8 DAY WESTERN ITINERARY
Islands you will visit:
- Santa Cruz Island
- Floreana
- Isabela
- Fernandina
- Santiago
- North Seymour
- Mosquera
Our itineraries have been created by Fiddi Angermeyer, a pioneer in Galapagos cruising. He has extensive experience and knowledge of the islands— having guided a large number of passengers and scientists from all around the world, he possesses an impressive understanding of the currents and winds, which he combines to give people the most enjoyable experience of the island possible.
We have two itineraries, east and west. The west goes through Fernandina and the backside Isabella. Here, there are many shield volcanoes to see, as well as an abundance of marine life in the crystal clear waters, and the Cromwell current that carries them. The eastern itinerary through the islands of archipelago, where you’ll find impressive landscapes, and a variety of bird and amphibian species that are present only on these islands.
Our western islands voyage navigates around the youngest Galapagos Islands. Floreana´s olivine beaches, splashed with the pink of flamingos, Isabela Island, with its volcanic craters and lush highlands, and Fernandina, the newest island and one of the world´s pristine natural environments. Tagus cove, the olds pirates´ anchorage, and many other sites with fabulous snorkeling.
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AM:
Punta
Cormorant - Floreana
Island
Devil's
Crown - Floreana
Island
AM:
Puerto
Egas - Santiago
Island
PM:
Buccaneer's
Cove - Santiago
Island
Espumilla
Beach - Santiago
Island
Our eastern islands cruise onboard of the Passion takes us to the wild and remote Genovesa Island (home of the Short-eared Owl) and the iconic views of Bartolome where we will find the renowned Pinnacle Rock. There are the gentlest of giants, Darwin´s giant tortoises, on Santa Cruz. On Española Island we will encounter idyllic white sands and the colorful marine iguanas, albatross, sea lions and blue footed boobies of Punta Suarez.
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AM:
Gardner
Bay - Española
Island
Gardner
Islet - Española
Island
Osborn
Islet
AM:
Twin
Craters - Santa Cruz
Island
Galapagos
Airport - Baltra
Island
Enjoy the best of Galapagos’ Eastern Islands on the M/Y Passion’s 5-day cruise. You’ll find all three species of boobies on Genovesa, swim with penguins in Bartolome, and spend a whole day with the world-famous Giant Tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands and the Charles Darwin Research Center.
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Your time in Galapagos can be short but sweet on the M/Y Passion’s 4-day cruise. First, spend a whole day with the world-famous Giant Tortoises in the Charles Darwin Research Center. Spend time with colorful land iguanas in Plaza Sur and then hang out with sea lions on Santa Fe. Then, marvel at the geologic formations of the coast of Española and snorkel with some of the world’s most majestic sea creatures.
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AM:
Galapagos
Airport - Baltra
Island
PM:
Charles
Darwin Research Station
- Santa Cruz Island
AM:
Gardner
Bay - Española
Island
PM:
Gardner
Islet - Española
Island
Osborn
Islet
Punta
Suarez - Española
Island
Kayaking is a must in the Galapagos, allowing you to get up close and personal with Mangrove forests, while enjoying the calm, crystalline waters.
Snorkeling is the best way to experience the Galapagos marine paradise, home to a world of fascinating underwater treasures unlike any other place on earth.
Summiting dormant volcanoes, hiking across lava fields and contemplative walks along secluded beaches make trekking one of the best ways to experience the Galapagos wildlife.
Experience a bird lover’s paradise, with over 120 bird species, 28 of which are endemic, and all of which are unafraid of humans.
