A 7-night, 8-day expedition cruise of Galápagos aboard the Origin, Theory and Evolve yachts, with weekly Sunday departures from San Cristóbal. The route combines San Cristóbal, Genovesa, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rábida and Santiago, with landings, snorkelling, panga rides and paddleboarding per the itinerary.
The sailing is in a Deluxe Stateroom or Premium Suite cabin, with naturalist guides on board, full board and the programme's activities. Some visits vary by yacht.
Highlights
Kicker Rock (León Dormido), San Cristóbal
Prince Philip's Steps and Darwin Bay, Genovesa
Cerro Dragón, Santa Cruz
Punta Espinosa, Fernandina
Tagus Cove, Isabela
Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: San Cristóbal and Kicker Rock
Arrival at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (SCY) on San Cristóbal and boarding of the yacht. As the yacht sets off, a view of Kicker Rock (León Dormido), with blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and frigatebirds. Welcome cocktail and dinner on board.
Day2
Day 2: Genovesa: Prince Philip's Steps and Darwin Bay
In the morning, Prince Philip's Steps, with red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and storm petrels. In the afternoon, Darwin Bay, with swallow-tailed gulls, frigatebirds, deep-water snorkelling and a paddleboarding outing.
Day3
Day 3: Santa Cruz: Las Bachas and Cerro Dragón
In the morning, Las Bachas beach, with flamingo lagoons and shore snorkelling. In the afternoon, Cerro Dragón, with a trail among flamingo lagoons, Opuntia cactus and land iguanas.
Day4
Day 4: Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca and Urbina Bay
In the morning, a panga ride at Punta Vicente Roca or Elizabeth Bay, among cliffs and sea caves, with snorkelling alongside penguins and turtles. In the afternoon, Urbina Bay, with the 1954 geological uplift, land and marine iguanas, flightless cormorants and giant tortoises.
Day5
Day 5: Fernandina: Punta Espinosa and Tagus Cove
In the morning, Punta Espinosa on Fernandina, with the largest marine-iguana colony, sea lions and flightless cormorants, and snorkelling with turtles. In the afternoon, Tagus Cove on Isabela, a historic anchorage, with a hike to a lagoon and viewpoint or a paddleboarding outing.
Day6
Day 6: Rábida and Santiago
In the morning, Rábida, with its red-sand beach, a flamingo lagoon and snorkelling with sea lions and rays. Depending on the yacht, the afternoon is Puerto Egas on Santiago, with fur seals in its grottoes, or a panga ride to Black Turtle Cove.
Day7
Day 7: Santa Cruz Highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station
In the morning, the Santa Cruz highlands, with giant tortoises in the wild, lava tunnels and the Los Gemelos craters. In the afternoon, the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and the Charles Darwin Research Station, in Puerto Ayora, with the giant-tortoise conservation work.
Day8
Day 8: San Cristóbal: Interpretation Centre
Disembarkation after breakfast and a visit to the Interpretation Centre on San Cristóbal, on the human history of Galápagos, before the transfer to the airport.
What's included
Included: Accommodation in a Deluxe Stateroom or Premium Suite cabin aboard the yacht
Included: Naturalist guides on board
Included: Full board on board
Included: All visits, excursions and activities per the itinerary
Included: Panga rides and paddleboarding per the itinerary
Included: Snorkelling equipment
Included: Airport–yacht transfers
What's not included
Not included: Domestic flight to Galápagos
Not included: Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200; USD 100 for children under 11, payable locally)
Not included: INGALA Transit Control Card (USD 20)
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Meals and services not specified
Not included: Alcoholic drinks
Not included: Medical services and travel insurance
Not included: Tips for the crew and the guides
Not included: Personal expenses and optional services