The GALAPAGOS VOYAGER is a comfortable motor yacht of 28 meters (92 ft) length and almost 7 meters (22 ft) wide, equipped with the highest navigation and security standards. The vessel was finished in 2007 and has capacity for 16 passengers offering a pleasant small group atmosphere, great comfort and a personalized service.

All cabins of the GALAPAGOS VOYAGER are situated on the yacht's main deck and upper deck. There are no lower deck cabins! The 8 cabins are divided in 2 Matrimonial cabins and 6 Twin cabins; all feature lower berths, private facilities, air-conditioning and a large window with ocean view which can be individually opened.

The social areas consist of a comfortable lounge, spacious dining area, bar, television, DVD and two sun decks for maximum comfort and privacy. Our experienced crew of 8 persons and 1 bilingual naturalist guide will make your stay in Galapagos a lifetime memorable experience!

The GALAPAGOS VOYAGER offers 3 night, 4 night and 7 night naturalist cruises.

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YACHT'S DESCRIPTION & TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Length: 28 m / 92 ft
• Beam: 6.70 m / 22 ft
• Speed: 11 knots
• Engines: 2 Engines (Detroit)
• Generators: 2 Generators
• Electric Power: 110 / 220 volts AC/DC
• Safety equipment: Satellite phone; One VHF / UHF marine radio; radar, GPS and two Zodiac rafts, fire & smoke detectors; fire system; full radio and security equipment.
• Capacity: 16 passengers.
• Cabins: 8 of which 6 are Twin cabins with lower beds and 2 are Matrimonial cabins with lower double bed. All cabins of the Galapagos Voyager are situated on the yacht's main and upper deck and feature a large window which can be individually opened. All cabins have a private bathroom with hot and cold water and high pressure flush toilet, air conditioning, telephone, individual background music.
• Social areas: 2 Sundecks (one covered on the main deck and one partially covered on the upper deck), dining room, lounge with Flat screen TV and DVD player, bar.
• Crew: 8 plus 1 expert bilingual Naturalist guide.

ITINERARY (8D/7N - Saturday / Saturday)

Day 1, Saturday
A.M. Quito or Guayaquil - Santa Cruz Island (Twin Craters & Tortoise Farm "Primicias")
P.M. Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Research Station)
Day 2, Sunday:
A.M. South Plaza Island (Occasional diving: Gordon Rocks)
P.M. Santa Fe Island
Day 3, Monday:
A.M. Espaņola Island -Hood- (Suarez Point)
P.M. Espaņola Island Gardner Bay
Day 4, Tuesday:
A.M. San Cristobal Island (Leon Dormido & Interpretation Center)
P.M. Loberia Beach
Day 5, Wednesday:
A.M. Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) (Occasional diving: Seymour Island)
P.M. Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove)
Day 6, Thursday:
A.M. Genovesa Island -Tower- (Prince Phillip's Steps "El Barranco")
P.M. Genovesa Island (Darwin Bay)
Day 7, Friday:
A.M. Santiago Island -James- (Sullivan Bay)
P.M. Bartolome Island
Day 8, Saturday:
A.M. Santa Cruz Island (Puerto Ayora)
Baltra Island - Quito or Guayaquil

Note: Please note that the Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice

ITINERARY (4D/3N - Saturday / Tuesday):
Day 1, Saturday:
A.M. Quito or Guayaquil - Santa Cruz Island (Twin Craters & Tortoise Farm "Primicias")
P.M. Santa Cruz Island (Charles Darwin Research Station)
Day 2, Sunday:
A.M. South Plaza Island (Occasional diving: Gordon Rocks)
P.M. Santa Fe Island
Day 3, Monday:
A.M. Espaņola Island -Hood- (Suarez Point)
P.M. Espaņola Island Gardner Bay
Day 4, Tuesday:
A.M. San Cristobal Island (Leon Dormido & Interpretation Center)
P.M. San Cristobal Island - Guayaquil or Quito

Note: Please note that the Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice

ITINERARY (5D/4N - Tuesday / Saturday):
Day 1, Tuesday:
A.M. San Cristobal Island (Leon Dormido & Interpretation Center)
P.M. Loberia Beach
Day 2, Wednesday:
A.M. Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) (Occasional diving: Seymour Island)
P.M. Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove)
Day 3, Thursday:
A.M. Genovesa Island -Tower- (Prince Phillip's Steps "El Barranco")
P.M. Genovesa Island (Darwin Bay)
Day 4, Friday:
A.M. Santiago Island -James- (Sullivan Bay)
P.M. Bartolome Island
Day 5, Saturday:
A.M. Santa Cruz Island - Tortoise Farm "Primicias" - Baltra Island
Baltra Island - Quito or Guayaquil

Note: Please note that the Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice

DETAILED ITINERARY DESCRIPTION:

DAY 1: SANTA CRUZ:

Twin Craters (Los Gemelos).
Visit to the Twin Craters; here you will descend into one of the miracles of Mother Nature. These craters collapsed because of the weight of the overlying rocks. Right now, this area is overgrown with vegetation and you can observe flycatchers and the amazing "woodpecker" finch.

Tortoise Farm Primicia Ranch.
Take a rain jacket as it can get muddy and misty. On your way you can observe giant bamboo trees and dense Miconia vegetation. Arrive to the Primicia Ranch, located next to the Reserve; here you will observe the giant Galapagos tortoises in a natural environment; stroll around the compound and watch and learn about this magnificent endangered specie and their habitat.

Charles Darwin Research Station.
This research laboratory is located near to the town of Puerto Ayora and is directed by scientists from several countries, who are involved in the study and protection of fauna and flora of the islands. The evolution that the islands have undergone since the formation can be seen here too. It also shows the animals that have been introduced to the different areas and possible solutions to protect them against extinction. Raising the Galapagos Giant Tortoises in captivity is the most important project the Galapagos National Park is involved with; this program has enabled the return of many tortoises into their natural habitat. The Charles Darwin Station is also home of several adult giant tortoises, which have been found in other parts of the world and are later brought back to their habitats of origin.

DAY 2: SOUTH PLAZA & SANTA FE:

South Plaza.
The Plaza Islands, North Plaza and South Plaza, are small but have a great variety of flora and fauna. Only South Plaza is open for visitors. On this southern island you will find the smallest species of land iguanas, but also nests of gulls, boobies, frigate birds, tropicbirds, marine iguanas, lava lizards and on the dock are often large male sea lions and their young resting. It can be difficult to get on land because of the sea lions lying on the dock. Often the guides have to shoo them away by clapping. Snorkeling off South Plaza is not allowed because there are too many sea lions. Offshore you can spot shearwaters, terns, mullet and surgeonfish. Farther out dolphins, mantas and killer whales have been seen. The island itself is an uplifted piece of sea floor. The island is only a kilometer long and a little wider than 100 meters. A big part of the island is dry with platforms of polished lava, parts without any trees, but many yellow flowers. The cliff is very steep and windy. From here you can observe the birds we described above perfectly.

OCCASIONAL DIVING: GORDON ROCKS (minimum experience to participate is 30 logged dives)
This tuff cone formation is a world famous dive site about one hour from our base. There are 4 dive sites in the area, but only two are for novices. The other two sites are for intermediates and experts because there can be strong currents and surge. The Gordon Rocks dive sites are mostly walls with a deep bottom. Blend in and blow few bubbles and you may be blessed with a hammerhead sighting! Hammerhead sharks are the main attraction of Gordon Rocks, where they often conglomerate in large schools. You won't be able to stop looking at this aquarium as you're likely to also see reef fish, large pelagic fish, golden rays, stingrays, eagle rays, turtles, morays.

Santa Fe.
The arrival here is truly impressive: to a great white beach with colourful turquoise water; a forest of Opuntia cactus covers the Island. The walk is easy and short and on the trails you can find land-iguanas chewing on the fallen cactus pads. These iguanas are different from the ones you find on the South Plaza Islands, these iguanas are bigger. Other animals that can be found here are sea lions, yellow-tailed surgeonfish, sergeant majors, damsel- and parrotfish, stingrays, white-tipped reef sharks, rodents, Galapagos doves and snakes. The beach side is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

DAY 3: ESPAŅOLA (HOOD):

Suarez Point.
The trail runs round in a loop and one of the first places is a rock covered and mainly open area where blue footed boobies nest in their hundreds. Virtually everywhere are nesting birds or young boobies being fed. Further on is a similar place where waved albatrosses are nesting, again on the ground. It is said that the total world population of waved albatrosses can be found here from March to December every year. Near here is a high cliff where the young launch themselves for their first flight. Further along the trail is a blowhole. Waves coming up against the cliff come up through a hole and produce a noisy spout of spray approaching 100 feet high. There is also the possibility of seeing one or more of the three species of Darwin finch which are endemic to the island.

Gardner Bay
Located at approximately 45 minutes from Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay has a brilliant white sandy beach with hundreds of barking sea lions. This place is perfect for relaxing and snorkeling. There are 3 species of finches on this part of the island and other animals that you can find here are turtles, martins, small wading birds, surgeonfish and white-tipped reef sharks.

DAY 4: SAN CRISTOBAL:

Leon Dormido.
A couple of tall rocks in the sea are called "Leon Dormido" because the Spaniards thought it had the shape of a sleeping lion. The cliffs are cut through the middle, there are boats that can pass through this narrow sea channel, but most of the boats pass close to the rocks to watch the masked boobies and red-billed tropicbirds. Make sure your binoculars and cameras are within your reach while you navigate around the rock, because there are many chances to observe hundreds of blue-footed boobies standing in their little caves. Further away, observe the frigate birds in the bushes of the coast side, when it is courting season you will be able to see a wonderful show of their brilliant red pouches.

Interpretation Center, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
This town, the official capital of the Archipelago, is home to one of the two main airports in the Galapagos region. It is known as a sleepy town overlooking the harbour with a truly relaxed attitude. You will also visit the Interpretation Center close to this town. It is a good idea to visit the frigate bird hill close to the centre. The views and the birds are amazing.

Loberia Beach.
You will depart after lunch to Loberia; Loberia is a beach area home to a colony of sea lions. We walk through beach trails and black lava rocks where we find the largest marine iguanas in the archipelago. Here you can snorkel as well. The water is very clear and snorkeling is great.

DAY 5: SANTA CRUZ:

Bachas Beach.
The charming Bachas beach is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. This is the part where the pacific green sea turtles nest and lay eggs, especially from November to February, so be careful to follow your guide, as you don't want to step on one of the nests. Near the beach is a salt lagoon where you can see a flamingo population. Bachas beach is also perfect for swimming and here you can find marine iguanas resting on the rocks and hermit crabs in the sand.

OCCASIONAL DIVING: SEYMOUR ISLAND
North Seymour is an uplifted island of lava flow about 90 minutes north of our dive base. There are 5 dive sites suitable for all levels of divers, although sometimes the currents can be strong. These sites have the most different species per square foot of sandy bottom. We can see cleaning behavior, a large garden eel colony, sea turtles, sea lions, fur seals, eagle rays, yellow tailed grunts, big-eyed jack, and frequently white tip reef sharks and hammerheads. Occasionally, Galapagos sharks can also be seen here.

Caleta Tortuga Negra (Black Turtle Cove).
You can only enter a sheltered area with a dinghy and admire a turtle's head coming up once in a while. From December to March, these beautiful animals breed here in peace and quiet. Also white- tipped reef sharks are often seen here. These are not the only animals we can observe, if we are lucky, we can see the amazing eagle ray and golden rays sliding under the dinghy!

DAY 6: GENOVESA ISLAND:

Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco)
Prince Philip's step is a rocky climb, a 25m ascent to the open ground above. Here is where you find boobies, just having a great time on this beautiful part of the island. At this island there is an almost flat trail of 2km and here you can walk across fields of lava. This is a full day visit as the vessel stays in the bay.

Darwin Bay
Darwin Bay is an exotic, partially eroded volcano, famous for its crater walls, hundreds of magnificent frigate birds, red-footed boobies, swallowed tailed gulls and brilliant storm petrels, which all mate here. Darwin beach exists of white coral remains and during high tide a great part of the beach is underwater. The coral is quite sharp, so be sure to ware sneakers or sandals. Here the marine iguanas are the smallest of all in the Galapagos. Snorkeling can be amazing here, although visibility is poor and sharks are common here.

DAY 7: SANTIAGO & BARTOLOME:

Sullivan Bay.
This part of the island is mainly covered with lava. The black lava is about 100 years and full of gas bubbles. If you look closely, you can see parts of trees that were vaporized by the lava. The only plants that grow on this part of the island are a tiny carpetweed herbs and the rare lava cactus. You will be able to walk by an extensive lava field formed by twentieth century volcanic eruptions. If you look closely you will be able to see lava lizards.

Bartolome.
Climb up to a peak of a carbon cone 359 feet high (109m) and experience one of the most beautiful views of all the surrounding islands. The ascension takes about half an hour. The trail is not difficult as there are steps that will help make your climb easy. Take a walk through moonscape-like landscapes overgrown with "Tiquilia", the island's vegetation. After this walk disembark onto a beautiful brown-sanded beach with its Pinnacle Rock. It's perfect for snorkeling and swimming, you can even swim together with Galapagos penguins.

DAY 8: SANTA CRUZ - BALTRA.

Santa Cruz.
Only five islands are inhabited and Santa Cruz has the largest population of them all. It has a central location and the largest town Puerto Ayora has been the place that tourists visit the most. All sorts of vegetation can be found on this island, although much of the native flora has disappeared, due to the introduction of new plant species on the island.

Puerto Ayora.
Almost every visitor that comes to the Galapagos Islands will include a visit to Puerto Ayora. Not only because of the Charles Darwin Research Station, but also because it is the main center of the Galapagos. Besides that this may be your only opportunity to buy souvenirs. The bay is full of boats and you can observe many bird species and land iguanas. Puerto Ayora offers a variety of hotels and restaurants for the people that want to stay a little bit longer.

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