Galapagos

The Winged Wonders Journey (Itinerary C)

6 Days aboard M/C Galaxy Sirius. From AUD $10,902pp.
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Overview

This amazing 6 day cruise in the luxurious M/C Galaxy Sirius yacht will provide you an unforgettable experience in the Galapagos. With its spacious outdoor area, you will be able to admire the beauty of the islands of Rabida, Mosquera, Santiago, Bartolome, Genovesa and San Cristobal in a comfortable place. With only a maximum of 16 passengers, you are guaranteed a very personal experience as you cruise along the islands.

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Itinerary Highlights

  • See the Black Turtle cove in northern Santa Cruz, surrounded by mangroves.
  • Experience snorkelling on the coasts of different islands in the Galapagos.
  • Small islet in Santiago that is shaped like a "Chinese Hat".
  • Visit to North Seymour where you will find nests of the Real Frigates of Galapagos as well as unique vegetation.

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Reception in Baltra and transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
  • Day 2: Rabida - Chineses Hat
  • Day 3: Seymour - Mosquera
  • Day 4: Santiago: Sullivan Bay - Bartolome
  • Day 5: Genovesa: El Barranco - Genovesa: Darwin Bay
  • Day 6: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center

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Day 1: Reception in Baltra and transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove

AM: BALTRA AIRPORT
Departure to the Galapagos Islands, arrival at Baltra airport, where our naturalist guide of the National Park will be waiting for you.

PM: BLACK TURTLE COVE
Black Turtle Cove gets its name from the abundance of green see turtles, locally known as: “tortugas negras”. There is no landing here so you will be doing a boat tour on the dinghies, exploring shallow channels and small coves surrounded by beautiful mangrove forests. Reef sharks, sea turtles and several species rays inhabit this beautiful area which is considered an important mating area for turtles and a nursery for several species of sharks. Herons, pelicans and boobies are also common here as they prey in schools of anchovies.

Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 2: Rabida - Chineses Hat

AM: RABIDA
Rábida is a small island famous for its reddish lava rocks (rich in iron) which gives it a unique look. The beach is also red and hosts a small colony of sea lions. There is a small salt water lagoon where we will see ducks and stilts and sometimes flamingoes. The trail will take you inland to get beautiful views of the beach and the lagoon. Look for Darwin finches, flycatchers and mockingbirds. In the cliffs along the coast you can find Nazca & blue-footed boobies, brown noddy, herons and the two species of sea lions: Galapagos and fur seals.

PM: CHINESE HAT
This small islet is formed by a volcanic cone with a perfect symmetrical shape. It is separated from Santiago by a narrow channel forming one of the most beautiful bays in the islands. Blue-turquoise water and coral sand beaches surrounded by dark lava rocks gives this area a real tropical character, which makes even more surprising finding penguins resting in the rocks. The trail goes along the shore, taking you through a small colony of sea lions.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: Seymour - Mosquera

AM: SEYMOUR
This island is home for large colonies of both magnificent and great frigatebirds and you can see them displaying their red balloons to attract a female. Blue-footed boobies nest in the ground and perform their famous dance in the open areas, while swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliff edges. Land iguanas are common inland while their marine cousins bask in the rocks by the sea, close to sea lions, which often like to body surf in the waves.

PM: MOSQUERA
Mosquera is mostly a barren sand bar with some rocky areas and scattered salt-resistant plants. You can walk along the beach and enjoy seeing playful sea lion pups surfing the waves and having a great time in the tide pools. Look for endemic lava gulls which are often seen flying over the beach in the search of food.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4: Santiago: Sullivan Bay - Bartolome

AM: SULLIVAN BAY
This hike is a journey into understanding the birth of these volcanic islands. You will walk in a very well preserved flow of Pahoehoe lava, which will give you endless opportunities to see the delicate textures of these type of lavas which only appear in a few places throughout the world. At first sight the barren landscape looks completely deprived of life, but look carefully for pioneer plants, lava lizards and small birds. By the shore, you can find penguins, pelicans and oystercatchers.

PM: BARTOLOME
Bartolome is one of the most iconic places in the Galapagos and one of the few where you can see penguins without going to the remote areas of western Isabela and Fernandina. You will get great views of Pinnacle Rock, located in the northern side of the island, right next to a beautiful peach-color sand beach.
The hike to the top of the island is fantastic and will offer you incredible views of lunar landscapes with scattered volcanic cones. Many islands are visible from this outlook, as well as the bay of Sullivan and the Pinnacle rock.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 5: Genovesa: El Barranco - Genovesa: Darwin Bay

AM: EL BARRANCO
El Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay at Genovesa Island. The cliffs face the sea are made of very fragile fractured lava, making it the ideal place for storm petrel to build their colonies, which attracts an important population of short-eared owls preying of the nesting birds. Red footed and Nazca boobies are abundant along the trail. At the base of the cliffs you can see Galapagos fur seals resting in shaded areas, as well as several species of seabirds.

PM: DARWIN BAY
Genovesa is a favorite island for birdwatchers as it is home for very large colonies of seabirds. From the minute you set foot at the beach you will be amazed by the noise of hundreds of boobies, gulls and frigatebirds flying over your heads, perched in the bushes or nesting on the sandy terrain. The trail is an ultimate wildlife experience as there are animals everywhere; sea lions and marine iguanas near the sea; night herons, lava & swallow tailed gulls, Darwin finches, Galapagos doves, mockingbirds and many more species inland.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 6: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center

AM: INTERPRETATION CENTER
Located in the outskirts of Puerto Baquerizo, this center is dedicated to the history of human presence in the Galapagos. Since the times of the early Spanish explorers to the present times, including illustrious visitors such as Charles Darwin, this permanent exhibition will take you through the dangers and struggles of the first settlers trying to survive the harsh Galapagos environment.

Then, transfer to the airport to take your flight back to continental Ecuador.

Breakfast included.

Next Departure Date: 20 Feb 2025
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20 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 AUD$10902ppExpand to view prices
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**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.

Double Matrimonial
Double Matrimonial
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.

Twin Cabins
Twin Cabins

M/C Galaxy Sirius Deckplan

deck plan

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

What’s included?

  • Airport assistance
  • Transfers in Galapagos
  • Accommodation in double cabin
  • All meals during the cruise
  • Naturalist Bilingual Guide
  • All visits and excursions according to the itinerary
  • Snorkel Gear (mask, tube and fins)
  • Kayaks, paddle boards
  • Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
  • Wetsuits, 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

Price Assurance

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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