Our Galapagos itineraries offer unforgettable experiences, with our weekly departures allowing you to experience tours including: full board, two daily guided excursions with optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and dinghy rides. These cruises can be combined with Diving program extensions and additional nights in Galapagos (upon request).
Galapagos
North Central Galapagos Islands (A)
4 Days aboard Galapagos Legend. From NZD $3,741pp.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Learn more with 7 quality bilingual naturalist guides offering information about the islands.
- Fantastic opportunities to sight the unique variety of migrant birds and astounding array of marine wildlife including lobster, starfish and marine iguanas.
- Guaranteed to see Red-foots Boobies on Genovesa Island!
- Plenty of snorkeling opportunities
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Baltra Airport - Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island)
- Day 2: Genovesa: El Barranco, Prince Philip's Steps - Darwin Bay
- Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
- Day 4: Bachas Beach - Baltra airport
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Day 1: Baltra Airport - Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (2 1/2-hour flight). Arriving in the Galapagos, passengers are picked up at the airport by our natural guides and taken to a ten-minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/V Galapagos Legend.
Dry landing. In the mountains of Galapagos is possible to admire different kinds of birds, such as tree and ground finches, vermillion flycatchers, paint-billed crakes, yellow warblers, and cattle egrets (usually standing on the tortoises’ shell). The journey to the reserve offers great opportunities to see the contrasts that the island offers in reference to the variety of ecosystems. The road goes from the coast through the agricultural zone and straight up to the dense humid forests. Often, Galapagos giant tortoises are also seen on the way, wandering through pastures in the paddocks. This spot is a bird watchers’ haven since almost every land bird present on the island lives or migrates here.
Day 2: Genovesa: El Barranco, Prince Philip's Steps - Darwin Bay
Riding our pangas to the far side of the caldera, red-billed tropicbirds display vociferously overhead while Galapagos fur seals can be seen on the shoreline. Once at the top of the rocky stairway we are immediately met by Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, mockingbirds and finches that line our way through a palo santo forest until we arrive at an expansive open lava field. Wedge-rumped storm petrels swarm above the lava where we keep our eyes peeled for short-eared owls.
From within the flooded caldera of Tower Island we set foot onto a sandy beach to be greeted by swallow-tailed gulls often said to be the most beautiful gull in the world. Our short, flat, trail leads us past stands of mangroves and saltbush on which we have our best
possible looks at nesting red-footed boobies and great frigatebirds. At the tidal lagoon we may also see the rarest gull in the world, our very own, endemic lava gull.
Day 3: South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
Sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls and land iguanas are all present at the landing site. The small island is covered with a carpet of a red succulent studded with Opuntia cacti. At the cliff edge, we spend time watching birds fly past at eye level in the updraught. These
include, frigatebirds, flocks of Galapagos shearwaters and of particular note, flights of displaying red-billed tropicbirds. Back at sea level, we once again encounter land iguanas, some of which have hybridized with their resident marine cousins.
After a fabulous snorkel in the turquoise waters of the protected bay we may have enjoyed time with sea lions, turtles, reef sharks and spotted eagle rays. Landing onto a sandy beach we are immediately distracted by the abundant sea lions there with us. We begin a walk past a forest of island-endemic giant Opuntia cacti. Here we search for another island-endemic the Santa Fe land iguana, paler than its cousins on other islands. Galapagos hawks and even endemic rice rats are also things to look out for.
Day 4: Bachas Beach - Baltra airport
Named for some wrecked World War II barges whose ribs are still visible in the sand this visitor site offers great swimming, a lovely walk along the shore and a visit to a lagoon behind the high tide line with wading birds, marine iguanas and sometimes even flamingoes. The two beaches are also favourite nesting sites for green turtles which often leave tractor-like tracks in the sand.
After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Next Departure Date: 27 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| Standard Cabin | NZD$3741pp | Contact us | |
| Standard Plus Cabin | NZD$4631pp | Contact us | |
| Junior Suite | NZD$5280pp | Contact us | |
| Balcony Suite | NZD$6296pp | Contact us | |
| Legend Balcony Suite | NZD$7313pp | Contact us | |
| 10 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 24 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 10 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 24 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 07 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 21 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 05 May 2025 - 08 May 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 19 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 02 Jun 2025 - 05 Jun 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 16 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 - 03 Jul 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 14 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 28 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 11 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 25 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 08 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 22 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 06 Oct 2025 - 09 Oct 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 20 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 03 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 17 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 01 Dec 2025 - 04 Dec 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 15 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | NZD$3741pp | ||
| 29 Dec 2025 - 01 Jan 2026 | NZD$3741pp |
Alternative itinerary options:
- 5 Day Galapagos Legend: West Galapagos Islands (B)
- 4 Day Galapagos Legend: East Galapagos Islands (C)
- 5 Day Galapagos Legend: South Galapagos Islands (D)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: Northern and Western Galapagos Islands (A+B)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: Western and Eastern Galapagos Islands (B+C)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: Eastern and Southern Galapagos Islands (C+D)
- 8 Day Galapagos Legend: South and North Central Galapagos Islands (D+A)
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Standard Cabin
13sqm/140sqft, located on earth deck, twin beds or double bed, private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), a voltage of 110-220V/60Hz and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
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Standard Plus Cabin
11sqm/118sqft, double bed, private bathroom, two porthole windows, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), a voltage of 110-220V/60Hz and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Junior Suite
15sqm/161sqft, located on earth deck, double bed, private bathroom. large panoramic windows, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Balcony Suite
22sqm/237sqft, double bed, private bathroom, panoramic windows, private balcony, complimentary champagne bottle, top of the line amenities and bathrobes, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Legend Balcony Suite
33sqm/355sqft, located on moon deck, double bed, private bathroom, panoramic windows, private balcony, complimentary champagne bottle, top of the line amenities and bathrobes, hairdryer, satellite telephone (internal, local and international), internet access (when anchored at main islands), 110-220V/60Hz voltage and thermos/iconic postcards as souvenirs.
Galapagos Legend Deckplan
Specifications
- Gross tonnage: 2890 t.
- Length: 301 ft (92 m)
- Wide: 47 ft (15 m)
- Decks: 4
- Made in: Germany
- Rebuilt: 2002
- Remodeled in: January 2017
- Speed: 17 knots
- Cruise speed: 15 knots
- Life Rafts: 22 for 25 pax each
- Dinghies: 6 for 20 pax each
- Glass bottom boat: 1
- Kayaks: 4 double, 1 single
- Safety: ISM, SMC, ISSC, IOPP, DOC
- Electricity: 110v
- Guest Capacity: 100
- Crew: 60
- Guides: 6 multilingual naturalists
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- All meals during the voyage
- Activities/shore excursions as specified
- Bilingual naturalist guides
- Transfers
What’s not included?
- International and internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Kayaking, and wetsuit equipment
- Possible fuel surcharges
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
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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