Silversea Launches Direct Charter Flights from Quito to Galápagos, Cutting Travel Time to Two Hours

(IN SHORT) Silversea has introduced direct charter flights from Quito to San Cristóbal Island for guests on Silver Origin, cutting total travel time to two hours and eliminating Guayaquil layovers. The enhanced journey features private check-in, blocked middle seats, ample space, and an upgraded in-flight dining experience. Pre- and post-cruise packages in Quito allow for extended exploration of Ecuador’s capital. Silver Origin offers 50 butler-served suites and immersive seven-to-fourteen-night Galápagos expeditions led by Silversea experts and Galápagos-certified naturalists. This initiative underscores Silversea’s commitment to seamless, guest-centered luxury travel.

(PRESS RELEASE) MIAMI, 2025-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea is revolutionizing travel to the Galápagos Islands with a streamlined experience that eliminates layovers and slashes travel time to just two hours. Beginning July 5, 2025, guests bound for the archipelago aboard Silver Origin will take exclusive charter flights from Quito directly to San Cristóbal Island, enjoying private check-in, blocked middle seats, expanded legroom, and elevated meal service with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic selections. Prior to and following their cruise, travelers can extend their adventure with curated hotel stays and guided tours in Quito, deepening their connection to Ecuador’s vibrant capital.

Onboard Silver Origin—the only vessel purpose-built for luxury Galápagos expeditions—50 all-suite accommodations each include dedicated butler service. The ship offers seven- to fourteen-night itineraries year-round, featuring an expert expedition team of Silversea leaders and Galápagos-accredited Certified Naturalist Guides, plus exceptional crew-to-guest ratios to ensure personalized immersion in the islands’ unique ecosystem.

“At our core, we continually evolve to craft richer journeys for our guests,” said Bert Hernandez, President of Silversea. “By removing travel barriers and enhancing comfort from Quito to San Cristóbal, we’re making bucket-list memories more accessible and seamless. This initiative reflects our deep expertise in expedition travel and our unwavering commitment to placing guests at the heart of every experience.”

Guests eager to explore Silver Origin’s Galápagos expeditions and Silversea’s full range of offerings can find more information at Silversea’s Galápagos page.

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SOURCE: Silversea Cruises LTD.