Galapagos - Ecuador
Midrange
8 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Samba Galapagos Cruise offers an unforgettable adventure through the stunning natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands. The ship boasts comfortable and well-appointed cabins that provide a cozy retreat after a long day of exploring. Each cabin features air conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water, and large windows that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean and islands. The ship can accommodate up to 14 passengers in 7 cabins, making for a personalized and intimate experience.
Food on the Samba is a true culinary experience, with a talented chef preparing delicious and nutritious meals using fresh, local ingredients. Guests can savor a variety of gourmet dishes that cater to all dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Whether you’re an avid wildlife enthusiast or simply looking for a unique and relaxing vacation, the Samba Midrange Class Cruise in Galapagos offers the perfect opportunity to explore one of the world’s most incredible destinations in comfort and style.
Itineraries
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TUE Arrival to Baltra, Mosquera Islet
WED Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
THU Marchena: Mejia Point, Black Beach
FRI Isabela: Abermarle Point, Vicente Roca Point
SAT Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Isabela: Urbina Bay
SUN Isabela: Elizabeth Bay, Moreno Point
MON Floreana: Asilo de la Paz, Cerro Alieri, Loberia
TUE Santa Cruz: Highlands, Transfer to BaltraĀ“s airport
(8 days A)
Day 1: Early arrival at Baltra Airport. After that, you’ll be taken to the Bay to board the Samba Yacht. Go to Mosquera Islet after the yacht’s lunch service. You will find a white sand beach there, where shorebirds, sally light foot crabs, and sea lions rest during the day. On the beach, visitors can swim or snorkel. Enjoy dinner onboard.
Day 2: To find red-footed boobies and great frigate birds courting a female, make a wet landing at Darwin Bay and follow the trail there. A steep climb will lead you to a Palo Santo Forest and species like Nazca boobies at Prince Philip’s Steps (Barranco), where the yacht will stop after lunch. Additionally, from here, you can see the entire Island in its entirety.
Day 3: The day starts at Marchena Island, where you can kayak, go snorkeling, or take a panga ride. The best snorkeling location is Punta Mejia because there is a wide variety of fish there, and you might even see rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles. The yacht will travel to Playa Negra in the afternoon. Here, you can snorkel as well.
Day 4: We travel to Point Albemarle on Isabela Island after breakfast. Inhabitants of this now-abandoned location include marine iguanas and flightless cormorants. We travel to Punta Vicente Roca in the afternoon to view a variety of geological formations, including tuff cones and lava dikes. You can snorkel and see Galapagos penguins and blue-footed boobies. Return to the yacht for dinner.
Day 5: Espinoza Point, where you disembark, is the first wildlife-rich location of the day. Here, you can see sea lions, penguins, crabs, herons, and other animals living in the local mangrove forest. Navigate to Urbina Bay in the Galapagos, one of the most modern cases of geological strengthening. Dinner at the end of the day.
Day 6: We travel to Elizabeth Bay in the morning, which is the only location where penguins can be found living in an ancient tropical mangrove forest. Visit Moreno Point in the afternoon, which is situated between the Cerro Azul and Sierra Negra volcanoes on Isabela’s north coast. Follow a path made of solidified lava until you reach a coastal lagoon where you might see a variety of bird species. Dinner on board.
Day 7: We arrive at Puerto Velasco Ibarra after breakfast and take a ride to the Floreana highlands. Cerro Alieri must be climbed first. Following that, we travel to Asilo de la Paz to discover the fascinating tale of the original settlers, including the Witmers, Doctor Ritter and Dora, as well as the illustrious Baroness and her three lovers. We will visit Loberia in the late afternoon, with plenty of time to swim or snorkel on the beach.
Day 8: You will arrive in Puerto Ayora early in the morning and travel to Twin Craters (Los Gemelos), two collapsed craters that are home to a variety of bird species in the Highlands of Santa Cruz. You’ll be driven to the airport to catch your flight back to the mainland after that.
TUE Arrival to Baltra, Santa Cruz: Highlands
WED Floreana: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout
THU EspaƱola: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay
FRI San Cristobal: Lobos Island, Kicker Rock, Pitt Point
SAT Santa Fe, South Plaza, Santa Cruz: Carrion Point
SUN Chinese Hat, Bartholomew
MON Santiago: James Bay, Red Beach – Rabida
TUE North Seymour, Transfer to BaltraĀ“s airport
(8 days B)
Day 1: You will first stop at Rancho “El Manzanillo,” which is situated in the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island, after arriving at Baltra airport, where you will have a snack. After that, you will have the chance to see a Galapagos Tortoise in its natural habitat.
Day 2: The day’s first activity will involve traveling to Punta Cormorant, a place where larger flamingos and sea turtles can be found. Next, go snorkeling at Champion Islet, which is home to endemic mockingbirds. You might spot fish, rays, sharks, and Galapagos sea lions while snorkeling. The yacht will transport you to Post Office Bay in the late afternoon. Our final destination is Baroness Lookout. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 3: Head to Suarez Point in the early morning; it is a basaltic cliff with a blowhole where water sprays high into the air. After lunch, we will travel to Gardner Bay, a crucial location for pacific green turtle breeding. Gardner and Osborn Islets nearby may also offer snorkeling opportunities. Come back to the yacht for dinner after this event.
Day 4: Pitt Point will be the first thing you do in the morning; after ascending a steep, wide road onto a mountain range surrounded by reddish hills, it offers an impressive view. After this outing, we travel to Kicker Rock to take a panga ride and observe the marine life that nests in the confined space. We will travel to Lobos Islet in the late afternoon.
Day 5: On Santa Fe Island, a small forest of enormous prickly pear cacti grows and protects Barrington Bay, where we land early in the morning. The Barrington Terrestrial Iguana is an endemic species that lives here. Snorkeling exercises can be done here. We travel to South Plazas in the afternoon to view different land iguana species and swallow-tailed gulls. We could go swimming or snorkeling here too, if the weather allows it to.
Day 6: We travel to the volcanic cone known as Chinese Hat, which is located off the rocky coast of Santiago. Additionally, you could go deep sea snorkeling and see marine iguanas and sea lions from the Galapagos. After lunch, we will travel to Bartolome Island, renowned for its breathtaking panoramic views of Pinnacle Rock. Return to yacht for dinner.
Day 7: A wet landing at James Bay, also referred to as Puerto Egas, will be the first activity of the day. Iguanas and sea lions can be seen along the coast with a short stroll. Here, we can go swimming or snorkeling. We travel to Rabida Island in the late afternoon, where iron-rich lava has turned the sand red. There is a brown pelican nesting area and a nursery for Galapagos sea lions. At the beach, you can also snorkel. Enjoy dinner on board.
Day 8: We travel to North Seymour early in the morning to observe the various bird species that live there, including blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. You are then driven to Baltra Airport where you will catch your flight back to the mainland.
About Galapagos Itinerary Yacht is a comfortable motor yacht, accommodating 16 passengers with spacious common areas and roomy double cabins (bunk beds) with air conditioning and private bathroom. The Golondrina Yacht welcomes you aboard to follow DarwinĀ“s steps and discover unique animals, is one of the fewest Galapagos yacht covering in 5 days trip Galapagos western loop, when the usual is to be cover on 8 days tours.
2024 PRICES | |
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8 Days | |
Standard | US$4,800 |
Charter | US$67,200 |
Vessel type
Motor Sailor
Year built
1966
Length
78 ft
Beam
18 ft
Max speed
9 knots
Crew
Captain, mechanic, cook, 2 sailors and 1 naturalist guide
Capacity
14 passengers
Decks
3
1 Upper Deck Cabins (7)
double matrimonial bed, with small windows
6 Lower Deck Cabin (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
bunk beds with lower double matrimonial bed + upper single bed, with small windows
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck