Trip Descriptionn
Enjoy an exclusive tour aboard El Fragata. A motor yacht with capacity for up to 16 passengers in double cabins, featuring the finest amenities and decor designed to provide a relaxing atmosphere for our guests.
We invite you to discover everything the Galapagos Islands have to offer, including its unique animal habitat and lush flora.
🌿 Trip Highlights – Yacht Fragata Galapagos Cruise
- Explore the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos Islands aboard a comfortable Tourist Superior yacht.
- Enjoy daily excursions led by certified naturalist guides to discover iconic sites such as Bartolome, North Seymour, and Española Islands.
- Encounter giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and marine iguanas up close in their natural habitats.
- Experience snorkeling adventures among colorful fish, sea turtles, and playful sea lions.
- Relax on deck and admire the breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.
- Savor freshly prepared meals and personalized service in a friendly, small-group atmosphere.
Itinerary
Discover the Galapagos Islands on a 4- or 5-day cruise aboard the Yacht Fragata. Each day includes guided excursions to stunning landscapes, beaches, and wildlife-rich trails. Enjoy snorkeling with sea turtles, playful sea lions, and colorful fish, while relaxing on deck with breathtaking sunsets. Comfortable accommodations and delicious meals are provided on board for a memorable island experience.
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Departure from Guayaquil to the Galápagos Islands (1.5-hour flight time).
BALTRA ISLAND: This island is home to the main airport of the Galápagos Islands and was a strategic location in the archipelago during World War II. Our bilingual guide will assist you. Transfer to the yacht. Welcome and briefing.
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BACHAS BEACH: Wet landing on this beach located on the north coast of Santa Cruz. It is one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles, and the crystal-clear waters invite you to relax and swim. Return to the yacht. Dinner and briefing for the following day.
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EL BARRANCO: Also known as the Prince's Ladder, this area consists of steep, rocky paths leading to a high cliff where you can enjoy a breathtaking view. It's also home to vegetation such as Palo Santo trees, and you can observe countless birds like red-footed boobies, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves. Hiking: 2 km, dry landing. Lunch on board.
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DARWIN BAY: This enormous bay dominates the island, and like the Prince's Ladder, it's home to large colonies of frigatebirds and a wide variety of seabirds. Informative talk and dinner on board.
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BARTOLOME: On this island, you can observe lava formations and cinder cones. After climbing a wooden staircase for 30 to 40 minutes (a 114-meter hike to the top of the volcano, with 375 wooden steps), you'll be rewarded with a beautiful, sweeping view of the nearby bays. This is one of the most visited islands, famous for its Pinnacle Rock, an extinct volcano with a variety of volcanic formations in red, orange, black, and green. The weather is ideal for snorkeling, and there's a chance to spot Galapagos penguins. Hiking: 2 km. Dry and wet landings.
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SANTIAGO (SULLIVAN BAY): Here you can swim and snorkel with seals and penguins. Landing is on a beautiful white sand beach where you can see lava formations. Wet landing. Informative talk and dinner on board.
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PLAZAS ISLAND: This small, cliff-lined island was formed from lava and is now covered in Opuntia cacti. It is home to one of the largest colonies of sea lions, as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. Many birds, such as gulls, rest on the cliffs. The most distinctive plant is the Sesuvium, which turns from greenish to yellowish during the rainy season and remains a bright red during the dry season (late June to January). Hike: 2.5 km. Dry landing. Lunch on board.
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SANTA FE: You can observe colonies of sea lions, land iguanas, fork-tailed gulls, terns, and petrels. A trail leading to the heart of the island takes you to a forest of giant cacti and palo santo trees. After this visit, you can swim and snorkel in its beautiful turquoise waters. Wet landing. Information session and dinner on board.
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SLEEPING LION: This giant rock was formed by a volcanic eruption. A narrow channel cuts through this immense rock, allowing passage for small boats. It is home to many seabirds and is considered a great snorkeling and diving spot. No landing is permitted.
WITCH HILL: This site is located on the north coast of San Cristóbal Island. It is eroded, and its surroundings boast one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galápagos Islands. Its main attraction is the coral sand beach, and its fauna includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of boobies. Lunch on board.
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LOBOS ISLAND: On this island, you can find the largest colony of sea lions and blue-footed boobies. The scenery is beautiful, and it is the perfect place for snorkeling. Return to the yacht. Dinner and informational briefing for the following day.
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PUNTA SUAREZ: This site is home to blue-footed boobies, masked boobies, colonies of marine iguanas, fascinating albatrosses (April to June), sea lions, Galapagos doves, and Darwin's finches. Another natural attraction is "El Soplador" (The Blowhole), which can be seen when waves crash on the shore and water is forcefully launched into the air.
Hike: 3 km. Dry landing. Lunch on board.
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GARDNER BAY: Located on the eastern side of Española Island, this is the breeding ground for almost all of the world's 12,000 Galapagos albatross pairs. The boat ride to this site takes 45 minutes. The beach has white sand where a whole group of sea lions rests. Excellent snorkeling opportunities. Wet landing.
GARDNER ISLET: Sea lions, sea turtles, and finches can be observed.
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PUNTA CORMORANT: This site is home to a large lagoon teeming with flamingos and other birds such as white-cheeked lapwings. Olivine crystals on the beach give it the name Playa Verde (Green Beach) due to this mineral. On the other side of the island is a beach of very fine white sand where sea turtles nest from December to May. Hike: 2 km. Wet landing.
CORONA DEL DIABLO (DEVIL'S CROWN): This volcanic crater has been eroded by waves crashing from its north and south sides. Coral formations create a stunning underwater landscape ideal for snorkelers, where schools of multicolored fish, sharks, and sea turtles can be found. No landing.
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SANTA CRUZ ISLAND CHARLES DARWIN STATION: This research station is part of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands, an international non-profit organization dedicated to scientific research in the Galapagos Islands since 1959. This visit offers an excellent introduction to the Islands, their origin, and their formation.
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ISLA SEYMOUR NORTE:
Esta isla es conocida por su gran cantidad de piqueros de patas azules, colonias de fragatas, gaviotas de cola tenedor, iguanas marinas y lobos marinos.
La isla se caracteriza por su vegetación de zona árida, siendo el palo santo el árbol más notable. Desembarco mojado.
Después de esta visita, traslado al aeropuerto de Baltra para tomar el vuelo de retorno a Guayaquil / Quito.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation in private cabins with bathroom and air conditioning.
- All meals on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks.
- Drinking water, coffee, and tea.
- Daily guided excursions with certified Galapagos naturalist guides.
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins).
- Kayak or paddleboard usage (depending on itinerary).
- Inter-island transportation according to the cruise route.
- Safety equipment and briefings for all activities.
Cost Excludes
- Flights to and from the Galapagos Islands.
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Transit Control Card (TCT).
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for guides and crew.
- Optional activities or equipment rentals not listed in the itinerary.
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