One of the newest and most modern cruises for the Galapagos Islands, the Petrel Luxury Cruise offers first class comfort while you explore the Galapagos for up-close experiences of wildlife like blue-footed boobies, iguanas, giant tortoises, whales and more. Enjoy spacious cabins, a comfortable lounge, and Jacuzzi as you explore the islands with naturalist guides on kayaks, snorkeling and walking tours.
Day 1 - Friday - North Seymour Island am: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. pm: North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 - Saturday - Fernandina - Espinosa Point am: Isabela - Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. pm: Fernandina - Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 - Sunday - Isabela - Tagus Cove am: Isabela - Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. pm: Isabela - Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 4 - Monday - Isabela - Moreno Point am: Isabela - Elizabeth Bay: As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. pm: Isabela - Moreno Point: Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Sierra Negra Volcano am: Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano: On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. pm: Isabela - Wetlands:They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
Isabela - The Wall of Tears: Isabela was a penal colony, where prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos am: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. pm: Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos: Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Day 7 - Thursday - South Plaza Island am: South Plaza Island: South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. pm: Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Day 8 - Friday - San Cristobal - Isla Lobos am: San Cristobal - Isla Lobos: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. Transfer to the Airport
Day 1 - Friday - San Cristobal - La Galapaguera am: San Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. pm: San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.
San Cristobal - La Galapaguera: Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
Day 2 - Saturday - Española - Gardner Bay am: Española - Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Española - Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. pm: Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 3 - Sunday - Floreana - Cormorant Point am: Floreana - Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Floreana - Devil's Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. pm: Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 4 - Monday - Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos am: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. pm: Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos: Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Bartholomew Island am: Santiago - Sullivan Bay: The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. pm: Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Genovesa - Prince Phillip's Steps am: Genovesa - Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. pm: Genovesa - Prince Phillip's Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 7 - Thursday - Santiago - Buccaneer Cove am: Santiago - Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. pm: Santiago - Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 8 - Friday - Mosquera Island am: Santa Cruz - Carrion Point: A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. Transfer to the Airport
Day 1 - Friday - North Seymour Island am: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. pm: North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 - Saturday - Fernandina - Espinosa Point am: Isabela - Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. pm: Fernandina - Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 - Sunday - Isabela - Tagus Cove am: Isabela - Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. pm: Isabela - Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 4 - Monday - Isabela - Moreno Point am: Isabela - Elizabeth Bay: As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. pm: Isabela - Moreno Point: Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Sierra Negra Volcano am: Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano: On the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. pm: Isabela - Wetlands:They consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
Isabela - The Wall of Tears: Isabela was a penal colony, where prisoners were made build a wall with huge blocks of lava as punishment.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station am: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. pm: Transfer to the Airport
Day 1 - Wednesday - Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos am: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. pm: Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos: Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Day 2 - Thursday - South Plaza Island am: South Plaza Island: South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. pm: Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Day 3 - Friday - San Cristobal - La Galapaguera am: San Cristobal - Isla Lobos: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. pm: San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.
San Cristobal - La Galapaguera: Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
Day 4 - Saturday - Española - Gardner Bay am: Española - Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Española - Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. pm: Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 5 - Sunday - Floreana - Cormorant Point am: Floreana - Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Floreana - Devil's Crown: Arguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. pm: Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 6 - Monday - Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station am: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. pm: Transfer to the Airport
Day 1 - Monday - Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos am: Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. pm: Santa Cruz - Los Gemelos: Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Bartholomew Island am: Santiago - Sullivan Bay: The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. pm: Bartholomew - Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Genovesa - Prince Phillip's Steps am: Genovesa - Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. pm: Genovesa - Prince Phillip's Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 4 - Thursday - Santiago - Buccaneer Cove am: Santiago - Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. pm: Santiago - Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Santiago - Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 5 - Friday - Mosquera Island am: Santa Cruz - Carrion Point: A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. Transfer to the Airport
Day 1 - Friday - San Cristobal - La Galapaguera am: San Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. pm: San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.
San Cristobal - La Galapaguera: Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
Day 2 - Saturday - Española - Gardner Bay am: Española - Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Española - Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. pm: Española - Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 3 - Sunday - Floreana - Cormorant Point am: Floreana - Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Floreana - Devil's Crown: Arguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. pm: Floreana - Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 4 - Monday - Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station am: Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station: An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. pm: Transfer to the Airport
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