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Darwin Island
What to see
- Whale sharks (seasonal)
- Schooling hammerheads
- Pelagic dive site
Wildlife
- Whale shark Gentle giants at Darwin & Wolf in cooler months.
- Hammerhead shark Schools cruise Darwin & Wolf year-round, peaking in cooler seas.
- Manta ray Oceanic mantas at cleaning stations when plankton blooms.
What to see
- Hammerhead schools
- Whale sharks (cooler months)
- Advanced diving
Wildlife
- Whale shark Gentle giants at Darwin & Wolf in cooler months.
- Hammerhead shark Schools cruise Darwin & Wolf year-round, peaking in cooler seas.
Isabela
What to see
- Historic whaler graffiti
- Penguins & flightless cormorants
- Darwin Lake hike
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin World’s northernmost penguins — Isabela & Fernandina coasts.
- Marine iguana Colorful breeding males especially vivid on Española & Fernandina.
Isabela
What to see
- Mola mola / sunfish
- Sea turtles
- Nutrient-rich walls
Wildlife
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
- Galápagos penguin World’s northernmost penguins — Isabela & Fernandina coasts.
- Manta ray Oceanic mantas at cleaning stations when plankton blooms.
Isabela
What to see
- Mangrove panga ride
- Penguins & rays
- Sea turtles
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin World’s northernmost penguins — Isabela & Fernandina coasts.
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
- Manta ray Oceanic mantas at cleaning stations when plankton blooms.
Isabela
What to see
- Uplifted seabed (1954)
- Land iguanas
- Giant tortoises
Wildlife
- Giant tortoise Highland migrations and nesting vary by island.
- Marine iguana Colorful breeding males especially vivid on Española & Fernandina.
Isabela
What to see
- Lava tide pools
- Flamingos
- Coastal lagoon birds
Wildlife
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salty lagoons — Floreana & Isabela highlights.
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
Fernandina
What to see
- Marine iguana colonies
- Flightless cormorants
- Lava flows into the ocean
Wildlife
- Marine iguana Colorful breeding males especially vivid on Española & Fernandina.
- Galápagos penguin World’s northernmost penguins — Isabela & Fernandina coasts.
Santiago
What to see
- Pahoehoe lava field
- Dramatic volcanic walk
- Bartolomé views nearby
Wildlife
- Marine iguana Colorful breeding males especially vivid on Española & Fernandina.
Santiago
What to see
- Cone-shaped islet
- Snorkel with penguins
- White-tip reef sharks
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin World’s northernmost penguins — Isabela & Fernandina coasts.
- Galápagos sea lion Playful colonies on beaches and docks; pups peak late year.
Santiago
What to see
- Pinnacle Rock
- Iconic summit viewpoint
- Penguin snorkeling
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin World’s northernmost penguins — Isabela & Fernandina coasts.
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
Santiago
What to see
- Fur seals
- Coastal walks
- Tide pools
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Playful colonies on beaches and docks; pups peak late year.
- Marine iguana Colorful breeding males especially vivid on Española & Fernandina.
Santa Cruz
What to see
- Mangrove nursery
- Sharks & rays by panga
- Quiet wildlife watching
Wildlife
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
- Manta ray Oceanic mantas at cleaning stations when plankton blooms.
Santa Cruz
What to see
- Sea turtle nesting beach
- Flamingo lagoons
- Soft white sand
Wildlife
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salty lagoons — Floreana & Isabela highlights.
Santa Cruz
What to see
- Land iguanas
- Brackish lagoon flamingos
- Dry-forest hike
Wildlife
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salty lagoons — Floreana & Isabela highlights.
- Marine iguana Colorful breeding males especially vivid on Española & Fernandina.
What to see
- Giant tortoises in mist forest
- Lava tunnels
- Darwin Station / Puerto Ayora
Wildlife
- Giant tortoise Highland migrations and nesting vary by island.
Floreana
What to see
- Historic barrel mail
- Baroness Lookout
- Floreana lore
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Playful colonies on beaches and docks; pups peak late year.
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
Floreana
What to see
- Olivine green beach
- Flamingo lagoon
- Devil's Crown snorkeling
Wildlife
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salty lagoons — Floreana & Isabela highlights.
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
- Manta ray Oceanic mantas at cleaning stations when plankton blooms.
San Cristóbal
What to see
- Hammerheads in the channel
- Dramatic volcanic stack
- Premier snorkel / dive
Wildlife
- Hammerhead shark Schools cruise Darwin & Wolf year-round, peaking in cooler seas.
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
- Galápagos sea lion Playful colonies on beaches and docks; pups peak late year.
San Cristóbal
What to see
- Sea lion colony
- Blue-footed boobies
- Shallow snorkel
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Playful colonies on beaches and docks; pups peak late year.
- Blue-footed booby Famous courtship dances; nests on many islands.
San Cristóbal
What to see
- All three booby species
- Frigatebirds
- Red volcanic landscape
Wildlife
- Frigatebird Males inflate scarlet throat pouches in breeding season.
- Blue-footed booby Famous courtship dances; nests on many islands.
What to see
- Eastern gateway port
- Sea lions on the malecón
- Interpretation Center
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Playful colonies on beaches and docks; pups peak late year.
- Frigatebird Males inflate scarlet throat pouches in breeding season.
Española
What to see
- Waved albatross colony
- Blowhole cliffs
- Nazca boobies
Wildlife
- Waved albatross Courtship dances on Española April–December.
- Marine iguana Colorful breeding males especially vivid on Española & Fernandina.
- Blue-footed booby Famous courtship dances; nests on many islands.
Española
What to see
- Long white sand beach
- Playful sea lions
- Relaxed swimming/snorkeling
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Playful colonies on beaches and docks; pups peak late year.
- Green sea turtle Nesting on beaches Dec–June; snorkelling year-round.
Genovesa
What to see
- Red-footed boobies
- Frigatebirds
- Submerged crater beach
Wildlife
- Frigatebird Males inflate scarlet throat pouches in breeding season.
- Blue-footed booby Famous courtship dances; nests on many islands.
Genovesa
What to see
- Nazca booby cliffs
- Short-eared owls
- Storm petrel fields
Wildlife
- Frigatebird Males inflate scarlet throat pouches in breeding season.
- Blue-footed booby Famous courtship dances; nests on many islands.
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The Alya Galapagos Cruise
Aboard the Alya, you will explore the Galapagos Islands on thoughtfully curated itineraries designed for discovery, comfort, and immersion. Depending on your chosen itinerary, you will visit celebrated islands such as Española, Genovesa, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Floreana. Each of these offers extraordinary wildlife encounters and dramatic, untouched landscapes. Whether you select a…
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