Floreana to Santa Cruz Ferry

The Floreana to Santa Cruz ferry in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador leaves the passenger pier at Puerto Velasco Ibarra (Floreana) and reaches Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) in about 2 h.

Santa CruzYour destination: Puerto AyoraPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA

≈ 2 h crossing

Floreana → Santa Cruz

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Timetable

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Schedules verified 23-09-2026.

Boarding day

01 · Be at the pierBe at the pier by this time, with your ID and your voucher. Be on time: the vessel does not wait. If you are late or miss the ferry there is no refund.

02 · Biosecurity checkMinistry of Environment baggage inspection. Do not move organic material between islands.

03 · Water taxiTransfer out to the ferry at anchor. Paid separately, in cash.

04 · ArrivalThe crossing takes roughly two hours. You can bring your luggage with you.

Duration and sea conditions

The crossing takes about 2 h in open water. Seas are usually rougher between June and September, and rougher in the afternoon than the morning. If you are prone to seasickness, take a tablet an hour before departure and sit toward the stern, near the centre line.

Where it leaves from and arrives

Departs

Puerto Velasco Ibarra

Floreana, Galápagos, Ecuador

Arrives

Puerto Ayora

Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador

The boats anchor in the bay rather than at the pier, so a water taxi takes you out to the vessel. Before boarding, the Ministry of Environment inspects luggage: do not move fruit, seeds or plants between islands.

Common questions

How long is the Floreana to Santa Cruz ferry?

The crossing from Puerto Velasco Ibarra to Puerto Ayora takes about 2 h. Seas are usually rougher between June and September, and rougher in the afternoon than the morning.

How far ahead should I book?

The earlier the better in high season (June to September, and December to January). The boats are small and a single departure fills quickly; this page shows how many seats are genuinely left.

How do I get my ticket?

By email, as soon as your payment is approved. You receive a PDF voucher to show with your ID at the pier. There is no waiting for confirmation.

What happens if I am late?

The vessel does not wait. If you arrive late or miss the departure there is no refund, so be at the pier by the check-in time shown on your voucher.