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4-day catamaran escape in the Galápagos: extraordinary wildlife, flora, and landscapes

Main characteristics
Model of the boat: Catamaran
Type:
Number of cabins: 7
Maximum capacity: 14 travelers
Crew members: 7

Cabin

Superior Cabin
Cabin with a double bed, a double bed and a single bunk bed, or a single bed and a double bunk bed with a bathroom.
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with two bunked single beds and a bathroom.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice, depending on the weather conditions or for technical reasons (decision of the captain). Sailing times may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.

Sailing itineraries

Baltra Puerto Ayora South Plaza
Morning: Arrival at Baltra airport, reception by the cruise guide, and transfer to the... see+ yacht.

Afternoon: Lunch service. Visit to Charles Darwin Scientific Station and Breeding Center. Dry landing.

The main visit in Puerto Ayora is to Charles Darwin Station—an excellent introduction to the islands, their origin, and formation. You will learn about the breeding of Galápagos turtles and meet Jorge, the famous solitary tortoise. The Scientific Station has its own beach, which is popular with visitors on weekends.

Evening: Guide briefing. Welcome cocktail. Dinner service and navigation to South Plaza. 
Activities: Includes: Visit to Charles Darwin Scientific Station and Breeding Center, see+
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Lunch
Dinner
South Plaza Santa Fe Santiago Island
Morning: Breakfast service. Dry landing. Visit to South Plaza. Nature walk. Deep water... see+ snorkeling.

Your visit to South Plaza begins with a dry landing. The rocky trail around the island showcases a mix of dry and coastal vegetation zones. South Plaza has one of the largest populations of Land Iguanas in the Galápagos. These yellow-brown iguanas, larger than average, feed on prickly pear cactus fruit and pads.

South Plaza is also home to Marine Iguanas along the coast and Hybrid Iguanas, whose fathers are Marine Iguanas and mothers are Land Iguanas. Along the sea cliffs, you may spot Swallow-tailed Gulls, Frigatebirds, Audubon Shearwaters, Red-billed Tropicbirds, Brown Pelicans, and Blue-footed and Masked Boobies. A colony of Bachelor Sea Lions can be seen along the shore.

Afternoon: Lunch service. Navigation to Santa Fe. Wet landing. Nature walk. Deep water snorkeling.

Santa Fe Island features one of the most beautiful coves in the Galápagos. It lies in the southeastern region, 2.5 hours from Santa Cruz and 3 hours from San Cristóbal. Unlike volcanic islands, Santa Fe formed through uplift, resulting in a relatively flat landscape. The visit begins with a panga ride across a stunning turquoise lagoon. Upon arrival, you encounter a sea lion colony, where bulls compete for dominance while cows relax in the sun.

A loop trail leads past salt bushes, where Galápagos Hawks can be observed up close. Santa Fe is home to endemic Land Iguanas, the largest in the islands, with a beige to chocolate-brown coloration, resembling small dinosaurs. At the summit, a breathtaking view of the cove awaits.

Evening: Guide briefing. Dinner service and navigation to Santiago Island. 
Activities: Includes: Nature walk, Visit to South Plaza, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Santiago Island Bartolome island Sombrero Chino Mosquera Islet
Morning: Breakfast service. Deep water snorkeling. Visit to Bartolome. Dry landing. Nature walk.... see+

This desolate island with few plants is the most visited and most photographed island in the Galapagos. The island consists of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black volcanic formations. The best known of the island's features is the Tuff Cone known as Pinnacle Rock. This large black partially eroded lava formation was created when magma expelled from the volcano reached the sea. When the seawaters cooled the hot lava it caused an explosion. The exploded particles eventually fasten together forming a rock composed of thin layers.

Bartolome's Pinnacle Rock has become one of the best recognized and most photographed sights in the islands. A prominent sight it was used as a target for US airmen during WWII. Lying beside the Pinnacle Rock are twin half-moon shaped beaches.

The northern beach is a popular snorkeling site where visitors have the opportunity to swim with fish, Sea Lions and Galapagos Penguins. Much larger animals can be found near the southern beach including stingrays, spotted eagle rays, white-tipped sharks, and black-tipped sharks. Little vegetation grows in this barren place. Mangroves border the beach and the small shrub Tiguilia grows in the volcanic sands. The seeds and tiny white flowers of the Chamaesycae provide food for the island's finch. These plants are common to arid regions and are able to survive in these harsh volcanic conditions.

Afternoon:Lunch service. Santiago Island. Wet landing at Chinese Hat. Nature walk. Deep water snorkeling.
Visit to Chinese Hat, a tiny island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. Its name describes the island's shape. Those visitors who travel to the island will find its special landscape worth the visit. Though centrally located it is one of the least visited sites in the area. National Park Service restrictions have limited the number of visitors to Chinese Hat. Multi-day cruises with 14 passengers or less are the only ones permitted at this site. The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped white sand beach, home to Sea Lions and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. The trail on Sombrero Chino's explores its volcanic origin, one of the most evident in the islands.

The lava rock is very fragile and tends to break off when people walk over it. The sharp outcroppings caused from these breaks make it necessary to wear good walking shoes. Patches of Pahoehoe Lava, cracked lava and lava tubes can be found on the island. While the path does not lead up the striking red rust sides of the Chinese Hat to the caldera, it does venture high enough on the island to offer some spectacular views of the waves crashing below. Snorkeling in the waters near Chinese Hat can create a stir; white-tipped sharks frequent the area, as do the playful Galapagos Penguins and Sea Lions.

Evening: Guide briefing. Farewell cocktail. Dinner service and navigation to Mosquera Islet. 
Activities: Includes: Snorkeling, Visit to Bartolome, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Mosquera Islet Daphne island Baltra
Morning: Circumnavigation. Breakfast service. Check out and airport departure.

Among the... see+ central islands of the Galapagos Archipelago, Daphne Island sits north of Santa Cruz Island and west of Baltra Island. In reality there are two islands: Daphne Major and Daphne Minor. They are one of the more accessible Galapagos Islands and are easily reached by most tour boats and cruises. Please note that disembarkation on these islands is not possible, therefore we will sail around them for one last look at the beautiful vistas of Galapagos. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Option to privatize the boat on request
The price includes
Certified English-speaking Galápagos guide
Snorkeling equipment
Kayak and paddle
Unlimited water, tea and coffee
Air conditioned
Towels for inside and outside
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Travel Insurance. It is strongly recommended that you purchase travel insurance including Cancellation before you depart for your trip
Wetsuit rental : 5 $
Personal expenses and tips
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding those mentioned)
Roundtrip ticket to Galápagos : 500 $ / person
International air tickets to either Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador
Meals not included in the program
Transit Control Card fee - Compulsory : 20$ / person
Galápagos Park entrance fee - Compulsory : 200$ / person
Further information
Even if the boat is equipped with sails, it will mainly be powered when the conditions are too pitch for the sails to be used.
Transfers are provided (with the rest of the group) in Galápagos from the airport to the cruise port and back as long as they coincide with our operating days
Passengers who have taken their flights on different dates should check the meeting point, and the cost of transfers will be at their own expense
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

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Travelers: 2
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$4,600
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