5 Day Galapagos West Cruise from Baltra aboard the Coral II

eWaterways

Expedition Cruises

Coral II

The MY Coral II is a landmark 11 cabin yacht that offers world-class amenities and outstanding service, ensuring a comfortable experience of the Galapagos Islands. In addition, the ships excellent cruising speed and small size means that there is more time for visiting the islands. Travellers will have the opportunity to explore volcanoes, sea lions and birdlife, as well as snorkel amongst exotic marine life.

Amenities onboard include a lounge and extensive outdoor areas, which include a sundeck, a Jacuzzi and hammocks. Meals onboard include a buffet breakfast and a diverse menu. There will also be a barbecue. There are also the services of multilingual nature guides who will take the time to explain the wonders of the Galapagos Island, including the geology, history, fauna and the flora of the islands.

Passengers will stop at Espanola, with its coral bays and sea lions; Floreana, with its lava flows and famous "post office barrel"; and North Seymour with its large selection of exotic wildlife, including iguanas, flightless cormorants, and blue-footed boobies.

There are three choices of cabin on the boat, all offering privacy and comfort, from the Earth Deck Junior, to the Sky Deck Junior, the Sea Deck Moon and the Sea Deck Standard.

Highlights include:

All cabins are carpeted and air conditioned, with private bathrooms and desks

A Spa is available to relax and refresh

There is ample outdoor space, including a Jacuzzi and hammocks

Nature guides will be with you every step of the way on your adventure around these islands

Call (585) 272-0380 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8044766

Tour Operator

eWaterways

Duration

5 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Baltra-Santa Cruz	Guests are collected at the airport in Baltra by representatives and taken to the Coral I or Coral II for embarkation. Your voyage will begin with a brief cruise to Santa Cruz where you will make a wet-landing. Then, visitors will go on a guided walk to a salt water lagoon which is occasionally visited by pink flamingos. Afterwards you will hike up to Dragon Hill for a beautiful view of the bay. This area features a peculiar scalesia tree forest and is also a nesting site for numerous reintroduced land iguanas.
Day 2	Rabida	Make a wet landing at Jervis, on the volcano-formed beach on Rabida. This island is considered the geographic center of the Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands. Hike to a salt water lagoon which is frequented by flamingos; during the months of July to September, one can observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and nine species of Darwin's finches can also be observed. On the island of Santiago at Egas Port you will land on the dark sandy beaches before seeing a landscape of tuff stone layers and lava flows. Here, passengers can observe hunting herons, great blue herons, lava herons, yellow crowned night herons and oyster catchers. Visitors will see marine iguanas grazing on algae beds alongside sally light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur-seals swimming in deep cool-water pools, and visitors can swim and snorkel while discovering octopuses, sea horses, and star fish.
Day 3	Fernandina	Following a dry landing at Espinosa Point, you will see marine iguanas mingling with sally light-foot crabs, as well as flightless cormorant nesting sites, Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks, and sea lions. Then, travel to Tagus Cove on Isabela where they will make a dry landing on the largest island in the archipelago. Here visitors will learn about the eruption of five volcanoes that formed this island. The trail leads to Darwin's salt water lagoon and an excellent view of the lava fields and volcanic formations. There will also be an opportunity for snorkeling.
Day 4	Bartolome	On Bartolome, you will see volcanic formations such as lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. A hike to the summit will reveal a spectacular view of the surrounding islands, including Pinnacle Rock's eroded tuff cone. On the way to the summit, passengers will see colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards and various cacti. There are also numerous snorkeling opportunities and a chance to see Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white- tipped sharks from a safe distance. The next stop is Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz, which is located near Las Bachas beach on the north side of the island. Passengers will take a dinghy through the mangrove and have an opportunity to observe marine turtles, white-tipped reef sharks and spotted eagle rays.
Day 5	Santa Cruz	Travelers will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to a majority staffed with international scientists conducting biological research and conservation projects. Here you will be able to admire the famous giant tortoises involved in the breeding program. Visitors can also admire the prickly-pear cactus forest. Later you will disembark at Baltra, where you will be taken by bus to the airport.

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