Galapagos - Ecuador
Luxury
5-6 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Galapagos Sea Star CruiseĀ is a first-class cruising experience that offers guests an unforgettable journey through the enchanting Galapagos Islands. The cruise ship features ten spacious and elegant cabins, each equipped with a private balcony that provides guests with a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscapes. The cabins are exquisitely decorated and designed with comfort and relaxation in mind, making them the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring the islands. With its modern amenities and luxurious furnishings, the Sea Star Luxury Cruise provides guests with a truly exceptional experience.
The ship’s food and chef are a highlight of the Sea Star Luxury Cruise experience. The on-board chef uses only the freshest ingredients to create a variety of international dishes that cater to every taste. Guests can choose to dine in the ship’s elegant dining room, where they can enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean, or dine al fresco on the ship’s spacious deck.
The Sea Star Luxury Cruise offers guests a variety of areas to lounge and relax, both indoors and outdoors. The ship’s sundeck provides ample space for guests to soak up the sun, while enjoying the stunning views of the ocean and the islands. There are also plenty of shaded areas, where guests can relax in comfort and take in the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. The ship’s lounge is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploration, with its comfortable seating and large windows that offer guests a panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes.
Itineraries
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SUN Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill
MON Red Beach ā Rabida & Santiago: Chinese Hat
TUE Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
WED Bartolome Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
THU Santa Cruz: Highlands & transfer to Baltraās airport
(5 days B)
Day 1: You will be transported to Galapagos Sea Star Journey Ship after landing at Baltra Island’s airport. You will visit Dragon Hill, which is in the northwest of Santa Cruz Island, after settling into your boat and eating lunch. It has a path that takes you to an ultra saline lagoon behind the beach that is frequently visited by flamingos, pintail ducks, and other bird species. Land iguanas, which were brought in to help this species recover, are also present at this location. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 2: You will travel in the morning to Black Turtle Cove, which is a red mangrove lagoon on Santa Cruz Island in which sharks and rays can be found. You can take a panga to get to this location. In the late afternoon, you will travel to Chinese Hat, a tiny islet off the southeast coast of Santiago that got its name from an active volcanic cone that resembled a Chinese hat. You could see marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins, and sea lions that live here, and it’s a great place to see how lava tubes and flows form.
Day 3: You will go to El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, early in the day. This is a rocky path that leads to a cliff from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Genovesa Island. After that,Ā take a path through mangroves teeming with territory birds to Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island, a white-sand coral beach. Tidal pools further along the path are home to playful sea lions swimming.
Day 4: After having breakfast on the cruise, the first stop of the day will be Bartolome Island and the Pinnacle Rock, which is a popular tourist destination. You will hike to a vantage point from which you can see one of the archipelago’s most breathtaking scenes. You will then proceed to the seashores at the pinnacle’s base. You will travel to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island in the afternoon.
Day 5: You will arrive at Santa Cruz Island at the start of the final day. From there, you will take a bus to the final sightseeing location, Santa Cruz Highlands, where you can see the island’s agrarian region and see giant tortoises in their native environment. You will be transported from the boat to Baltra airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this activity.
TUE Arrival to San Cristobal & Colorado Hill
WED EspaƱola: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay
THU Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devilās Crown, Baroness Lookout, Post Office Bay
FRI Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
SAT North Seymour & Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
SUN Mosquera Islet & transfer to Baltraās airport
(6 days A)
Day 1: You will be transported to Galapagos Sea Star Journey Ship after landing at San Cristobal Island’s airport. Your first stop will be Colorado Hill, where the Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center was built with the intention of conserving Galapagos tortoises, after you’ve settled into the yacht and had lunch. Additionally, you can see a number of species, including finches, lava lizards, and Galapagos mockingbirds. Return to the cruise for dinner.
Day 2: Suarez Point, a volcanic rock cliff with a blowhole where water shoots high into the air, will be the first place to see in the morning after breakfast. An excellent opportunity to take beautiful pictures is on the ascent. Visit Gardner Bay after lunch for a great swimming and snorkeling beach where you can see turtles, reef sharks, and sea lions who enjoy swimming alongside divers. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 3: Start your day with breakfast and then, travel to Cormorant Point where you will observe the coral and magnetite green sand beaches as well as flamingos, pintail ducks, and other birds at the shoreline lagoon. Additionally, snorkeling is an option at Devil’s Crown. You will go to Baroness Lookout in the afternoon for a breathtaking sight of Floreana Island, and towards the end of the day, you will travel to Post Office Bay to see the fabled post barrel that whalers once used to post mail and where visitors can do the same.
Day 4: Going to Santa Fe island, which is inhabited by a variety of endemic species like the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, and mockingbirds will be the first thing to do.Ā You will walk along a trail past enormous prickly pear cacti on your way to a sea lion colony. Go to South Plaza Island in the afternoon to see a colony of territory iguanas, marine iguanas, and hybrids of these species living together there. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 5: You will travel to North Seymour Island in the early morning, which is home to the Galapagos Islands’ biggest colony of majestic frigate birds. You’ll travel to Bachas Beach in the afternoon, which is a major sea turtle nesting area. Among other native species, you can appreciate flamingos and light foot crabs. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 6: Visit Mosquera Islet, which is situated between Baltra and North Seymour Islands, at the start of the last day. Depending on what time of year you tour the islet, it also has the highest numbers of sea lions and orca whales, which you may occasionally see. You will be transported from the boat to Baltra airport to catch your flight back to the mainland.
THU Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
FRI Isabela: Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, Wetlands, Breeding Center
SAT Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
SUN Fernandina: Espinoza Point & Isabela: Tagus Cove
MON Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Egas Port
TUE San Cristobal: Lobos Island, transfer to the airport
(6 days C)
Day 1: You will be transported to Galapagos Sea Star Journey Ship after landing at San Cristobal Island’s airport. The first visit will be atĀ Charles Darwin Research Station at Ayora Port after deciding into your yacht and eating lunch. Here, you will gain knowledge about the conservation projects made to protect species like the Galapagos Giant tortoises on the island and visit the facility that breeds and raises young and adult Galapagos tortoises. Return to the yacht for dinner and relaxation.
Day 2: The day’s first activity will involve traveling to Isabela Island and taking a zodiac ride to a location known as Tintoreras Islets, in which you will be ready to see a mangrove forest and the white-tipped reef sharks that live there. After that, you will arrive at Isabela Island and take a quick bus ride to the Sierra Negra Volcano, where you can hike to get one of the amazing sights of the whole archipelago. You will tour the Tortoise Breeding Center and the Isabela Wetlands in the afternoon. The day will end after this activity, followed by dinner aboard.
Day 3: You will go to Moreno Point, which is on the north side of Isabela at the start of the day. This location is notable for the lava flow that left a trail of solidified lava, which is fascinating to see. Additionally, there is a network of intricate lagoons where numerous rare bird species can be found. Afternoon excursion to Elizabeth Bay by zodiac includes stops at Marielas Islets, where you’ll find the biggest colony of sea penguins, and a cove encircled by mangroves where you can see eagle rays and sea lions.
Day 4: Espinoza Point, the only visitor location on Fernandina Island, will be the destination of the cruise after breakfast. You’ll go to Tagus Cove in the late afternoon. You will have the opportunity to see Galapagos penguins during the tour along the cliffs. Additionally, you will climb to Darwin Lake, a saltwater lake, where you can see the graffiti that buccaneers and pirates left behind over the course of several centuries. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 5: You will visit Santiago Island first thing in the morning before disembarking at Espumilla Beach. The Palo Santo Forest and the white sand beach, which serves as a marine turtle nesting ground, are this island’s main draws. Additionally, there are two coastal lagoons where you might be able to see flamingos. You will make the journey to Egas Port, a black sand beach created by volcanic tuff deposits, in the late afternoon. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 6: You’ll board a panga in the morning to travel to Lobos Island. The name of this location comes from the large colony of sea lions that can be found there, together with blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. You will be driven to San Cristobal Airport to catch your flight back to the mainland.
2024 PRICES | ||
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5 Days | 6 Days | |
Galapagos Suite | US$4,554 | US$5,706 |
Balcony Suite | US$4,819 | US$5,972 |
Sea Star Suite | US$5,083 | US$6,236 |
Charter | US$68,374 | US$85,673 |
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Year built
2011
Year of renovation
2022
Length
42 m
Beam
9 m
Max speed
10 knots
Crew
9 people
Capacity
16 passengers
Decks
4
Engines
2 Yuchai 450 HP
Number of cabins
8
Number of bathrooms
8
Water capacity
10000 gallons
Fuel capacity
6.000 gallons
Freshwater maker
Yes
Sea Star Travel Suite
Located on the Upper Deck. This cabin is like having your own apartment on the Galapagos Islands with a King size bed. Some of the cabins features are a large and panoramic view windows, a large sitting area with desk, a comfortable sofa bed for triple accommodation, perfect for children, and its private bathroom.
Balcony Suite (Main Deck)
2 twin suites and 2 matrimonial suites on the main deck. These suites now offer a balcony for guests to enjoy the Galapagos landscape in their room privacy, and all the suites are equipped with panoramic windows, private bathroom, hot/cold water, air conditioning with independent controls, and safe box.
Galapagos Suite (Upper Deck)
All the suites are equipped with panoramic windows to enjoy the landscapes of the islands, private bathroom, hot/cold water, air conditioning with independent controls, and safe box.
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck