The La Pinta Galapagos cruise ship is one of the most complete vessels navigating the Galapagos Islands. There is space for up to 48 passengers to enjoy the services and facilities afforded on this yacht by its sheer size. A fitness center, large deck with oversize loungers, jacuzzi, kayaks, glass-bottom boat, sprawling common areas, and of course spacious cabins are all to be found on this cruiser.
The Pinta has a crew of 27, including four naturalist guides and a permanent medical officer. Two five-day itineraries and one seven-day can be combined for a cruise of up to 15 days. Imagine yourself aboard this luxury class vessel, exploring the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands for over two weeks!
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – North Seymour IslandAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 – Vicente Roca Point – Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 – Urbina Bay – Tagus CoveAMUrbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
PMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 4 – Rabida Island – Dragon HillAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 5 – Charles Darwin Station – HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 6 – Post Office Bay – Champion Islet – Cormoran PointAMPost Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
PMChampion Islet
Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Day 7 – Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – South PlazaAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Santa Fe Island – Cerro ColoradoAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMCerro Colorado
San Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island.
Day 3 – Pitt Point – Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMCerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 4 – Suarez Point – Gardner BayAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Day 5 – Charles Darwin Station – Baltra DepartureAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – HighlandsAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 2 – Eden Islet – Sombrero ChinoAMEden Islet
Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife.
PMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3 – Bartholomew Island – Sullivan BayAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 4 – Darwin Bay – Prince Phillip StepsAMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 5 – Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
– Accommodation – All meals – Soft drinks* – Island sightseeing – Naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish only- – Wet suit rental and snorkelling gear – Internet** – Taxes and transfers in the islands. – Transfer from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Mercure, Sheraton, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Sheraton, Wyndham) to airport for flights to / from Galapagos are included in these rates. To coordinate these transfers we must have guest’s hotel contact. * Please note: soft drinks include juices and carbonated drinks, not “virgin” cocktails; ** Internet connections aboard consist of 2 computer stations in the library and Wi-Fi in the yacht’s social areas; due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth.
Not Included
-Airfare to/from the Galapagos – Galapagos National Park admission fee (US $100 subject to change without notice)* – Transit Control Card for Galapagos (US$ 20 per person)* – Alcoholic beverages – Tips – Gifts and additional items. * At your request, we can include the Galapagos National Park entrance fee of US$100 and migration control card fee of US$20 (subject to change). However, please note that, due to administrative and operational reasons, these fees can only be included when guests travel on the operation departure date. This service does not apply for guests who travel before a departure date (even if the departure is with us). ** Please note, we charge guests who wish to bring bottles of wine and/or spirits aboard our vessels a corkage fee of $27+taxes.
