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title: "San Cristobal Island Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/galapagos-islands/san-cristobal-island
description: "Sea lions lounging on the equator"
---

# San Cristobal Island

🇪🇨 · Ecuador · Galápagos Islands

> "Sea lions lounging on the equator"

## At a Glance


## About San Cristobal Island

San Cristóbal is the easternmost island in the Galápagos and its administrative capital. Ships anchor offshore and passengers tender to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, a small town on a sheltered bay. Sea lions sprawl on the benches, docks, and beach right in town and are completely unbothered by people. The Galápagos Interpretation Centre, a short walk from the waterfront, covers the natural history and geology of the archipelago.

Frigatbird Hill, a viewpoint above town, has nesting colonies of both great and magnificent frigatebirds. Tijeretas Cove, a short hike from the centre, has clear water for snorkelling with sea turtles and reef fish. La Lobería beach, south of town, is a rocky shore where marine iguanas and sea lions share the space. The US dollar is the currency. Fresh seafood, including lobster in season, is served at small restaurants along the waterfront. Respect the wildlife and stay on marked trails.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** USD (US Dollar)
- **Language:** Spanish
- **Timezone:** Pacific/Galapagos (UTC-6)
- **Tipping:** 10% usually included in bill

## Location

Coordinates: -0.8205, -89.4248

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+San%20Cristobal%20Island/@-0.8204893,-89.42482,13z)
- [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20San%20Cristobal%20Island&ll=-0.8204893,-89.42482&z=13)

## Things to Do in San Cristobal Island

| Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [San Cristobal Galapagos 360 - Snorkeling Tour (Kicker Rock)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f3a63191-72f9-4c26-945f-2985e93be23e.md?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (52) | 9h | – | €245 | Viator |
| [8 Day Galapagos Adventure in San Cristobal, Santa Cruz & Isabela](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/75fd25d2-0a6d-47a2-a6be-9d7f6af6f401.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (12) | 192h | – | €2,144 | Viator |
| [Tour 360 San Cristobal - Best of the Island](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cec9c617-65d2-4c74-9eff-c27da4f00683.md?via=markdown) | 3.6★ (30) | 9h | – | €240 | Viator |
| [Rent E Bikes San Cristobal Galapagos Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7931c07d-5527-4561-8027-c131061ae537.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (11) | 8h | – | €64 | Viator |
| [Full-day Adventure Tour at Kicker Rock (León Dormido)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d4ee789f-bf88-4af9-99ea-766fb368c75f.md?via=markdown) | 4.3★ (14) | 8h | – | €259 | Viator |
| [SUPER BAY](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/faa79239-7a5b-4287-83e1-abe086e51efd.md?via=markdown) | 4.3★ (12) | 2h | – | €54 | Viator |
| [8 Day Galapagos Multisport Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/16c261da-3383-405e-8993-5fd1543a54c8.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (6) | 192h | – | €2,677 | Viator |
| [Full day San Cristobal Tour - 360 Degrees](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/66b2f1ee-ff9e-4b3d-8b3a-9004b90ba6f9.md?via=markdown) | 3.5★ (11) | 9h | – | €246 | Viator |
| [Private tour Galapaguera Cerro Colorado with entrance included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cd057f6b-4a3e-47a3-9a1f-0d3eac90b045.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (4) | 2h | – | €116 | Viator |
| [6 Day Galapagos Complete Island Hopping Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a7cb4e19-c036-4a73-837f-ff05e295cd1f.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (4) | 144h | – | €2,336 | Viator |
| [6 Days Galapagos Land Tour starting in San Cristobal Island including Santa Cruz](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/97edcd07-70eb-423d-bea1-e63d94db77aa.md?via=markdown) | 4★ (5) | 144h | – | €1,198 | Viator |
| [Experience Coffee Tour in San Cristobal, Galapagos.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3e1bbefe-4fdd-41be-9818-20eb9bbd96e4.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (3) | 2h | – | €59 | Viator |

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.

## Nearby Ports

- [Espanola Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/galapagos-islands/espanola-island.md): 37 nm
- [Baltra Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/galapagos-islands/baltra-island.md): 55 nm
- [Santa Cruz Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/galapagos-islands/santa-cruz-island.md): 58 nm

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