Petrel - Luxury Motor Catamaran - Galapagos Itinerary

8-day Cruise 'A': Isabela, Fernandina & Central Islands

DAY 1Fri	am:	Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
	pm:	North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.

DAY 2Sat	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 3Sun	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 4Mon	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 5Tue	am:	Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano: On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
	pm:	Isabela - Wetlands:They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
		Isabela - The Wall of Tears: Isabela was a penal colony, where prisoners were forced to build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment.

DAY 6Wed	am:	Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.
	pm:	Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos: Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.

DAY 7Thu	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.

DAY 8Fri	am:	San Cristobal - Isla Lobos: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
		Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note.

8-day Cruise 'B': Central & Genovesa Islands

DAY 1Fri	am:	San Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
	pm:	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.

DAY 2Sat	am:	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.
	pm:	Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.

DAY 3Sun	am:	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.
	pm:	Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.

DAY 4Mon	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 5Tue	am:	Santiago - Sullivan Bay: The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
	pm:	Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.

DAY 6Wed	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.

DAY 7Thu	am:	Santiago - Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
	pm:	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.

DAY 8Fri	am:	Santa Cruz - Carrion Point: A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks.
		Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note.

6-day Cruise 'A': Isabela & Fernandina Islands

DAY 1Fri	am:	Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
	pm:	North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.

DAY 2Sat	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 3Sun	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 4Mon	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 5Tue	am:	Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano: On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
	pm:	Isabela - Wetlands:They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
		Isabela - The Wall of Tears: Isabela was a penal colony, where prisoners were forced to build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment.

DAY 6Wed	am:	Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.
	pm:	Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note.

6-day Cruise 'B': Central & Southern Islands

DAY 1Wed	am:	Baltra Island: Arrival to the airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard and then onwards to island visit.
	pm:	Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos: Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.

DAY 2Thu	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.

DAY 3Fri	am:	San Cristobal - Isla Lobos: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
	pm:	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.

DAY 4Sat	am:	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.
	pm:	Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.

DAY 5Sun	am:	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.
	pm:	Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.

DAY 6Mon	am:	Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.
	pm:	Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note.

5-day Cruise: Genovesa & Central Islands

Transfer to the Airport: Please read important note.

DAY 1Mon	am:	Baltra Island: Arrival to the airport and transfer to Santa Cruz to visit the highlands before boarding. Dress appropriately for a hike.
	pm:	Santa Cruz - Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.

DAY 2Tue	am:	Santiago - Sullivan Bay: The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
	pm:	Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.

DAY 3Wed	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.

DAY 4Thu	am:	Santiago - Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
	pm:	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.

DAY 5Fri	am:	Santa Cruz - Carrion Point: A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks.

4-day Cruise: San Cristobal, Española & Floreana

DAY 1Fri	am:	San Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
	pm:	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.

DAY 2Sat	am:	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.
	pm:	Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.

DAY 3Sun	am:	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.
	pm:	Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.

DAY 4Mon	am:	Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.
	pm:	Transfer to the Airport: Please read an important note.

Please note: 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.

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