Galapagos - Ecuador
Cruise Ship
8 Days
Included
Easy
100 Passengers
The Silver Origin Galapagos Cruise is an extraordinary adventure that will take you through one of the world’s most biodiverse destinations. The luxurious ship boasts 50 spacious suites that have been thoughtfully designed with floor-to-ceiling windows to provide guests with unobstructed views of the surrounding landscapes. Each suite is equipped with high-end amenities and state-of-the-art technology, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay onboard.
The dining experience onboard the Silver Origin is nothing short of exceptional. The ship’s skilled chefs create culinary masterpieces using locally sourced ingredients, adding a touch of Galapagos flavor to each dish. The Main Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a wide range of gourmet options to cater to every guest’s taste. The Grill, located on the ship’s top deck, provides a more relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy delicious barbecues while taking in the stunning views.
The Silver Origin Cruise offers various areas to lounge and relax after a day of exploration. The Observation Lounge is an ideal spot to sit back and enjoy a cocktail while admiring the stunning views. The Explorer Lounge is a comfortable space to unwind and socialize with fellow guests, while the Outdoor Jacuzzi is perfect for those looking to soak in the warm waters while gazing up at the starry sky.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
SUN San Cristobal island: Arrival to airport and Kicker Rock
MON San Cristobal island Witch Hill, Pitt Point
TUE EspaƱola Island: Suarez Point and Gardner Bay
WED Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet or DevilĀ“s Crown, Post Office Bay and Baroness Point
THU Santa Cruz Island: Highlands and Twin Craters, Charles Darwin Station and Breeding Center
FRI Bartolome Island and Chinese Hat (Origin) OR Bachas Beach (Theory)
SAT South Plaza and North Seymour
SUN San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center and transfer out to the airport
(8 days A)
Day 1: When you arrive on board, you will be presented to the crew and provided a welcome meeting as well as an essential safety drill. Following that, you will be taken to your cabin. Lunch and then the adventure starts. We’ll visit Prince Philip’s Steps at Genovesa.Be prepared for the steep climb, but do not worry because you can hold onto a railing that goes all over the stairs. The climb will be worth it, youāll get to enjoy the incredible panoramic views. During this visit, you will get the chance to see some colonies full of blue footedboobies, nazca boobies, mockingbirds and finches. Moreover, continuing on the road you may find a dark lava habitat, home for many other birds. This is considered the best place to look at short eared owls.
Day 2: On this day, youāll visit Darwin Bay. Also known as a paradise to watch birds, Darwin Bay is a stunning white coral beach with sally lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas, sea lions, and great frigatebirds as residents where you can go for 1-2 hours long walks. Here you will see red-footed boobies and gulls, which stop to rest on the rock cliffs. Also, some sharks, sea lions, and rays may all be seen swimming close to the island in the water. During the visit, you can take time to relax on the beach, go snorkeling or kayaking.
Day 3: On this day, the morning will start with breakfast. Then, weāll visit North Seymour. The Island has a path visitors can go through to experience some adventure. The path goes through both the island’s interior and coastline section. The trail is level and simple, winding around a rocky outcrop through a palo santo and opuntia cactus woodland. Going inside the Island, visitors enter the biggest Frigate Bird colony in the Galapagos Islands as the environment transforms to parched scrub. The magnificent and big Frigatebirds may be seen here.
Day 4: This day will begin with breakfast and then a visit to Sullivan Bay. Here, black lava fields will be next to you. This is the closest thing to ancient lava flows in the Galapagos Islands. Pahoehoe lava is extremely uncommon on Earth, occurring mostly in the GalĆ”pagos and Hawaiian Islands. On this Bay, there are little pioneer plants sprouting from lava fissures and lava lizards darting about your feet. Small lava cookers that resemble tiny volcanoes are also available. After this adventure, youāll have lunch.Ā
Day 5: First things first, breakfast. Then, your adventure will start with a visit to Mangle Point. visit to this place takes you to a panga ride to where you will find a nice place to go snorkeling as well as a tiny inlet for animals. Both Galapagos penguins and flightless cormorants frequently nest along this shore which is perfect for divers since they can see them underwater. There are more species in this area as well such as sea horses, sharks, pelicans and GalƔpagos Halcones flying around!
Day 6: After breakfast and a relaxing morning onboard the cruise, youāll begin your adventure. In the afternoon, weāll visit Moreno Point. This place offers a series of activities that visitors will enjoy. You can go through tide pools and mangroves, a moderate land route crosses lava. With flamingos, pelicans, several types of herons, and other birds, this region is well known for bird viewing. Along with unique species, tide pools frequently include sally lightfoot crabs, marine turtles, and reef sharks. This hike is about a 1.2 mile but be sure to enjoy every second of it. After this, youāll go back on the cruise for dinner and sleep.Ā
Day 7: This day will begin with a walk on Santa Fe. The landscape is usually a combination of turquoise blue waters and green/red vegetation. Moreover, the wildlife in this Island consists of two different species of Galapagos Land Iguana, including the endemic Barrington Land Iguana, GalĆ”pagos Hawks, mockingbirds and Darwin Finches. Nevertheless, visitors could also encounter Sea Lions that lay all day on the beaches of this Island. Santa Fe has room for many activities but only one visitor site and two hiking paths are present. Barrington Bay’s calm waters are also suitable for kayaking and snorkeling, and there are three diving sites there as well.
Day 8: On this day, youāll be transferred to San Cristobal airport to go back to the mainland.
SUN San Cristobal island: Arrival to airport, Kicker Rock
MON Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay and Prince PhillipĀ“s Steps
TUE Bachas Beach & Dragon Hill
WED Fernandina: Vicente Roca Point and Isabela: Urbina Bay
THU Fernandina: Espinoza Point and Tagus Cove
FRI Rabida Island and Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove (Origin) or Santiago Island: Egas Port (Theory)
SAT Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station and Highlands, Twin Craters
SUN San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center and transfer out to airport
(8 days B)
Day 1: As soon as you reach Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You will be given a tour of your cabin and treated to a delectable lunch after a brief bus ride to the dock and Zodiac ride to the yacht anchored in the bay. After the welcome speech and a quick safety drill, you can select your snorkeling gear and wetsuit for the week. You can easily see blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and frigatebirds on the cliffs as we navigate the formation. Join our Captain and crew for a cocktail reception following a briefing on the day’s activities. Our talented chefs prepare a sophisticated multi-course dinner that is served.
Day 2: You will touch down at Genovesa Island’s Prince Phillip’s Steps in the morning, where you can see red-footed boobies and a forest of Palo Santo trees. Storm petrels and Nazca boobies are also present. Return to the yacht for a BBQ lunch after this outing. Then you’ll travel to Darwin Bay, where you’ll be astounded by the coral-sand beach and the resident swallow-tailed and lava gulls. You can also see Great frigate birds, which puff up their chest pouches to entice females. At the beach, you can unwind or go swimming with sea lions. After dinner and a briefing, head back to the yacht for a starry night.
Day 3: After breakfast, go to Bachas beach to look for one that was left here during World War II. After lunch, you will head back to the boat and then to Dragon Hill for a magnificent view of the bay and to explore the island trail where you can see plants like the opuntia cactus and palo santo. You will see endemic land iguanas, Galapagos flycatchers, yellow warblers, and shearwaters. Return to the yacht for dinner and rest after these pursuits.
Day 4: The day’s first activity will be a zodiac ride to Vicente Roca Point. At this location, you can snorkel and watch playful penguins dive into the water. Look below the surface for sea turtles. You will disembark at Urbina Bay on Isabela Island in the late afternoon. This bay was created by a dramatic uplift brought on by a volcanic eruption in 1954. Galapagos marine and land iguanas, Darwin finches, brown pelicans, and flightless cormorants can all be seen nearby.
Day 5: After breakfast, travel to Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island, the archipelago’s most pristine and recent island. You will travel to Tagus Cove after lunch, which was once a favorite berth for pirates and whaling ships. By kayak or stand-up paddle board, you can explore the area’s shoreline while looking for Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, and flightless cormorants. Additionally, snorkeling is possible here.
Day 6: Due to the high iron content in the volcanic shores, you will disembark on Rabida Island, a red sand beach, in the early morning. Here, you can go to a saltwater lagoon where you might see flamingos. While observing rays and sea lions from the shore, you can also snorkel.
Day 7: You will get off the ship at Ayora Port on Santa Cruz Island in the morning. You will go to the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center. After lunch, you will be transported to the highlands to visit Los Gemelos in the afternoon, passing through the vegetation zones found in the Galapagos (The twins). Return to the yacht for dinner after this event.
Day 8: After breakfast this morning, you’ll leave the yacht. You’ll visit the Interpretation Center on San Cristobal to learn more about the human history of the Galapagos Islands as a fitting way to wrap up the journey. In addition, there is a paved trail where you can take a quick stroll before going to the airport for your return flight.
2024 PRICES | |
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8 Days | |
Double | US$9,450 |
Single | US$17,000 |
Suite | US$18,900 |
Vessel type
Cruise Ship
Year built
2020
Length
331.4 Feet / 101 Metres
Beam
52,5ft (16m)
Max speed
14 knots
Crew
90 members
Capacity
100 passengers
Decks
5
Deck 5
Silver Suite: 2 Classic Veranda Suite: 22 Grand Suite: 1 Royal Suite: 1
Deck 6
Deluxe Veranda Suite: 7 Superior Veranda Suite: 16 Medallion Suite: 1 Owner's Suite: 1
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck