For the fearless and adventure-seekers…
These islands were formed by ongoing seismic and volcanic activity, and are inspiring for all travellers. Due to the extreme isolation, an abundance of rare and unique animals such as a wide variety of finch, land iguanas and giant tortoises have developed throughout the years. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was inspired following his visit to the Galapagos Islands in 1835.
Baltra to Baltra
Wildlife viewing
Snorkelling
Hiking
Beach
June - September
to Seymour
5 nm
14 knots
1 hour
Relax on Bachas beach and visit the Flamingo Lagoon nearby.
Enjoy the unique geology, flora and fauna of this magnificent island. Try to spot some nesting Blue-Footed Boobies and Frigate bird colonies.
to Bartolome Island
20 nm14 knots1 hour
Hike the 300+ stairs to the top of the summit where you can enjoy the stunning landscapes of Bartolome Island.
Snorkel through the beautiful waters and observe wild animals in their natural habitat – Sea Lions, Sea Turtles, a variety of fish and possibly sharks.
Watch families of Galapagos penguins resting on the rocks, swimming and fishing.
to Genovesa
50 nm14 knots3 hours
Snorkel by Darwin Bay and explore the nutrient-rich waters – do not miss the chance to discover sea lions, sea turtles, manta rays and numerous shark species especially the hammerhead shark.
Follow the Prince Philip’s Steps in order to find an abundance of bird colonies including blue-footed boobies, storm petrels, swallow-tailed gulls, and Galapagos mockingbirds.
to Tagus Cove
110 nm14 knots8 hours
Observe the graffiti writing which was left by the US Navy during the mid-1900s.
Hike to the top of the island and get a view of the breathtaking Darwin Lake, the rim of a crater filled with salt water.
to Floreana
110 nm14 knots8 hours
Pay a trip to Post Office Bay and discover the site where whalers used to use as an informal post office to send their letters back home.
Snorkel at the Devil’s Crown, a volcanic crater that has been eroded away by the waves, with a few rocky spikes protruding above the water in a semicircular pattern. Coral reefs, sea lions, tiger snake eels, rays, and an abundance of fish and sharks can b
Visit Cormorant Point with the two contrasting beaches and watch a large variety of shorebirds such as Galapagos flamingos, pintail ducks, stilts, large-billed flycatches, finches and more!
to Gordon Rocks
60 nm14 knots4 hours
Considered as one of the best places for diving in the central islands, Gordon Rocks is an extinct volcano with a 32 meters sandy bottom and a wall drop outside of the rock. To dive in Gordon Rock you need at least 25 logged Dives.
Scalloped hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, large schools of barracudas, giant manta rays, and the most rare mola mola or sun fish can be found in this area.
to Isla Espanola
53 nm14 knots4 hours
Snorkel through the crystal clear waters where you might find large colourful tropical fish, playful sea lions, manta rays, reef sharks as well as a few underwater caves filled with wildlife.
Look for the endemic green and red iguanas, as well as the nested waved albatross.
to Baltra
70 nm14 knots5 hours
Stay at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel, the 2014 winner of South America’s leading green hotels