East Galapagos Islands
4 Days - Coral I & II
Join us on this luxury Galapagos cruise, exploring the magnificent nature that the Eastern Galapagos islands have to offer. Travel in a unique and functional luxury yacht which creates a pleasing sensation of warmth and comfort, transporting you automatically into a marine environment. The panoramic windows allow for you to be a part of nature. Experience a wide range of flora and fauna including giant tortoises, Darwin finches, prickly-pear cactus forest and a black mangrove with detailed insights provided by your English-speaking guide.
from AUD $2986pp
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Itinerary Highlights
- See some of the rare flora and fauna which the Galapagos Islands have to offer
- Learn about the rich history of the region from your English-speaking guide
- Snorkel with some of the world's most beautiful sea life
- Walk inside surprising lave tubes and visit historic Pit Craters
- Stay in deluxe accommodation with air-conditioning and private facilities
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Baltra Airport - North Seymour Island
- Day 2: Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island) - Mosquera Islet
- Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
- Day 4: Lobos Island - San Cristobal Airport
Day 1: Baltra Airport - North Seymour Island
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (2 ½ hour flight). Arriving in the
Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides to
take advantage of the time in the archipelago.
Dry landing. Off of Baltra Island and not far from Santa Cruz, North Seymour is located. This landmass was formed by a series of underwater volcanic eruptions, which deposited layers of lava on the ocean floor. An approximately two-hour walk amidst large nesting colonies of blue-footed boobies, magnificent and great frigate birds, and swallow-tailed gulls for an in depth encounter with sea bird breeding cycles and sea lions. You will also encounter land iguanas, and on a lucky day, you might even come across the endemic Galapagos Snake.
Day 2: Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island) - Mosquera Islet
Once home to the famous Lonesome George, the last tortoise of the Pinta race, the breeding and relocation center is named in honour of his long-time guardian. The center is set in the Galapagos National Park Service where various interpretative buildings are available to visit. The grounds, with large stands of native vegetation are one of the better places to spot some of the seldom seen Darwinís finches such as the woodpecker, cactus and vegetarian finches.
PM - Wet Landing, Mosquera Islet is located between North Seymour and Baltra Island. This flat, sandy island has a large colony of sea lions. It is also an excellent site to observe shorebirds such as herons and lava gulls. There is no trail on the islet, the visitor can enjoy the open area. Most of the islet is covered with sand and barren lava rock. Very little sesuvium portulacastrum plants grow on the sand.
Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
Dry landing. There are two Plaza Islets (north and south) located east of Santa Cruz Island. On the northern part of the Islet, visitors begin the journey along an impressive cactus forest were colorful yellow and red land iguanas live, the population number is around 300 animals; during the dry season they survive on fruits and flowers of the opuntia cacti. A peculiar thing to see in South Plaza is the hybrid iguana (sea and land). When reaching the highest point, tropicbirds can be seen. During the dry season (June – January) the usually greenish and yellowish vegetation change of color creating a bright red landscape (sesuviumedmonstonei plant).
PM - Wet landing. Santa Fe shows white sand beaches surrounded by sea lion colonies; through the island path, an endemic cactus forest is passed, home the Santa Fe land iguanas (the largest in the islands). This island is the habitat for a number of species, including the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snakes, rice rats (one of the few endemic Galapagos rodents), a variety of finches and one of the four mockingbird species of the archipelago.
Day 4: Lobos Island - San Cristobal Airport
Dry landing: Isla Lobos is aproximately 20 minutes by boat from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Once on the island, the trail is about 850 meters and there will be rocky trail and a nice & easy sand trail too. There is a small population of blue-footed boobies and great frigatebirds nests at this site. You Can also find a colony of sea lions. During the boat ride, you can see brown pelicans and several species of shorebirds.
After the visit you will go to San Cristobal Airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
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28 Apr 2024 - 01 May 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Standard Plus Cabin | AUD $3697pp | Contact us | |
Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
12 May 2024 - 15 May 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Standard Plus Cabin | AUD $3697pp | Contact us | |
Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
26 May 2024 - 29 May 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
09 Jun 2024 - 12 Jun 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
23 Jun 2024 - 26 Jun 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Standard Plus Cabin | AUD $3697pp | Contact us | |
Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
07 Jul 2024 - 10 Jul 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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21 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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04 Aug 2024 - 07 Aug 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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18 Aug 2024 - 21 Aug 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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01 Sep 2024 - 04 Sep 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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15 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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29 Sep 2024 - 02 Oct 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
13 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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27 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
10 Nov 2024 - 13 Nov 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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24 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Standard Plus Cabin | AUD $3697pp | Contact us | |
Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
08 Dec 2024 - 11 Dec 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Standard Plus Cabin | AUD $3697pp | Contact us | |
Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us | |
22 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024 | AUD $2986pp | ||
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Standard Plus Cabin | AUD $3697pp | Contact us | |
Junior Cabin | AUD $4213pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Standard Cabin
7sqm/75sqft, located on the Sea deck, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, private bathroom, air-conditioning, portholes, safe, entertainment system with LCD TV's, hairdryer, 110-220V/60Hz, reading lights and sitting area.
Standard Plus Cabin
12sqm/129sqft, located on the Sea deck, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, private bathroom, air-conditioning, portholes, safe, entertainment system with LCD TV's, hairdryer, 110-220V/60Hz, reading lights and sitting area, some rooms can accomodate extra single bed on request.
Junior Cabin
12sqm, 129sqft, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, located on the Earth and Sky decks, twin beds, extra bed (available in 2 cabins on the Coral I and 1 cabin in the Coral II), private bathroom, air-conditioning, picture windows, safe, entertainment system with LCD TV's, hairdryer, 110-220V/60Hz, reading lights and sitting area.
(Interconnecting doors suitable for families/friends travelling together)
Coral I & II Deckplan
Specifications
Ship Specifications: Coral I
- Length: 131 ft (40 m)
- Wide: 28 ft (8.5 m)
- Decks: 4
- Made in: Germany
- Rebuilt: 2004
- Refurbished in: August 2016
- Guest Capacity: 36
- Crew: 11
- Speed: 12 knots
- Cruise speed: 10 knots
- Guides: 3 multilingual naturalists
- Life Rafts: 4 for 25 pax each
- Dinghies: 2 for 20 pax each
- Kayaks: 2 double, 1 single
- Safety: ISM, SMC, ISSC, IOPP, DOC
- Electricity: 110v & 220V
Ship Specifications: Coral II
- Length: 113 ft (34.4 m)
- Wide: 20.80 ft (6.3) m)
- Decks: 4
- Made in: Holland
- Rebuilt: 2006
- Refurbished in: September 2017
- Guest Capacity: 20
- Crew: 9
- Speed: 12 knots
- Cruise speed: 10 knots
- Guides: 2 multilingual naturalists
- Life Rafts:
- 2 for 25 pax each
- 2 for 8 pax each
- Dinghies: 2 for 17 pax each
- Kayaks: 2 double, 1 single
- Safety: ISM, SMC, ISSC, IOPP, DOC
- Electricity: 110v & 220V
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- All meals during your cruise
- Activities/shore excursions as specified
- Bilingual naturalist guides
- Transfers
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Fuel surcharges*
- Galapagos National Park fee US$100 per person until 31 July 2024
- Galapagos National Park fee US$200 per person from 1 August 2024
- Transit control card US$20 per person
- Kayaks and wetsuit equipment
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included