Galapagos - Ecuador
Midrange
4-8 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Eden Galapagos Cruise is the perfect way toĀ discover the stunning beauty of the Galapagos Islands in comfort and style. The vessel offers three spacious decks, including an upper deck ideal for sunbathing and relaxation, a main deck with a comfortable lounge area featuring a bar and a dining room that serves delicious meals made from fresh local ingredients, and a lower deck with tastefully decorated cabins equipped with all the modern amenities needed for a comfortable and restful night’s sleep.
The lounges aboard the Eden Galapagos Midrange Cruise are the perfect places to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the unique flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands. The main lounge is beautifully designed with comfortable sofas and chairs, a large-screen TV, and a selection of books and games for guests to enjoy. The upper deck lounge is an open-air area that offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding islands and the starry night sky, making it the perfect spot to relax with a drink and enjoy the sunset.
The Eden Galapagos Midrange Cruise offers an exceptional culinary experience that combines traditional Ecuadorian dishes with international flavors. The onboard chef uses only the freshest local ingredients to create delicious and healthy meals that are served in the ship’s dining room. Guests can also enjoy a barbecue on the upper deck, which is an excellent way to spend an evening under the stars. With its exceptional service, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional cuisine, the Eden Galapagos Midrange Cruise is the perfect choice for travelers who want to experience the best of the Galapagos Islands in style.
Itineraries
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THU Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Highlands
FRI Floreana: Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown
SAT EspaƱola: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay
SUN San Cristobal: Kicker Rock & transfer to the Airport
(4 days 1B)
Day 1: Early arrival at Baltra Island’s airport from Santa Cruz Highlands. Then you’ll board a bus to travel to the Highlands of Santa Cruz, where you can see Galapagos Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat and explore the region’s numerous underground lava tunnels. You will be transported to Eden Yacht to unwind after these activities.
Day 2: We start off by going to Post Office Bay so you can discover its fascinating history. Two beaches can be found on Floreana Island next to Punta Cormorant, one with white sand known as “Flour Beach” and the other with green sand covered in olivine crystals. At Devils Crown, you can also practice snorkeling to see schools of fish, sea turtles, and reef sharks. Back at the yacht for dinner
Day 3: Today starts with a trip to Punta Suarez on Espaola Island, where you can see sea lions by the dock and colonies of seabirds, including boobies and albatross, that are laying their eggs there. After that, proceed to Gardner Bay to see a stunning white sand beach. Following this activity, head back to the yacht for dinner.
Day 4: You will travel early in the morning to Kicker Rock, an extinct volcano’s cone that creates a thrilling snorkeling and diving location between two massive rock shards. You will be taken from this location to San Cristobal Airport for your flight back to the mainland.
SUN Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
MON Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
TUE Bartolome Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
WED Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill
THU Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & transfer to Baltra’s airport
(5 days 1A)
Day 1: Move to the Eden Yacht upon early arrival at Baltra’s Seymour Airport. After lunch, go to Bachas Beach, a white sand area where sea turtles lay their eggs and where you can also see flamingos, hermit crabs, sally light foot crabs, and sea lions. Dinner at the end of the day.
Day 2: Visit Darwin Bay where you can practice snorkeling and see a variety of marine life as your first activity of the day. Along the trail leading to this location, you can also see frigate birds, gulls, and blue- and red-footed boobies. Finally, we visit El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, where we have a fantastic chance to see wildlife. Head back to the yacht for dinner.
Day 3: We begin at Bartolome Island with a hike to the top of the island to take in the most breathtaking panoramic view from Pinnacle Rock, the island’s renowned tall landmark. Following that, you can go snorkeling at the reef. You will spend the afternoon at Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, where you can take in the fascinating giant lava formations and relax on the white-coral sand beach. Dinner at the end of the day.
Day 4: Take a panga ride in the morning to Black Turtle Cove to see the mangrove ecosystem. Once there, take a stroll to the lagoon frequented by pink flamingos, pintail ducks, and other wildlife at Dragon Hill. Additionally, a forest of native Scalesia trees can be found here. Return to the boat for dinner.
Day 5: Disembark in Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and the breeding facility and see tortoises and land iguanas that are kept in captivity there for conservation purposes. You will then be driven to the airport in Baltra where your flight back to the mainland will depart from.
SUN Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
MON Genovesa: Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip Steps
TUE Bartolome Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
WED Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill
THU Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & Highlands
FRI Floreana: Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown
SAT EspaƱola: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay
SUN San Cristobal: Kicker Rock & transfer to the airport
(8 days 1)
Day 1: Bachas Beach: Transfer to the Eden Yacht upon early arrival at Baltra’s Seymour Airport. After lunch, go to Bachas Beach, a white sand area where sea turtles lay their eggs and where you can also see flamingos, hermit crabs, sally light foot crabs, and sea lions.Dinner at the end of the day.
Day 2: Visiting Darwin Bay will be the first activity of the day. Here, you can practice snorkeling and see a variety of fish and ray species. Finally, we visit El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, where we have a fantastic chance to see wildlife. To see colonies of masked and red-footed boobies, climb the stairs. Dinner and the end of the day.
Day 3: We begin at Bartolome Island with a hike to the top of the island to take in Pinnacle Rock, the island’s well-known towering landmark, and its breathtaking panoramic views. You will travel to Santiago Island’s Sullivan Bay in the late afternoon to take in the area’s fascinating massive lava formations and to relax on the beach. Dinner at the end of the day onboard.
Day 4: Take a panga ride to Black Turtle Cove in the morning to see the mangrove ecosystem and the abundant marine life that calls it home. Then proceed to Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) and take a stroll to the lagoon where pink flamingos, pintail ducks, and other wildlife congregate. After dinner, return to the yacht.
Day 5: Disembark at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora to see a variety of tortoise and land iguana species that are kept in captivity there. Take a bus to El Chato Reserve and the Highlands of Santa Cruz after lunch if you want to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. The lagoon and lava tunnels in the reserve can also be explored. Dinner on the yacht after your return.
Day 6: We start off with a stop at Post Office Bay, in which you can gain knowledge about its interesting past as a post office used by pirates and whaling ships in the 18th century. Two beaches can be found on Floreana Island near Punta Cormorant. At Devils Crown, you can also practice snorkeling to see schools of fish, sea turtles, and reef sharks. Dinner on the yacht after your return.
Day 7: Starting off the day is a trip to Punta Suarez on EspaƱola Island, where you can see sea lions by the dock and colonies of seabirds, including boobies and albatross, that are laying their eggs. After that, proceed to Gardner Bay to see a stunning white sand beach where sea lions and seabirds are lazing about. In Tortuga Rock, you can also practice snorkeling. Following this activity, head back to the yacht for dinner.
Day 8: You will go to Kicker Rock in the morning, which is a cone of an extinct volcano that creates a channel between two massive rocks. You will be taken from this location to San Cristobal Airport for your flight back to the mainland.
SUN Arrival to San Cristobal & Lobos Island
MON Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
TUE Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & Highlands
WED Isabela: Tortoise Breeding Center, Mangrove Wetlands, Wall of tears
THU Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
FRI Fernandina: Espinoza Point & Isabela: Tagus Cove
SAT Santiago: Egas Port & Red Beach – Rabida
SUN North Seymour Island & transfer to BaltraĀ“s airport
(8 days 2)
Day 1: Early arrival in San Cristobal and transfer to the Eden Yacht for Isla Lobos. We travel to Isla Lobos in the afternoon for fantastic wildlife encounters with sea lions and blue-footed boobies. Return to the yacht to wrap up the day.
Day 2: We arrive at Santa Fe Island at dawn and immediately set out on a hike to the cliffs to see the enormous prickly pear cactus and land iguanas. White-tipped sharks, sea lions, and sea turtles can all be seen from the yacht. Afternoon: We travel to South Plazas.
Day 3: After visiting other places, take a bus to the highlands where you can explore the enormous lava tubes and have the rare opportunity to see giant tortoises up close and in their natural habitat. Following this activity, you will have some free time to independently explore Puerto Ayora.
Day 4: You will go to the Sierra Negra Volcano Crater today, which is one of the biggest in the entire Archipelago and from which you can see the whole island. The Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center is another place you’ll go.
Day 5: We travel to Moreno Point on the north coast of Isabela in the morning, following a path of solidified lava to a coastal lagoon where you might see a variety of bird species. Alcedo, Sierra Negra, and Cerro Azul are three of Isabela’s volcanoes that can be seen in the distance. Weāll take a panga ride to Elizabeth Bay in the afternoon. Dinner.
Day 6: We travel to Tagus Cove in the morning, a location that was well-liked by pirates and whalers in earlier centuries. After that, you take a walking tour of the area to see Darwin Lake and the Wolf and Darwin Volcanoes. You can see one of the largest marine iguana colonies at Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island after lunch.Ā
Day 7: We travel to Puerto Egas in the morning, where you can see a lot of shorebirds and reptiles. Rays, turtles, and reef sharks can all be seen here while snorkeling. Go to Rabida Island in the afternoon where a red sand beach is waiting for you. Observe a colony of pelicans, local palo santo trees, sea lions, and pelican colonies. return to the boat for dinner
Day 8: North Seymour Island: Visit North Seymour Island in the morning to observe the various bird species that live there, such as blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Once there, take a taxi to the airport to catch your flight back to the mainland from Baltra.
2024 PRICES | |||
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4 Days | 5 Days | 8 Days | |
Standard | US$2,888 | US$3,586 | US$5,144 |
Charter | US$43,111 | US$53,172 | US$77,748 |
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Year built
1996
Length
88.9 ft(25.40 m)
Beam
20ft (6m)
Max speed
9 knots
Crew
8 members + 1 bilingual naturalist guide
Capacity
16 passengers
Decks
3
Main Deck Cabin
1 cabin with double bed located on the main deck.
Upper Deck Cabins
3 cabins with twin-share (bunk) bed located on the upper deck.
Lower Deck Cabins
4 lower deck twin-share (lower beds) cabins.
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck