Duration
14 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
14 Ports
28 November
Setting sail from Baltra
The flat and arid island of Baltra, also known as South Seymour, is home to the Galapagos archipelago's main airport, formerly a US air base. The island is inhabited by wildlife including boobies and frigatebirds, but there are no sites open to visitors, so if you see anything it will only be in passing as you transfer between airport and ship.
Our tip
Take an underwater camera - the marine life in the Galapagos is spectacular, with sea turtles, penguins, manta rays and more lurking beneath the surface.
29 November
Ecuador: Genovesa Island
The horseshoe-shaped island of Genovesa, located in the northeast of the Galapagos archipelago, is best known for its abundant bird life. Red-footed boobies can be found in significant numbers here, along with storm petrels, frigatebirds, mockingbirds and short-eared owls.
30 November
Ecuador: Santiago Island
1 December
Ecuador: Cerro Dragón (Santa Cruz)
The aptly named Cerro Dragón, or ‘Dragon Hill’, is known for its population of land iguanas. These creatures were very nearly wiped out by feral dogs in the 1970s, but the conservation efforts of the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galapagos National Park have been very successful in protecting the iguanas and growing their numbers.
2 December
Ecuador: Santa Cruz Island
3 December
Ecuador: Española Island
Española is the most southerly island in the Galapagos, and the remote location means it’s home to several endemic species, including the Española lava lizard and the Española mockingbird. In addition, the island is the sole breeding ground for the world’s entire population of waved albatrosses, which can be seen here between April and December.
4 December
Ecuador: Plazas Sur
5 December
Ecuador: Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora is the largest town in the Galapagos, on the south coast of Santa Cruz island. From here you can visit the lush highlands where giant tortoises roam free, and you can learn more about tortoise conservation at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
6 December
Ecuador: Floreana Island
Flamingos, cormorants and sea turtles can all be found around Floreana, and the island also has an interesting human history. This is the site of the famous Galapagos ‘post office’, a barrel where sailors would place letters to be transported home by passing ships.
7-8 December
Ecuador: Isabela Island
The beautiful, volcanically active island of Isabela is home to the highest point in the Galapagos, Wolf Volcano, along with a rich variety of fauna. Giant tortoises thrive on the island, while the surrounding nutrient-rich waters attract whales, dolphins and penguins.
9-10 December
Ecuador: Santiago Island, Santa Cruz Island
11 December
Ecuador: North Seymour
North Seymour island, named after the English nobleman Lord Hugh Seymour, is home to some of the biggest sea bird breeding colonies in the Galapagos. This is one of the best places to see the magnificent frigatebirds, along with blue-footed boobies and land iguanas.
12 December
Arriving in Baltra
The flat and arid island of Baltra, also known as South Seymour, is home to the Galapagos archipelago's main airport, formerly a US air base. The island is inhabited by wildlife including boobies and frigatebirds, but there are no sites open to visitors, so if you see anything it will only be in passing as you transfer between airport and ship.
Cruise Line Offer
Your fare includes: 14 nights in a Suite including all meals, drinks, gratuities and taxes and excursions.
Your home from home
What we love
Carrying just 16 lucky travellers, Aqua Mare is a little smaller than the ships we would usually recommend in the Galapagos, but we just know that Aqua Expeditions will deliver an exceptional onboard experience, and this is a particularly appealing option for a private charter. She is spacious for her size and offers an amazing 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, with two naturalist guides on hand to ensure you get the most out of your expedition. Watersports equipment on board includes double kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear.
Capacity | 16 Guests |
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Crew | 16 Staff |
Style | An informal yet chic atmosphere on board driven by the communal spirit of shared exploration. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Machu Picchu
It's easy to combine your Galapagos cruise with a trip to Machu Picchu, the enigmatic and spectacular Inca city high in the Andes.
Colonial Quito
Spend a couple of days in Ecuador's charming capital, Quito, exploring the beautiful colonial-era churches of the old town.
Machu Picchu
It's easy to combine your Galapagos cruise with a trip to Machu Picchu, the enigmatic and spectacular Inca city high in the Andes.
Colonial Quito
Spend a couple of days in Ecuador's charming capital, Quito, exploring the beautiful colonial-era churches of the old town.