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MV PASSION 5 DAYS GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY 1: SATURDAY, Santa Cruz Island
AM: Santa Cruz, Embarkation
After arriving at Baltra airport you will be greeted by an Angermeyer Cruises representative to then board the Passion and have lunch.
PM: Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove – no landing
Activities: panga exploration
After lunch, we will navigate a short distance to Black Turtle Cove, a large mangrove lagoon on the north coast of Santa Cruz Island. Pelicans and herons roost on the branches, while marine dwellers such as Green Sea Turtle or Golden Ray may cruise right next to the panga as it makes its way through the mangroves.
DAY 2: SUNDAY, Genovesa Island
AM: Genovesa Island, Darwin Bay – wet landing
Activities: hiking, kayaking, panga exploration, snorkeling
We travel to Genovesa Island and reach Darwin Bay, a unique site lined with red mangrove and soft-haired prickly pear cacti where Red-footed Boobies and Great Frigatebirds perch tamely.
PM: Genovesa Island Island, El Barranco – dry landing
Activities: hiking, panga exploration
At Prince Philip Steps, we climb the edge of a cliff where Frigatebirds, Nazca Boobies, and Red-footed Boobies nest. We will be seeking out the impressive Red-billed Tropicbird amidst Galapagos Storm Petrels.
DAY 3: MONDAY, Bartholomew Island, Chinese Hat
AM: Bartholomew Island – dry landing
Activities: hiking, panga exploration, snorkeling
Climb up the wooden steps and reach the summit of this spatter cone for a most breathtaking panorama of the islands’ well photographed Pinnacle Rock, views of neighboring Santiago and many other central islands in the distance.
PM: Chinese Hat – wet landing
Activities: hiking
Less than a quarter of one square kilometer in size, this island gets its name from being shaped like a Chinese hat. The hat shape is best appreciated from the north side. Lava formations can be seen on the western side of the island, formed under the sea and raised upward and for this reason it is possible to observe coral heads on the lava. Be amazed by the landscapes covered by sea lions colonies, marine iguanas and Galapagos penguins.
DAY 4: TUESDAY, Rabida Island, Santa Cruz Island
AM: Rabida Island – wet landing
Activities: hiking, kayaking, panga exploration, snorkeling
Go to Rábida’s deep-red beaches to explore the red island’s fascinating interior and saltwater lagoon. Darwin’s finches, Galapagos mockingbirds, and yellow warblers feed off the vegetation; given the right time of the year brown pelicans nesting on salt bushes that fringe the beach
PM: Santa Cruz Island, Cerro Dragon – dry landing
Activities: hiking, snorkeling
Head across to Cerro Dragon on Santa Cruz’s north-west shore; visit a saltwater lagoon, home to Greater Flamingos, Black-necked Stilts, and White-cheeked Pintails. Further inland you find a fantastic land iguana nesting site.
DAY 5: WEDNESDAY, Santa Cruz Island,
AM: Santa Cruz Island, Highlands – dry landing
Activities: hiking
We will spend this day visiting Santa Cruz Island´s most famous highlights. We will have a dry landing in the dock of Puerto Ayora to then board our transportation and head to the Islands highlands. This are, in contrast to the coastal region, has lush vegetation and forest, due to the humidity that gathers in the higher regions. We will visit one of the ranches of the area, where it´s possible to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. As these animals migrate from the coastal area to the highlands and back, the chosen ranch will depend on the presence of the tortoises, as they roam free and change their locations. This is also a good place to see the Galapagos hawk and barn owl of this island and the surrounding forests are filled of birds such as the vermilion flycatcher or the yellow warbler.
After this visit we will continue on to Baltra Airport to catch the flight back to mainland Ecuador.
- Please note that all cruise itineraries are subject to change due to seasonal weather conditions (and resultant variations in ocean cruising conditions) affecting accessibility to locations. Thus navigation routes, times and excursions may need to be modified at the cruise captain’s discretion.
- Passengers should also be aware that animal sightings cannot be guaranteed due to the unpredictability of wildlife behavior.