| Samstag: Arrival at Baltra Island |
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Check-in & Orientation, Dragon Hill
After arriving on Baltra Island passengers will be transferred to and board the Explorer II. After orientation, on a visit to the northern part of the island of Santa Cruz passengers will observe the booming population of iguanas. A recent project to protect these reptiles from predators was successful and provides many viewing opportunities. |
| Sonntag: Bartholomew Island & Santiago Island |
| am: |
Bartholomew Island
After a dry landing, a scenic hike allows viewing of a large population of iguanas and stilt-legged flamingo. After a wet landing, passengers will enjoy snorkeling and an optional glass bottom boat tour. King angel fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish, sea lions, rainbow fish may be seen in the waters surrounding this island. Spanish lessons will be offered at the bar after the morning activities. |
| pm: |
Port Egas
After a marine observation on deck and a cocoa presentation, passengers will arrive at “Port Egas” on Santiago Island via wet landing and enjoy hiking and snorkeling. Here, passengers may spot sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos fur seals. |
| Montag: Fernandina Island & Isabela Island |
| am: |
Punta Espinosa
After a dry landing at “Punta Espinosa” on the archipelago’s youngest island, passengers may view a variety of wildlife including the hawk, sally light-foot crabs, sea lions, penguins, the flightless cormorant, and marine iguanas. With no introduced mammals, the wildlife on the island displays a unique harmonic environment. |
| pm: |
Punta Vicente Roca
Deep-water snorkeling and dinghy tours are offered at this location. Later in the evening passengers will celebrate the crossing of the Equator Line and view the “Ecuador Volcano” site. |
| Dienstag: North Seymour Island and Santa Cruz Island |
| am: |
North Seymour
After a visit of the island, an optional glass bottom boat tour and a guided tour will allow possible viewing of king angel fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish, sea lions, and rainbow fish. Then, passengers can enjoy deep water snorkeling and activity from the dinghy. |
| pm: |
Primicias
After a tour of the “Primicias” on Santa Cruz Island, passengers will board the yacht to watch a memories slideshow and celebrate the adventure with a Farewell Cocktail at the Piano Bar. |
| Mittwoch: San Cristobal Island |
| am: |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
A dry landing at “Puerto Baquerizo Moreno” and a 45 minutes bus ride will bring passengers to the Tortoise Breeding Center called “La Galapaguera” on the San Cristobal Island. Here, passengers will be able to browse the shops, restaurants, cafes, and internet sites that the port offers. |
| pm: |
Wizard Hill
At this location, passengers will enjoy beach time and snorkeling among the marine life. Wildlife that may be spotted includes sea lions and blue-footed boobies. |
| Donnerstag: Espanola Island |
| am: |
Punta Suarez
A dry landing at “Punta Suarez” will be followed by a scenic hike, where passengers may spot and the waved albatross among the salt bush and scorpion weed. Here passengers will also view an impressive blow-hole. Just before lunch passengers have the opportunity to improve their culinary skills by learning to cook the famous Ecuadorian Ceviche. |
| pm: |
Gardner Bay Beach
On this beach of the Española Island, passengers will marvel at the sea lion colony and may spot hood mocking birds, marine iguanas, and sea turtles. Upon arrival (wet landing) passengers will have the opportunity to explore and snorkel, maybe even among the sea turtles! |
| Freitag: Santa Cruz Island |
| am: |
Puerto Ayora”
The biggest town in the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora is the home of Lonesome George, the only known living giant tortoise of his species. Passengers will visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, view giant tortoises, and explore the town and shops. |
| pm: |
Rabida Island”
After a wet-landing arrival, passengers will be impressed by the red sand beach and enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Later in the evening, passengers will experience the unique “Rabida sunset” from the Jacuzzi Bar and will share a Farewell Cocktail. |
| Samstag: Departure |
| am: |
Bachas Beach” & Transfer to Airport
After a wet landing on “Bachas Beach” on Santa Cruz Island and a bit of snorkeling, passengers will return to the boat to return snorkeling gear and check-out. Then, passengers will take the bus from the main pier to the Baltra airport for departure. |
| Mittwoch: Arrival |
| pm: |
Orientation & “Wizard Hill”
After arriving to San Cristobal Island and transfer to Explorer II, upon check-in and orientation passengers will be taken to “Wizard Hill” (wet landing). Here, passengers will have the opportunity to swim, perhaps even with the sea lions! A Welcome Cocktail will be served in the evening to celebrate the commencement of the voyage. |
| Donnerstag: Espanola Island |
| am: |
Punta Suarez
A dry landing at “Punta Suarez” will be followed by a scenic hike, where passengers may spot and the waved albatross among the salt bush and scorpion weed. Here passengers will also view an impressive blow-hole. Just before lunch passengers have the opportunity to improve their culinary skills by learning to cook the famous Ecuadorian Ceviche. |
| pm: |
Gardner Bay Beach
On this beach of the Española Island, passengers will marvel at the sea lion colony and may spot hood mocking birds, marine iguanas, and sea turtles. Upon arrival (wet landing) passengers will have the opportunity to explore and snorkel, maybe even among the sea turtles! |
| Freitag: Santa Cruz Island |
| am: |
Puerto Ayora”
The biggest town in the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora is the home of Lonesome George, the only known living giant tortoise of his species. Passengers will visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, view giant tortoises, and explore the town and shops. |
| pm: |
Rabida Island”
After a wet-landing arrival, passengers will be impressed by the red sand beach and enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Later in the evening, passengers will experience the unique “Rabida sunset” from the Jacuzzi Bar and will share a Farewell Cocktail. |
| Samstag: Santa Cruz Island |
| am: |
Bachas Beach
After a wet landing on “Bachas Beach” passengers will be able to engage in snorkeling and swimming along the beach. |
| pm: |
Dragon Hill
On this visit to the northern part of the island of Santa Cruz, passengers will observe the booming population of iguanas. A recent project to protect these reptiles from predators was successful and provides many viewing opportunities |
| Sonntag: Bartholomew Island & Santiago Island |
| am: |
Bartholomew Island
After a dry landing, a scenic hike allows viewing of a large population of iguanas and stilt-legged flamingo. After a wet landing, passengers will enjoy snorkeling and an optional glass bottom boat tour. King angel fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish, sea lions, rainbow fish may be seen in the waters surrounding this island. Spanish lessons will be offered at the bar after the morning activities. |
| pm: |
Port Egas
After a marine observation on deck and a cocoa presentation, passengers will arrive at “Port Egas” on Santiago Island via wet landing and enjoy hiking and snorkeling. Here, passengers may spot sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos fur seals. |
| Montag: Fernandina Island & Isabela Island |
| am: |
Punta Espinosa
After a dry landing at “Punta Espinosa” on the archipelago’s youngest island, passengers may view a variety of wildlife including the hawk, sally light-foot crabs, sea lions, penguins, the flightless cormorant, and marine iguanas. With no introduced mammals, the wildlife on the island displays a unique harmonic environment. |
| pm: |
Punta Vicente Roca
Deep-water snorkeling and dinghy tours are offered at this location. Later in the evening passengers will celebrate the crossing of the Equator Line and view the “Ecuador Volcano” site. |
| Dienstag: North Seymour Island and Santa Cruz Island |
| am: |
North Seymour
After a visit of the island, an optional glass bottom boat tour and a guided tour will allow possible viewing of king angel fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish, sea lions, and rainbow fish. Then, passengers can enjoy deep water snorkeling and activity from the dinghy. |
| pm: |
Primicias
After a tour of the “Primicias” on Santa Cruz Island, passengers will board the yacht to watch a memories slideshow and celebrate the adventure with a Farewell Cocktail at the Piano Bar. |
| Mittwoch: Departure |
| pm: |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno & Transfer to Airport
A visit to “Puerto Baquerizo Moreno” in San Cristobal Island, the political capital of the archipelago, will give passengers time to shop and visit the interpretation center. Along the main street are shops, restaurants, internet centers. |
| Samstag: Arrival at Baltra Island |
| pm: |
Check-in & Orientation, Dragon Hill
After arriving on Baltra Island passengers will be transferred to and board the Explorer II. After orientation, on a visit to the northern part of the island of Santa Cruz passengers will observe the booming population of iguanas. A recent project to protect these reptiles from predators was successful and provides many viewing opportunities. |
| Sonntag: Bartholomew Island & Santiago Island |
| am: |
Bartholomew Island
After a dry landing, a scenic hike allows viewing of a large population of iguanas and stilt-legged flamingo. After a wet landing, passengers will enjoy snorkeling and an optional glass bottom boat tour. King angel fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish, sea lions, rainbow fish may be seen in the waters surrounding this island. Spanish lessons will be offered at the bar after the morning activities. |
| pm: |
Port Egas
After a marine observation on deck and a cocoa presentation, passengers will arrive at “Port Egas” on Santiago Island via wet landing and enjoy hiking and snorkeling. Here, passengers may spot sea lions, marine iguanas, and Galapagos fur seals. |
| Montag: Fernandina Island & Isabela Island |
| am: |
Punta Espinosa
After a dry landing at “Punta Espinosa” on the archipelago’s youngest island, passengers may view a variety of wildlife including the hawk, sally light-foot crabs, sea lions, penguins, the flightless cormorant, and marine iguanas. With no introduced mammals, the wildlife on the island displays a unique harmonic environment. |
| pm: |
Punta Vicente Roca
Deep-water snorkeling and dinghy tours are offered at this location. Later in the evening passengers will celebrate the crossing of the Equator Line and view the “Ecuador Volcano” site. |
| Dienstag: North Seymour Island and Santa Cruz Island |
| am: |
North Seymour
After a visit of the island, an optional glass bottom boat tour and a guided tour will allow possible viewing of king angel fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish, sea lions, and rainbow fish. Then, passengers can enjoy deep water snorkeling and activity from the dinghy. |
| pm: |
Primicias
After a tour of the “Primicias” on Santa Cruz Island, passengers will board the yacht to watch a memories slideshow and celebrate the adventure with a Farewell Cocktail at the Piano Bar. |
| Mittwoch: Departure |
| am: |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno & Transfer to Airport
A visit to “Puerto Baquerizo Moreno” in San Cristobal Island, the political capital of the archipelago, will give passengers time to shop and visit the interpretation center. Along the main street are shops, restaurants, internet centers. |
| Mittwoch: Arrival |
| pm: |
Orientation & “Wizard Hill”
After arriving to San Cristobal Island and transfer to Explorer II, upon check-in and orientation passengers will be taken to “Wizard Hill” (wet landing). Here, passengers will have the opportunity to swim, perhaps even with the sea lions! A Welcome Cocktail will be served in the evening to celebrate the commencement of the voyage. |
| Donnerstag: Espanola Island |
| am: |
Punta Suarez
A dry landing at “Punta Suarez” will be followed by a scenic hike, where passengers may spot and the waved albatross among the salt bush and scorpion weed. Here passengers will also view an impressive blow-hole. Just before lunch passengers have the opportunity to improve their culinary skills by learning to cook the famous Ecuadorian Ceviche. |
| pm: |
Gardner Bay Beach
On this beach of the Española Island, passengers will marvel at the sea lion colony and may spot hood mocking birds, marine iguanas, and sea turtles. Upon arrival (wet landing) passengers will have the opportunity to explore and snorkel, maybe even among the sea turtles! |
| Freitag: Santa Cruz Island |
| am: |
Puerto Ayora”
The biggest town in the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora is the home of Lonesome George, the only known living giant tortoise of his species. Passengers will visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, view giant tortoises, and explore the town and shops. |
| pm: |
Rabida Island”
After a wet-landing arrival, passengers will be impressed by the red sand beach and enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Later in the evening, passengers will experience the unique “Rabida sunset” from the Jacuzzi Bar and will share a Farewell Cocktail. |
| Samstag: Departure |
| am: |
Bachas Beach” & Transfer to Airport
After a wet landing on “Bachas Beach” in Santa Cruz and a final snorkeling opportunity, passengers will return to the boat to check-out. Then, passengers will take the bus from the main pier to the Baltra airport for departure. |