Travel Galapagos

Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection started with his journey aboard the HMS Beagle in the 1830’s to South America. During the journey Darwin collected the fossils of extinct mammals and noted the slight variations in species from region to region.

These discoveries were highlighted by the distinct variation in species he encountered amongst the various Galapagos Islands. These lead to the insights that formed Darwin’s famous theory.

Today on the island of Santa Cruz, the Charles Darwin Research Station continues to provide insight into the origin of the species and conservation of the amazing animal, bird and plant life on Galapagos.

Travel and tours to Ecuador and Galapagos are as unique as the amazing wildlife that are native to these islands. Galapagos cruises throughout this world heritage site, explore a marine reserve that is a protected place to experience nature, that is fast disappearing.

We are featuring cruises aboard the Seaman II. This Catamaran has 9 large, beautiful and comfortable double cabins with outside views. Each room has a private bathroom, hot and cold water, a locker, closet and full air conditioning and controls.

The Seaman II has a comfortable dining room, two bars, a lounge and a library. You can relax with your fellow passengers and learn about the islands you will be visiting during your cruise. Outside you can enjoy the observation deck and spacious sundeck with chairs for napping and relaxing. The Seaman II Catamaran is the ideal vessel for those seeking a luxury class cruise tour in the Galapagos islands.

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Here’s The Itinerary For This Galapagos Cruise

Day 1
San Cristobal Arrival at Leon Dormido Lobos Island San Cristobal airport: Explore San Cristobal
Your guide will welcome you at the airport and take you to the boat in order to start your 8-day cruise. Leon Dormido – A gigantic rock formed by a volcanic eruption, it is divided by a narrow canal. This rock is home for a great number of sea birds. It is also a good spot for diving. Lobos Island -This island has a colony of sea lions and blue-footed boobies. The scenery is beautiful. Wet landing. Punta Pitt – on the north of San Cristobal island. Endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
Day 2
Espanola: Punta Suarez – Gardner Bay Espanola.- Punta Suarez.
This point of land has colonies of sea birds in Galapagos. Sea lions and mockingbirds. Gardner Bay – is a 45-minute boat ride from Punta Suarez. It has a white sand beach and there is a small colony of sea lions. Swimming or scuba diving.
Day 3
Floreana: Devil’s Crown Post Office. Punta Cormorant Floreana – Corona del Diablo.
Excellent scuba diving with beautiful coral formations. See schools of multi-colored fish, sharks and marine turtles at a depth of only 6 meters. Post Office Bay – Here you will see the famous barrel that served as the mailbox for eighteenth century whaling ships. Tourists leave their unstamped letters or postcards for the next passengers to mail. Punta Cormorant – Beach of green sand. The island has a lagoon filled with flamingos. On the other side, there is a fine white sand beach where marine turtles nest from December to May. Wet landing.
Day 4
Charles Darwin Station . Highlands (Santa Cruz Island Santa Cruz)
Indefatigable – The most populated island in the Galapagos islands. Puerto Ayora has many hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, discotheques, bars, internet coffee shops and other stores where Tourists can spend their time shopping or socializing. Home of the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, it is an excellent way to begin learning about the islands and their origin. You can also see how the Galapagos turtles are raised and meet Jorge (Lonesome George), the famous solitary turtle. The Scientific Station has its own beach and is busy on weekends. A 45-minute walk from Puerto Ayora takes you to one of the most beautiful beaches in Galapagos, Tortuga Bay. You can swim or scuba dive here. Santa Rosa, the lava tunnels, the Chato turtle reserve and the Gemelos are popular.
Day 5
Punta Moreno (Isabela – Elizabeth Bay) Isabela.
Isabela -Largest island in the galapagos. It has 6 active volcanoes: Alcedo, Cerro Azul, Darwin, Ecuador, Sierra Negra and Wolf. Each volcano has its own species of giant turtles. Punta Moreno – on the southwestern side of Isabela. There are a number of lagoons with frigate birds, flamingos and pelicans.
Day 6
Urbina Bay (Isabela – Punta Espinosa
Fernandina Urbina Bay – Explore the Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. There are large land iguanas and the possibility of seeing giant turtles, flightless cormorants, blue-footed boobies, penguins and marine iguanas. Fernandina – Punta Espinoza – This site has a beautiful backdrop of black rock and lava with colonies of marine iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorants and pelicans. You can swim or snorkel among sea lions. The vegetation is quite different because of the lava and in certain places the plants are dry. Dry landing.
Day 7
Bartolome Island – Plaza Island
Bartolome Island – Interesting formations of lava and ash cones. 30 to 40-minute climb leads to a wooden stairway to the top with a beautiful view. This island has Pinnacle Rock with sea lions and penguins around its base. Dry landing. Plaza Island -Colonies of sea lions and land iguanas. A great number of nesting tropic birds and fork-tailed seagulls. The Opuntia cacti grow here too and the vegetation changes color according to the season of the year. Dry landing.
Day 8
Interpretation Center – Departure (San Cristobal Puerto Baquerizo Moreno).
Happy return to Quito or Guayaquil.