The Beluga yacht trip “Fernandina” itinerary focuses on the Central and Western Islands, including visits to Western Isabela and Fernandina Island, two highlights of the Galapagos Islands.


Highlights


• Activities: Walking, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife watching, bird watching

• Highlights: Land iguanas, marine iguanas, lava lizards, sea lions, flamingos, penguins, flightless cormorant, brown pelican, Darwin finches, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, Galapagos hawk, Darwin finches

Santa Cruz Island Highlands of Santa Cruz: Galapagos giant tortoises can be seen in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Station: Visit the Charles Darwin Station is a research facility and National Park Information center. The Charles Darwin Station has a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center.

Sombrero Chino: Sombrero Chino is a small volcanic island just off the southeast tip of Santiago. The name of the island describes the shape of the island. Fauna includes Sea lions, marine iguanas and the Galapagos penguin. Rábida Island: Rábida is a small island with a dark red coral sand beach. Highlights include the lagoon with flamingoes, pelican nesting site, sea lion bachelor colony, and a snorkeling site at the end of the beach.

Isabela Island (Albemarle): Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands formed by five active volcanoes fused together. Wolf Volcano is the highest point in the entire Galapagos at 1707m. Sierra Negra : Volcan Sierra Negra has a caldera with a diameter of 10km. View recent lava flows, moist highland vegetation, and parasitic cones. Puerto Villamil: Puerto Villamil is a charming small town on a white sand beach. Highlights include the Tortoise Breeding Station and the flamingo lagoon. Other visits (depending on conditions) are the Tintoreras or Los Humedales.

Punta Moreno: Punta Moreno is located in the central southwestern coast of Isabela Island. The site has spectacular views of volcanoes Alcedo, Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. Some highlights include impressive lava flows, desolate and pristine landscape, varied and unusual arid zone vegetation. Elizabeth Bay: This spot is only accessible by dinghy. It is possible to see penguins on the small islets in the bay. The end of the bay is long and narrow surrounded by three species of mangroves. Galapagos Sea Turtles and rays can usually be seen in the water.

Urbina Bay: Urbina Bay is located at the central-west coast of Isabela Island at the foothills of Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. Highlights include the colourful land iguanas, Galapagos Giant tortoises and the coral uplifting from 1954. Tagus Cove: Tagus Cove is a natural harbor where centuries ago whalers and pirates left their ship’s names painted or carved on the rocks. A walk uphill to Darwin’s Crater salt-water lake will provide an excellent view.

Fernandina Island: Fernandina is the youngest volcanic island and is still active. Punta Espinoza: Punta Espinoza is a place famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas and as the habitat of unique species like the flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguin, Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, among others. Isabela Island Punta Vicente Roca: This site is visited by dinghy rides along the cliffs or the partially sunken cave at the water’s edge. Nasca boobies, blue-footed boobies and flightless cormorants inhabit the shoreline.

James (Santiago) Island: This Island is located between Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands. This Island offers a wide variety of seabirds, marine iguanas and fur seals. Playa Espumilla: Espumilla Beach has a beautiful contrast between the golden beach and the green mangroves. It is also a great site to see flamingos, pintail ducks, green sea turtle nests and the Galapagos Hawk. It is also a good site to go for a cool off swim or a snorkel. Buccaneers Cove: This site was Charles Darwin’s home for 9 days. As well as a resting site for many whalers and pirates. With this rich history Buccaneers Cove is a must see. Enjoy a panga ride or snorkel looking for Galapagos Fur Seals, Brown Noodies, Pelicans, and Swallow-tailed Gulls Bartolome Island: A hike will take you to the highest point on Bartolome for a spectacular view. Sea lions and penguins can be seen around Pinnacle Rock. There is a sandy beach with great swimming and snorkeling.

North Seymour Island: This flat piece of land originated after an uplifting event thousands of years ago. The island is home to endemic Palo Santo trees, colonies of blue-footed boobies, swallow tailed gulls, and magnificent frigate birds. Baltra: Return flight to Quito

Itineraries are subject to change.

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Standard Cabin

$5,300 USD pp
Standard Cabin
Double cabin with twin/double bed

Additional charges:

Galapagos National Park entrance fee, Migratory card fee: 220 USD pp

Vessel Type: Motor Yacht

Length: 35 metres

Passenger Capacity: 16

Built/Refurbished: 1968 / 2016

Embark upon this very spacious and comfortable Superior First Class motor yacht. With panoramic windows in the salon and great deck space, Beluga is a fantastic way to cruise the islands in speed and style.

Equipped with the most modern safety systems, Beluga accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins. Each cabin has their own private bathroom equipped with hot & cold water showers. Beluga is fully air conditioned, has spacious social areas with all the comforts and facilities of a superior first class motor yacht; panoramic windows in the salon/dining area.

Enjoy your time on board in the spacious sundeck or relax in the shade of the top deck while cruising between the islands.

Cabin layout for Beluga

Inclusions


• Voyage on board in selected cabin category
• All meals while on board
• Lectures on board
• Guides and onshore excursions
• Transfers between the airport and ship in Galapagos in conjunction with group flights
• Snorkel gear for use throughout the voyage
• Drinking water

Exclusions


• International and domestic flights including flights between Ecuador and
• Galapagos (Approx USD$550.00 per person)
• Gratuities
• Passport and visa costs where applicable
• Galapagos National Park fee and transit card (Approx USD$220.00 per person)
• Beverages on board
• Any items of a personal nature
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