$7,245 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
24 – 28 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Solaris
SolarisFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
B · Southeast & GenovesaBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,350 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
24 – 27 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary CSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$7,750 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
24 – 30 May7 days / 6 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary C+DSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$14,295 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
24 – 27 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Monserrat
MonserratFirst Class motor yacht · 20 guests
Itinerary CSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$2,995 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure2 places left
25 May – 1 Jun8 days / 7 nights M/Y Infinity
InfinityLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
8B · East to West IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$9,445 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
25 – 28 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Anahi
AnahiFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
A1 · South & CenterSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$3,308 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
25 May – 1 Jun8 days / 7 nights M/Y Aqua Diving
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
A · Diving CruiseBaltra US$5,395 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
26 – 29 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Galaxy Orion
Galaxy OrionFirst Class motor yacht · 14 guests
Itinerary ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$1,800US$2,000Save US$200 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure4 places left
27 – 31 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Calipso
CalipsoFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
5A · West to East IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$4,545 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
27 May – 3 Jun8 days / 7 nights M/Y Calipso
CalipsoFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
8A · East to West & FloreanaSan Cristóbal US$6,845 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
27 May – 1 Jun6 days / 5 nights M/C EcoGalaxy
EcoGalaxyFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
C · Santiago & South EastBaltra → San Cristóbal US$5,040US$5,100Save US$60 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
27 May – 1 Jun6 days / 5 nights M/C Galaxy Sirius
Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary CBaltra → San Cristóbal US$7,290US$8,100Save US$810 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
27 May – 1 Jun6 days / 5 nights M/C Endemic
EndemicLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
E · Central GalapagosBaltra US$6,159 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
27 – 30 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary DBaltra US$7,750 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
27 May – 3 Jun8 days / 7 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary D+ABaltra US$15,795 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure1 place left
27 May – 1 Jun6 days / 5 nights Galapagos Sea Star
Galapagos Sea StarLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
Itinerary 6CBaltra → San Cristóbal US$6,345 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure3 places left
27 May – 2 Jun7 days / 6 nights M/Y Tribute
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
C · Darwins OdysseyBaltra US$9,250 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
29 May – 1 Jun4 days / 3 nights M/Y Natural Paradise
Natural ParadiseLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
4A · Genovesa & SantiagoBaltra US$3,245 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
29 May – 5 Jun8 days / 7 nights M/Y Galaxy Orion
Galaxy OrionFirst Class motor yacht · 14 guests
Itinerary BBaltra US$4,600 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure4 places left
29 May – 1 Jun4 days / 3 nights M/C Elite
EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
C · Southeastern GalapagosSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$3,999 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
29 May – 5 Jun8 days / 7 nights M/C Elite
EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
B · Southern & Central GalapagosSan Cristóbal US$8,219 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
29 May – 2 Jun5 days / 4 nights M/Y Bonita
BonitaMid-range motor yacht · 16 guests
B · Southwest IslandsBaltra US$2,880US$2,900Save US$20 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
30 May – 3 Jun5 days / 4 nights M/C Hermes
HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
Itinerary ABaltra US$10,095 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure3 places left
30 May – 3 Jun5 days / 4 nights M/Y Galapagos Angel
Galapagos AngelFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
Itinerary 5ABaltra US$4,645 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure2 places left
31 May – 3 Jun4 days / 3 nights M/Y Calipso
CalipsoFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
4A · East, Central & FloreanaBaltra → San Cristóbal US$2,845 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
31 May – 3 Jun4 days / 3 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A4 · Eastern/Central IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$2,450 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure1 place left

On board in May

What a May cruise is like

May is the transition between the warm and the cool season. Days are about 22–28 °C (72–82 °F), with a mix of sun and clouds and little rain, and the sea is generally calm. The water, around 23 °C (74 °F), is still pleasant for snorkeling.

What you can see from the yacht in May

  • Blue-footed boobies begin their courtship dance on North Seymour, Española and many other islands.
  • Sea turtle hatchlings keep emerging from the beaches.
  • On Española, the waved albatrosses lay their eggs.
  • Storm petrels begin the first of their two nesting cycles of the year.

For the full picture of the month, the weather and the sea week by week, who it suits and how to pack, read our guide Galápagos in May.

Book your Galápagos flights with us, together with your cruise: many cruise operators ask their guests to fly on the flights they reserve, and we book them at the net fare the operator gives us. We also recommend arriving in Ecuador two days before your Galápagos flight, in case your international flight is delayed or canceled.

Plan ahead

Galápagos cruises in May 2028

96 departures in May 2028 are already open on 14 yachts, from US$2,450. These are the first 12.

DepartureYachtRoutePrice per personMindo giftDetails
May 2028
1 – 4 May4 days / 3 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
4A · Southeast IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$3,145 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
1 – 8 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
8A · Genovesa, Center & San CristobalSan Cristóbal US$7,245 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
1 – 4 May4 days / 3 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A4 · Eastern/Central IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$2,450 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure
1 – 8 May8 days / 7 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A · Northern/Western IslandsSan Cristóbal → Baltra US$5,450 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
2 – 9 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Natural Paradise
Natural ParadiseLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
8B · Isabela, Floreana & EspañolaBaltra → San Cristóbal US$7,545 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
2 – 8 May7 days / 6 nights M/Y Solaris
SolarisFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
A · Santiago, Isabela & FernandinaBaltra US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
2 – 6 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Galaxy Sirius
Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
Itinerary ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$6,500US$6,800Save US$300 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
2 – 7 May6 days / 5 nights Galapagos Sea Star
Galapagos Sea StarLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
Itinerary 6ASan Cristóbal → Baltra US$6,345 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
2 – 9 May8 days / 7 nights M/Y Aqua Diving
Aqua DivingDiving cruise · 16 guests
A · Diving CruiseBaltra US$5,795 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
3 – 7 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Tribute
TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
A · Enchanted EscapeBaltra → San Cristóbal US$6,495 ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide See departure
4 – 8 May5 days / 4 nights M/Y Grand Majestic
Grand MajesticLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
5A · Genovesa & South EastBaltra → San Cristóbal US$4,645 + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included See departure
4 – 8 May5 days / 4 nights M/C Archipel I
Archipel IMid-range catamaran · 16 guests
A5 · Western IslandsBaltra US$3,395 Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers See departure

Good to know

Questions about cruising in May

Is May a good month for a Galápagos cruise?

Yes. It combines warm water and calm seas with the start of the blue-footed booby courtship, and it is quieter than the summer months.

What are the sea and the weather like on a May cruise?

End of the warm season, with air temperatures of about 22–28 °C (72–82 °F) and water around 23 °C (74 °F). Sea: generally calm. Rain: little rain.

How far ahead should I book a cruise for May?

May is a shoulder month, quieter than July and August, so cabins and fares are easier to find. Three to six months ahead is usually enough.

Do these cruises include the nights in Mindo?

Yes. Every cruise booked with Dana Tours includes complimentary nights at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa in Mindo Cloud Forest (usually 2–3, more on request), with all meals and private transfers from Quito, subject to the lodge’s availability on your dates. Departures marked ★ include our Mindo All-Inclusive program, with your own private guide.

Can you hold a cabin while I arrange my flights?

We can usually hold your cabin for 5–7 days, with no payment and no commitment. Holds and payment terms depend on the operator, availability and fare.

Your Mindo Cloud Forest stay

Your cruise comes with complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest.

Complimentary nightsUsually 2–3, more on request, at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa
All meals includedBreakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay in Mindo Cloud Forest
Private transfersBetween Quito and Mindo, before or after Galápagos
★ Mindo All-InclusiveWith your own private guide throughout. Our signature gift on departures marked ★.

Your written offer lists exactly what’s included for your departure — before you book. How it works · Cruises with Mindo All-Inclusive

We understand the lay of the land (and ocean)

Book with a local, “we’re on the ground here for you!”

Not sure which cruise? Talk to David and the Dana Tours team. We’ll help you compare routes, cabins and your Mindo stay.

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