GALAPAGOS NORTH - CENTRAL CRUISE A (CORAL I & II) - CENTRAL CRUISE A (CORAL I & II)
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GALAPAGOS NORTH - CENTRAL CRUISE A (CORAL I & II)
A short trip through the Galapagos islands for those of you with
limited time this is a great cruise for you.
Bartolomé offers the best views of the Galapagos, including
fascinating geological formations such as Pinnacle Rock, the
most photographed site of the islands. Great snorkeling
opportunities with penguins and sea lions.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Baltra Airport & Charles Darwin Research Station & Fausto Llerena
Breeding Center (Santa Cruz Island)
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island (approx.
2½-hour flight). Arriving in the Galapagos, passengers are
picked up at the airport by our naturist guides and taken on a
ten-minute bus drive to the pier to board the M/Y Coral I or M/Y
Coral II. Dry landing. Once home to the famous Lonesome
George, the last tortoise of the Pinta race, the breeding and
relocation center is named in honor of his long-time guardian.
The center is set in the Galapagos National Park Service where
various interpretative buildings are available to visit. The
grounds, with large stands of native vegetation, are one of the
better places to spot some of the seldom seen Darwin’s finches
such as the woodpecker, cactus and vegetarian finches.
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Day 2: Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) & Bartolome Island salty-water lagoons that are home to wading birds like
Dry or wet landing. Arriving to a small lava dock our first flamingos. In the upper dunes are a nesting site for sea turtles.
encounters are with marine iguanas that blend-in perfectly to A good place to snorkel to see rays.
the dark rock. As we walk past large prickly pear cacti we arrive
to one end of a long, sickle-shaped, beach with Dragon Hill Day 4: Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz Island) & Baltra Airport
standing in the distance. Our walk takes us on a circular path, Here, we can find four species of mangrove in the extensive
past a shallow lake where flamingoes frequently come to feed. tidal lagoon system that stretches for almost a mile inland.
Waders such as stilts, turnstones and sandpipers work the During our panga ride through the labyrinth, we will spot many
muddy edges frenetically looking for food as we continue inland turtles, herons of several species, sharks and rays. The
to a dry, forested habitat where land iguanas nest and burrow. experience is otherworldly and seems to transport us back to
Dry or wet landing. Considered the most iconic landscape of the the beginning of time. After the visit, passengers will be
entire archipelago the view from the top of Bartolome Island, transferred to the airport to their return flight to Guayaquil or
overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock and the austere Santiago Quito.
Island beyond, is well worth the climb up the wooden
boardwalk. This volcanic scene has often been likened to a Please Note:
lunar landscape. Our subsequent snorkel here might put us face We reserve the right to change itineraries without prior notice if
to face with Galapagos penguins, white-tipped reef sharks and considered appropriate due to National Park rules, force
playful sea lions. majeure or any consideration at Captain’s discretion, without
being liable for refunds of any kind.
Day 3: Rabida Island & Buccaneers Cove / Espumilla Beach (Santiago Island)
Lying at the heart of the archipelago this dramatic island, with
its distinctive red-sand beach, is home to sea lions,
mockingbirds, finches, endemic Galapagos doves and vermillion
flycatchers. A walk takes us through a forest of palo santo and
cacti to a beautiful overview of the bay. Snorkeling here can be
excellent, often with large schools of black-striped salemas, sea
lions and the ubiquitous turtles. This is an amazing location,
featuring the remains of an eroded shoreline that is home to
seabirds, fur seals and the playful sea lions. Its different shapes
have been made throughout a process caused by erosion of the
waves and the wind. Espumilla Beach is a white-sandy beach in
James Bay and is a popular place among visitors. There are
mangroves and a small palo santo forest that lead to
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YOUR SHIP: CORAL I & II
YOUR SHIP: Coral I & II
VESSEL TYPE: Yachts
LENGTH: 40m & 24m
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 36 & 20
BUILT/REFURBISHED: 2005
The sister ships Coral I and Coral II are the perfect combination
of classic beauty and exquisite style.
Built in Germany and Holland respectively, each ship surpasses
all the standards you would expect from a high-class yacht in
order to make your cruise among the enchanted islands
extraordinary.
Every cabin features handsome wood decration, along with
air-conditioning, a private bathroom, safe deposit box,
telephone, and your choice of background music. Additionally,
the Corals have plenty of room to relax with three sundecks
(some shaded), a Jacuzzi, comfortable dining room and lounge.
To make sure that all the passengers for the Coral I and Coral II
have the same experience, both yachts do the same itinerary.
For this reason, passengers can be placed on either yacht.
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INSIDE YOUR SHIP
Junior Cabin Standard Cabin
Standard Plus Cabin
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PRICING
19-Dec-2021 to 22-Dec-2021
Standard Cabin £1375 GBP pp
Standard Plus Cabin £1703 GBP pp
Junior Cabin £1941 GBP pp
Flights to & from the islands. From
ADDITIONAL CHARGES: 500 USD pp
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