8-Day Western Galapagos Cruise Aboard INTEGRITY | Galapagos Yacht Charters

Discover the Galapagos Islands in a Cruise with Style | Integrity Yacht

Discover the Galapagos Islands in a Cruise with Style

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day experience aboard the luxurious INTEGRITY yacht, exploring the fascinating Western Route of the Galápagos Islands. This journey is designed to immerse you in the unique wildlife and volcanic landscapes of the archipelago's youngest and most pristine islands.

Day by day

Day 1: Galapagos Immersion (Baltra and Santa Cruz)

AM - Upon arrival in Baltra, you will be transferred to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Prepare for a magical encounter with the famous giant tortoises in their wild habitat. You will also walk through the Scalesia Forest (an endemic giant daisy tree) and observe iconic birds like Darwin's finches, including the Woodpecker Finch.

PM -Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and Galápagos National Park headquarters to learn firsthand about conservation and research efforts, viewing adult tortoises, hatchlings, and learning about repatriation programs. Later, you will board the INTEGRITY yacht for dinner and set sail on your island cruise, traveling to a new destination each night.

Day 2: Mariner's Tales and Marine Life (Floreana Island)

AM - Land at Punta Cormorant on a green, olivine sand beach next to a lagoon usually adorned with feeding flamingos. A short hike leads to Flour Beach, where sea turtles nest. Then, try snorkeling at Champion Island with curious sea lions and hope to glimpse the rare Floreana Mockingbird.

PM - Continue the mariner's tradition by leaving a postcard at the wooden barrel of Post Office Bay, which has served as a "post office" since the 18th Century. Head into the Floreana Highlands to visit a collection of tortoises and learn about the island's intriguing human history at Wittmer Caves. The day ends with a walk on Black Beach and an onboard barbecue.

Day 3: The Volcanic Heart of Isabela

Day 4: Giants and Lava (Isabela and Fernandina)

Day 5: Pirate History and Spectacular Snorkeling (Isabela)

Day 6: Fur Seal Havens and Nesting Beaches (Santiago Island)

Day 7: The Avian Dance (Santa Cruz and North Seymour)

Day 8: Farewell to Galapagos (Baltra Island)

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Cruise Includes

VIP arrival lounge in Baltra.

Transfer from Galapagos Airport will follow the exact schedule of activities, which are mentioned in Day 1 of the itinerary.

The Galapagos cruise package includes all food and beverages such as meals, snacks, soft drinks and house wine and beer, and juice.

Top naturalist bilingual guides

All shore excursions and snorkeling activities

Wetsuits and masks and fins, kayaks and snorkels.

Free laundry service to all its guests.

Starlink Marine internet Wi-Fi service

Transfer back to Galapagos Airport

Emergency evacuation

Meals

Cruise does not include

Air tickets to/from Galapagos from/to Quito, Guayaquil, or a combined route

Entrance to the Galapagos National Park US $ 200 p.p. (cash in the Islands)

Galapagos Control Card US $ 20 p.p. (at the airport before check-in)

Soft and alcoholic drinks on board; personal expenses, extras, and tips for guide and crew (cash)

Travel insurance with medical, cancellation, and other unforeseen coverage

Other services in Continental Ecuador, not specified in the program

Highlights

A special opportunity to view these famous, endangered reptiles in their lush, wild habitat in the Santa Cruz Highlands.

Explore the young, active lava flows of Fernandina (Punta Espinosa) and Isabela (Punta Moreno), witnessing the process of colonization by pioneering plants and unique fauna.

Witness the largest colony of Magnificent Frigatebirds and Blue-Footed Boobies at North Seymour, swim with playful sea lions, and spot Flightless Cormorants and Galapagos penguins.

Engage with the human history of the islands by leaving a postcard at the centuries-old Post Office Bay and viewing 19th-century mariner graffiti at Tagus Cove.