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First class cruise aboard Eden
Aug 2-9 · 8 days · 7 cabins left
Eden is a beautiful and spacious vessel. It was custom-built in 1996 for Galapagos cruising, and completely refurbished in 2010. Its elegant interior and refined details are sure to please guests. It's eight double cabins all have private bathrooms and a generous hot water supply. Additionally, there is a library, TV/VCR area, restaurant/bar, and a sun deck on board.
Enjoy delicious Ecuadorian and international delicacies in the buffet area, and socialize with fellow travellers over an ice-cold beer in one of two comfortable social areas.It accommodates 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned double cabins with private bathroom, each with hot/cold water shower. Our well-trained and experienced crew guaranties to our guests a perfect personalized service.
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7 of 8 cabins available
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Daily itinerary
Morning
Baltra Island Airport, Baltra
Take an early flight to the Galápagos Islands.
Afternoon
Santa Cruz Island, Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz
Head to Bachas Beach where the sand is made of decomposed coral, making it soft and white, and a favourite site for nesting sea turtles. Spot abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs on the lava rocks along the water's edge -- these crabs will eat anything they can get their claws on! Trek to see a wide range of wildlife, including flamingos, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and sea lions.
Activities
Beach walk- Embarkation day — your adventure begins.
Morning
Genovesa Island, Darwin Bay, Genovesa
Visit this sunken caldera for a great snorkelling opportunity. See large schools of tropical fish swarming near the vertical walls, and, if lucky, see a manta ray or hammerhead.
Activities
SnorkelMorning
Genovesa Island, Darwin Bay, Genovesa
Walk along the white coral sands of Darwin Bay surrounded by bustling sea birds. Follow the trail and see nesting frigatebirds, gulls, and boobies. Be sure to bring your camera to take some snaps of your new feathered friends.
Activities
Beach walkAfternoon
Genovesa Island, Prince Phillip's Steps, Genovesa
Visit "El Barranco'' aka Prince Phillip's Steps located on the southern tip of the island for an amazing wildlife watching opportunity. Hike up the steps to see a seabird colony that is full of life including the breeding grounds for red-footed boobies and masked boobies.
Activities
Hike
Morning
Bartholomew
Take the opportunity to swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock, one of the most iconic volcanic rock formations on the islands. Home to Galápagos penguins, friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a huge variety of fish, Bartolomé and its surrounding waters are a fantastic place to explore the natural wonders of the Galápagos.
Activities
SnorkelMorning
Bartholomew
Hike to Bartolomé's summit for a stronger perspective of the islands' not-too-distant volcanic origins, and enjoy a panoramic view – it’s one of the best among the islands! See other Galápagos Islands in the distance as well as Pinnacle Rock, the island’s famous towering landmark.
Activities
HikeAfternoon
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay, Santiago
Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to see one of its star natural attractions – striking and fascinating giant lava formations. Very few plants have managed to survive on this island due to its harsh environment and relatively new lava flow. Enjoy a walk along the lava formations before coming to a white-coral sand beach, where abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions gather on shore.
Activities
Hike
Morning
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz
Explore the mangroves by panga to find rich marine wildlife between the fresh and salt waters. Keep any eye out for manta rays and sea turtles in this tranquil ecosystem. Whitetip reef sharks can also be seen gliding by.
Activities
Panga rideAfternoon
Santa Cruz Island, Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz
Visit Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) for some prime birdwatching. Take a short walk from the beach to a hypersaline (saltier than the ocean) lagoon frequented by pink flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks, and other species of birds. Pass through a Scalesia tree forest; endemic to the area, there are only 400 specimens of Scalesia trees left in the world.
Activities
Hike
Morning
Santa Cruz Island, Darwin Station - Tortoise Centre, Santa Cruz
Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Center a great place to observe many species of tortoises and land iguanas in captivity. Brought back from the brink of extinction, see the famous Galápagos tortoise up close – a corral houses adult tortoises, and a nursery cares for the young until around age three when their shells have hardened. This area also houses the Charles Darwin Research Station, a scientific organization initiated in 1964, which works to preserve the Galápagos' ecosystem through the conservation efforts of scientists, researchers, and volunteers. While the offices themselves are not open to visitors, the research station provides a study location for international scientists and environmental education for the local community.
Activities
HikeAfternoon
Santa Cruz Island, Los Gemelos - Highlands, Santa Cruz
Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible underground lava tunnels. Wander along the volcanic tubes and keep an eye out for the (mainly) nocturnal barn owls that sometimes roost here.
Activities
Hike
Morning
Floreana Island, Cormorant Point, Floreana
Visit Punta Cormorant, the only landing site on Floreana Island, and discover two amazingly different beaches: one with green sand, coloured by olivine crystals, and another with white sand particles known as 'Flour Beach' . Spend the afternoon observing flamingos and other shore birds feeding in the lagoon. Spot penguins and marine iguanas at the water’s edge.
Activities
Beach walkMorning
Floreana Island, Post Office Bay, Floreana
Visit Post Office Bay and learn about its unique history. In the late 18th century, English whaling vessels placed a barrel here to be used as a post office. Today, the box is used mainly by tourists, who may drop off and pick up unstamped letters to be carried to far destinations. Continue the tradition – leave a letter and take one to deliver (be sure it makes it to the correct location)!
Activities
HikeAfternoon
Floreana Island, Devil's Crown, Floreana
Enjoy an amazing snorkelling experience at the ‘Devil's Crown’ , an old underwater volcanic cone just north of the Punta Cormorant. Spot large schools of tropical fish, rays, reef sharks, and sea turtles that make their home among the coral reef. Be sure you're a strong swimmer; the currents can be intense.
Activities
Snorkel
Morning
Española Island, Punta Suarez, Española
Visit Punta Suárez, one of most rich wildlife landing sites in the Galápagos. Be greeted by surfing young sea lions on arrival. Head to the trail to find many species of nesting seabirds, and, if lucky, see the waved albatross. Follow the path up to a cliff for great views over the ocean, and watch sea birds gliding in the wind.
Activities
HikeAfternoon
Española Island, Gardner Bay, Española
Head to Tortuga Rock and Gardner Bay for a spectacular snorkelling experience. Spot playful young sea lions and large schools of tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish. Look for white-tipped reef sharks napping on the bottom.
Afternoon
Española Island, Gardner Bay, Española
Visit Gardner Bay's magnificent white sandy beach, home to sea lions and sea birds. Be sure to explore the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life. Spot young sea lions and large schools of surprisingly big tropical fish, including yellow-tailed surgeonfish, king angelfish, and bump-head parrot fish.
Activities
Beach walk
Morning
San Cristóbal Island, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal
Learn about the history of the Islands at the San Cristóbal Interpretation Centre before flying back to Quito.
Morning
San Cristóbal Island, Interpretation Centre, San Cristobal
Learn about the history of the Galápagos Islands from the very beginning of their volcanic origins through to today’s conservation efforts. Tour the Human History exhibit to learn about the islands’ discovery and colonization, and discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the Galápagos so fascinating.
- Disembarkation day — end of your journey.
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