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Heart of the Galápagos: 5-day catamaran journey discovering a rare and preserved ecosystem

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 Puerto Ayora Isabela Island
Morning: Arrival to the airport in Baltra, 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 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. 
Activités incluses : Visit to Charles Darwin Scientific Station and Breeding Center, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Isabela Island Punta Moreno Urvina Bay Fernandina
Morning:
Breakfast service. Dry landing. Visit to Moreno Point. Deep water snorkeling.
Moreno... see+ Point is a place where the forces of the Galápagos have created a natural masterpiece. The tour begins with a panga boat ride along the beautiful rocky shores, often spotting Galápagos Penguins and shorebirds. After a dry landing, the path traverses through jagged black lava rock and crystal-clear tide pools formed by craters. The site attracts small blue lagoons, pink flamingos, blue herons, and Bahamas pintail ducks. Occasionally, green sea turtles, white-tipped sharks, and puffer fish can be seen. However, the idyllic setting suffers from the presence of introduced species like feral dogs.

Afternoon:
Lunch service and navigation to Urbina Bay. Wet landing. Nature walk and wildlife watching. Shallow water snorkeling.
Urbina Bay, located at the foot of Alcedo Volcano, is a spectacular example of geological uplift. In 1954, the coastline was raised nearly 4 meters, exposing large coral heads and leaving marine organisms stranded on the newly exposed land. Many Galápagos creatures nest here, including giant tortoises, Galápagos penguins, and brown pelicans. The visit begins with a wet landing on the white sand beach, followed by a walk through the uplifted region to learn about this geological wonder.

Evening:
Guide briefing. Dinner service and navigation to Fernandina Island. 
Activités incluses : Snorkeling, Nature walk, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Fernandina 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.
 
Activités incluses : Panga boat ride, Visit to Tagus Cove, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Santiago Island Puerto Egas Espumilla Beach Buccaneer Cove Daphne island
Matin :
Petit déjeuner. Débarquement humide à Puerto Egas. Promenade nature, mines de sel et... see+ grotte des otaries à fourrure. Snorkeling en eau peu profonde.
La visite comprend une promenade jusqu'à un ancien site industriel où du sel était extrait, laissant des vestiges. L'ascension offre une vue imprenable sur un cratère volcanique. Une marche le long de la côte permet d'observer des mares intertidales, des oiseaux, des iguanes marins et des lions de mer.

Après-midi :
Déjeuner. Débarquement humide à Espumilla Beach. Promenade nature, excursion en panga jusqu'à Buccaneer Cove, snorkeling en eau profonde.
Les visiteurs découvrent la grotte des otaries à fourrure, peuvent observer des otaries et des lions de mer, et profiter de l'eau claire pour nager. Une promenade à travers une forêt de mangroves conduit à une lagune saumâtre, un lieu de nidification pour les tortues de mer et un abri pour les flamants roses. La visite se poursuit à Buccaneer Cove, un ancien refuge pour pirates avec des formations rocheuses et des paysages impressionnants.

Soirée :
Présentation par le guide, cocktail d'adieu, dîner et navigation vers l'île Daphne. 
Activités incluses : Discover Espumilla Beach, Visit Buccaneer Cove, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Daphne island Caleta Tortuga Baltra
Morning:
Panga boat ride to Black Turtle Cove. Breakfast service. Check out and airport... see+ departure.

In the morning, a panga boat ride to Caleta Tortuga, also known as Black Turtle Cove. There is no landing at this site. 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 nest during certain seasons of the year, as well as sharks and rays. 
Activités incluses : Explore Caleta Tortuga, 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

Visit to Charles Darwin Scientific Station and Breeding Center
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Snorkeling
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Nature walk
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Panga boat ride
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Visit to Tagus Cove
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Nature walk on Espinoza Point
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Discover Espumilla Beach
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Visit Buccaneer Cove
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Visit Puerto Egas
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Explore Caleta Tortuga
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