Cruise Options

• Budget Cruise: Archipel I Catamaran – Comfortable 7 day galapagos cruise itinerary with excellent guides and small group sizes.
• Mid-Range Cruise: Galaxy Yacht – Well-rated, mid-range yacht with cozy cabins and great itineraries.
• Luxury Cruise: Origin by Ecoventura – High-end, eco-friendly yacht with gourmet food, spacious rooms, and top-notch service.

Summary of the Galápagos Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Baltra, visit Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station).
• Day 2: Española Island – Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay.
• Day 3: Floreana Island – Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown.
• Day 4: Isabela Island – Sierra Negra Volcano & Tintoreras.
• Day 5: Fernandina Island – Punta Espinosa & Isabela (Tagus Cove).
• Day 6: Santiago Island – Puerto Egas & Rabida Island.
• Day 7: North Seymour Island & departure from Baltra.

Day 1: Arrival in Baltra & Santa Cruz Island

• Morning: Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (Seymour Airport). Your cruise guide will meet you and transfer you to the ship.
• Afternoon: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island to learn about conservation programs and see giant tortoises in breeding centers.
• Evening: Settle into your cabin and enjoy the cruise’s welcome dinner onboard.

Activities:

• Charles Darwin Station visit – Free.
• Wildlife: Giant tortoises, land iguanas.

Day 2: Española Island (Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay)

• Morning: Explore Punta Suarez, famous for its stunning cliffs and diverse birdlife. Spot waved albatross (April–December), blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas.
• Afternoon: Relax at Gardner Bay, a pristine white-sand beach perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. Look for sea lions and reef sharks in the water.

Activities:

• Guided walk at Punta Suarez – Included.
• Snorkeling at Gardner Bay – Included.
• Wildlife: Waved albatross, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, reef sharks.

Day 3: Floreana Island (Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown)

• Morning: Visit Cormorant Point, known for its green-tinted sand and flamingo-filled lagoon. Hike to a nearby white-sand beach, where sea turtles nest.
• Afternoon: Snorkel at Devil’s Crown, a volcanic crater teeming with marine life, including sea turtles, rays, reef sharks, and colorful fish.

Activities:

• Guided hike at Cormorant Point – Included.
• Snorkeling at Devil’s Crown – Included.
• Wildlife: Flamingos, sea turtles, rays, reef sharks, tropical fish.

Day 4: Isabela Island (Sierra Negra Volcano & Tintoreras)

• Morning: Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the largest volcanic craters in the world. The panoramic views and volcanic landscapes are breathtaking.
• Afternoon: Visit Tintoreras, a small islet where you can spot white-tipped reef sharks, penguins, and marine iguanas. Snorkeling here offers encounters with sea lions and sea turtles.

Activities:

• Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano – Included.
• Snorkeling and wildlife viewing at Tintoreras – Included.
• Wildlife: White-tipped reef sharks, Galápagos penguins, marine iguanas, sea turtles.

Day 5: Fernandina Island (Punta Espinosa) & Isabela Island (Tagus Cove)

• Morning: Explore Punta Espinosa on Fernandina Island, a pristine, volcanic landscape known for its dense colonies of marine iguanas and flightless cormorants.
• Afternoon: Cruise to Tagus Cove on Isabela Island, where you can kayak, snorkel, or hike for spectacular views of Darwin Lake and nearby volcanic formations.

Activities:

• Guided walk at Punta Espinosa – Included.
• Snorkeling/kayaking at Tagus Cove – Included.
• Wildlife: Marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, sea lions, Galápagos penguins.

Day 6: Santiago Island (Puerto Egas) & Rabida Island

• Morning: Visit Puerto Egas, a black-sand beach on Santiago Island, where you’ll encounter fur seals, sea lions, and tidal pools teeming with marine life.
• Afternoon: Explore the red-sand beaches of Rabida Island and snorkel in the clear waters, which are home to sea lions, tropical fish, and white-tipped reef sharks.

Activities:

• Wildlife walk at Puerto Egas – Included.
• Snorkeling at Rabida Island – Included.
• Wildlife: Fur seals, sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, pelicans, and finches.

Day 7: North Seymour Island & Departure

• Morning: Stop at North Seymour Island, famous for its colonies of frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies. Take a guided hike to observe wildlife and admire the rugged landscapes.
• Afternoon: Return to Baltra Airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil, concluding your unforgettable Galápagos adventure.

Activities:

• Guided hike on North Seymour Island – Included.
• Wildlife: Frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, land iguanas.