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GALAXY DAILY ITINERARIES

Daily 1-day itineraries on the new Galaxy Daily Galapagos cruise ship.

Below we have provided information on the Galaxy Daily Itineraries which have been carefully put together to suit dive enthusiasts. 

  • Itinerary: Monday
  • Itinerary: Tuesday
  • Itinerary: Wednesday
  • Itinerary: Thursday
  • Itinerary: Friday
  • Itinerary: Saturday
  • Itinerary: Sunday

 

Please note: details regarding Galaxy Daily cruise itineraries and Galapagos excursions are subject to change without prior notice. Changes in plans may arise due to weather conditions, National Park regulations, emergencies on board, or other unforeseen circumstances.

MONDAY - SANTA FE ISLAND

 

The landing in Santa Fe will be wet, so we will have to jump on the impressive white sand beach. Several sea lions will immediately receive us, inviting us to start a walk to look for the resident species of Santa Fe. Once the walk is over, we will be able to enjoy a swim in the Encañada, where we will also be able to snorkel and observe sea turtles, rays, sea lions, and colorful fish while swimming in the warm, crystalline waters of this island.

TUESDAY - NORTH SEYMOUR & BACHAS BEACH

 

AM - North Seymour: We will depart by bus to the Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily. After arriving in North Seymour, we will have a dry landing and immediately start hiking on a 2.5 km (1.55 miles) trail where we can go clockwise along the coast or head inland first to visit the colony of boobies. Get ready to spot land iguanas and marine iguanas; also, a colony of sea lions, lava lizards, frigates, and pelicans!

PM - Bachas Beach: After, we will go to the beach known as Bachas, located north of Santa Cruz Island. Here we can snorkel or take a relaxing walk on the beach. For this, we will make a wet landing, in which we will jump from the panga to the shore of the beach. Again, we recommend disembarking barefoot and wearing light walking shoes for the rest of the journey. The saltwater lagoon behind the beach often has great blue herons and small birds. Both beaches are nesting areas for green sea turtles.

WEDNESDAY - BARTOLOM ISLAND & SULLIVAN BAY

AM - Bartolom Island: This island, with its iconic pinnacle, is located northwest of Santa Cruz. Upon arriving at Bartolome, we will have a dry landing. Then, we will begin the walk along a path that will take us to the top of the island, through its 395 steps that will end with a spectacular panoramic view of the island and its pinnacle, being the moment to take that stunning photo of our trip. During the walk, we will observe small lava tunnels that are the product of the last eruption and where endemic vegetation grow, such as lava cacti and tiquilla plants, generally surrounded by Darwin’s finches.

PM - Sullivan Bay: After a breathtaking experience in Bartolome, we will enjoy a succulent lunch onboard the Galaxy Daily. Then, we will head towards Sullivan Bay, where we will enjoy the marine fauna of the Galapagos while we snorkel. Sullivan Bay is one of the most beautiful places in the Galapagos to snorkel due to its crystal-clear waters!

THURSDAY - CHINESE HAT

Join us for an enchanting day tour of the fascinating Sombrero Chino, as it’s called in Spanish. This inactive volcano islet, located near Santiago Island, has a peculiar shape that resembles a traditional Chinese hat. That’s why its name.

Upon disembarking on its pristine white sand beach, after two hours of sailing from the Itabaca Channel, you'll be stepping into a world of dramatic contrasts. We'll explore rugged lava formations, creating an otherworldly backdrop for our adventure. The landscape here is not just unique; it's breathtakingly beautiful, with a mix of rough lava flows and soft, inviting sands.

Get ready to encounter the playful Galapagos sea lions, who often grace the beaches of Chinese Hat. These friendly creatures highlight the island, offering up-close encounters in their natural habitat. And keep your eyes peeled for the marine iguanas basking in the sun – these prehistoric-looking creatures are a sight to behold.

FRIDAY - NORTH SEYMOUR & BACHAS BEACH

AM - North Seymour: We will depart by bus to the Itabaca Channel, where we will board the Galaxy Daily. After arriving in North Seymour, we will have a dry landing and immediately start hiking on a 2.5 km (1.55 miles) trail where we can go clockwise along the coast or head inland first to visit the colony of boobies. Get ready to spot land iguanas and marine iguanas; also, a colony of sea lions, lava lizards, frigates, and pelicans!

PM - Bachas Beach: After, we will go to the beach known as Bachas, located north of Santa Cruz Island. Here we can snorkel or take a relaxing walk on the beach. For this, we will make a wet landing, in which we will jump from the panga to the shore of the beach. Again, we recommend disembarking barefoot and wearing light walking shoes for the rest of the journey. The saltwater lagoon behind the beach often has great blue herons and small birds. Both beaches are nesting areas for green sea turtles.

SATURDAY - BARTOLOM ISLAND & SULLIVAN BAY

AM - Sullivan Bay: After a breathtaking experience in Bartolome, we will enjoy a succulent lunch onboard the Galaxy Daily. Then, we will head towards Sullivan Bay, where we will enjoy the marine fauna of the Galapagos while we snorkel. Sullivan Bay is one of the most beautiful places in the Galapagos to snorkel due to its crystal-clear waters!

PM - Bartolom Island: This island, with its iconic pinnacle, is located northwest of Santa Cruz. Upon arriving at Bartolome, we will have a dry landing. Then, we will begin the walk along a path that will take us to the top of the island, through its 395 steps that will end with a spectacular panoramic view of the island and its pinnacle, being the moment to take that stunning photo of our trip. During the walk, we will observe small lava tunnels that are the product of the last eruption and where endemic vegetation grow, such as lava cacti and tiquilla plants, generally surrounded by Darwin’s finches.

SUNDAY - CARRION POINT & SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND

AM - Carrion Point: After our lunch onboard the Galaxy Daily, we will discover the Galapagos marine fauna while snorkeling. With some luck, we will see white-tip sharks and a great variety of fish, sea turtles, and rays. After this journey, we will return to the Itabaca Channel, where a bus will be waiting for us to take us to Puerto Ayora’s pier, where the adventure of this day ends.

PM - South Plazas Island: Plazas, as many call it, has an incredible landscape, and on our arrival to it, we will have a dry landing while sea lions welcome us at the shore. We will begin our walk along a path through an Opuntia Cactus forest. Continuing our tour, we will reach the fantastic, windy cliff where red-billed tropical birds, swallow-tailed gulls, brown pelicans, and the impressive frigate bird usually fly around. The trail meanders along the edge of the ridge for a few hundred meters.

For more information on our Galaxy Daily Itineraries or any of our Galapagos Cruises,

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