Galapagos Transfers is the way to buy in advance your inter-island boat tickets for the Galapagos Islands.
Legal information and service policies
For online bookings, Galapagos Transfers works with GalapagosTransfers Cia. Ltda., an Ecuadorian tourism services agency registered in Galapagos.
- Commercial name: Galapagos Transfer / Galapagos Transfers.
- RUC: 2091764841001.
- Tourism registration number: 2091764841001.001.7009751.
- Classification: travel agency / tourism operation and intermediation.
- Annual operating license: LUAFAV-2025-000032, valid for the 2025 fiscal period.
- Registered establishment address: Calle Armada Nacional, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador.
- Contact: WhatsApp +593 99 652 4953 and help@galapagostransfers.com.
Online purchase security: purchases are made through the secure checkout interface on this website. Card payments are processed by external payment providers using encrypted payment interfaces; Galapagos Transfers does not store full card numbers.
Payment, cancellation and refund policies: tickets are charged in USD at checkout. After payment, we process the booking with the selected operator and send the confirmation, route details, boarding instructions and support contact by email and/or WhatsApp. Customer-requested changes are free until 48 hours before departure, subject to availability. Cancellations requested at least 48 hours before departure are eligible for an 85% refund; 15% is non-refundable. Changes or cancellations requested less than 48 hours before departure can be requested but are not guaranteed. Full details are available in our Terms.
Personal data protection: customer and passenger data is used to process bookings, payments, invoices, passenger records and customer support. Data is shared only when needed with payment providers, ferry operators, invoicing systems or competent authorities. Customers can contact us at help@galapagostransfers.com for privacy or data questions.
Responsibility statement: Galapagos Transfers is responsible for the booking and customer support service it provides. Ferry departures are operated by authorized boat operators and may be affected by maritime authorities, Galapagos National Park rules, weather, availability or force majeure. We help customers with information and support, but we recommend travel insurance and enough connection time for onward travel.
Our mission
Our mission is a simple as it can get. To help you book your inter-island ferry tickets in the Galapagos so that you don’t need to worry about anything.
We started 8 years ago as the first company that offered this service and have served hundreds of happy customers.
You can contact us, book your tickets or simply check the schedules online.
Our team
Galapagos Transfers LLC is the US company that operates the site, and works with Galapagos Transfer Cia Ltda, an Ecuadorian registered Travel Agency.
Jenny Quijozaca, born in Galapagos, is the founder and the one that runs the company.
While the team is very small, our secret sauce is in the details.
We work only with the best, more secure, and more comfortable operators. 8 years in business allowed us to know them all.
Ownership and transparency: Galapagos Transfers LLC is Ecuadorian (Galapagueño) owned company. The entity owner is Jenny’s mother, Lorena Quijosaca Charicando.
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Why should you book your Ferry tickets with Galapagos Transfers?
Only our selected boats
The Pacific Ocean can get rough so we only work with the most safe and comfortable boats with front-facing seats. Avoid over-booking or being placed in second-class boats. Check our boat gallery below and book now.
A relaxed changes-policy
Our hassle-free approach means that you can reschedule for free until 48 hour before departure time.
Two daily schedules on each route
We connect Isabela, Santa Cruz and San Cristobal with AM and PM schedules
5-star customer service
This is not a cold business that won’t help. I am a devoted local who has been doing this for 10 years and will be ready do help when you need it.
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