On this Santa Cruz II – 7 Day Cruise East Galapagos journey aboard the Santa Cruz II. Your first destination is Mosquera Islet, check out the sea lions before sailing towards San Cristobal. A stop at the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Breeding Center will open your eyes to the beauty of the Galapagos giant tortoise and to the important scientific work that continues to be done on the islands. In the afternoon, travel to the most eastern tip of the archipelago, Punta Pitt, with an opportunity to see red-footed boobies. From here, it’s on to the central islands, starting with Santa Fe, with its beautiful tranquil bay, and the wild cliffs of South Plaza Island with its alluring cacti, land iguanas and stunning marine birds.
The following day visit the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. Then, Española Island, voted the #1 island by guides and expedition leaders, awaits with its remarkable visitor site of Punta Suarez, home to hundreds of marine iguanas, sea lions and marine birds. In the afternoon, enjoy the water at Gardner Bay. The following day is spent at North Seymour, famous for its land iguanas and sea lions as well as bird colonies of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and Nazca boobies. We finish at Baltra after a moving and memorable experience of the Eastern Galapagos Islands.
The highly advanced Santa Cruz II Cruise is an Expedition Vessel specifically designed to operate in these isolated regions, making it the perfect fit for exploring the remote Galapagos Islands. This vessel has it all: dining spaces, social areas, hot tubs, a gym, an entertainment room, a bar and lounge, and even a fully-stocked library. The cabins are very spacious and all with their own private bathroom. With some of the latest advances in sustainable sailing, the Santa Cruz II also aims to protect the delicate and beautiful ecosystem that it explores. Guests can relish the Galapagos Islands landscapes at the rear terrace, which also doubles as an area for enjoying Happy Hour specials or freshly barbecued snacks.
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