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7-day Galápagos marine safari: volcanic islands, endemic wildlife, and the comfort of an elegant yacht

Main features
Boat type: yacht
Number of cabins: 11
Maximum capacity: 16 travelers
Crew members: 10

Cabins

Single Cabin
Capacity: 1 Berth maximum
Thoughtfully designed for solo travelers or guests who value privacy and functionality, the Single Cabin offers comfort without compromise. Located on the main deck, it features:
- A cozy single bed with quality linens and ample headroom.
- A private ensuite bathroom equipped with a hot-water shower, toilet, and vanity.
- Large panoramic window offering natural light and serene ocean views.
- Smart storage solutions, including wardrobe space and... more+ bedside shelving.
- Individually controlled air conditioning for optimal comfort.
Ideal for independent adventurers or as part of a flexible accommodation setup for small groups or families. 
Double Cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Spacious and elegant, the double cabin is perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking extra comfort. It features:
- A plush queen-size bed with high-quality linens.
- A private ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet, and vanity.
- A large panoramic window that floods the room with natural light and offers stunning ocean views.
- Ample storage including a wardrobe, nightstands, and under-bed compartments.
- Individually controlled air conditioning for... more+ personalized climate comfort.
A peaceful retreat with a refined atmosphere, ideal for romantic getaways or restful solo stays. 
Triple Cabin
Capacity: 3 Berths maximum
Designed for families or small groups, the Triple Cabin offers flexibility without sacrificing space or style. Each cabin includes:
- A queen-size bed plus a single bed or sofa bed.
- A private ensuite bathroom with modern amenities.
- Expansive panoramic windows for unobstructed sea views and abundant daylight.
- Smart storage solutions and spacious layout for comfortable living.
- Climate control for a relaxing onboard experience.
Whether... more+ traveling with friends or family, the Triple Cabin combines comfort, privacy, and functionality in one bright, welcoming space. 
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Baltra Santa Cruz
AM – Arrival at Baltra Airport
Upon arrival at Baltra airport, you will pass through an... more+ airport
inspection point to ensure that no foreign plants or animals are
introduced to the islands, as well as to pay the park entrance fee of
USD 200 (unless it has been prepaid). A guide will meet you, help you
collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the
harbour. Here you will climb aboard the yacht Solaris. After greeting
the crew and the captain, your cabins will be assigned to you and
then you will enjoy your first lunch aboard.
PM – Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
These two small beaches are found to the west of Turtle Cove. Their
sand is made of decomposed coral, which makes it white and soft,
making it a favourite nesting site for sea turtles. There is a small
brackish water lagoon behind one of the beaches, where
occasionally it is possible to observe flamingos and other coastal
birds, such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. The other beach is
longer, but it has two old barges that were abandoned during the
Second World War when the USA used Baltra Island as a strategic
point to protect the Panama Channel. 
Included activities: Encounter with giant tortoises, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Santa Cruz Isabela Island
AM – Whitetip Reef Shark Channel (Isabela)
Whitetip Reef Shark Channel (Tintoreras in Spanish)... more+ consists of several small islets off the coast of Puerto Villamil and is one of the most emblematic visitor’s sites of the Galapagos. Its impressive concentration of Galapagos wildlife can be admired easily during the tour. From a viewpoint, you can see herons on mangrove branches whilst Galapagos penguins and sea lions can be spotted on the land. Whitetip reef sharks can be found in the tidal channels, and their abundance is what gives these islets their Spanish name. Another highlight is the breeding colony with uncountable numbers of marine iguanas!
PM – Wetlands and Tortoise Breeding Centre (Isabela)
After lunch aboard, you will visit the local tortoise breeding centre, where you can see hundreds of giant Galapagos tortoises of all sizes. The vulnerable hatchlings are not gigantic at all, even smaller than the size of your hand! This project, just outside Puerto Villamil, was created to rescue the endangered populations of Isabela’s southernmost volcanoes. Also, you might have the chance to see American flamingos. At the end of the afternoon, you will have some free time to explore the village and/or its beach. 
Included activities: Tortoise Breeding Centre, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Isabela Island Punta Moreno Caleta Tagus
AM – Moreno Point (Isabela)
Moreno Point is located on the north coast of Isabela Island,... more+ between the volcanoes Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. The trail runs along a solidified pahoehoe lava flow into a complex of coastal lagoons. Its main attractions are several species of birds, which are found around the lakes and mangrove forests.
PM – Mangle Point (Fernandina), Tagus Cove (Isabela)
You will enter the Bolivar Channel and navigate towards Tagus Cove. On the way, you will see how explosive eruptions have blown out a part of the outer rims of both tuff cones, creating their characteristic horseshoe shapes and Tagus Cove. Sailors used to write the names of their vessels on the eastern cliffs of this place. A tour along the cliffs in a dinghy offers a good chance to see the Galapagos penguin, the flightless cormorant, and other seabirds. From the landing dock, it is about a 30-minute hike up to the top of the cliff, where you can view Darwin Lake—an uplifted ultra-saline lake saltier than the sea. You can also see several volcanoes from this location. Look carefully at the graffiti on the surrounding cliffs—they were written by pirates, whalers, and buccaneers in past centuries. 
Included activities: Hike at Punta Moreno, Visit to Tagus Cove, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Caleta Tagus Punta Espinoza Punta Vicente Roca
AM – Espinoza Point (Fernandina)
Fernandina is the third-largest island in the archipelago and... more+ has a single visitor site: Punta Espinoza, located at the northeastern tip of the island. Marine iguanas gather here in larger groups than anywhere else in the Galápagos. They bask in the sand, swim near the shore, and sometimes block the landing dock. One of the unique species found here is the flightless cormorant. This bird has adapted to survive by perfecting its ability to find food in the ocean. Its wings, tail, and feet have evolved for swimming. Seeing them is like witnessing evolution in action.
PM – Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
While you enjoy lunch, the yacht will cross the Bolívar Channel for the last time toward Vicente Roca Point, at the "mouth" of Isabela’s seahorse shape. Entering a dark cave beneath a spectacular arch, you’ll hear the powerful echo of the waves. Nearby, the collapsed amphitheatre of the Ecuador Volcano presents another impressive sight. The calm, protected waters of the coves are quite cold but excellent for snorkeling among sharks, penguins, pufferfish, and even seahorses! 
Included activities: Nature walk on Espinoza Point, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Punta Vicente Roca Espumilla Beach Buccaneer Cove Puerto Egas
AM – Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove (Santiago)
Espumilla Beach is a visitor site at the... more+ northern end of James Bay, on Santiago Island’s west coast. This beach has regained importance as a turtle nesting site now that wild pigs no longer disturb the area. Turtles return year after year to lay their eggs in the cinnamon-colored sand dunes. Behind the beach lies a ridge with mangroves and two scenic lagoons. Formerly home to flamingos and aquatic birds, the area’s ecosystem changed after El Niño sedimented the brackish waters, removing their food source. A hill climb rewards visitors with stunning views of the transition from sea to beach to mangrove to dry palo santo forest.
PM – Egas Port (Santiago)
During lunch, you’ll sail south to Egas Port, known for its fur seal grottos, and take a guided walk along a dramatic shoreline. This black basalt coastline, with multicolored ash layers, lava tunnels, caves, arches, and blowholes such as “Darwin’s toilet,” is strikingly photogenic. A colony of sea lions often rests in a shady grotto beneath a rock arch. Bright orange Sally Lightfoot crabs stand out vividly against the black rocks. 
Included activities: Discovery of Santiago, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Puerto Egas Rabida Island Sombrero Chino
AM – Rabida
After lunch and a “wet landing” on the remarkable red beach of Rabida, there are... more+ two short guided hikes. Oxidised iron particles give the rocks and sand their rusty colour. The beach wall holds a shallow green-fringed lagoon. This oasis is the most fertile place on the otherwise arid islet, which is overgrown with leaf-dropping palo santo trees. The salty pool attracts all kinds of aquatic birds, like pintails and sometimes American flamingos. Between the evergreen foliage of the surrounding mangrove bushes, many species of songbirds hide and breed. One of the most outstanding attractions is the major breeding colony of brown pelicans; the only ones in the world that plunge-dive.
PM – Chinese Hat
Chinese Hat is a 52 m/170 ft high volcanic cone, forming an islet off the rocky coast of Santiago, where a small colony of Galapagos penguins has settled. Because its primordial fire has been extinguished recently, this is an excellent place to learn more about volcanism, lava bombs and lava tunnels. On the beach, you can also find curious pillow-type lavas with coral heads on top! These spheres had a submarine origin before being lifted above sea level. Beaches of white coral sand grow, and holes in the eroding lava fields are filled up with lava sand, which enables rooting. Galapagos sea lions and countless marine iguanas contribute to fertilisation. This all together creates more favourable options for newcomers, like saltbush and the discolouring sesuvium carpet. 
Included activities: Exploration of Rabida Island, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Sombrero Chino Santa Cruz Baltra
AM – Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
The dinghies will bring you to the touristic... more+ pier of Puerto Ayora, from where you will be brought to the Charles Darwin Research Station and the headquarters of the Galapagos National Park Service, from which biological research and indispensable conservation management of this unique but vulnerable archipelago are directed. You will be taken on an educational stroll where your most memorable visit will be that of the successful breeding centre and the enclosure of the Galapagos giant tortoises.
Transfer to Baltra airport
After that, it is time to say goodbye to the Galapagos! It has been a pleasure accompanying you on this unique trip and we hope to see you again very soon. Assisted by the naturalist guide and some crew members, the dinghy will bring you and your luggage to the pier, where you will take the shuttle back to the airport. In case you have booked your trip for a longer stay with us, we would be welcoming any potential new fellow passengers to the yacht, and continue our trip to the next visiting site! 
Included activities: Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Qualified guide during excursions
Tips
Water sports on board: snorkeling equipment and sea kayak
Unlimited water, tea and coffee on board
Airport / yacht / airport transfers (only guaranteed if passengers arrive at the scheduled meeting point, date, and time)
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Wetsuit rental : 80 $ / people
Alcoholic beverages (except those mentioned)
Round-trip flight to the Galapagos Islands from mainland Ecuador, starting at : 470 $ / people
All non-alcoholic beverages, except those mentioned
Meals not included in the program
Travel insurance - Mandatory
Entry to the Galapagos Islands National Park - Mandatory : 200$ / people
Transit Control Card fee - Mandatory : 20$ / people
Additional information
The yellow fever vaccination certificate must have been administered at least 10 days prior to arrival in Ecuador if you have spent more than 10 days in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia or Brazil during the previous 10 days
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Encounter with giant tortoises
included
Tortoise Breeding Centre
included
Hike at Punta Moreno
included
Visit to Tagus Cove
included
Nature walk on Espinoza Point
included
Discovery of Santiago
included
Exploration of Rabida Island
included
Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
included

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