Our Galapagos itineraries offer unforgettable experiences, with our weekly departures allowing you to experience tours including: full board, two daily guided excursions with optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and dinghy rides. These cruises can be combined with Diving program extensions
and additional nights in Galapagos (upon request).
Galapagos
North Central Galapagos Islands (A)
4 Days aboard Coral I & II. From AUD $3,265pp.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- See some of the rare flora and fauna which the Galapagos Islands have to offer
- Learn about the rich history of the region from your English-speaking guide
- Snorkel with some of the world's most beautiful sea life
- Walk inside surprising lave tubes and visit historic Pit Craters
- Stay in deluxe accommodation with air-conditioning and private facilities
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Baltra Airport - Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island)
- Day 2: El Barranco, Prince Philip ́s Steps (Genovesa Island) - Darwin Bay
- Day 3: Rabida Island - Bartolome Island
- Day 4: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) - Baltra Airport
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Day 1: Baltra Airport - Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz Island)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (2 ½ hour flight). Arriving in the Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides to take advantage of the time in the archipelago.
Dinghy ride at the entry of the Itabaca Channel in a lagoon with turquoise water, where we can observe sharks, blue-footed boobies, and different kinds of fish.
Day 2: El Barranco, Prince Philip ́s Steps (Genovesa Island) - Darwin Bay
Be marvelled at the variety of sea life that uses the crevices of the lava cliffs for shelter. Red-billed Tropicbirds fly overhead, switching between their nests and the bay, and a small colony of fur seals may be found near the landing site. You will be dropped off at a steep stairway that begins on rocks at the foot of a path that leads through a seabird colony full of Nazca and Red-footed Boobies. At the plateau, the trail continues inland allowing you to see more nesting booby colonies in the thin Palo Santo forest. Near the end of the trail, over a rocky lava plain, Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrels can be observed flying in all directions. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a Short-eared Owl.
Disembark onto a small sand and coral beach. A short trail heads west along a tidal lagoon and then up a rocky hill that leads to a point overlooking the cliffs and Darwin Bay. Along the trail near the tidal lagoon, visitors will see pairs of Swallow-tailed Gulls, Lava Gulls, Yellow-crowned and Lava Herons. The trail continues through Palo Santo trees, Opuntia cacti, and Saltbushes inhabited by Great Frigate birds and Red-footed Boobies. This is one of the few places in the islands where visitors are guaranteed to see Red-footed Boobies. It is estimated that more than 200,000 Red-footed Boobies live in the trees and bushes of Genovesa.
Day 3: Rabida Island - Bartolome Island
Wet landing. Dark-red sand covers these unique beaches with the incredible landscape; Rábida is considered the epicentre of the Galapagos Islands due to the diversity of its volcanic geology. Nesting Brown Pelicans are found from July through September and nine species of the famous Darwin’s finches can be seen. We will also take a dinghy ride along cliffs to observe nesting seabirds, and snorkel off the coast, where marine life is particularly active.
Dry or wet landing. We discover a fascinating landscape formed by different volcanic parasitic cones —lava bombs, spatter, cinder cones — that resembles the moon. Going up to the summit there will be an impressive views of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone Pinnacle Rock. We also encounter marine iguanas, lava lizards, and blue-footed boobies. Beach time is a great opportunity to do snorkeling and see the famous Galapagos Penguins, sea turtles and White-tipped Reef Sharks among a great variety of colorful fish. For many visitors, this may turn out to be the best snorkeling experience. Crystal clear water is the perfect spot to appreciate the incredible marine life it has to offer.
Due to its geographical location, the lack of vegetation is immediately noticeable however, there are pioneer plants including the endemic Tiquilia nesiotica and Chamaesyce (known as sand mat or spurge in English), lava cactus, and Scalesia bushes.
Day 4: Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) - Baltra Airport
Dry landing. In the mountains of Galapagos is possible to admire different kind of birds, such as: tree and ground finches, vermillion flycatchers, paint-billed crakes, yellow warblers, and cattle egrets (usually standing on the tortoises’ shell). The journey to the reserve offers great opportunities to see the contrasts that the island offers in reference to the variety of ecosystems. The road goes from the coast through the agricultural zone and straight up to the dense humid forests. Often, Galapagos giant tortoises are also seen on the way, wandering through pastures in the paddocks. This spot is a birdwatchers’ haven, since almost every land bird present on the island lives or migrates here.
After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Next Departure Date: 26 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| Standard Cabin | AUD$3265pp | Contact us | |
| Standard Plus Cabin | AUD$4043pp | Contact us | |
| Junior Cabin | AUD$4608pp | Contact us | |
| 09 Feb 2025 - 12 Feb 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 23 Feb 2025 - 26 Feb 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 09 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 23 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 06 Apr 2025 - 09 Apr 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 20 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 04 May 2025 - 07 May 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 18 May 2025 - 21 May 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 01 Jun 2025 - 04 Jun 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 15 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 29 Jun 2025 - 02 Jul 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 13 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 27 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 10 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 24 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 07 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 21 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 05 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 19 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 02 Nov 2025 - 05 Nov 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 16 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 30 Nov 2025 - 03 Dec 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 14 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025 | AUD$3265pp | ||
| 28 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | AUD$3265pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Standard Cabin
7sqm/75sqft, located on the Sea deck, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, private bathroom, air-conditioning, portholes, safe, entertainment system with LCD TV's, hairdryer, 110-220V/60Hz, reading lights and sitting area.
Standard Plus Cabin
12sqm/129sqft, located on the Sea deck, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, private bathroom, air-conditioning, portholes, safe, entertainment system with LCD TV's, hairdryer, 110-220V/60Hz, reading lights and sitting area, some rooms can accomodate extra single bed on request.
Junior Cabin
12sqm, 129sqft, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, located on the Earth and Sky decks, twin beds, extra bed (available in 2 cabins on the Coral I and 1 cabin in the Coral II), private bathroom, air-conditioning, picture windows, safe, entertainment system with LCD TV's, hairdryer, 110-220V/60Hz, reading lights and sitting area.
(Interconnecting doors suitable for families/friends travelling together)
Coral I & II Deckplan
Specifications
Ship Specifications: Coral I
- Length: 131 ft (40 m)
- Wide: 28 ft (8.5 m)
- Decks: 4
- Made in: Germany
- Rebuilt: 2004
- Refurbished in: August 2016
- Guest Capacity: 36
- Crew: 11
- Speed: 12 knots
- Cruise speed: 10 knots
- Guides: 3 multilingual naturalists
- Life Rafts: 4 for 25 pax each
- Dinghies: 2 for 20 pax each
- Kayaks: 2 double, 1 single
- Safety: ISM, SMC, ISSC, IOPP, DOC
- Electricity: 110v & 220V
Ship Specifications: Coral II
- Length: 113 ft (34.4 m)
- Wide: 20.80 ft (6.3) m)
- Decks: 4
- Made in: Holland
- Rebuilt: 2006
- Refurbished in: September 2017
- Guest Capacity: 20
- Crew: 9
- Speed: 12 knots
- Cruise speed: 10 knots
- Guides: 2 multilingual naturalists
- Life Rafts:
- 2 for 25 pax each
- 2 for 8 pax each
- Dinghies: 2 for 17 pax each
- Kayaks: 2 double, 1 single
- Safety: ISM, SMC, ISSC, IOPP, DOC
- Electricity: 110v & 220V
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- All meals during your cruise
- Activities/shore excursions as specified
- Bilingual naturalist guides
- Transfers
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Fuel surcharges
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Kayaks and wetsuit equipment
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
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.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
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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