Silversea Introduces Galapagos Charter Flight Bypassing Guayaquil

Silversea is doubling down on its attempts to make travel to some of the far-flung destinations its fleet visits easier. Having started with Antarctica and the new hotel in southern Chile, the cruise line is now turning its attention to the Galapagos Islands with the introduction of charter flights from Quito that eliminate the need for a layover in Guayaquil, reducing travel time to two hours.  

“At the core of everything we do is a commitment to continual evolution, shaping the most enriching experiences for our guests,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “This enhanced guest journey to the Galápagos reflects this dedication—streamlining every touchpoint to make visiting this bucket list destination more accessible and seamless than ever. We always put the guest at the center of everything we do, creating opportunities for deeper connections to the destination and this is one more way we’re leveraging our deep expedition and destination expertise to further elevate the Silversea experience.”  

The charter flights operate between Quito and San Cristóbal Island in the Galapagos and feature private check-in services. Once onboard, guests will find upgraded in-flight meal service, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, blocked middles seats, and increased passenger space.