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8-day exploration of the Western Galapagos by catamaran: From Santa Cruz to Genovesa, an unforgettable journey through exceptional wilderness

Main characteristics
Model of the boat: Catamaran
Type:
Number of cabins: 8
Maximum capacity: 16 travelers
Crew members: 7

Cabin

Superior Cabin
Air conditioned cabin with two singles lower beds, one lower matrimonial bed and an upper single bed or a matrimonial bed with private bathrooms.
Standard Cabin
Air conditioned cabin with two singles beds or one matrimonial bed with private bathrooms.
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 Las Bachas Genovesa Island
Morning: Arrival to the airport in Baltra, reception by the cruise guide and transfer to the... see+ yacht.

Afternoon: Welcome cocktail. Lunch service and navigation to Bachas Beach in Santa Cruz.
Wet landing. Nature walk. Snorkeling.

The name is “Spanglish” for 'barges' which were wrecked offshore during the World War II. A common first landing site, there is a delightful swimming beach here, with a lagoon behind, and a longer beach for a stroll and wildlife watching. The saltwater lagoon behind often has great blue herons and small waders such as sander lings and semi-palmated plovers. Both beaches are nesting areas for green sea turtles, which leave tracks in the sand to the back of the beach, especially from November to February. The beach offers ample space one can explore at leisure.

Evening: Guide briefing. Welcome cocktail. Dinner service and navigation to Genovesa Island.
 
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Genovesa Island El Barranco Darwin Bay Santiago Island
Morning: Breakfast service. Dry landing. Nature walk. Prince Phillip´s Steps.
Deep water... see+ snorkeling.
Also known as the bird island: El Barranco, this is a demanding walk up a steep cliff, where tropicbirds, red-footed boobies and other nesting seabirds can be found. We follow the trail through Palo Santo forest to a storm petrel colony passing red boobies and great Frigatebirds along the way.

Afternoon:Lunch service. Wet landing. Nature walk. Shallow water snorkeling.

Darwin bay, is the caldera of a collapsed volcano. We land on a small coral beach, were will take an easy walk. For those looking for a little more action there is a demanding optional walk over lava rock. This path will uncover stunning views from the cliffs with ample time and opportunity to photograph the amazing bird life. You may observe such species as swallow-tailed gulls, red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, large ground finches, large cactus finches, sharp-billed ground finches, small marine iguanas, and great Frigatebirds.

Evening: Guide briefing. Dinner service and navigation to Santiago Island.
 
Activities: Includes: Snorkeling, Prince Phillip´s Steps, see+
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Santiago Island Sombrero Chino Rabida Island Santa Cruz
Morning: Breakfast service. Wet landing. Nature walk. Chinese Hat. Deep water snorkeling.... see+

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.

Afternoon:Lunch service and navigation to visit Rabida. Wet landing. Nature walk. Deep water snorkeling.

One of the special features of Rabida Island is its remarkable red color, which is a result of the high percentage of oxidized iron in the composition of lava. Here we will witness the nine varieties of finches, as well as the large-billed flycatchers and brown pelicans. There is also a small salt-water lagoon where greater Flamingos can be seen and a beautiful colony of sea lions.

Evening: Guide briefing. Dinner service and navigation to Santa Cruz Island.
 
Activities: Includes: Visit to Chinese Hat, see+
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Santa Cruz Puerto Ayora Isabela Island
Morning: Breakfast service. Visit to Santa Cruz Highlands. Dry landing.

The highlands of Santa... see+ Cruz have incredible zones of vegetation. This reserve offers you one of the best possibilities to see the huge turtles of Santa Cruz Island in their natural habitat. You can observe them from very close.

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 way to begin learning about the islands, their origin and formation. You will learn about how the Galapagos turtles are raised and meet Jorge, the famous solitary turtle. The Scientific Station has its own beach that receives many visitors on weekends.

Evening: Guide briefing. Dinner service and navigation to Isabela Island. 
Activities: Includes: Visit to Santa Cruz, Visit to Charles Darwin Scientific Station and Breeding Center, see+
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Isabela Island Punta Moreno Urvina Bay Fernandina
Morning: Breakfast. Dry landing and visit to Moreno Point, where you can observe wildlife like... see+ Galapagos Penguins and shore birds. The trail leads through black lava rock and tidal pools, with views of marine creatures like sea turtles and sharks.
Afternoon: Lunch and navigation to Urbina Bay. Wet landing and a nature walk where visitors learn about geological uplift and explore the shore. The area is home to wildlife such as tortoises, penguins, and pelicans. Snorkeling in shallow waters is also part of the experience.
Evening: Guide briefing, dinner, and navigation to Fernandina Island. 
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Fernandina Punta Espinoza Caleta Tagus Santiago Island
Morning: Breakfast service. Visit to Fernandina Island. Wet landing. Nature walk on Espinoza... see+ Point. Deep water snorkeling.
Fernandina Island is the youngest and most active volcano in the Galapagos, with eruptions taking place every few years. The flat lava of Punta Espinosa offers a stark and barren landscape, but here flightless cormorants build their nests on the point, sea lions sprawl on the beach or play in the tide pools and large numbers of marine iguanas dot the sand. We also will have the opportunity to compare the Aa and Pahoehoe lava types here.

Afternoon:Lunch service and navigation to Isabela Island. Visit to Tagus Cove. Dry landing. Nature walk. Panga boat ride. Deep water snorkeling.
Tagus cove (Isabela Island) is situated directly east of Fernandina Island on the west coast of Isabela Island. It is a beautiful, well-protected cove sheltered by the shoulders of two volcanic craters and has been used as an anchorage for over 300 years. A nature trail here ascends through the typical dry vegetation zone and offers spectacular views of Darwin Lake, a saltwater crater lake and the long narrow inlet that appears to connect with it. At the top of the trail it is possible to observe the different vegetation zones, catch a glimpse of Darwin and Wolf volcanoes, and observe Galapagos Penguins, Flightless Cormorants and Pelicans.

Evening: Guide briefing. Dinner service and navigation to Santiago Island. 
Activities: Includes: Visit to Tagus Cove, Nature walk on Espinoza Point, see+
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Santiago Island Puerto Egas Espumilla Beach Buccaneer Cove Daphne island
Morning: After breakfast, there’s a wet landing at Puerto Egas. Visitors explore the site of one... see+ of the Galapagos’ first entrepreneurial endeavors—salt extraction from a local salt crater, abandoned in the 1950s. The short trail leads to the crater rim, offering a stunning view of the extinct volcano and its saltwater lake. The area also features older orange lava fields and newer black lava fields. The nature walk along the rocky coast reveals tide pools with marine life, including sponges, hermit crabs, fish, and the endemic four-eyed blenny. Visitors can also spot shorebirds, marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, and sea lions.

Afternoon: After lunch, the excursion continues to Espumilla Beach with a wet landing. The trail leads through a mangrove forest, where visitors can see the common stilt, flamingos, and nesting sea turtles. A brackish lagoon is home to pink flamingos and white-cheeked pintails. The trail then loops into a forested area before returning to the beach. If time allows, visitors can swim or snorkel. The next stop is Buccaneer Cove, a former pirate haven. The area features dramatic cliffs, seabirds, and rock formations like "monk" and "elephant rock." The beach has been protected from the destructive impact of feral goats, and the area is a mix of coffee-colored sand and fresh water once sought by pirates.

Evening: Guide briefing, farewell cocktail, dinner, and navigation to Daphne Island. 
Activities: Includes: Discover Espumilla Beach, Visit Buccaneer Cove, see+
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Daphne island Caleta Tortuga Baltra
Morning: Panga boat ride to Black Turtle Cove. Breakfast service. Check out and airport departure.... see+

In the morning, a panga boat ride to Caleta Tortuga, also known as Black Turtle Cove. There is no landing at this sight. It is located on the north side of Santa Cruz Island and the way to reach it is by a panga boat (motorized canoe). You will be able to see its mangrove swamp where marine turtles are nesting during certain seasons of the year, as well as sharks and rays. 
Activities: Includes: Panga boat ride, see+
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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
Galápagos Park entrance fee - Compulsory : 200$ / person
Transit Control Card fee - Compulsory : 20$ / 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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Private hire of the boat on request
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