Monique Premium Galapagos Yacht

Arrive at Galapagos at Baltra airport before being transferred to the docks to board the Monique. Afternoon visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands to spot Galapagos Giant Tortoises.

Morning visit to Rabida island to bask on its red sand beach and see its famous cactus forest. Continue in the afternoon to Chinese Hat for sightseeing and snorkeling.

Your morning takes you to Vicente Roca Point for snorkeling amongst its diverse marine life. Continue to Espinoza Point for a nature walk and more snorkeling opportunities.

Visit Moreno Point by dinghy, spotting the diverse marine life from the dinghy or while snorkeling. Continue in the afternoon to Elizabeth Bay for more marine life spotting from a dinghy.

Visit Urbina Bay to relax on the white sandy beach with lazing sea lions. Continue in the afternoon to Tagus Cove, a historic cove home to pirates in the 1800s, now the perfect place to spot 35 different types of mangrove finch.

Morning visit to Espumilla beach to snorkel and spot marine life, such as different species of octopi, reef shark, and colourful fish. Continue in the afternoon to Buccaneer Cove, an area once home to sailors and buccaneers that would stop here on their journeys, for more wildlife spotting along the impressive coastline.

See blue-footed boobies, magnificent frigatebirds and get the most pristine snorkeling opportunities at North Seymour Island in the morning, looking out for the abundant wildlife of this island. Your afternoon takes you to Mosquera Islet, a small, sandy islet home to a colony of sea lions and colourful Sally Whitefoot Crabs.

Morning exploration of Black Turtle Cove on the island of Santa Cruz, spotting marine-life while aboard a dinghy sailing through mangroves. Transfer to Baltra Airport for flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Arrive at Galapagos at Baltra airport before being transferred to the docks to board the Monique. Afternoon visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands to spot Galapagos Giant Tortoises.

Morning panga ride and snorkeling excursion to Champion Islet off the coast of Floreana Island to encounter marine life. Continue to Cormorant Point to visit the contrasting sandy beaches: one with olive-green sand due to high content of olavine crystals, and the other a pure white coral sand beach. Here you can spot flamingos in the salt-water pond. Afterwards, visit the Devil’s Crown, an almost-completely submerged volcanic crater for a stunning snorkeling trip. Afternoon visit to Post Office Bay and Baroness Lookout, two historic locations on the archipelago, with the world’s oldest post office maintaining a remarkable mailing tradition created by 18th century British whalers. Continue to Baroness Lookout, a volcanic rock formation named after an Australian baroness who lived on the island in the 1930s.

Visit Suarez Point on Espanola island to spot large colonies of Nazca and Blue-footed boobies along a circular walking trail. There are also several blowholes capable of shooting water 25m into the air found along Espanola. Your afternoon takes you to Gardner Bay, a pristine beach home to lounging sea lions and crystal clear turquoise water, ideal for snorkeling amongst the diverse wildlife.

Morning excursion to San Cristobal Interpretation center to learn about the history and geography of the archipelago. Later in the afternoon, visit Witch Hill and Kicker Rock for sightseeing and circumnavigation.

Morning hike on Santa Fe Island through a stunning Opuntia Cactus forest. Afternoon walk on South Plaza Island, famous for its red ground, for another walk amongst giant Prickly Pear Cacti.

Morning visit to the sandy beach of Sullivan Bay to admire the distinct volcanic geology that allows for amazing flora to grow in the volcanic fields. Afternoon visit to Bartholomew Island for panoramic views of Sullivan Bay and Pinnacle Rock. Snorkel amongst the marine life around the base of Pinnacle Rock after a walk to the beach.

Morning visit to el Barranco (Prince Philipp’s Steps), a staircase carved into the stone on the cliffs of Genovesa Island. Atop the stairs there is a large plateau which gives you perfect opportunities for wildlife spotting, such as the short-eared owl in the small scalesia forest nearby. Afternoon visit to the  sandy beach of Darwin Bay to see the massive colonies of great frigates and boobies.

Morning exploration of Black Turtle Cove on the island of Santa Cruz, spotting marine-life while aboard a dinghy sailing through mangroves. Transfer to Baltra Airport for flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Arrive at Galapagos at Baltra airport before being transferred to the docks to board the Monique. Afternoon visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands to spot Galapagos Giant Tortoises.

Morning panga ride and snorkeling excursion to Champion Islet off the coast of Floreana Island to encounter marine life. Continue to Cormorant Point to visit the contrasting sandy beaches: one with olive-green sand due to high content of olavine crystals, and the other a pure white coral sand beach. Here you can spot flamingos in the salt-water pond. Afterwards, visit the Devil’s Crown, an almost-completely submerged volcanic crater for a stunning snorkeling trip. Afternoon visit to Post Office Bay and Baroness Lookout, two historic locations on the archipelago, with the world’s oldest post office maintaining a remarkable mailing tradition created by 18th century British whalers. Continue to Baroness Lookout, a volcanic rock formation named after an Australian baroness who lived on the island in the 1930s.

Visit Suarez Point on Espanola island to spot large colonies of Nazca and Blue-footed boobies along a circular walking trail. There are also several blowholes capable of shooting water 25m into the air found along Espanola. Your afternoon takes you to Gardner Bay, a pristine beach home to lounging sea lions and crystal clear turquoise water, ideal for snorkeling amongst the diverse wildlife.

Morning excursion to San Cristobal Interpretation center to learn about the history and geography of the archipelago. Afterwards, transfer to San Cristobal airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Arrive at San Cristobal Airport for your transfer to the docks to board the Monique. Later in the afternoon, visit Witch Hill and Kicker Rock for sightseeing and circumnavigation.

Morning hike on Santa Fe Island through a stunning Opuntia Cactus forest. Afternoon walk on South Plaza Island, famous for its red ground, for another walk amongst giant Prickly Pear Cacti.

Morning visit to the sandy beach of Sullivan Bay to admire the distinct volcanic geology that allows for amazing flora to grow in the volcanic fields. Afternoon visit to Bartholomew Island for panoramic views of Sullivan Bay and Pinnacle Rock. Snorkel amongst the marine life around the base of Pinnacle Rock after a walk to the beach.

Morning visit to el Barranco (Prince Philipp’s Steps), a staircase carved into the stone on the cliffs of Genovesa Island. Atop the stairs there is a large plateau which gives you perfect opportunities for wildlife spotting, such as the short-eared owl in the small scalesia forest nearby. Afternoon visit to the  sandy beach of Darwin Bay to see the massive colonies of great frigates and boobies.

Morning exploration of Black Turtle Cove on the island of Santa Cruz, spotting marine-life while aboard a dinghy sailing through mangroves. Transfer to Baltra Airport for flight back to mainland Ecuador.