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Fernandina Cruise (Astrea)

Fernandina Cruise (Astrea)

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Description

This itinerary focuses on the Central and Western Islands of the Galapagos, including visits to Western Isabela and Fernandina Island.
Travelling aboard a yacht ensures the visitor receives the most intimate Galapagos experience. Truly ‘up close and personal’ with nature and the rugged beauty of the islands: Leaning over the bow watching the dolphins riding the bow wave inches away; spotting that whale in the distance; anchoring in a quiet and secluded cove; strolling the beach amongst the sea lions and watching the boobies dive into the surf; it truly is a unique opportunity.

Please Note: A surcharge of $200 per person is applicable during Christmas and New Years weeks.

Shorter, 6 day itinerary is available, please contact us for more details.

Trip Name
Fernandina Cruise (Astrea)
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Motor Yacht Length: 83 feet / 25.3 meters Passenger Capacity: 16 Cruise the Galapagos Islands in style aboard the comfortable and spacious motor yacht, The Astrea (formerly the Pinguino Explorer). This yacht offers an authentic, intimate and adventurous experience in the Galapagos Islands while providing the guests a first class service. Whilst most of the day time is spent exploring the islands and snorkeling in this National Park and Marine Reserve, there is also time to relax on deck while the boat cruises from one visitor site to the next. The Astrea accommodates 16 passengers in her 8 cabins: four upper deck / 1 main deck / 3 lower deck, each with their own private bathrooms with hot/cold water showers. There is plenty of room to relax and admire the views on three separate deck spaces.   The Astrea is a fully air conditioned classic motor yacht. The salon is equipped with a TV and DVD systems. Safety Equipment: 1 life raft (25pz.), 2- 50HP Yamaha tenders, VHF radios, 2 Radar, Depth sounders with alarm, searchlights and horn bilge pump alarm, Model 406 EPIRB, Satellite & mobile phones, Oxygen complete first aid kit. Crew: Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, cook, engineer, and sailors.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Airport/Santa Cruz Island
Highlands of Santa Cruz: Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa CruzCharles Darwin Station: Visit the Charles Darwin Station is a research facility and National Park Information center. The Charles Darwin Station has a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.
Day 2 - Day 2: Sombrero Chino Island/Rábida Island
Sombrero Chino is a small volcanic island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. The name of the island describes the shape of the island. Fauna includes Sea lions, marine iguanas and the Galapagos penguin.Rábida is a small island with a dark red coral sand beach. Highlights include the lagoon with flamingoes, pelican nesting site, sea lion bachelor colony, and a snorkeling site at the end of the beach.
Day 3 - Day 3: Isabela Island
Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands formed by five active volcanoes fused together. Wolf Volcano is the highest point in the entire Galapagos at 1707m.Sierra Negra : Volcan Sierra Negra has a caldera with a diameter of 10km. View recent lava flows, moist highland vegetation, and parasitic cones.Puerto Villamil: Puerto Villamil is a charming small town on a white sand beach. Highlights include the Tortoise Breeding Station and the flamingo lagoon. Other visits (depending on conditions) are the Tintoreras or Los Humedales.
Day 4 - Day 4: Isabela (Albemarle) Island
Punta Moreno is located in the central southwestern coast of Isabela Island. The site has spectacular views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. Some highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate and pristine landscape, varied and unusual arid zone vegetation.Elizabeth Bay: This spot is only accessible by dinghy. It is possible to see penguins on the small islets in the bay. The end of the bay is long and narrow surrounded by three species of mangroves. Galapagos Sea Turtles and rays can usually be seen in the water.
Day 5 - Day 5: Isabela (Albemarle) Island
Urbina Bay is located at the central-west coast of Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include the colourful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant tortoises and the coral uplifting from 1954.Tagus Cove is a natural harbor where centuries ago whalers and pirates left their ship’s names painted or carved on the rocks. A walk uphill to Darwin’s Crater salt-water lake will provide an excellent view.
Day 6 - Day 6: Fernandina Island/Isabela Island
Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island and is still active. Punta Espinoza is a place famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the habitat of unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, among others.Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca: This site is visited by dinghy rides along the cliffs or the partially sunken cave at the water’s edge. Nasca boobies, blue-footed boobies and flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline.
Day 7 - Day 7: James (Santiago) Island/Bartolome Island
James (Santiago) Island: This Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals.Puerto Egas: A walk along the rocky coast line that will you show you a view of some of Galapagos’ best tide pools. Some highlights include: Sugar loaf volcano, fur seals, oystercatchers, marine iguana colony, and old salt mineBartolome Island: A hike will take you to the highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock. There is a sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling.
Day 8 - Day 8: North Seymour Island/Baltra for return flight to Quito
North Seymour Island: This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. The island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, and magnificent frigate birds.Baltra: Return flight to Quito
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are regulated by the Galapagos National Park and are subject to change without prior notice

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
30-05-201806-06-2018USD$3,780Twin Cabin

Inclusions

    • Fauna: tortoises, land iguanas, marine iguanas, lava lizards, sea lions, flamingos, penguins, flightless cormorant, brown pelican, Darwin finches, blue-footed boobies, whimbrels, lava gulls, swallow-tailed gulls, Galapagos hawk, Darwin finches, sally light-foot crabs, red-billed tropic birds, Galapagos snake, common gallinules
    • Flora: salt bush, algodoncillo, jerusalem thorn, castela, lantana, red white and black mangroves, lava cactus, palo santo, manzanillo, yellow cordia, opuntia cactus
    • Underwater: variety of fish, sea turtles, eels, rays, invertebrates, possible hammerhead sharks, sea urchins, possible sea horses
    • Activities: walking, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife watching, bird watching

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