Santa Cruz II Yacht

Day by Day

• Morning: Arrive at Baltra Airport and transfer to the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise. Enjoy lunch onboard.
• Afternoon: Excursion to Mosquera Islet featuring a walk along a shallow reef, perfect for spotting young sea lions.

• Morning: Visit Punta Pitt, the only site in Galapagos where the three species of boobies can be found together.
• Afternoon: Visit the Breeding Center for Galapagos giant tortoises at Cerro Colorado, home to dozens of bird species and the San Cristobal lava lizard.

• Morning: Explore the white sand beach of Santa Fe Island, home to sea lions and the endemic land iguana. Activities include snorkeling, swimming, glass-bottom boat tours, and kayaking.
• Afternoon: Visit South Plaza Island to see yellow-grey land iguanas, sea lions, frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls, and shearwaters.

• Morning: Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to a giant tortoise breeding center and the hub of scientific research and conservation efforts.
• Afternoon: Various activity options before returning to Puerto Ayora and boarding the ship again.

• Morning: Walk at Punta Suarez to see Galapagos albatross, Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and the famous “blowhole” geological phenomenon.
• Afternoon: Visit Gardner Bay beach to observe sea lions, mockingbirds, and finches.

• Morning: Observe blue-footed boobies, reef sharks, and frigatebirds at Eden Islet on Santa Cruz Island.
• Afternoon: Visit North Seymour Island to watch bird colonies of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and swallow-tailed gulls, as well as sea lions and marine iguanas.

• Morning: Disembark at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the continent.

Santa Cruz II Western Galapagos Islands Itinerary

Day by Day

• Morning: Arrive at Baltra Island, transfer to the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise, and enjoy lunch after an introductory briefing.
• Afternoon: Visit Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island, passing by a brackish-water lagoon frequented by ducks and flamingos, and enjoy views of the bay and western islands.

• Morning: Explore the coast of Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island) by dinghy, a nesting site for flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.
• Afternoon: Visit Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) to see iconic species including sea lions, Sally lightfoot crabs, and flightless cormorants.

• Morning: Visit Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to a giant tortoise breeding center and giant cactus forest.
• Afternoon: Various activity options in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island before returning to Puerto Ayora and boarding the ship again.

• Morning: Visit Baroness Cove and Post Office Bay to see the historic barrel post office.
• Afternoon: Snorkel at Champion Islet and visit Cormorant Point to spot flamingos, pintail ducks, and other birds.

• Morning: Disembark at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the mainland.

Santa Cruz II Northern Galapagos Islands Itinerary

Day by Day

• Morning: Land at Baltra Island, transfer to the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise, and enjoy lunch after an introductory briefing.
• Afternoon: Visit Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz Island, home to various wading birds. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and expedition briefing back on board.

• Morning: Explore Buccaneer Cove’s coastline, with opportunities for snorkeling or rides on a dinghy or glass-bottom boat.
• Afternoon: Swim or snorkel along the rocky shorelines of Puerto Egas and observe a colony of fur seals.

• Morning: Walk on Rabida Island to see sea lions, marine iguanas, mockingbirds, yellow warblers, and several species of Darwin’s finches.
• Afternoon: Swim, snorkel, or ride the glass-bottom boat at Bartolome Island. Hike to the island’s summit for a fantastic view.

• Morning: Climb Prince Philip’s Steps to see Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, great frigatebirds, and storm petrels.
• Afternoon: Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay, and observe frigatebirds, red-footed and Nazca boobies, finches, and mockingbirds.

• Morning: Explore the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to see giant tortoises in the wild and endemic land birds.
• Afternoon: Transfer to Baltra Airport and depart the Galapagos Islands.