Galapagos - Ecuador
Tourist
4-8 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Darwin Galapagos Cruise is a luxurious and intimate yacht that offers a unique way to explore the Galapagos Islands. With only 10 cabins, the yacht offers a personalized experience for guests who value exclusivity and comfort. Each cabin is tastefully decorated and features air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a large window that provides breathtaking views of the Galapagos Islands. The cabins are spacious, comfortable, and perfect for couples or solo travelers who want to experience the magic of the Galapagos in style.
The Darwin Cruise is renowned for its exceptional culinary experience. The onboard chef prepares a range of gourmet dishes using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The menu features a mix of international and Ecuadorian cuisine, with an emphasis on seafood. Guests can enjoy three delicious meals a day, plus snacks, fruit, and drinks throughout the day.
The Darwin Cruise features several areas to lounge and relax during the day. The spacious sundeck is the perfect spot to soak up the sun and take in the stunning views of the Galapagos Islands. The shaded outdoor lounge area is a comfortable place to relax and unwind, with comfortable seating and a bar serving refreshing drinks. The indoor lounge is another great place to unwind, with a large flat-screen TV, a small library, and comfortable seating
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
THU Arrival in Airport, North Seymour
FRI San Cristobal: Pitt Point, Leon Dormido
SAT San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo, Isla Lobos
SUN Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Interpretation Center, Airport
(4 days)
Day 1: The cruise aboard the Yacht Darwin, where the captain and crew will welcome you, departs from Baltra Airport. Visit twin Craters or The Pit Craters, which are craters according to geology and did not form as a direct result of volcanic activity. The most notable terrestrial bird in the upper regions of the majority of the islands is the vermillion flycatcher.
Day 2: A black sand beach known as Port Egas is situated northwest of Santiago Island on the western side of James Bay. Next, travel to Espumilla, which is located on Santiago Island’s northern coast in James Bay. The beach, palo santo forest, and surrounding scenery are the main draws in this area. The beach is a crucial location for marine turtle nesting.
Day 3: Visit the magnificent Bartolome Island. It has beautiful landscapes, and the beaches, dunes, and Pinnacle Rock are its main draws. The landing can be done on either the rocky shore (dry landing) or the white sand beach in SUllivan Bay, which is situated southeast of Santiago Island (wet landing).
Day 4: Go to North The largest nesting colony of Galapagos Great Frigatebirds is found in Seymour, which is north of Baltra and has bushy vegetation. The Galapagos is this species’ most western distribution, which is significant. The airport in Baltra will be where our guide will be checked out. We are eager to return on our yacht Darwin in the future.
SUN Arrival in Airport, El Chato Reserve
MON Isabela: Las Tintoreras, Cinco Cerros
TUES Rabida Island: Dragon Hill
WED Santiagos Island: Chinese Har, Black Turtle Cove
THU Daphne Islet, Airport
(5 days)
Day 1: Take a taxi to the port of Puerto Ayora, where the cruise will depart from and the captain and crew will greet you. Then proceed to El Chato; this trail begins in Santa Rosa and follows some farm boundaries while being surrounded by tall grass. It might be muddy depending on the time of year.
Day 2: Visit To the south of Puerto Villamil is the islet of Las Tintoreras. It has a tiny bay with turquoise waters that are utterly calm, where you can admire sea lions, turtles, marine iguanas, rays, etc. A bay with crystal-clear water is connected to it. Then, in the afternoon, proceed to Cinco Cerros, where there is a distinct giant tortoise subpopulation. Because of the unusual shape of its shell, it is referred to locally as āflattenedā.
Day 3: Visit RĆ”bida Island, which has a loop trail, a coastal lagoon behind the beach, and a beach with red sand. The extremely porous volcanic material is what gives the rocks and sand on the beach their color. Aside from the arid zone vegetation and the presence of native and endemic species, the location’s main draws are the red sand beach and surrounding scenery. Visit Dragon Hill, which is a short, 1,600 m-long trail that passes through three distinct environments and is situated in the northwest of Santa Cruz Island.
Day 4: Visit Chinese Hat, a tiny islet close to Santiago’s southeast coast. When viewed from a distance, it resembles a Chinese hat. Head to Black Turtle Cove, a mangrove estuary on Santa Cruz Island’s north coast, in the late afternoon. Visitors can take the Panga ride to the cave, but they must turn off the engines. The mangroves are home to numerous rays, sea turtles, pelicans, and other animals.
Day 5: Visit Daphne, a volcanic tuff cone that was created by numerous explosions caused by the combination of lava and water. The tropical bird that nests in crevices of the cliffs is the blue-footed booby, while the masked booby builds its nest on the flanks of the cone and the edge of the craters. Head to the airport for your flight back to the mainland.
THU Arrival at Baltra Airport, Mosquera Islet
FRI Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Island
SAT EspaƱola Island: Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez
SUN Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant
MON Interpretation Center, Twin Craters
TUES Egas Port, Espumilla Beach
WED Bartolome Island, Sullivan Bay
THU North Seymour, Airport
(8 days)
Day 1: Arrival at Baltra Airport, where we begin the cruise on the Yacht Darwin with a welcome from the captain and crew. Visit Mosquera, a great white sand beach and reef of rocks and coral that was formed as a result of an uprising.
Day 2: Islas Plazas, a pair of islands that include Visit Plaza Sur Island, are situated east of Santa Cruz Island. The landing is made in a channel that divides the island from Plaza Norte Island on its northern coast. Go to Santa Fe in the afternoon.
Day 3: On EspaƱola Island ‘s northern coast is Gardener Bay. Two beaches with a combined width of 1300 meters serve as the boundaries of the visitor’s area. The sea lion colony, which populates the beach in large numbers during breeding season, is the main draw. Next, go to Punta SuĆ”rez, which is near EspaƱola Island to the west. In the breeding season, marine iguanas turn red and turquoise. Darwin’s finches, lava lizards, and various mockingbirds are thought to be endemic to this island.
Day 4: Visit Post Office, or Post Office Bay, to learn about the history of the whalers who came here in search of water and Galapagos tortoises. Punta Cormorant, which is situated on Floreana Island’s north coast, will be the following tourist destination. The beach’s polished Hermatypic coral sand is what gives the sand its silky texture.
Day 5: Visit the Interpretation Center first thing in the morning, then proceed to the breeding facility. From there, a wooden elevated circular path leads to the corral for the tortoise exhibit. Since the tortoises in this corral are used to people, it is a great place for tourists to take pictures with them. In the late afternoon, go to the Twin Craters, which are craters that were not formed by volcanic activity specifically.
Day 6: Visit Port Egas, a black sand beach that is situated northwest of Santiago Island and on the western side of James Bay. The Sugarloaf Volcano, which is located south of the beach and has deposits of volcanic tuff that helped the black sand beach form, is south of the beach. Go to the Espumilla visitor site in the afternoon. The beach, palo santo forest, and surrounding scenery are the main draws in this area. The beach is a crucial location for marine turtle nesting.
Day 7: Pay a visit to Bartolome Island in the morning. Due to its stunning beauty, the Galapagos Islands’ premier location. It has beautiful landscapes, and the beaches, dunes, and Pinnacle Rock are its main draws. After that, proceed to Sullivan Bay, a famous geological attraction. The landing can be done on a white sand beach or a rocky shore (dry landing) (wet landing).
Day 8: Baltra is north of North Seymour. The Galapagos is this species’ most western distribution, which is significant. There is also a common frigate there. Go back to the airport so you can catch your flight to the mainland.
2024 PRICES | ||||
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4 Days | 5 Days | 7 Days | 8 Days | |
Standard | US$1,259 | US$1,549 | US$1,979 | US$2,199 |
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Year built
1995
Length
60ft
Beam
60ft
Max speed
9 knots
Crew
6 people + 1 English speaking naturalist guide
Capacity
16 passengers
Decks
3
Cabins
8
Bathrooms
8
Freshwater maker
Yes
Lower Deck
Standard: 4
Main Deck
Standard: 2
Upper Deck
Standard: 2
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck