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The Galapagos Angel Yacht
8-day itinerary B
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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
Days 4, 5 on this itinerary
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
Day 3 on this itinerary
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
Days 4, 5 on this itinerary
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
Day 5 on this itinerary
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
Day 5 on this itinerary
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
Day 3 on this itinerary
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
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
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
Day 2 on this itinerary
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
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
Day 1 on this itinerary
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
Day 2 on this itinerary
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.
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
Day 7 on this itinerary
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
Day 7 on this itinerary
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
Day 7 on this itinerary
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
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
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
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
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 B day by day
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Day 1 · Sunday
Baltra Arrival & Bachas Beach
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, Bachas Beach, on the north shore of Santa Cruz, is a swimming …
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Day 2 · Monday
Dragon Hill & Pinnacle Rock
Dragon Hill is one of the newest visitor sites in the Galápagos, and one of the longer walking trails in the islands leads along a beach and up to a lagoon lookout where flamingos, pintail ducks and land iguanas can be spotted. In the afternoon you'll head to Bartolomé Island, home to the famous Pinnacle …
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Day 3 · Tuesday
Vicente Roca Point & Espinoza Point
Vicente Roca Point is made up of two coves within a large bay known for spectacular marine life, keep an eye out for seahorses, sea turtles and the strange, fascinating sunfish while you snorkel. In the afternoon, after crossing the Bolívar Channel between Isabela and Fernandina, you'll land at Espinoza Point. Past a colony of …
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Day 4 · Wednesday
Tagus Cove & Elizabeth Bay
Tagus Cove, on Isabela, sits opposite Fernandina near the Bolívar Channel and has been used as an anchorage by passing ships since the 1800s. Trails wind past Lake Darwin up to a ridge with sweeping views. In the afternoon, Elizabeth Bay, on Isabela's east coast, is dotted with islets best explored by dinghy. Penguins and …
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Day 5 · Thursday
Urbina Bay & Moreno Point
Urbina Bay sits at the base of Alcedo Volcano, between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. A major uplift in 1954 pushed the land up more than 16 feet, extending the coast half a mile and stranding marine life on the new shore. It's also a great spot for snorkelling, alongside the largest land iguanas in …
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Day 6 · Friday
Sierra Negra Volcano & Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center
Sierra Negra is the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos, over 6 miles across, with sweeping views and up to seven species of finches along the trail. The northern side of the caldera still shows evidence of its most recent eruption in 2005. In the afternoon you'll visit the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center, roughly a …
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Day 7 · Saturday
Devil's Crown, Cormorant Point & Post Office Bay
Devil's Crown is the rocky remains of an offshore volcano and a strong spot to snorkel among a wide range of marine species. In the afternoon, Cormorant Point holds a large flamingo lagoon shared with common stilts and white-cheeked pintails, and its two distinct beaches stand out, the Green Beach coloured by olivine crystals and …
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Day 8 · Sunday
Mosquera Islet & Departure
Mosquera Islet, between Baltra and North Seymour, is a reef of rock and coral just 160 metres across at its narrowest point, and one of the largest sea lion populations in the islands. Shorebirds are common here too, and there have been occasional sightings of orcas feeding on sea lions offshore. After this final visit …
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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