M/C Elite Galapagos Cruise

Begin your Galapagos adventure on San Cristobal, visiting the David Rodriguez Breeding Centre to see giant tortoise conservation in action.
Hike the cliffs of Española Island at Suarez Point, home to waved albatrosses and blue-footed boobies.
Relax on Gardner Bay’s white sands or snorkel alongside playful sea lions in crystal-clear waters.
Spot flamingos, rays, and sharks at Cormorant Point, then leave a letter at historic Post Office Bay.
Wander Mosquera Islet’s sands, meeting sea lions and vibrant crabs before flying from Baltra Airport.

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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Trip Features

Active Elements

Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Safari & Wildlife

Vacations that showcase the world's most fascinating wildlife.

Boutique & River Cruises

Curated experiences by water on small vessels.

Active Elements

Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Safari & Wildlife

Vacations that showcase the world's most fascinating wildlife.

Boutique & River Cruises

Curated experiences by water on small vessels.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

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Arrive on the Galapagos Islands

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Cruising to Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

DAY

Exploring Cormorant Point & Post Office Bay

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Sail to Mosquera Islet, Santa Cruz & Baltra Airport

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

Trip Stop

Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

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Arrive on the Galapagos Islands

Multi Day Tour

San Cristobal Airport & David Rodriguez Breeding Center

In the morning you will arrive to San Cristobal Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by local representatives and transfer to the nearby visitor site. In the afternoon, you'll visit the David Rodriguez Breeding Center. A visit to the David Rodriguez Breeding Center provides information about the origin and evolution of the giant tortoise and explains why the center is so vital in safeguarding the future of these incredible creatures. Walking through the trails of the reserve, you can see baby tortoises being reared in semi-natural conditions - a brilliant demonstration of the commitment the local people have to preserving the wildlife that makes the Galapagos so special.

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Dinner, Lunch

Your Accommodation

The Galapagos Elite

Elite is one of the newest yacht in the islands and reinvents luxury, comfort and class! The Galapagos Elite is specifically designed for sailing the sapphire waters of the Enchanted Islands. A sleek, twin-hulled catamaran, it will provide its guests with a steady, safe cruise without the rocking and swaying common to the older, single-hulled yachts that dominated the island cruise industry for decades. In addition to better stability, the design of the Elite allows for more space for everything on board, including social areas, suites and premium suites. Guests of all ages, will enjoy the ample, semi-covered sky deck, the al fresco dining area and the cozy bar-salon. The Galapagos Elite features state-of-the-art navigation computers and safety equipment: safety and reliability are essential parts of any Galapagos luxury experience.

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Cruising to Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

Multi Day Tour

Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

In the morning, visit the Suarez Point which is universally considered one of the top five visitor sites in all of Galapagos. This is an unforgettable hike along the rocky cliffs of the oldest of the Galapagos islands. Bird life abounds, and visitors can hope to glimpse Blue-footed and Nazca Boobies, Red-billed Tropic Birds, Galapagos Doves and Galapagos Hawks, among others. The undisputed stars of the site, however, are the Waved Albatrosses. These majestic birds range all over the world but only nest here on Española Island. Visitors who come between January and March may not get to see many albatrosses, as they are all far away feeding, soaring over deep seas. Suarez Point is not only for birds: marine iguanas and lava lizards abound, and lucky visitors will spot a Galapagos Snake or two along the rocky trails. In the afternoon, explore Gardner Bay which features a wide, pristine beach populated by sea lions, crabs and mockingbirds. Bring your snorkel: you will see some reef fish in the gentle surf off the island. If you're lucky, you'll get to swim alongside playful sea lions! It's the perfect place to relax after the inspirational intensity of the morning visit to Suarez Point. If the weather and conditions permit, the visit to Gardner Bay may be combined with a snorkeling trip to Gardner Islet and/or Osborn Islet, both of which are close to the beach.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Your Accommodation

The Galapagos Elite

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Exploring Cormorant Point & Post Office Bay

Multi Day Tour

Cormorant Point & Post Office Bay

After breakfast, visit Cormorant Point, a visitor favorite. It features two memorable beaches, a picturesque walk and some interesting bird and plant life. Oddly enough, there are no Galapagos Cormorants here, but the flamingos make up for it! Visitors disembark on a sandy beach, which is greenish in color because of the special sand only found here. A short walk leads to a salty lagoon where flamingos feed and nest. An easy trail leads to a white sand beach on the other side of the point, this one wide and breezy. As you walk, your guide may point out the two species of plants which are only found here: Scalesia vellosa and Lecocarpus pinaffitidus. Lucky visitors will see stingrays in the gentle surf, or even sharks swimming a little further out. The stingrays make swimming here dangerous, but it is possible to wade in the shallows and take a stroll down the length of the beach. Look for Sally Lightfoot Crabs in rocky areas on both sides of the point. Snorkeling at Champion Islet is considered one of the best places for snorkeling with a great variety of underwater wildlife. It is also home of Floreana Mockingbird, one of the species in danger of extinction. In the afternoon, visit the Post Office Bay. Long before the Galapagos Islands were a bucket-list travel destination, it was a common stop for grand wooden seafaring vessels such as whalers. The sailors placed a barrel a short way from a sheltered bay on Floreana Island and used it to drop off and receive letters from home. Today, the yachts that serve the Galapagos are proud to continue this tradition: drop off letters and postcards in the barrel, and some other traveler will deliver them for you! Once you've flipped through the letters to see if there are any for your neck of the woods, you can enjoy some sun and sand on the small beach where passengers embark and disembark from the landing craft.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Your Accommodation

The Galapagos Elite

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Sail to Mosquera Islet, Santa Cruz & Baltra Airport

Multi Day Tour

Mosquera Islet, Santa Cruz & Baltra Airport

Mosquera Islet is a small, flat, sandy islet located between Baltra and North Seymour islands. With no fixed trail, you are free to explore the beautiful surroundings on foot, where you will encounter a large population of sea lions, shorebirds and the striking Sally Lightfoot crabs that cling to the dark rocks. The numerous coral reefs also make it a fantastic site for snorkeling and catching sight of a range of marine life including sharks, turtles and rays. In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to Baltra Airport ahead of your onward flight.

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Breakfast

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Bartolome Island

Blue-footed Boobies

Galapagos land iguana

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