Galapagos Cruises
Itineraries 2019
Ocean Spray Itinerary
Please note: These Galapagos cruise itineraries are subject to change without previous notice due to weather conditions and National Park regulations. Itineraries of 8 or more days may be scheduled to stop at ports for various cruise logistic reasons and/or for embarking/disembarking passengers. Please check with our Guide and Quality Control Manager for our Jaccuzi schedules.
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Day 1 Sat |
am: | Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| pm: | Chinese Hat: The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. |
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Day 2 Sun |
am: | Isabela – Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. |
| pm: | Fernandina – Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. |
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Day 3 Mon |
am: | Isabela - Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. |
| pm: | Isabela - Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. |
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Day 4 Tue |
am: | Isabela - Elizabeth Bay: As you enter the bay, hawks soar overhead and schools of fish can be seen swimming beneath the surface. |
| pm: | Isabela - Moreno Point: Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. |
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Day 5 Wed |
am: | Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. |
| pm: | Santa Cruz - Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
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Day 6 Thu |
am: | South Plaza Island: South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. |
| pm: | Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. |
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Day 7 Fri |
am: | Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| pm: | Española - Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Española - Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. |
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Day 8 Sat |
am: | San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.
San Cristobal - La Galapaguera: Learn about the Giant Tortoise breeding program established by the National Park. Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note. |
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Day 1 Sat |
am: | San Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Lobos Island: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal - Kicker Rock: The island is comprised of two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds |
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Day 2 Sun |
am: | San Cristobal - Pitt Point: Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Witch Hill: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. |
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Day 3 Mon |
am: | Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| pm: | Floreana - Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos. Floreana - Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life. |
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Day 4 Tue |
am: | Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove: This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life |
| pm: | Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
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Day 5 Wed |
am: | Genovesa - Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. |
| pm: | Genovesa - Prince Phillip’s Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. |
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Day 6 Thu |
am: | Santiago - Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. |
| pm: | Santiago - Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. |
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Day 7 Fri |
am: | North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds |
| pm: | Santa Cruz - Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
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Day 8 Sat |
am: | Mosquera Islet: The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note. |
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Day 1 Sat |
am: | Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| pm: | Sombrero Witch Hill: The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. |
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Day 2 Sun |
am: | Isabela – Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. |
| pm: | Fernandina – Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. |
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Day 3 Mon |
am: | Isabela - Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. |
| pm: | Isabela - Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. |
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Day 4 Tue |
am: | Isabela - Elizabeth Bay: As you enter the bay, hawks soar overhead and schools of fish can be seen swimming beneath the surface. |
| pm: | Isabela - Moreno Point: Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. |
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Day 5 Wed |
am: | Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. |
| pm: | Santa Cruz - Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
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Day 6 Thu |
am: | South Plaza Island: South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos.
Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note. |
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Day 1 Thu |
am: | Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| pm: | Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. |
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Day 2 Fri |
am: | Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| pm: | Española - Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Española - Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. |
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Day 3 Sat |
am: | San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.
San Cristobal - La Galapaguera: Learn about the Giant Tortoise breeding program established by the National Park. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Lobos Islands: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal - Kicker Rock: The island is comprised of two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. |
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Day 4 Sun |
am: | San Cristobal - Pitt Point: Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Witch Hill: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. |
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Day 5 Mon |
am: | Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| pm: | Floreana - Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos.
Floreana - Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life. |
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Day 6 Tue |
am: | Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove: This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. |
| pm: | Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note. |
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Day 1 Tue |
am: | Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| pm: | Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
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Day 2 Wed/h1> |
am: | Genovesa - Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. |
| pm: | Genovesa - Prince Phillip’s Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. |
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Day 3 Thu |
am: | Santiago - Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. |
| pm: | Santiago - Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. |
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Day 4 Fri |
am: | North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. |
| pm: | Santa Cruz - Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
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Day 5 Sat |
am: | Mosquera Island: The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note. |
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Day 1 Sat |
am: | San Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Lobos Island: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal - Kicker Rock: The island is comprised of two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. |
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Day 2 Sun |
am: | San Cristobal - Pitt Point: Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Witch Hill: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. |
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Day 3 Mon |
am: | Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| pm: | Floreana - Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos.
Floreana - Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life. |
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Day 4 Tue |
am: | Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove: This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. |
| pm: | Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note. |
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Day 1 Sat |
am: | Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| pm: | Sombrero Witch Hill: The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. |
|
Day 2 Sun |
am: | Isabela – Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. |
| pm: | Fernandina – Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. |
|
Day 3 Mon |
am: | Isabela - Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. |
| pm: | Isabela - Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. |
|
Day 4 Tue |
am: | Isabela - Elizabeth Bay: As you enter the bay, hawks soar overhead and schools of fish can be seen swimming beneath the surface. |
| pm: | Isabela - Moreno Point: Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. |
|
Day 5 Wed |
am: | Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. |
| pm: | Santa Cruz - Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
|
Day 6 Thu |
am: | South Plaza Island: South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. |
| pm: | Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. |
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Day 7 Fri |
am: | Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| pm: | Española - Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Española - Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. |
|
Day 8 Sat |
am: | San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.
San Cristobal - La Galapaguera: Learn about the Giant Tortoise breeding program established by the National Park. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Lobos Island: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal - Kicker Rock: The island is comprised of two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. |
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Day 9 Sun |
am: | San Cristobal - Pitt Point: Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. |
| pm: | San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. |
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Day 10 Mon |
am: | Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| pm: | Floreana - Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos. Floreana - Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life. |
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Day 11 Tue |
am: | Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove: This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life |
| pm: | Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands. |
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Day 12 Wed |
am: | Genovesa - Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. |
| pm: | Genovesa - Prince Phillip’s Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. |
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Day 13 Thu |
am: | Santiago - Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. |
| pm: | Santiago - Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. |
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Day 14 Fri |
am: | North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds |
| pm: | Santa Cruz - Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. |
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Day 15 Sat |
am: | Mosquera Island: The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note. |
