Cruise through the popular southern islands of the Galapagos on this 5 day cruise aboard the exceptional M/C Galaxy Sirius Yacht. Enjoy opportunities for different activities such as swimming, snorkelling and sightseeing at the different locations we will be stopping by. Admire the unique flora and fauna of the Galapagos and explore the islets surrounding it.
Galapagos
The Galapagos’ Southeast Wonders (Itinerary A)
5 Days aboard M/C Galaxy Sirius. From AUD $8,917pp.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Experience snorkelling on the coasts of different islands in the Galapagos.
- Chance to see unique animals that inhabits the islands such as the Albatross, blue footed boobies and sea lions.
- See the olivine crystals on the beach of Punta Cormorant.
- Visit to the Charles Darwin Station, the breeding centre of tortoises and other endanger animals around the islands.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Reception in San Cristobal - San Cristobal: Lobos Island
- Day 2: Espanola: Gardner Bay /Gardner Islet/ Osborn Islet - Espanola: Suarez Point
- Day 3: Floreana: Post Office Bay - Floreana: Cormorant Point/Devil’s Crown
- Day 4: Santa Fe: Santa Fe - Plazas Sur: South Plaza
- Day 5: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
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Day 1: Reception in San Cristobal - San Cristobal: Lobos Island
AM: SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT
Departure to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at San Cristobal airport, where our naturalist guide of the National Park will be waiting for you.
PM: LOBOS ISLAND
Lobos island is a small islet separated from San Cristobal by a narrow channel, forming a sheltered bay where sea lion pups play in tidal pools. Despite its small size, the island is surprisingly packed with wildlife, especially with “lobos marinos”, the Spanish name for sea lions. Groups of sea lions will welcome you at the landing spot, but as you walk a few steps inland, male frigatebirds displaying their inflated red balloons will be perched on the bushes and trees. A small colony of blue footed boobies, which often nest right on the trail, will give you the opportunity to observe their famous courtship dance.
Day 2: Espanola: Gardner Bay /Gardner Islet/ Osborn Islet - Espanola: Suarez Point
AM: GARDNER BAY
Gardner beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and interesting beaches to visit in the Galapagos. Its fine coral sand and turquoise water give it a totally tropical appearance, which contrasts with the presence of sea lions basking in the beach. You will have the opportunity to walk along the beach and learn about the biology of sea lions and other endemic species, such as the Española mockingbird, marine iguanas and Galapagos hawks.
PM: SUAREZ POINT
This rocky trail is one the most amazing nature walks you can do in the Galapagos islands.From the moment you set foot on the island and all the way along the trail the amount and diversity of fauna is truly amazing. Sea lions and marine iguanas will be the first ones welcoming us, followed by large colonies of sea birds, including Nazca and Blue-footed boobies, gulls and tropicbirds. At the end of the trail we will visit a colony of waved albatross (April to January), the largest bird in the islands and one of the most interesting because of its powerful flight and elaborate courtship. Waved albatross only nest at Española, so this is the only place where you will see them at close range.
Day 3: Floreana: Post Office Bay - Floreana: Cormorant Point/Devil’s Crown
AM: POST OFFICE BAY
Floreana is famous for the tales of German settlers and the baroness during the late 1920’s and 30 ‘s. Assassinations, disappearances and other unsolved mysteries are the ingredients of this fascinating story.Post office bay was often used by whalers to anchor their ships and go up to the highlands to get freshwater and tortoises. Most boats visiting the Galapagos had to came to this place sooner or later, so a system of mail was established more than 200 years ago: a barrel near the beach became the way to leave messages to other ships and also to the outside world. This mail system is still in use and will allow you to send postcards from the Galapagos to the outside world. Aside from a small beautiful beach and a lava tunnel, the area is great for dinghy tours to look for sea lions, green sea turtles, shorebirds, small sharks and, with some luck, Galapagos penguins.
PM: CORMORANT POINT / DEVIL´S CROWN
Punta Cormorant is located in the north of Floreana and it is known for its large coastal lagoon with American flamingoes, white
-cheeked pintails, black-necked stilts and other shorebirds. There is a beautiful white sand beach which is an important nesting ground for green sea turtles where we can also see rays and reef sharks. In the last years, a small groups of blue footed boobies have started to breed right by the trail. This is also a great trail to look at endemic plants. Snorkel: It will be done at Devil’s Crown, a heavily eroded little volcano right by Floreana island. This is
considered by many as one of the best snorkeling sites in the entire archipelago as the current funnels plankton through the Crown, attracting huge schools of snapper, Creole fish parrot fish, angelfish, reef sharks, sea turtles, rays and a phenomenal amount of marine life.
Day 4: Santa Fe: Santa Fe - Plazas Sur: South Plaza
AM: SANTA FE
Giant Prickly-pear cactus and barren lava rocks surround the landing spot at Santa Fe, located inside one of the most beautiful bays in the Galapagos. Turquoise water and white sand beaches make this location a perfect home for a large colony of sea lions which you will see basking in the sand. Inland, look down for endemic Santa Fe land iguanas, but also look up for Galapagos hawks, which often perch at the top of the cactus looking for prey. Darwin finches, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds and lava lizards are also common along the trail.
PM: PLAZAS
Of the two twin islands, only South Plazas is allowed to be visited, while North plazas is kept exclusively for scientific research. This is a small islet, but it packs an impressive amount of wildlife. Right after you land you will see Galapagos land iguanas waiting under prickly-pear cactus feed on their fruits. A large colony of sea lions will give you the opportunity to see playful pups enjoying the tide pools, but also large grumpy males defending their territories. The trail will take you to a cliff where you can observe many sea birds, such as frigatebirds, red-billed tropicbirds, boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and pelicans. A reddish succulent vegetation with scattered cactus covers most of the islands like a carpet, giving this island a unique personality.
Day 5: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
AM: ESTACIÓN CHARLES DARWIN
The Charles Darwin Station is a nonprofit organization which has been working for decades together with the Galapagos National Park to preserve the biodiversity of these unique islands. During this visit you will learn about the projects that both institutions carry together to protect the native species and eradicate the invasive ones which are threatening the Galapagos environment. One of the most important and emblematic projects has been reproducing giant tortoises in captivity. The visit is mostly outdoors in a beautiful dry native forest with giant cactus and many other interesting native plants. It is also a fantastic place to find several endemic Darwin finches, as well as flycatchers and mockingbirds.
Then, transfer to the airport to take your flight back to continental Ecuador.
Next Departure Date: 28 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| Double Matrimonial | AUD$8917pp | Contact us | |
| Twin Cabins | AUD$8917pp | Contact us | |
| 11 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 25 Feb 2025 - 01 Mar 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 11 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 25 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 08 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 22 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 06 May 2025 - 10 May 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 03 Jun 2025 - 07 Jun 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 17 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 01 Jul 2025 - 05 Jul 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 15 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 29 Jul 2025 - 02 Aug 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 12 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 26 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 09 Sep 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 23 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 07 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 21 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 04 Nov 2025 - 08 Nov 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 18 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 02 Dec 2025 - 06 Dec 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 16 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 | AUD$8917pp | ||
| 30 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026 | AUD$13375pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Double Matrimonial
Our spacious double staterooms are designed to offer an elegant and comfortable hosting experience, featuring a plush king-size bed, large windows that provide stunning views of the Galapagos Islands, and a private bathroom stocked with premium toiletries.
Twin Cabins
Our twin cabins offer an elegant and comfortable hosting experience, featuring two cozy single beds, a private bathroom, and air conditioning to ensure a perfect night's rest. Enjoy all the amenities you need to experience first-class comfort on the high seas.
M/C Galaxy Sirius Deckplan
Specifications
- Capacity: 16 Passengers + 9 crew members + 2 guide
- Years: Built on 2023
- Length: 36.32 mts / 119,16 ft
- Beam: 13 mts / 42,65 ft
- Electrical system:110, 220v
- marine generators: 2 x 58Kv and 1 x 30Kv
- Engine: 2 Cummins Qsm11 engines, 450 Hp each
Whats included?
- Airport assistance
- Transfers in Galapagos
- Accommodation in double cabin
- All meals during the cruise
- Naturalist Bilingual Guide
- All visits & excursions according to the itinerary
- Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
- Kayaks, paddle boards
- Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
- Wetsuits, soft drinks, beach towels
What’s not included?
- Local flight to/from Galapagos
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Local Taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Service do not specified
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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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