This comprehensive 14-day voyage seamlessly combines both the Inner and Outer loops into the ultimate Galápagos exploration. From dramatic volcanic summits to remote outer seabird havens, travelers encounter the full spectrum of the archipelago’s biodiversity—experiencing iconic wildlife, ancient lava landscapes, and rich maritime history across virtually every major island.
Itinerary Highlights
- Explore the complete archipelago in-depth, seamlessly combining both loops to take in iconic viewpoints like Bartolomé’s Pinnacle Rock alongside the remote bird sanctuaries of Genovesa and North Seymour.
- Encounter the full spectrum of Galápagos wildlife, observing giant tortoises, Galápagos penguins, flightless cormorants, and all three booby species—plus Española’s festive “Christmas” marine iguanas.
- Immerse in diverse marine and volcanic landscapes, snorkeling alongside sea turtles and reef sharks, exploring historic pirate coves, and walking across the raw lava fields of Sullivan Bay.
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
09 December 2027 (Thu) Pre-cruise hotel stay in Quito
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Day 2
10 December 2027 (Fri) Pre-cruise hotel stay in Quito
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Day 3
11 December 2027 (Sat) Quito - San Cristobal (Charter flight), Embarkation in San Cristobal - Kicker Rock
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Day 4
12 December 2027 (Sun) Isla Bartolome - Buccaneer Cove, Santiago
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Day 5
13 December 2027 (Mon) Punta Vicente Roca - Bolivar Canal Cruising - Punta Espinoza, Fernandina
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Day 6
14 December 2027 (Tue) Tagus Cove - Elizabeth Bay
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Day 7
15 December 2027 (Wed) Post Office Bay - Champion Islet - Punta Cormorant
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Day 8
16 December 2027 (Thu) Santa Cruz Highlands - Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora
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Day 9
17 December 2027 (Fri) Cerro Dragon - Isla Guy Fawkes - Bahia Bowditch, Santa Cruz
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Day 10
18 December 2027 (Sat) San Cristobal - Kicker Rock
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Day 11
19 December 2027 (Sun) Prince Philips Step's, Genovesa - Darwin Bay, Genovesa
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Day 12
20 December 2027 (Mon) North Seymour - Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
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Day 13
21 December 2027 (Tue) Bolivar Canal Cruising - Punta Mangle, Fernandina - Punta Moreno, Isabela
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Day 14
22 December 2027 (Wed) Santa Cruz Highlands - Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)
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Day 15
23 December 2027 (Thu) Gardner Bay, Espanola - Punta Suarez, Espanola
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Day 16
24 December 2027 (Fri) San Cristobal, Isla lobos - Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal
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Day 17
25 December 2027 (Sat) Disembarkation in San Cristobal, San Cristobal - Quito (Charter flight)
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Includes
- Two pre-cruise hotel night stays in Quito for all guests, including transfer from hotel to airport for charter flight to Galapagos
- Charter flights between Quito and San Cristobal (pre- and post-cruise)
- Food and beverages onboard (a choice of 2 restaurants, diverse local cuisine, open-seating dining, room service, beverages in-suite and throughout the ship, sparkling wine on arrival, selected wines and premium spirits.)
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Shore excursions
- WiFi
- Onboard gratuities
- Port charges and taxes
Excludes
- Pre- and post-cruise extensions, such as airfares, airport taxes, accommodations, excursions, transfers and luggage handling
- Personal expenses