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Discover Western Galapagos: 8 Days of Wildlife, Islands & Adventure | Galaxy Stella Yacht

Discover Western Galapagos: 8 Days of Wildlife, Islands & Adventure

Spend eight days and seven nights discovering the western Galapagos aboard Galaxy Stella, an exclusive first-class yacht created for only 12 guests. The route combines guided exploration of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolome, and Chinese Hat with opportunities to encounter Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, land iguanas, and other wildlife associated with the islands. Scheduled excursions include visits to volcanic terrain, coastal areas, mangrove environments, snorkeling locations, and remote island sites, while life onboard offers panoramic sea views, private en-suite cabins, gourmet dining, a Jacuzzi on the sun deck, an outdoor BBQ area, and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi. An expert bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide accompanies the journey, combining close wildlife observation with the privacy and comfort of a boutique yacht experience.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Baltra and the Santa Cruz Highlands

The voyage begins with arrival at Baltra Airport on Santa Cruz Island, where guests start their eight-day Galapagos experience aboard Galaxy Stella. In the afternoon, the scheduled program moves to the Santa Cruz Highlands. The source associates this opening day with a giant tortoise reserve, introducing travelers to the wildlife of the archipelago before the cruise continues westward. After completing the day's visit, guests can settle into their sea-view cabins and become familiar with the onboard amenities of the 12-guest yacht. Lunch and dinner are included, marking the beginning of the full-board experience that accompanies most days of the itinerary.

Day 2: Tintoreras and Isabela's Wetlands

The second day focuses on Isabela Island. The morning schedule takes guests to Tintoreras, followed in the afternoon by Isabela's Wetlands and Interpretation Center. These are the explicit AM and PM destinations listed in the detailed itinerary. The day heading separately mentions a Sierra Negra Volcano hike, but this activity does not appear in the detailed schedule beneath it. To remain faithful to the supplied information, the itinerary here follows the listed visits to Tintoreras and Isabela's Wetlands and Interpretation Center without adding other activities. Guests return to Galaxy Stella after the day's exploration, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Day 3: Moreno Point and Mangle Point

Day 4: Wildlife at Espinoza Point and Tagus Cove

Day 5: Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove and Egas Port

Day 6: Bartolome and Sullivan Bay

Day 7: Chinese Hat and Dragon Hill

Day 8: Black Turtle Cove and Return to Baltra

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Cruise Includes

Airport assistance on scheduled cruise departure days

Transportation services and fuel within the Galapagos Marine Reserve

Professional bilingual naturalist guide in English and Spanish

Attentive and personalized service from the onboard crew

Dedicated cruise director to coordinate operations and ensure a smooth guest experience

All meals throughout the cruise, beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the final day

Snacks served after each activity, except on the last day

Welcome cocktail upon arrival

Unlimited purified water, coffee, and tea

All scheduled visits, excursions, and activities included in the itinerary

Private transfers between the airport and the canal, in both directions

Access to VIP lounges at Baltra and San Cristóbal airports

Use of docks and ferry services

Snorkeling gear, including mask, snorkel, and fins

Kayaks and paddleboards available for use in authorized areas

Wetsuits

Sea-view cabin accommodation with a private en-suite bathroom.

All onboard meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring local and international cuisine.

Expert bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide.

Land and water excursions specified in the itinerary.

Galapagos airport transfers on cruise dates.

Complimentary snorkeling equipment, including mask, tube, fins, and wetsuits.

Use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUP).

High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi.

Full meals on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Cruise does not include

International airfare to and from Ecuador

Flights between mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) and the Galapagos Islands

Galapagos National Park entrance fee of USD 200 per person

Transit Control Card fee of USD 20 per person

Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks

Gratuities for guides and crew

Personal expenses and purchases

Travel insurance, which is strongly recommended

Any additional services not specifically mentioned as included

Roundtrip flights to and from the Galapagos Islands.

Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee of $200 USD per adult, payable in cash.

Transit Control Card (TCT) of $20 USD per person, payable in cash.

Alcoholic beverages and premium bottled drinks.

Gratuities for the guide and crew.

Personal expenses and travel insurance.

Highlights

Explore the Western Islands: Travel through Isabela and Fernandina, identified in the source as the youngest and most volcanically active islands in the Galapagos.

Wildlife Encounters: Look for Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, and extensive colonies of marine iguanas.

Private Yacht Atmosphere: A maximum of 12 guests keeps the onboard experience intimate and wildlife encounters uncrowded.

First-Class Facilities: Enjoy the sun deck Jacuzzi, outdoor BBQ area, panoramic sea views, and high-speed Starlink internet.