The Sea Star Journey Galapagos Cruise vessel offers one of the most coveted cruises in the islands. With a combination of a privacy, comfort, and first-class service and amenities, you will never forget this remarkable experience.
The seven standard suites, and the gorgeous Sea Star suite, all offer panoramic views. They yacht has two jacuzzies, plenty of lounge areas, multiple indoor and outdoor dining tables, and drink service throughout. Everything has been meticulously thought out so you can enjoy the Galapagos luxuriously.
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Moreno Point – Elizabeth BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMElizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 3 – Espinosa Point – Tagus CoveAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 4 – Espumilla Beach – Puerto EgasAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
PMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 5 – Isabela – Sierra Negra – WetlandsAMIsabela
White Tipped Reef Shark Canal
Sierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
PMWetlands
Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
Day 6 – 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 – San CristobalAMSan Cristobal Arrival
San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSan Cristobal
Breeding Center David Rodriguez
Day 2 – 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 3 – Cormoran Point – Devils Crown – Post Office Bay – Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran 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.
Baroness Observatory
Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 4 – Santa Fe Island – South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 5 – North Seymour Island – Bachas BeachAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMBachas 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.
Day 6 – 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 – Dragon HillAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 2 – Black Turtle Cove – Sombrero ChinoAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
PMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3 – 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 4 – 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 5 – Highlands – Baltra DepartureAMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
– All transfers in Galapagos. – Matrimonial/Twin cabin accommodation with private facilities. – All meals, Water, Coffee and Tea. – All Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary. – Snorkeling equipment (masks, flippers and snorkel). – Kayak equipment. – FREE hotel night (1) in Quito or Guayaquil the day before the cruise: WYNDHAM AIRPORT in Quito, WYNDHAM GARDEN in Guayaquil. – FREE airport transportation (1) for Galapagos flight (applies when purchasing recommended airfare).
Not Included
– Air Tickets (UIO- GPS-UIO) are not included. It is highly recommended to purchase them together with your cruise. – Tips. – Round trip to Galapagos. – Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 100 p/p –subject to change). – Transit Control Card (USD 20 p/p –subject to change). – Soft-and alcoholic drinks – Wetsuits – Travel and health insurance. – Special requirements from guests (extras). – PCR Test
