Millenia of isolation from mankind has bred a fascinating diversity of plant, animal, and marine life among the Galápagos Islands. Discover these islands for yourself aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager, equipped with luxurious amenities for a comfortable and convenient sailing during your eight days exploring the central and western Galápagos.
Galapagos
West & Central Islands
10 Days aboard Reina Silvia Voyager. From USD $7,599pp.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Discover the Galapagos Islands on a brand new, luxury vessel
- Spot iguanas and flamingoes on the white-sand beaches of Punta Cormorant
- Snorkel in Punta Vicente Roca with an abundance of marine life
- Make friends with giant tortoise at the Charles Darwin Research Station
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Quito
- Day 2: Fly Quito to Galapagos
- Day 3: Floreana: Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay
- Day 4: Isabela: Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay
- Day 5: Isabela & Fernandina
- Day 6: Isabela: Tagus Cove & Punta Vicente Roca
- Day 7: Santiago: Buccaneer Cove & Puerto Ega
- Day 8: Santa Cruz & North Seymour
- Day 9: Fly back to Quito
- Day 10: Depart Quito
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Day 1: Arrive in Quito
Arrive at anytime. Arrival transfer included.
There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. A representative will greet you at the hotel and brief the group on the various aspects of the tour.
Day 2: Fly Quito to Galapagos Islands
Transfer early to the airport for the flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, meet the Naturalist Guide and cross to Santa Cruz islands to visit the highlands and the Charles Darwin Research Station before boarding the boat in the late afternoon from Puerto Ayora.
After arrival in Baltra, visit of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island for a special opportunity to view the islands’ most famous reptile: the giant tortoises in their wild habitat. What a privilege to see an endangered species roving in this lush environment! The vegetation of the area includes the Scalesia Forest (an endemic giant daisy tree) and birds such as the vermilion flycatcher will delight everyone with its scarlet feathers against an emerald green forest. Look for Darwin’s finches, particularly the famous Woodpecker Finch. We will then visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center and Charles Darwin Research Station to learn first hand of the conservation and research efforts in the islands. There, you’ll see several subspecies of adult tortoises, lots of hatchlings, and learn of the repatriation programs that are saving several subspecies of tortoises and iguanas from extinction.
Day 3: Floreana: Punta Cormorant & Post Office Bay
In the morning, you will head to Punta Cormorant. Here you will enjoy a hike to a salt-water lagoon which is home to flamingos. Afterwards, you will snorkel Champion Islet, named after the whaler Andrew Champion, located just offshore from Floreana Island in the southern part of the Archipelago, considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for snorkelling. After lunch, you will visit the famous Post Office Bay. You will land on the beach and head to a spot where 18th century whalers placed a wooden barrel for use as an unofficial mailbox. The custom continues to this day with Galapagos visitors. So do not forget your postcards, and do not be surprised if the postcard arrives to its destination before you even get home! In the afternoon, you will visit The Asilo de la Paz. This is a hill 450m high that is behind Straw Hill in the agricultural area of the island. The main attractions are of a historic type: one is the cave of pirates and the other is the freshwater spring. The two sites are located at the base of the hill.
Day 4: Isabela: Punta Moreno & Elizabeth Bay
In the morning you will visit Punta Moreno located southwest of Elizabeth Bay. A dry landing here is possible onto what was once flowing lava. The lava has left craters in its wake which formed crystal tide pools. By looking into these pools, you can peer into another world as the marine life drifts by your window. In the brackish pools of this area, if you’re lucky, you may see pink flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, and common gallinules. If you look carefully into the pools, you may see white-tip reef sharks and some sea turtles. In the afternoon, you will visit Elizabeth Bay, is located on the east coast of Isabela Island. Cruise on the zodiacs through the mangroves to see pelicans and an abundance of marine life in the clear water. The area is perfect for snorkeling and viewing schools of colorful fish, sea lions, and perhaps even sharks.
Day 5: Isabela & Fernandina
In the morning, you will land at Urbina Bay which presents some fascinating geological formations. In 1954, an uplift from the sea formed the bay which has been characterized by the resulting terrestrial coral reef ever since. Expect to see stingrays and sea turtles swimming near the surface of the water, as well as pelicans and marine iguanas. You will be dazzled by the breathtaking view of the Alcedo Volcano. In the afternoon, you will land at Punta Espinoza and after walking past a colony of marine iguanas and a group of sea lions, you’ll reach the island’s highlight: the flightless cormorant nesting site (seasonal). This area also provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos hawk.
Day 6: Isabela: Tagus Cove & Punta Vicente Roca
After breakfast, you will visit Tagus Cove which is located across from Fernandina Island, near the Bolivar Channel dividing the two islands. This spot has been frequented by ships since the 1800s, using the area as an anchorage site. Trails winding by Lake Darwin up to a ridge display wonderful views. The afternoon visit is at Vicente Roca Point. Comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola mola (or sunfish).
Day 7: Santiago: Buccaneer Cove & Puerto Egas
In the morning jump in the waters of Buccaneer Cove, an area which is a testament to the fact that Santiago Island was once a refuge for British buccaneers. These pirates would anchor in the protected bay to make repairs and stock up on tortoise meat among other things. The steep cliffs, where hundreds of seabirds perch in front of the dark red sand beach, are a magnificent sight. After lunch, you will go to Egas Port, also known as James Bay, on Santiago Island which is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to the coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.
Day 8: Santa Cruz & North Seymour
The morning visit to Bachas Beach which is a swimming beach is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz. 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 at night (seasonal). In the afternoon, you will visit North Seymour. Here you will be able to see Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigate birds which are abundant on the Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava flows containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.
Day 9: Fly back to Quito
Disembark the boat at Baltra to transfer to the airport and catch the flight back to Quito. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy one final night on the town.
Day 10: Depart Quito
Depart at any time. Please make your own way to the airport or continue on your journey with your own arrangements.
Next Departure Date: 31 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 - 09 Feb 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| Main Deck Balcony Cabin | USD$7849pp | Contact us | |
| Upper Deck Balcony Double/Twin Cabin | USD$8099pp | Contact us | |
| Upper Deck Balcony Double | USD$8099pp | Contact us | |
| Main Deck Single | USD$9949pp | Contact us | |
| 14 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 28 Feb 2025 - 09 Mar 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 14 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2025 | USD$7599pp | ||
| 28 Mar 2025 - 06 Apr 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 11 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025 | USD$8049pp | ||
| 25 Apr 2025 - 04 May 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 09 May 2025 - 18 May 2025 | USD$8049pp | ||
| 23 May 2025 - 01 Jun 2025 | USD$8049pp | ||
| 06 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 | USD$7599pp | ||
| 20 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 04 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 18 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 29 Aug 2025 - 07 Sep 2025 | USD$7599pp | ||
| 12 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 | USD$7599pp | ||
| 26 Sep 2025 - 05 Oct 2025 | USD$7599pp | ||
| 10 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025 | USD$7599pp | ||
| 24 Oct 2025 - 02 Nov 2025 | USD$7599pp | ||
| 07 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 21 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 05 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 | USD$7849pp | ||
| 19 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025 | USD$8049pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Main Deck Double Cabin
No balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning
Main Deck Balcony Cabin
Balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning
Upper Deck Balcony Double/Twin Cabin
Balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning
Upper Deck Balcony Single Cabin
Balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning
Main Deck Single
No balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning
Upper Deck Balcony Double
Balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning
Reina Silvia Voyager Deckplan
Specifications
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Length: 103ft
- Cabins: 10
Whats included?
- Internal flights between Quito and the Galapagos Islands
- Pre-cruise accommodation in Quito for 1 night
- Post-cruise accommodation in Quito for 1 night
- Transfer from hotel to airport in Quito on day 2
- On-board accommodation
- Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- All landings and excursions
- Snorkelling equipment and wetsuits
What’s not included?
- Air transportation other than flights specified
- Passport, visa and immigration fees
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Airport taxes
- Additional hotel nights
- Travel protection plan
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
- Laundry service
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
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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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