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The Galapagos Angel Yacht
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Darwin Island
What to see
- Whale sharks (seasonal)
- Schooling hammerheads
- Pelagic dive site
Wildlife
- Whale shark Huge filter feeders best known from cooler-season visits to Darwin and Wolf.
- Hammerhead shark Schooling sharks at Darwin and Wolf, most reliable in cooler water.
- Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.
What to see
- Hammerhead schools
- Whale sharks (cooler months)
- Advanced diving
Wildlife
- Whale shark Huge filter feeders best known from cooler-season visits to Darwin and Wolf.
- Hammerhead shark Schooling sharks at Darwin and Wolf, most reliable in cooler water.
Isabela
What to see
- Historic whaler graffiti
- Penguins & flightless cormorants
- Darwin Lake hike
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
- Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
Isabela
What to see
- Mola mola / sunfish
- Sea turtles
- Nutrient-rich walls
Wildlife
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
- Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
- Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.
Isabela
What to see
- Mangrove panga ride
- Penguins & rays
- Sea turtles
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
- Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.
Isabela
What to see
- Uplifted seabed (1954)
- Land iguanas
- Giant tortoises
Wildlife
- Giant tortoise Highland grazers. Nesting is strongest in the cool season; hatchlings appear later.
- Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
Isabela
What to see
- Lava tide pools
- Flamingos
- Coastal lagoon birds
Wildlife
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salt lagoons, especially on Floreana and Isabela.
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Fernandina
What to see
- Marine iguana colonies
- Flightless cormorants
- Lava flows into the ocean
Wildlife
- Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
- Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
Santiago
Day 2 on this itinerary
What to see
- Pahoehoe lava field
- Dramatic volcanic walk
- Bartolomé views nearby
Wildlife
- Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
Santiago
Day 2 on this itinerary
What to see
- Cone-shaped islet
- Snorkel with penguins
- White-tip reef sharks
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
Santiago
What to see
- Pinnacle Rock
- Iconic summit viewpoint
- Penguin snorkeling
Wildlife
- Galápagos penguin The world's northernmost penguin, mainly on Isabela and Fernandina.
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Santiago
What to see
- Fur seals
- Coastal walks
- Tide pools
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
- Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
Santa Cruz
Day 8 on this itinerary
What to see
- Mangrove nursery
- Sharks & rays by panga
- Quiet wildlife watching
Wildlife
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
- Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.
Santa Cruz
What to see
- Sea turtle nesting beach
- Flamingo lagoons
- Soft white sand
Wildlife
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salt lagoons, especially on Floreana and Isabela.
Santa Cruz
What to see
- Land iguanas
- Brackish lagoon flamingos
- Dry-forest hike
Wildlife
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salt lagoons, especially on Floreana and Isabela.
- Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
Days 2, 5 on this itinerary
What to see
- Giant tortoises in mist forest
- Lava tunnels
- Darwin Station / Puerto Ayora
Wildlife
- Giant tortoise Highland grazers. Nesting is strongest in the cool season; hatchlings appear later.
Floreana
What to see
- Historic barrel mail
- Baroness Lookout
- Floreana lore
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Floreana
What to see
- Olivine green beach
- Flamingo lagoon
- Sea turtle nesting (seasonal)
Wildlife
- American flamingo Pink flocks in salt lagoons, especially on Floreana and Isabela.
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
- Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.
Floreana
What to see
- Snorkel inside a volcanic crater
- Dense tropical reef fish
- Rays, turtles & sharks in the current
Wildlife
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
- Manta ray Large rays that show up more often when plankton is rich.
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
San Cristóbal
What to see
- Hammerheads in the channel
- Dramatic volcanic stack
- Premier snorkel / dive
Wildlife
- Hammerhead shark Schooling sharks at Darwin and Wolf, most reliable in cooler water.
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
San Cristóbal
What to see
- Sea lion colony
- Blue-footed boobies
- Shallow snorkel
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
- Blue-footed booby A landing favourite for its foot-lifting courtship dance.
San Cristóbal
What to see
- All three booby species
- Frigatebirds
- Red volcanic landscape
Wildlife
- Frigatebird Males inflate a bright red throat pouch when advertising for a mate.
- Blue-footed booby A landing favourite for its foot-lifting courtship dance.
What to see
- Eastern gateway port
- Sea lions on the malecón
- Interpretation Center
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
- Frigatebird Males inflate a bright red throat pouch when advertising for a mate.
Española
Day 6 on this itinerary
What to see
- Waved albatross colony
- Blowhole cliffs
- Nazca boobies
Wildlife
- Waved albatross Nests only on Espanola, with courtship dances from about April to June.
- Marine iguana Shore reptiles that bask on lava and dive to graze algae.
- Blue-footed booby A landing favourite for its foot-lifting courtship dance.
Española
Day 6 on this itinerary
What to see
- Long white sand beach
- Playful sea lions
- Relaxed swimming/snorkeling
Wildlife
- Galápagos sea lion Curious beach and dock residents; pups are most noticeable late in the year.
- Green sea turtle Common in the water year-round; beach nesting is strongest from December to June.
Genovesa
Day 3 on this itinerary
What to see
- Red-footed boobies
- Frigatebirds
- Submerged crater beach
Wildlife
- Frigatebird Males inflate a bright red throat pouch when advertising for a mate.
- Blue-footed booby A landing favourite for its foot-lifting courtship dance.
Genovesa
Day 3 on this itinerary
What to see
- Nazca booby cliffs
- Short-eared owls
- Storm petrel fields
Wildlife
- Frigatebird Males inflate a bright red throat pouch when advertising for a mate.
- Blue-footed booby A landing favourite for its foot-lifting courtship dance.
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8-day itinerary A day by day
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Day 1 · Sunday
Baltra Arrival & North Seymour Island
You'll fly into Baltra Island in the morning, where a Galápagos Angel staff member meets you after immigration and baggage claim and brings you to the yacht, with time to settle into your cabin before lunch and the welcome briefing. In the afternoon, North Seymour Island holds a strong population of Galápagos sea lions, blue-footed …
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Day 2 · Monday
Chinese Hat Islet & Sullivan Bay
Chinese Hat Islet, near the southeast coast of Santiago, takes its name from the distinct shape of its summit, and is a strong site for lava tunnels, lava flows and snorkelling, with sea lions, sharks, rays and penguins all commonly seen. Some of the lava here formed underwater and was later raised above sea level, …
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Day 3 · Tuesday
Darwin Bay & El Barranco
Darwin Bay's white coral sand beach opens onto a half-mile trail winding through mangroves filled with land birds, Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls are all easy to spot here, and tide pools further along are a favourite play spot for sea lions. In the afternoon, El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip's Steps, …
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Day 4 · Wednesday
Egas Port & Rabida Island
Egas Port, also known as James Bay, is home to Galápagos hawks and quick-footed lava lizards, with a trail leading to tide pools and grottos where Galápagos fur seals bathe in the sun, and good snorkelling just offshore. In the afternoon, Rábida Island, also called Jervis, is one of the most colourful and volcanically varied …
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Day 5 · Thursday
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & the Highlands
At the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, giant tortoises are raised in captivity from three-inch hatchlings to four-foot adults, with several subspecies living side by side and older tortoises often happy to pose for a photo. In the afternoon, a bus from Puerto Ayora takes you into the deep green highlands of Santa …
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Day 6 · Friday
Gardner Bay & Suarez Point
Gardner Bay is a stretch of white sand and a lively sea lion colony, where you can walk the beach or swim alongside sea lion pups, with curious mockingbirds often nearby. In the afternoon, on the trail to Suárez Point you'll spot blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and, with luck, the waved albatross, Española is the …
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Day 7 · Saturday
Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
Santa Fe, also known as Barrington, is home to a picturesque bay and anchorage on its northeast coast, with two trails, one climbing to a scenic clifftop viewpoint, the other running from a small beach to a tall forest of prickly pear cactus. In the afternoon, South Plaza is a small island with steep cliffs, …
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Day 8 · Sunday
Black Turtle Cove & Departure
Black Turtle Cove, in the northern part of Santa Cruz, is a mangrove-lined inlet only accessible by dinghy since there's no landing. The shallow water here is a haven for young marine life, black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles and a variety of rays are all commonly spotted. After this final visit you'll be …
The Galapagos Angel Yacht
Aboard the Galapagos Angel, you will embark on a remarkable journey through the diverse wonders of the Galapagos Islands, blending comfort, adventure, and exclusivity. Depending on your selected itinerary, you will visit iconic destinations such as Española, Genovesa, Santiago, Santa Cruz, and more. Each of the islands you will visit offers breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife…
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