Central Galapagos Islands
5 Days - Cormorant II
Our Galapagos Islands programs let you safely explore one of the most wonderful places in the World. Explore Santa Cruz, Genovesa, South Plaza, Santa Fe and San Cristobal with this 5-day tour.
from AUD $11008 $5504pp
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Itinerary Highlights
- You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs,black-necked stilts, and whimbrels
- Sea turtles also nest on the beach
- Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
- Day 2: Genovesa: El Barranco - Genovesa: Darwin Bay
- Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
- Day 4: San Cristobal: Pitt Point - San Cristobal: Witch Hill
- Day 5: San Cristobal: David Rodriguez Breeding Center - Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat - Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
You will arrive at Baltra Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a
Cormorant II staff member and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in
before lunch and a welcome briefing.
In the afternoon: Bachas Beach
Bachas Beach is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz and is a beach for swimming. 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.
Day 2: Genovesa: El Barranco - Genovesa: Darwin Bay
In the morning: El Barranco
El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, is a steep, rocky path that leads up a high cliff rock face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to Palo Santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared owls,
Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves.
In the afternoon: Darwin Bay
Visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which includes a half mile trail (0,75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls, which can easily be spotted here. Further down the path we’ll find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.
Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
In the morning: South Plaza Island
This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the
largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is the Sesuvium. During the
rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
In the afternoon: Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island (Barrington) is home to the small picturesque bay and anchorage on the island’s northeast coast. The bay has two
visitor trails: one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus
forest.
Day 4: San Cristobal: Pitt Point - San Cristobal: Witch Hill
In the morning: Pitt Point
Pitt Point, situated on the north-eastern tip of the San Cristobal island, hosts frigate birds, storm petrels, and all three types of booby birds: the Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed boobies. A steep trail goes up a cliff and through a ravine leading visitors to an
area with an abundance of birds.
In the afternoon: Witch Hill
Located on the northern coast, Witch Hill is an eroded hill and its surroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powdery sand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkelling.
Day 5: San Cristobal: David Rodriguez Breeding Center - Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
In the morning: David Rodriguez Breeding Center ''La Galapaguera''
Breeding Center Jacinto Gordillo - “La Galapaguera”, in Cerro Colorado, is a new visitor site in the southeast part of San Cristobal Island and can now be reached in roughly one hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. On the trees and shrubs surrounding the site, you may see land birds like warblers, finches and mockingbirds. Giant tortoises can be observed on the trails. They live there wild but in a protected area to ensure their survival by sealing them off from introduced predators like pigs and goats.
Afterwards: San Cristobal airport departure
After this final visit, you will be transferred to the San Cristobal airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.
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Alternative itinerary options:
- 4 Day Cormorant II: Eastern and Southern Galapagos Islands
- 8 Day Cormorant II: Central and Eastern Galapagos Islands (A)
- 8 Day Cormorant II: Western and Central Galapagos Islands (B)
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Suite
Private balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water
Premium Suite
Private balcony, private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water
Cormorant II Deckplan
Specifications
- Year of construction: 2023
- Length: 148ft (45m)
- Beam: 44ft (14m)
- Draft: 5ft (1.40m)
- Speed: 16 knots
- Capacity: 16 passengers
12 Crew members + 1 Cruise Director + 1 Bilingual Guide - Electricity: 3 generators of 100KW each
- Exterior: Naval Aluminium, GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer)
- Accommodation: • Main Deck: 4 Interconnected Suites (two of 527ft²/ 46m² and two of 474ft²/ 44m²)
• Upper Deck: 2 Premium Suites (667ft²/ 62m²), 3 Suites (371ft²/ 35m²) and Gym
• Sun Deck: Jacuzzi (Please check with your Guide and Cruise Director for our Jacuzzi schedules.)
*All cabins with private balconies, private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning. Cabin size includes balcony - Safety & Navigation: • 2x 25-man life raft
• Navtex
• 2 GPS
• Depth Sounder
• 2 naval radars
• Fire detection and prevention systems etc.
Whats included?
- All excursions
- All transfers in the islands
- All meals throughout cruise
- Onboard internet service
- Bilingual National Park Guide
- Wetsuits, Snorkeling, Kayaks & Standup paddle board
- Soft drinks
- Non-premium alcoholic drinks
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee*
- Transit Control Card*
- VIP lounge at Galapagos airports for departure flight*
- FREE transfer for Galapagos flight and airport assistance**
- FREE hotel night (1) in Quito or Guayaquil the day before the cruise**
*Conditions apply
**Applies only for 8-day cruises when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from Royal Galapagos (does not apply on 2X1 promotions).
What’s not included?
- Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
- Premium alcoholic drinks
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Travel / medical insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Notes
- Discount for groups from 4 to 14 pax* 10%
- Discount for children under 12 years* 10%
- Single supplement 80%
- Christmas & New Year: special conditions apply. Please contact us for details.
- Admin fee applies for Galapagos air tickets not issued by Royal Galapagos
- 11, 12 and 15 day departures available
- Prices are per person in United States Dollars
- All prices are commissionable
*Discount does not apply to 2X1 promotions.