The Mary Anne Galapagos cruise is the largest true sailing vessel in the Galapagos reserve. The 10,000 square feet of sails power the entire navigation, offering one of the most truly unique experience in the islands. This also makes the Mary Anne nearly invisible to the environment.
The sleeping quarters are smaller than most other options in its class, but for sailing enthusiasts this is a minor detail in a remarkable yacht. Common areas are spacious, and every inch of this vessel begs to be photographed.
The Mary Anne, along with its first-class crew, will help you create lifelong memories of your Galapagos experience.
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Highlands – Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra 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.
Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Cormoran Point – Devils Crown – Post Office BayAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
PMPost 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.
Day 3 – Playa Negra – MarchenaAMPlaya Negra
Marchena Island: Playa NegraPlaya Negra offers another excellent opportunity to snorkel or kayak.
PMMarchena
Full Afternoon Navigation whale and dolphin observation
Day 4 – Moreno Point – Urbina BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMUrbina 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.
Day 5 – Tagus Cove – Espinosa PointAMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
PMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 6 – Puerto Egas – Buccaneer Cove – Espumilla BeachAMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PMBuccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Espumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Day 7 – Sullivan Bay – North Seymour IslandAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 8 – Mosquera Islet – Baltra DepartureAMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Black Turtle CoveAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 2 – 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 3 – Bartholomew Island – Sombrero ChinoAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
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 – Highlands – Charles Darwin StationAMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
PMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 6 – South Plaza – Santa Fe IslandAMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
PMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Day 7 – Suarez Point – Gardner Bay – Osborn IsletAMSuarez 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.
Osborn Islet
Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 8 – Los Gemelos – Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
– Double or single accommodations – All meals – Programmed visits to the islands with a Certified Naturalist Guide – Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins) – Kayaks – Transfers between the airport and the ship
Not Included
– Air ticket to/from Galapagos – National Park Entrance fee – Transit Control Card – Wetsuit – Personal Expenses and tips – Alcoholic and Bottled Beverages
Deck Plans
Gallery
Technical Specs
Technical Specifications:
Capacity: 16
Contruction Year: 1997
Width: 8 mts / 25.9ft
Max speed: 8 Knots
Exterior Material: Naval steel
Crew: Captain, First mate, Engineer, 2 Sailors, Chef and assistant´s chef, Naturalist guide
