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Come aboard the Elite and sail through the Galapagos Islands, exploring the picturesque landscapes of Espanola, Floreana, San Cristobal and Santa Cruz, and the beautiful elements that the islands have to offer.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights:
- See hundreds of tortoise when you visit the Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Centre on San Cristobal
- Hike along the rocky cliffs of Suarez Point, the oldest of the Galapagos Islands
- Snorkel at Gardner Bay where you will see sea lions and reef fish
- Stop by Cormorant Point, a visitor favourite due its memorable beaches
Itinerary in Brief:
- Day 1: San Cristobal airport - David Rodriguez Breeding Center
- Day 2: Española: Suarez Point - Gardner Bay, Gardner and Osborn Islets
- Day 3: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown - Post Office Bay / The Baroness’ Lookout
- Day 4: Mosquera Islet - Baltra Airport
Travelling with Eclipse
Peace of Mind
- Eclipse Travel is Australian owned and run, and an ATAS accredited travel agent.
- 24/7 emergency numbers and local contacts provided for support while you’re abroad.
- We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
- No currency surcharges. Once your deposit is paid, your price is guaranteed.
Specialists
- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
- We conduct regular checks on destinations, hotels, and services to ensure quality for every trip.
Authentic Travel
- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
Day 1: San Cristobal airport - David Rodriguez Breeding Center
AM: Arrive at San Cristobal airport where you will be transferred to the vessel.
PM: David Rodriguez Breeding Center
A visit to the David Rodriguez Breeding Center provides information about the origin and evolution of the giant tortoise and explains why the center is so vital in safeguarding the future of these incredible creatures.
Walking through the trails of the reserve, you can see baby tortoises being reared in semi-natural conditions - a brilliant demonstration of the commitment the local people have to preserving the wildlife that makes the Galapagos so special.
Activities and Excursions: Walk
Difficulty: Soft
Day 2: Española: Suarez Point - Gardner Bay, Gardner and Osborn Islets
AM: Española - Suarez Point
Suarez Point is packed with wildlife and is best explored by following the circular walking trail. This memorable walk will take you past nesting sites of large colonies of nazca and blue-footed boobies and mockingbirds.
Unique to Española island are also the beautiful waved albatross, that can be seen majestically launching themselves out across the ocean from the cliffs and the red and green marine iguanas.
A geological highlight are several blow holes, capable of shooting water 25m into the air, that make for a spectacular photo.
Activities and Excursions: Walk
Difficulty: Moderate
PM: Gardner Bay, Gardner and Osborn Islets
The pristine white sandy beach of Gardner Bay dotted with sea lions provides a perfect spot to relax and kayaking or paddle boarding is a fantastic way to observe the large number of waved albatross who use this beach as a breeding site.
A short zodiac ride will take you to the Gardner and Osborn Islets, which are superb locations for snorkeling with young sea lions and a variety of colourful tropical fish and corals.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling, Zodiac ride, Kayak/Paddle Boarding
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown - Post Office Bay / The Baroness’ Lookout
AM: Floreana - Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown
Cormorant Point features two contrasting beaches: one with olive-green sand due to the high content of olivine crystals, and another with pure white sand (commonly known as ‘Flour Beach’) derived from pulverized coral.
The saltwater pond is a must-see as it is frequented by one of the archipelago’s largest populations of Galapagos flamingos as well as other shorebirds such as stilts, white-cheeked pintails and large-billed flycatchers.
Afterwards, guests will take a zodiac ride to Devil´s Crown, an underwater volcanic crater that is almost completely submerged – in fact, just a small portion of the rock formation can be seen from above, and it looks like a crown. Snorkelers will discover a vast underwater world full of coral reefs and a myriad of marine species. Birds are also part of this visitor point due to its location in open waters.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling, zodiac ride
Difficulty: Moderate
PM: Post Office Bay / The Baroness’ Lookout
Post Office Bay is a man-made site that offers an insight into a remarkable mailing tradition developed by British whalers in the 18th century, that visitors can still take part in today. The beach here provides for good snorkeling and kayaking and it is also possible to descend into and walk through a lava tube.
Next, take a zodiac ride to the Baroness’ Lookout, a volcanic rock formation named after an Australian baroness, who visited the island in the 1930’s and is believed to have mysteriously disappeared.
A short trail leads to a brilliant vantage point with panoramic views of the surrounding mangroves and coastline.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling, Zodiac ride, Kayak/Paddle Boarding
Difficulty: Easy
Day 4: Mosquera Islet - Baltra Airport
AM: Mosquera Islet
Mosquera islet is a small, flat, sandy islet located between Baltra and North Seymour islands.
With no fixed trail, you are free to explore the beautiful surroundings on foot, where you will encounter a large population of sea lions, shorebirds and the striking Sally Lightfoot crabs that cling to the dark rocks.
The numerous coral reefs also make it a fantastic site for snorkeling and catching sight of a range of marine life including sharks, turtles and rays.
Activities and Excursions: Walk, Snorkeling
Difficulty: Moderate
Baltra Airport
Transfer from the yacht to the airport.
Next Departure Date: 25 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| Golden Suite - Main Deck | NZD$9241pp | Contact us | |
| 08 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 22 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 08 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 22 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 05 Apr 2025 - 08 Apr 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 19 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 03 May 2025 - 06 May 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 17 May 2025 - 20 May 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 31 May 2025 - 03 Jun 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 14 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 28 Jun 2025 - 01 Jul 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 12 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 26 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 09 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 23 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2025 | NZD$8317pp | ||
| 06 Sep 2025 - 09 Sep 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 18 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 01 Nov 2025 - 04 Nov 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 15 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 29 Nov 2025 - 02 Dec 2025 | NZD$9241pp | ||
| 13 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 | NZD$9241pp |
Alternative itinerary options:
- 8 Day Elite: Western, Central & Eastern Islands (A)
- 8 Day Elite: Central, Northern & Eastern Islands (B)
- 5 Day Elite: Central & Northern Islands (D)
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Single Cabin - Upper Deck
Suites Size: 35 mt2/ 377 ft2 – 37 mt2/ 398 ft2
Golden Suites location: 4 suites – Upper Deck
Single cabin location: 1 cabin – Upper Deck
Single cabin size: medidas pendientes
Located on upper deck
1 single bed
Private balcony
Floor-to-ceiling window
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Storage area
Desk
Golden Suite - Main Deck
Suites Size: 35 mt2/ 377 ft2 – 37 mt2/ 398 ft2
Golden Suites location: 4 suites – Main Deck
Located on main deck and upper deck
2 single beds or 1 king bed
Private balcony
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Private bathroom
Sofa
Air conditioning
Storage area
Desk
Sky Deck
This is perhaps the most beautiful and inviting outdoor area of the Elite. Our passenger sky lounge offers al-fresco dining, a whirlpool, and an outdoor cocktail bar, making it the perfect place for watching the Galapagos Islands float by.
Elite Deckplan
Specifications
- Operations start: July 2019
- Type: Motor catamaran
- Category: Luxury
- Length: 37.5 mt / 123.03 ft
- Beam: 13.5 mt / 44.29 ft
- Draft to Baseline: 1.90 mt / 6.23 ft
- Crew: 10 crew members + Cruise Service Officer + Guide
- Capacity: 16 passengers Speed 12 knots
- Propulsion: 2 x Marine Generator Drive Engines – 500 HP each
Whats included?
- Transfers between the airport and the yacht in the Galapagos
- Airport reception and assistance
- Accommodation on board
- Guided excursions as per your itinerary
- Top bilingual National Park guide
- Cruise service officer
- Activity daily briefing
- All meals and snacks on board
- Soft drinks and juices
- Glass of house wine for dinners
- Captain's welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear: transparent sea kayaks, paddle boards, snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & fins), wet suits, excursions bag, water container
What’s not included?
- Round trip flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Tips for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
Destination: Galapagos
This once in a lifetime destination is a nature lovers dream. Watch the famous Galapagos tortoises and blue footed boobies in the morning and snorkel with sea lions in the afternoon, then relax on your cruise to the next destination tomorrow!
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