The Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise vessel is one of the newest and most luxurious yachts sailing the islands. Offering some amazing cabin options, some of which can be converted to family suites with three beds. Passengers have access to snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and wetsuits.
This vessel is also one of the most comfortable available, offering an amazing sun deck, jacuzzi, private balconies, and spacious suites.
Day 1 – San Cristobal Arrival – Leon DormidoAMSan Cristobal Arrival
San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLeon Dormido
San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 2 – North Seymour Island – South PlazaAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 3 – Rabida Island – Bartholomew IslandAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 4 – Sullivan Bay – Dragon HillAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 5 – Highlands – Los Gemelos – Santa CruzAMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Los Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
PMSanta Cruz
Tortoise Breeding Center
Day 6 – Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin BayAMPrince 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.
PMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 7 – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer Cove – Puerto EgasAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
PMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 8 – Bachas Beach – Baltra DepartureAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Eden IsletAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMEden 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.
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 – Moreno PointAMUrbina 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.
PMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 4 – Sierra Negra – Wetlands – Tortoise Breeding CenterAMSierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
Wetlands
Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
PMTortoise Breeding Center
Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
Day 5 – Sombrero Chino – Mosquera IsletAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Day 6 – Post Office Bay – Cormoran Point – Champion IsletAMPost 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.
PMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Champion Islet
Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
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 – Isla Lobos – San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal Departure
San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – San Cristobal Arrival – Leon DormidoAMSan Cristobal Arrival
San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLeon Dormido
San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 2 – North Seymour Island – South PlazaAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 3 – Rabida Island – Bartholomew IslandAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 4 – Sullivan Bay – Dragon HillAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 5 – 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.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Highlands – Santa CruzAMBaltra 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.
Santa Cruz
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center.
Day 2 – Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin BayAMPrince 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.
PMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 – Espumilla Beach – Buccaneer Cove – Puerto EgasAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
PMBuccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Puerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 4 – Bachas Beach – Baltra DepartureAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
– All meals during the cruise – Transfers on the islands – All excursions – Bilingual Guide of the National Park – Assistance at airports * – 1 hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise) * – 1 transfer to the airport for flight from Galapagos * * Applies with the purchase of air tickets with Royal Galapagos (except 2X1 promotions). Contact us for more information.
Not Included
– Flights to and from Galapagos – Alcoholic drinks – Entrance to the National Park (US $ 100) – Traffic Control Card (US $ 20) – Medical / Travel Insurance – Tips – Personal expenses
