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This expedition cruise will take you to the extreme north and west corners, stopping at the sanctuary islands of Genovesa (Fernandina), Santiago, Floreana, and many other places. The route is rich with wildife, and visitors can spot three types of boobies: masked, red, and blue footed, as well as giant tortoises and olws. You can swim with marine turtles and sea lions. The Tip Top IV boat is first-class and offers all the comforts you need to have a relaxing time.

Day by day

Day 1: Baltra Island & North Seymour Island

Fly from Ecuador (Quito, Guayaquil or Quito) to Baltra with AVIANCA Airlines. Expected arrival time at 09H20 a.m. After a 5-kilometer ride to the pier, your guide will take you to the bus. We board the Yacht immediately.

North Seymour Island

We offer a light snack and greet you as the crew weighs anchor. We make a dry landing and take a stroll along the coast and interior of North Seymour Island. This low, flat island was created by underground seismic activity. Blue footed boobies (they nest in May-November), marine iguanas and pelicans, as well as shorebirds, sea lions, shorebirds, sea lions, and the endemic Palo Santo. Optional: Time for those who wish to swim, snorkel, and/or kayak. The crew will return to the Yacht for a welcome drink and dinner.

Day 2: Genovesa Islamd: Darwin Bay & El Barranco

Darwin Bay

After breakfast, we land on Darwin Bay for a walk to observe the marine iguanas and frigatebirds. Optional: Time for those who wish to swim, snorkel, or kayak. We come aboard for a delicious lunch.

El Barranco

Later on, we land safely on Prince Phillips's Steps. We then walk around the area and learn about the fascinating lives of the birds. We will then have dinner on the Yacht and receive orientation about conservation efforts to preserve the Islands.

Day 3: Santiago Island: Egas Port & Buccaneer Cove

Day 4: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point & Espinoza Point

Day 5: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove & Elizabeth Bay

Day 6: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay & Moreno Point

Day 7: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion islet & Post Office Bay

Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands & Charles Darwin Station

Day 9: Española Island: Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

Day 10: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point & Kicker Rock

Day 11: Mosquera Islet & Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove

Day 12: Chinese Hat Islet & Rabida Island

Day 13: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay, Kicker Rock & Bartolome Island

Day 14: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island

Day 15: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach & Airport

Map

Bahía Elizabeth | Rays | Galapagos Islands

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Cruise Includes

Air ticket

International and Ecuadorian food

Personalized service

Water

Coffee & Herbal tea

Kayaks

Swim fins

Cruise does not include

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Personal Expenses

Transit Control Card USD20 per person

Galapagos Park Fee USD 200 per person

Tips

Travel insurance mandatory

Wetsuits for rent

Highlights

Cover all corners of the Galapagos archipelago on an 8 day route visiting sites that are only accesible via liveaboard cruising

See the 3 types of booby birds in one spot at Punta Pitt - Nazca, red and blue footed boobies nest alongside each other

Swim with sea lions, marine turtles and possibly hammer head sharks at Champion rocks

Use the post office barrel to send a card back home

Enjoy the playful mocking birds and noisy sea lions at the beautiful white sand beach at Gardner Bay

Cruise to the North and West corners of the Galapagos Islands | Tip Top IV Yacht