The Endemic Galapagos Cruise Tour
The Endemic Galapagos Cruise is a luxurious modern catamaran designed to offer you a fantastic experience of the Galapagos Islands.
The luxury yacht offers spacious cabins with private balconies, comfortable social areas and delicious cuisine. From the vessel, you will enjoy exciting activities led by skilled naturalist guides.
Offering more stability and comfort than single-hulled yachts, the craftsmanship of the Endemic surpasses most Galapagos cruises to provide a fantastic island-hopping experience.
The Endemic Galapagos Cruise Accommodation
Each cabin offers air-conditioning, a private balcony, a spacious and impeccably appointed bathroom, and the choice between a king-size bed or two twin-size beds.
From the comfortable Endemic, you will head out on guided tours of the Galapagos Islands. Your skilled guide will help you find the giant tortoises, frigate birds, playful sea lions and iconic marine iguanas.
The Endemic also offers:
- Panoramic Suites & Transverse Stability
- Wall-to-Wall Sliding Glass Doors
- Outdoor Balcony & Spacious Exterior Areas
- Top Naturalist Guides and Crew
- Kayaks and Snorkeling Gear
- Al Fresco Dining and BBQ Areas
- Open Sky Lounge & Outdoor Whirlpool
- Sun Terrace and Observation Platform
- Great Itineraries and Visitor Points
- Cruise Service Officer (Hotel Manager)
- Spacious, Modern and Elegant Golden & Single Cabins
- Long and Short Itineraries Available
The Endemic Galapagos Cruise Tour Summary
Aboard the Endemic Cruise, you will explore isolated islands, wildlife havens, and breathtaking landscapes with the following itineraries. Choose from short or long Galapagos expedition packages.
On each cruise, expert Galapagos National Park guides lead daily excursions to help you make the most of your experience of these remarkable islands. Choose from 3, 4, 5 and 7 night cruises.
Video Introduction
Tour Info
- Focus Area: Galapagos National Park
- Duration: 4, 5, 6, 8 days
- Start Point: Baltra Airport (GPS)
- End Point: Baltra Airport (GPS)
The Endemic Galapagos Cruise Itinerary
BALTRA AIRPORT - BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND
Upon arrival, reception and assistance at the airport, transfer from Baltra Airport to the M/C Endemic.
After lunch, you will discover Bartholomew Island. Once here, you will ascend to admire the spectacular panorama of the Sullivan Bay and the famous Pinnacle Rock. The beaches at the foot of the Pinnacle Rock are excellent for snorkeling from which you can discover the marvelous underwater world, and with a little luck, you'll get to snorkel with penguins.
Activities: dinghy ride, snorkeling & hiking (1.2 mi/2km)
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy
(-, L, D)
Upon arrival, reception and assistance at the airport, transfer from Baltra Airport to the M/C Endemic.
After lunch, you will discover Bartholomew Island. Once here, you will ascend to admire the spectacular panorama of the Sullivan Bay and the famous Pinnacle Rock. The beaches at the foot of the Pinnacle Rock are excellent for snorkeling from which you can discover the marvelous underwater world, and with a little luck, you'll get to snorkel with penguins.
Activities: dinghy ride, snorkeling & hiking (1.2 mi/2km)
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy
(-, L, D)
FLOREANA ISLAND: Devil's Crown /Cormorant Point - Baroness' Lookout/ Post Office Bay
In the morning, after breakfast, the first spot to be visited is Devil's Crown that is an underwater volcanic crater, almost covered completely by Galapagos waters. Just a small portion of the rock formation can be seen from above and it looks like a crown. The underwater world is very rich in coral reefs, abundant marine species. Birds are also part of this visitor point due to its location in open waters.
Or visit Cormorant Point where you will land on a green olivine sand beach. Following a 100 meters long path you will soon reach a lagoon with flamingos.
Activities: Dinghy ride, snorkeling & walk.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy/ moderate
In the afternoon, you will visit the Baroness' Lookout (Mirador de la Baronesa). This viewpoint is located on the north of Floreana Island. The way up and trail is very easy, steps are placed in this area for security. Your naturalist guide will tell the murder and mystery legend of the Baroness.
Or you will go to the Post Office Bay, which keeps the legendary post barrel that whalers historically used to post their mail in.
Activities: Short hike (less than 0.6mi/ 1km) & snorkeling.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy (B, L, D)
In the morning, after breakfast, the first spot to be visited is Devil's Crown that is an underwater volcanic crater, almost covered completely by Galapagos waters. Just a small portion of the rock formation can be seen from above and it looks like a crown. The underwater world is very rich in coral reefs, abundant marine species. Birds are also part of this visitor point due to its location in open waters.
Or visit Cormorant Point where you will land on a green olivine sand beach. Following a 100 meters long path you will soon reach a lagoon with flamingos.
Activities: Dinghy ride, snorkeling & walk.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy/ moderate
In the afternoon, you will visit the Baroness' Lookout (Mirador de la Baronesa). This viewpoint is located on the north of Floreana Island. The way up and trail is very easy, steps are placed in this area for security. Your naturalist guide will tell the murder and mystery legend of the Baroness.
Or you will go to the Post Office Bay, which keeps the legendary post barrel that whalers historically used to post their mail in.
Activities: Short hike (less than 0.6mi/ 1km) & snorkeling.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy (B, L, D)
SANTIAGO ISLAND: Chinese Hat - NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND
In the morning, after breakfast you will visit Chinese Hat, which is a small islet off the south coast of Santiago, with a maximum elevation of 160 feet (52 meters). Though within easy reach of Santa Cruz, Chinese Hat is typically only visited by those aboard a Galapagos Cruise.
Activities: hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, dinghy ride.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy
In the afternoon, North Seymour island will be discovered. It is located slightly to the north of Baltra. It is a low, flat island, formed by submarine lava formation uplift. Covered with low, bushy vegetation, it contains the largest colony of magnificent frigate birds in the Galapagos. There is also a large population of blue-footed boobies that perform an amusing courtship dance when nesting conditions are right.
Activities: Short hike, snorkeling, kayaking, dinghy ride.
Type of landing: Dry landing Difficulty: Moderate/ difficult (B, L, D)
In the morning, after breakfast you will visit Chinese Hat, which is a small islet off the south coast of Santiago, with a maximum elevation of 160 feet (52 meters). Though within easy reach of Santa Cruz, Chinese Hat is typically only visited by those aboard a Galapagos Cruise.
Activities: hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, dinghy ride.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy
In the afternoon, North Seymour island will be discovered. It is located slightly to the north of Baltra. It is a low, flat island, formed by submarine lava formation uplift. Covered with low, bushy vegetation, it contains the largest colony of magnificent frigate birds in the Galapagos. There is also a large population of blue-footed boobies that perform an amusing courtship dance when nesting conditions are right.
Activities: Short hike, snorkeling, kayaking, dinghy ride.
Type of landing: Dry landing Difficulty: Moderate/ difficult (B, L, D)
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: Black Turtle Cove - Las Bachas Beach
After breakfast, enjoy the visit to Black Turtle Cove, which is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz. It is a living illustration of how mangroves alter the marine environment to create a rich and unique habitat. Three mangrove species crowd the area from the shore out into the lagoon, which reaches almost a mile inland.
As you drift through quiet waters in the zodiac, you are likely to see spotted eagle rays and diamond shaped mustard rays, which swim in a diamond formation. White-tipped reef sharks slip beneath the boat and Pacific green sea turtles come to the surface for air and to mate. Waterfowl, including pelicans, herons and egret, all feed in the cove. This is a peaceful place that will make you feel calm.
Activities: dinghy ride, snorkeling. Type of landing: No landing Difficulty: Easy
In the afternoon, visit to Las Bachas, which is a beautiful white-sand beach, located on the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. There you can go for a stroll or do some easy snorkeling in the gentle surf. Sea turtles lay their eggs at the edge of the vegetation. You can also look for a rusted pontoon, a relic of the Second World War. In fact, 'bachas' is a poor pronunciation of 'barges
After breakfast, enjoy the visit to Black Turtle Cove, which is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz. It is a living illustration of how mangroves alter the marine environment to create a rich and unique habitat. Three mangrove species crowd the area from the shore out into the lagoon, which reaches almost a mile inland.
As you drift through quiet waters in the zodiac, you are likely to see spotted eagle rays and diamond shaped mustard rays, which swim in a diamond formation. White-tipped reef sharks slip beneath the boat and Pacific green sea turtles come to the surface for air and to mate. Waterfowl, including pelicans, herons and egret, all feed in the cove. This is a peaceful place that will make you feel calm.
Activities: dinghy ride, snorkeling. Type of landing: No landing Difficulty: Easy
In the afternoon, visit to Las Bachas, which is a beautiful white-sand beach, located on the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. There you can go for a stroll or do some easy snorkeling in the gentle surf. Sea turtles lay their eggs at the edge of the vegetation. You can also look for a rusted pontoon, a relic of the Second World War. In fact, 'bachas' is a poor pronunciation of 'barges
GENOVESA ISLAND: Darwin Bay - El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps)
In the morning, visit to Darwin Bay, which is the only sandy beach found in the caldera on Genovesa. Colonies of the Great Frigates are found along the beach. Male exhibit their red balloon pouch to females for hope of a match.
Red-footed boobies nest in the trees in contrast to the other two booby species which do so on the ground.
Activities: Hiking (0.9 mi/ 1. 5 km), snorkeling, kayaking & dinghy ride.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy/ Moderate
In the afternoon, you will go to El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps), a carved out of stone stair. This will lead you to a wide plateau, where you can observe large colonies of masked boobies, frigate birds, storm petrels and ducks. During this easy stroll you will cross a small Scalesia forest, habitat of the short-eared owl. The same path will lead you back to your boat.
Activities: Hiking (0.9 mi/ 2 km) Type of landing: Dry landing Difficulty: Moderate
(B, L, D)
Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: Twin Craters - BALTRA AIRPORT
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will visit the Twin Craters. Located in the highlands of Santa Cruz, these scenic craters are approximately 30 meters deep. These two huge land depressions are surrounded by a Scalesia forest with abundant birds such as the yellow warbler and the Vermilion Flycatcher. Gorgeous views of the leafy green highlands forest are also part of the excursion.
Activities: Short hiking
Type of landing: Dry landing
Difficulty: Moderate
After this last visit, transfer to Baltra airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador. Assistance and farewell at the airport.
(B, -, -)
***End of cruise***
* Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions, National Park regulations, emergencies on board or any unforeseen situation.
In the morning, visit to Darwin Bay, which is the only sandy beach found in the caldera on Genovesa. Colonies of the Great Frigates are found along the beach. Male exhibit their red balloon pouch to females for hope of a match.
Red-footed boobies nest in the trees in contrast to the other two booby species which do so on the ground.
Activities: Hiking (0.9 mi/ 1. 5 km), snorkeling, kayaking & dinghy ride.
Type of landing: Wet landing
Difficulty: Easy/ Moderate
In the afternoon, you will go to El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps), a carved out of stone stair. This will lead you to a wide plateau, where you can observe large colonies of masked boobies, frigate birds, storm petrels and ducks. During this easy stroll you will cross a small Scalesia forest, habitat of the short-eared owl. The same path will lead you back to your boat.
Activities: Hiking (0.9 mi/ 2 km) Type of landing: Dry landing Difficulty: Moderate
(B, L, D)
Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: Twin Craters - BALTRA AIRPORT
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will visit the Twin Craters. Located in the highlands of Santa Cruz, these scenic craters are approximately 30 meters deep. These two huge land depressions are surrounded by a Scalesia forest with abundant birds such as the yellow warbler and the Vermilion Flycatcher. Gorgeous views of the leafy green highlands forest are also part of the excursion.
Activities: Short hiking
Type of landing: Dry landing
Difficulty: Moderate
After this last visit, transfer to Baltra airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador. Assistance and farewell at the airport.
(B, -, -)
***End of cruise***
* Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions, National Park regulations, emergencies on board or any unforeseen situation.
Rates & Inclusions
4 days / 3 nights
Golden Suite (Double Occupancy): $4,690
5 days / 4 nights
Golden Suite (Double Occupancy): $5,890
6 days / 5 nights
Golden Suite (Double Occupancy): $7,090
8 days / 7 nights
Golden Suite (Double Occupancy): $9,490
Notes
- Rates are subject to change in case of additional taxes, fuel price increases or any other unforeseen circumstances.
- Suites have king size beds or two twin size beds.
- Rates per person and based on double occupancy.
- New surcharges will be published in a timely manner.
- High Occupancy Dates: A 10% surcharge applies
- High Occupancy Dates: 100% Single Supplement applies
- Single Suite: 50% single supplement for suites
- Single Suite: 100% supplement applies for a second single suite / stateroom in the same booking
- Single Suite: Not applicable on high occupancy dates
- Children Policy: The 25% discount for children applies per child (#1) when traveling with two adults. Children must be under 12 years old when they board the cruise. Not applicable on New Years’ Eve and Christmas departures.
- Supplied Expedition Gear Sea kayaks, Ocean paddle boards, Wetsuits and fins, Water containers, Masks and snorkels, Expedition Binoculars, Action Cameras, Micro SD Card 4K (Surcharge)
Included
- Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapagos
- Airport reception and assistance
- Double or single accommodation
- Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
- Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
- Cruise Service Officer
- Activity daily briefing
- All meals and snacks
- Soft drinks and juices
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear
- Use of yoga mats
Not Included
- Round trip to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100 – subject to change)
- Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
- Micro SD Card
Operated By Golden Experiences
About Golden Experiences
Golden Experiences & Travel own and operate unique premium experiences in Ecuador, including La Selva Lodge & Spa and the luxury-class Ocean Spray, Endemic, Elite and Petrel cruises for the Galapagos Islands. These modern and luxurious catamarans are spacious, comfortable, steady, and eminently seaworthy, setting a new standard for luxury yachts in the Galapagos
Golden Experiences promotes a sustainable relationship with the natural and social environment. They offer high-quality service, trained motivated staff, responsible management practices, and maintain positive relationships with the communities they work with.
Golden Experiences Details
Tour Types:
Luxury Travel, Wildlife
Sales Agents:
Andrea Pico
Offices In:
Quito, Ecuador
Member Of:
LATA, PURE Life Experiences, Remote Latin America
Founded:
2005
