M/Y OCEAN SPRAY

CRUCERO DE 8 DÍAS «B»: ISLAS CENTRALES Y GENOVESA

Día 1, sábado:

Isla San Cristóbal:  Llegada al aeropuerto y traslado al barco. Charla informativa a bordo sobre el barco y la isla.

pm:San Cristóbal – Isla Lobos:  Esta pequeña isla recibe su nombre debido a los leones marinos que descansan y juegan en sus costas rocosas.

San Cristóbal – Kicker Rock:  La isla está compuesta por dos rocas que sobresalen del océano y es el hogar de una gran colonia de aves marinas.

Día 2, domingo:

am:San Cristóbal – Punta Pitt:  Aquí se encuentran especies endémicas como lagartijas de lava y piqueros patas rojas.

pm:San Cristóbal – Cerro Brujo:  Una hermosa playa de arena blanca llena de pelícanos, piqueros patas azules, leones marinos e iguanas marinas.

Día 3, lunes:

am:Floreana – Bahía Postal:  Una playa de arena blanca donde antiguamente los marineros dejaban y recibían sus cartas en un barril.

Floreana – Punta Cormorán:  Punta Cormorán ofrece un sendero con vistas a una laguna de agua salada, favorita de los flamencos.
Floreana – Corona del Diablo:  Posiblemente el mejor sitio para hacer snorkel en las islas, Corona del Diablo cuenta con una increíble variedad de vida marina.

Día 4, martes:

am:Santa Cruz – Caleta Tortuga Negra:  Esta ensenada poco profunda está rodeada de manglares y brinda protección natural para una variedad de vida marina.

pm:Bartolomé – Roca Pináculo:  Bartolomé es el hogar de Roca Pináculo: la vista más famosa de las Islas Galápagos.

Día 5, miércoles:

am:Genovesa – Bahía Darwin:  Una playa coralina donde un sendero de 750 mt. te lleva a través de más colonias de aves marinas.

pm:Genovesa – Escaleras del Príncipe Felipe:  Un extraordinario y empinado sendero conduce a través de una colonia de aves marinas llena de vida, hasta acantilados de 25m de altura.

Día 6, jueves:

am:Santiago – Playa Espumilla:  Playa Espumilla es un lugar popular para las iguanas marinas y los cangrejos Sally Lightfoot.

Santiago – Buccaneer Cove:  Buccaneer Cove es un testimonio del hecho de que Santiago fue una vez un refugio para los bucaneros británicos.

pm:Santiago – Puerto Egas:  Puerto Egas, con sus playas de arena negra, fue sitio de una pequeña industria minera de sal en la década de 1960.

Día 7, sábado:

am:Isla Seymour Norte:  Explore la costa rocosa, pasando por colonias de piqueros de patas azules y magníficas fragatas.

pm:Santa Cruz – Tierras Altas:  Las tierras altas están ubicadas en la parte norte de la isla y pueden alcanzar elevaciones de hasta 1500 mt.

Día 8, sábado:

am: Islote Mosquera:  La isla consiste en un tramo largo y estrecho de arena blanca, rocas y pozas de marea.

Traslado al aeropuerto

 

CRUCERO DE 6 DÍAS «A»: ISLAS ISABELA Y FERNANDINA

Día 1, sábado: 

Isla Baltra:  Llegada al aeropuerto de Baltra y traslado al barco. Charla informativa a bordo sobre el barco y la isla.

pm:Sombrero Witch Hill: The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.

Day 2, Sun:

am:Isabela – Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.

pm:Fernandina – Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.

Day 3, Mon:

am:Isabela – Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.

pm:Isabela – Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.

Day 4, Tue:

am:Isabela – Elizabeth Bay: As you enter the bay, hawks soar overhead and schools of fish can be seen swimming beneath the surface.

pm:Isabela – Moreno Point: Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.

Day 5, Wed:

am:Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.

pm:Santa Cruz – Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.

Day 6, Thu:

am: South Plaza Island: South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos.

Transfer to the Airport

15 DAY CRUISE : ISABELA, FERNANDINA, ESPAÑOLA, CENTRAL & GENOVESA ISLANDS GENOVESA & CENTRAL iSLANDS

Day 1, Sat:

am:Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

pm:Sombrero Witch Hill: The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.

Day 2, Sun:

am:Isabela – Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.

pm:Fernandina – Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.

Day 3, Mon:

am:Isabela – Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.

pm:Isabela – Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.

Day 4, Tue:

am:Isabela – Elizabeth Bay: As you enter the bay, hawks soar overhead and schools of fish can be seen swimming beneath the surface.

pm:Isabela – Moreno Point: Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.

Day 5, Wed:

am:Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Station: An organization that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos.

pm:Santa Cruz – Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.

Day 6, Thu:

am:South Plaza Island: South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos.

pm:Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.

Day 7, Fri:

am:Española – Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.

pm:Española – Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.

Española – Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.

Day 8, Sat:

am:San Cristobal – Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.

San Cristobal – La Galapaguera: Learn about the Giant Tortoise breeding program established by the National Park.

pm:San Cristobal – Lobos Island: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.

San Cristobal – Kicker Rock: The island is comprised of two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.

Day 9, Sun:

am: San Cristobal – Pitt Point: Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.

pm: San Cristobal – Cerro Brujo: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas

Day 10, Sun:

am:Floreana – Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.

pm:Floreana – Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos.
Floreana – Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life.

Day 11, Mon:

am:Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove: This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life

pm:Bartholomew – Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.

Day 12, Wed:

am:Genovesa – Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.

pm:Genovesa – Prince Phillip’s Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.

Day 13, Thu:

am:Santiago – Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.

Santiago – Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.

pm:Santiago – Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.

Day 14, Fri:

am:North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds

pm:Santa Cruz – Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.

Day 15, Thu:

am:Mosquera Island: The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.

Transfer to the Airport

6 DAY CRUISE «B»: CENTRAL & SOUTHERN ISLANDS

Day 1, Thu:

am:Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

pm:Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.

Day 2, Fri:

am:Española – Suárez Point: Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.

pm:Española – Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.

Española – Osborn Islet: This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.

Day 3, Sat:

am:San Cristobal – Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos.

San Cristobal – La Galapaguera: Learn about the Giant Tortoise breeding program established by the National Park.

pm:San Cristobal – Lobos Islands: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.

San Cristobal – Kicker Rock: The island is comprised of two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea bir

Day 4, Sun:

am:San Cristobal – Pitt Point: Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.

pm:San Cristobal – Witch Hill: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.

Day 5, Mon:

am:Floreana – Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.

pm:Floreana – Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos.

Floreana – Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life.

Day 6, Tue:

am:Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove: This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.

pm:Transfer to the Airport

5 DAY CRUISE GENOVESA & CENTRAL iSLANDS

Day 1, Thu:

am:Baltra Island: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

pm:Bartholomew – Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.

Day 2, Wed:

am:Genovesa – Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.

pm:Genovesa – Prince Phillip’s Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.

Day 3, Thu:

am:Santiago – Espumilla Beach: Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.

Santiago – Buccaneer Cove: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.

pm:Santiago – Puerto Egas: Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.

Day 4, Fri:

am:North Seymour Island: Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.

pm:Santa Cruz – Highlands: The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.

Day 5, Sat:

am:Mosquera Island: The island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.

Transfer to the Airport

4 DAY CRUISE: SAN CRISTOBAL & FLOREANA

Day 1, Sat:

am:San Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.

pm:San Cristobal – Lobos Island: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.

San Cristobal – Kicker Rock: The island is comprised of two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.

Day 2, Sun:

am:San Cristobal – Pitt Point: Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.

pm:San Cristobal – Witch Hill: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.

Day 3, Sun:

am:Floreana – Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.

pm:Floreana – Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos.

Floreana – Devil’s Crown: Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil’s Crown boasts an amazing variety of marine life.

Day 4, Thu:

am:Santa Cruz – Black Turtle Cove: This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.

pm:Transfer to the Airport

8 DAY CRUISE «A»: ISABELA, FERNANDINA & ESPAÑOLA ISLANDS

Day 1, Saturday:

am: Baltra Island: Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Onboard briefing on the barcode and the island.

pm: Chinese hat: The landing takes place on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.

Day 2,

Saturday: am: Isabela – Vicente Roca Punto: the remains of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean waves.

pm: Fernandina – Punta Espinosa: a narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather mainly on black lava rocks.

Day 3, Monday:

am: Isabela – Caleta Tagus:  Una oportunidad de ver pingüinos, así como iguanas marinas, cangrejos Sally Lightfoot y leones marinos.

Isabela – Bahía Urbina:  Sus aguas son un buen lugar para observar tortugas y rayas. En tierra firme encontramos un pequeño sendero que conduce a un arrecife de coral.

Día 4, martes:

am: Isabela – Bahía Elizabeth:  Al ingresar a la bahía, los halcones se elevan y pueden observar bancos de peces nadando debajo de la superficie.

pm: Isabela – Punta Moreno:  Hermosas costas rocosas donde generalmente se avistan pingüinos y aves playeras, incluyendo garzas azules.

Día 5, miércoles:

am: Santa Cruz – Estación Charles Darwin:  organización que brinda asistencia científica para proteger la adecuada conservación de Galápagos.

pm: Santa Cruz – Tierras Altas:

Día 6, jueves:

am: Isla Plaza Sur: Plaza Sur

Isla Santa Fe:  una formación volcánica que alberga un bosque de opuntia y palo santo. Es frecuente observar iguanas terrestres endémicas.

Día 7, viernes:

am:Español – Punta Suárez:  Punta Suárez es una de las áreas de vida silvestre más destacadas del archipiélago.

Bahía Gardner:  Bahía Gardner cuenta con una magnífica playa de aguas turquesas. La bahía alberga una gran colonia de leones marinos. Española – Islote Osborn: Esta pequeña isla es una visita marina donde podrá disfrutar de fantásticas actividades de snorkel y natación.

Día 8, sábado:

am: San Cristóbal – Centro de Interpretación:

Traslado al aeropuerto

• Todas las excursiones a los sitios de visita
• Todas las comidas y alojamiento durante el crucero.
• Refrescos y jugos regulares
• Recepción con champán
• Bienvenida cortesía
• Guía bilingüe del Parque Nacional Galápagos
• Uso de equipo de snorkel y trajes de neopreno
• Kayaks
• Compensación de carbono para su crucero

• Pasaje aéreo ida y vuelta Ecuador Continental – Galápagos.
• Tarifa de entrada al Parque Nacional Galápagos: $100.*
• Tarjeta de Control de Tránsito de Galápagos – $20.*
• Propinas
• bebidas alcohólicas
• bebidas embotelladas de plástico