San Cristobal to Isabela Ferry
Book the full same-day connection via Santa Cruz on selected boats. If you prefer, you can also book the two legs separately on different days.
Need help deciding whether to book the same-day connection or split the trip? Jenny can help on WhatsApp before you pay.
Route type
Same-day connection via Santa Cruz
Morning departure
7:00 am from San Cristobal
Santa Cruz stop
Arrive around 9:00 am, continue at 3:00 pm
Luggage
Leave it with our partner in front of the pier
Final arrival
Puerto Villamil, Isabela
Check-in
45 min early
Book your San Cristobal to Isabela ferry
This form books the full same-day connection via Santa Cruz. Need separate dates? Book the two legs separately on the San Cristobal to Santa Cruz ferry and the Santa Cruz to Isabela ferry pages.
Why book this route with Galapagos Transfers?
Only the most reliable boats
We only book you on operators we trust and that do not overbook.
Individual front-facing seats
A more comfortable ride matters when your island hop includes two legs in one day.
Local help when you need it
Jenny is local and can help with route doubts or timing changes. WhatsApp Jenny
How this Santa Cruz stop works
A same-day connection, not a direct crossing
You leave San Cristobal in the morning, stop in Santa Cruz, and continue to Isabela in the afternoon. This page books the full itinerary, not just the first leg.
Luggage during the stop
While you wait in Santa Cruz, you can leave your luggage with our local partner located right in front of the pier. That makes it much easier to move around Puerto Ayora before the second boat.
Make the stop in Santa Cruz count
The stop in Santa Cruz is long enough to do something useful, not just wait around. You can visit the Charles Darwin Research Station for a quick conservation stop, walk to Tortuga Bay if you want beach time, head to Las Grietas for a more scenic outing, or simply enjoy the restaurants and shops in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz, the most populated island in the Galapagos.
San Cristobal to Isabela ferry FAQ
Is there a direct ferry from San Cristobal to Isabela?
No. This route runs via Santa Cruz. This page books the full same-day connection, with the morning leg, a stop in Santa Cruz, and the afternoon continuation to Isabela.
How does the Santa Cruz stop work?
You arrive in Puerto Ayora in the morning and continue at 3:00 pm. During the stop, you can leave your luggage with our local partner right in front of the pier.
Do I need to do both ferries on the same day?
No. It is not mandatory to do both ferries on the same day. If you want more time in Santa Cruz, you can book the two legs separately on different days.
Can I book the two trips separately on different days?
Yes. Book the San Cristobal to Santa Cruz ferry on one date and the Santa Cruz to Isabela ferry on another if that fits your trip better.
What can I do in Santa Cruz during the stop?
You have time for the Charles Darwin Research Station, Tortuga Bay, Las Grietas, or a relaxed lunch and walk around Puerto Ayora.
Where do I board each leg?
The trip starts at Hammerhead Shark dock in San Cristobal, connects through Gus Angermeyer pier in Santa Cruz, and ends near Puerto Villamil pier in Isabela.
How early should I arrive?
Be at the pier at least 45 minutes before departure for check-in and luggage handling.
Can Jenny help me decide between same-day and split-day booking?
Yes. If you are unsure, Jenny can help on WhatsApp before you book.
Need help before you book?
If you are deciding whether this same-day connection is right for you or whether it makes more sense to split the trip across different dates, Jenny can help.
Or check our Frequently Asked Questions.