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Galápagos: 4-day catamaran cruise through a unique nature sanctuary, from Bachas to Santa Cruz

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

Cabs

Superior Cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
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
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
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

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: 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. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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. 
Included activities: Nature walk, Prince Phillip´s Steps, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Santiago Island Sombrero Chino Santiago 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. 
Included activities: Snorkeling, Visit to Chinese Hat, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Santa Cruz Baltra
Morning: Breakfast service. Visit to Santa Cruz Highlands. Dry landing.
Check out... see+ and airport departure.

The highlands of Santa 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. 
Included activities: Visit to Santa Cruz, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Certified English-speaking Galápagos guide
Snorkeling equipment
Kayak and paddle
Unlimited water, tea and coffee
Snacks
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
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 program are available on request

Activities

Nature walk
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Prince Phillip´s Steps
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Snorkeling
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Visit to Chinese Hat
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Visit to Santa Cruz
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