Galapagos

Central Galapagos Islands

5 Days aboard Cormorant II. From NZD $12,676$10,824pp.
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Overview

Our Galapagos Islands programs let you safely explore one of the most wonderful places in the World. Explore Santa Cruz, Genovesa, South Plaza, Santa Fe and San Cristobal with this 5-day tour.

Save up to NZ$1852 pp

Subject to availability

Itinerary Highlights

  • You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs,black-necked stilts, and whimbrels
  • Sea turtles also nest on the beach
  •  Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
  • Day 2: Genovesa: El Barranco - Genovesa: Darwin Bay
  • Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
  • Day 4: San Cristobal: Pitt Point - San Cristobal: Witch Hill
  • Day 5: San Cristobal: David Rodriguez Breeding Center - Transfer to San Cristobal Airport

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Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

You will arrive at Baltra Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a
Cormorant II staff member and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in
before lunch and a welcome briefing.

In the afternoon: Bachas Beach

Bachas Beach is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz and is a beach for swimming. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World
War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs,
black-necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest on the beach.

Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 2: Genovesa: El Barranco - Genovesa: Darwin Bay

In the morning: El Barranco

El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, is a steep, rocky path that leads up a high cliff rock face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to Palo Santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared owls,
Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves.

In the afternoon: Darwin Bay

Visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which includes a half mile trail (0,75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls, which can easily be spotted here. Further down the path we’ll find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island

In the morning: South Plaza Island

This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the
largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is the Sesuvium. During the
rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.

In the afternoon: Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe Island (Barrington) is home to the small picturesque bay and anchorage on the island’s northeast coast. The bay has two
visitor trails: one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus
forest.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4: San Cristobal: Pitt Point - San Cristobal: Witch Hill

In the morning: Pitt Point

Pitt Point, situated on the north-eastern tip of the San Cristobal island, hosts frigate birds, storm petrels, and all three types of booby birds: the Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed boobies. A steep trail goes up a cliff and through a ravine leading visitors to an
area with an abundance of birds.

In the afternoon: Witch Hill

Located on the northern coast, Witch Hill is an eroded hill and its surroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powdery sand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkelling.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 5: San Cristobal: David Rodriguez Breeding Center - Transfer to San Cristobal Airport

In the morning: David Rodriguez Breeding Center ''La Galapaguera''

Breeding Center Jacinto Gordillo - “La Galapaguera”, in Cerro Colorado, is a new visitor site in the southeast part of San Cristobal Island and can now be reached in roughly one hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. On the trees and shrubs surrounding the site, you may see land birds like warblers, finches and mockingbirds. Giant tortoises can be observed on the trails. They live there wild but in a protected area to ensure their survival by sealing them off from introduced predators like pigs and goats.

Afterwards: San Cristobal airport departure

After this final visit, you will be transferred to the San Cristobal airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.

Breakfast included.

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**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply

Cabin Details

Suite

Private balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water

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Suite
Premium Suite

Private balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water

Premium Suite
Premium Suite

Cormorant II Deckplan

deck plan

Specifications

  • Year of construction: 2023
  • Length: 148ft (45m)
  • Beam: 44ft (14m)
  • Draft: 5ft (1.40m)
  • Speed: 16 knots
  • Capacity: 16 passengers
                     12 Crew members + 1 Cruise Director + 1 Bilingual Guide
  • Electricity: 3 generators of 100KW each
  • Exterior: Naval Aluminium, GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer)
  • Accommodation: • Main Deck: 4 Interconnected Suites (two of 527ft²/ 46m² and two of 474ft²/ 44m²)
                                • Upper Deck: 2 Premium Suites (667ft²/ 62m²), 3 Suites (371ft²/ 35m²) and Gym
                                • Sun Deck: Jacuzzi (Please check with your Guide and Cruise Director for our Jacuzzi schedules.)
                                *All cabins with private balconies, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning. Cabin size includes balcony
  • Safety & Navigation: • 2x 25-man life raft
                                      • Navtex
                                      • 2 GPS
                                      • Depth Sounder
                                      • 2 naval radars
                                      • Fire detection and prevention systems etc.

What’s included?

  • All excursions
  • All transfers in the islands
  • All meals throughout cruise
  • Onboard internet service
  • Bilingual National Park Guide
  • Wetsuits, Snorkeling, Kayaks & Standup paddle board
  • Soft drinks
  • Non-premium alcoholic drinks
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee*
  • Transit Control Card*
  • VIP lounge at Galapagos airports for departure flight*
  • FREE transfer for Galapagos flight and airport assistance**
  • FREE hotel night (1) in Quito or Guayaquil the day before the cruise**

*Conditions apply
**Applies only for 8-day cruises when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from Royal Galapagos (does not apply on 2X1 promotions).

What’s not included?

  • Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
  • Premium alcoholic drinks
  • Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
  • Transit control card: US$20 per person
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Notes

  • Discount for groups from 4 to 14 pax*    10%
  •  Discount for children under 12 years*   10%
  •  Single supplement         80%
  •  Christmas & New Year: special conditions apply. Please contact us for details.
  •  Admin fee applies for Galapagos air tickets not issued by Royal Galapagos
  •  11, 12 and 15 day departures available
  •  Prices are per person in United States Dollars
  •  All prices are commissionable

*Discount does not apply to 2X1 promotions.

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At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.

Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.

Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.

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Destination: Galapagos

This once in a lifetime destination is a nature lovers dream. Watch the famous Galapagos tortoises and blue footed boobies in the morning and snorkel with sea lions in the afternoon, then relax on your cruise to the next destination tomorrow!

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5 Days aboard Cormorant II. From NZD $12,676$10,824pp.