Rábida
Rábida, a small island south of Santiago, is famous for its red beach, colored by the iron in the volcanic rock, one of the most photographed landscapes in the…
More about RábidaGalápagos islands · 1 visitor site
30 yachts and catamarans include Rábida in their routes, with departures from November 2026 to December 2028. Compare dates and fares, then ask us for your offer.
Book with Dana Tours and enjoy complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa.
About the island
Rábida, once called Jervis Island after a British admiral, is a small island south of Santiago with one of the most striking landscapes in the Galápagos: a beach and cliffs of deep red, colored by the iron in its lava.
Rábida covers 4.9 square kilometers (1.9 square miles) and rises to 367 meters (1,204 feet), with several small volcanic craters. It has no human residents. The goats were removed in the 1970s and the rats in 2011, and the island's plants and birds have recovered since.
On our cruises Rábida appears on central and western routes, usually together with Santiago, and often with Isabela, Fernandina or Genovesa. A wet landing on the maroon-colored beach leads to a short trail to a saltwater lagoon where flamingos sometimes feed, and on to a viewpoint over the cliffs. Afterwards there is time to snorkel along the cliffs.
Sea lions rest on the red sand and in the caves at the end of the beach, marine iguanas bask on the rocks, and Rábida is one of the best places to see brown pelicans nesting up close in the saltbush. Boobies rest on the cliffs, and finches, doves, warblers and mockingbirds are common along the trail. The snorkeling is excellent, with sea lions, sea turtles, eagle rays and, at times, white-tipped reef sharks and even Galápagos penguins.
The visit is short and easy and is a favorite of photographers, especially in the soft light of early morning or late afternoon, when the red of the beach is at its deepest.
Visitor sites
Each site is visited with a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.
Rábida, a small island south of Santiago, is famous for its red beach, colored by the iron in the volcanic rock, one of the most photographed landscapes in the…
More about RábidaLive dates & prices
The next 12 of 1,727 departures that include Rábida. Fares are per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.
| Departure | Yacht | Route | Price per person | Mindo gift | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | |||||
| 11 – 15 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
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B · Santiago, North Seymour & RábidaBaltra | US$2,842 | Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departure1 place left |
| 11 – 18 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
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D · Isabela, Floreana, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra | US$7,675 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure1 place left |
| 12 – 17 Nov6 days / 5 nights |
 Galaxy SiriusLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
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C · Genovesa, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$5,680 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure4 places left |
| 14 – 21 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 EvolutionLuxury cruise ship · 32 guests
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Española, Fernandina, Isabela & BartoloméBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$10,950 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure1 place left |
| 15 – 18 Nov4 days / 3 nights |
 Coral I & IIFirst Class motor yacht · 36 guests
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A · Genovesa, Bartolomé & RábidaBaltra | US$2,104 | Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departureAvailable |
| 15 – 22 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
Coral I & IIFirst Class motor yacht · 36 guests
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A+B · Genovesa, Fernandina, Isabela & BartoloméBaltra | US$4,908 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 16 – 23 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
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A+B · Genovesa, Fernandina, Isabela & SantiagoBaltra | US$5,229 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 18 Nov – 2 Dec15 days / 14 nights |
 Cachalote ExplorerFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
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Genovesa, Española, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra | US$9,450 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure2 places left |
| 19 – 23 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
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B · Fernandina, Isabela & SantiagoBaltra | US$3,125 |
Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departureAvailable |
| 19 – 26 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
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B+C · Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$5,469 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 19 – 23 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
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B · Bartolomé, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$9,250 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure2 places left |
| 19 – 26 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 MoniqueLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
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A · Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra | US$6,632 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
Yachts & catamarans
Good to know
30 yachts and catamarans include Rábida in their routes, with 1,727 upcoming departures between November 2026 and December 2028. Fares start at US$2,104 per person, based on two guests sharing a cabin.
Cruises that include Rábida last from 4 to 15 days. Longer routes combine it with more islands.
Rábida (wet landing). Every visit is led by a certified naturalist guide of the Galápagos National Park.
Blue-Footed Booby, Darwin’s Finches, Galapagos Dove, Galapagos Frigatebirds, Galapagos Green Turtle, Galapagos Lava Heron, Galapagos Lava Lizard, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Galapagos Mockingbird, Galapagos Petrel, Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Sting Rays.
Yes. Every cruise booked with Dana Tours comes with 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. Departures with a fare of US$3,500 or more per person include Mindo Plus, with tickets for Mindo’s top experiences, and those of US$5,000 or more are marked ★ and include our Mindo All-Inclusive program, with your own private guide throughout.
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