Petrel Luxury Galapagos Catamaran 5*

The best way to see the Galapagos Islands is on board a luxury cruise, and the newly built. Guests travel in comfort to the different islands, where they have up-close encounters with blue-footed boobies, iguanas, giant tortoises, whales and more. The newest Vessel in Galapagos, the Petrel offers a deluxe way to visit these magical islands. Named after a sea bird common to Galapagos, the Petrel is like its namesake: elegant, swift and silent at sea. A motorized catamaran, the Petrel was designed for comfort and stability and is outfitted with spacious cabins, a comfortable lounge, and Jacuzzi. On the Petrel, we emphasize the remarkable Natural History of Galapagos, selecting guides who are knowledgeable about biology and ecology in addition to having excellent language skills and client reviews. 8 Days & 6 Days Full Board Programs.

Overall rating

5/5

Itineray

5/5

Accommodation

5/5

Service

5/5

Tour information

Type:

Power Motor Catamaran

Length:

115 ft (35 m)

Beam:

41 ft (12.5 m)

Passengers:

16

Crew:

11 + Bilingual Galapagos Guide ( English / Spanish )

Cabins:

Main Deck: 2 Suites 463ft² / 43m² 2 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m² - Upper Deck: 4 Double Staterooms 323 ft² / 30 m² 1 Single Staterooms 151 ft² / 14 m²

Snorkel equipment:

On board , it is included in the program

Tour Code:

GG-PTL-LUX

Itineraries

  • 4 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 5 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 5 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 6 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 8 DAYS PROGRAM
  • 8 DAYS PROGRAM
  • NET RATES  2023 – 2024
  • Full Itinerary 2023-2024

4 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: SAN CRISTOBAL , ESPANOLA & FLOREANA
DAY 1 Friday AM Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat
PM Cristobal Island : Interpretation Center & La Galapaguera
DAY 2 Saturday AM Española Island :  Gardner Bay  & Osborn Islet
PM Española Island : Suárez Point
DAY 3 Sunday AM Floreana Island : Cormorant Point &  Devil’s Crown
PM Floreana  Island : Post Office Bay
DAY 4 Monday AM Santa Cruz Island : Charles Darwin Station
PM Transfer out , flight back home

5 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: GENOVESA & CENTRAL ISLANDS 
DAY 1 Monday AM Baltra:  Arrival in Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM Santa Cruz Island : Highlands
DAY 2 Tuesday AM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
PM Bartholomew Island:  Pinnacle Rock
DAY 3 Wednesday AM Genovesa  Island : Darwin Bay
PM Genovesa Island :  Prince Phillip’s Steps
DAY 4 Thursday AM Santiago Island : Puerto Egas
PM Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & Buccaneer Cove
DAY 5 Friday AM Santa Cruz Island  : Carrion Point
PM Baltra: Transfer to the Baltra Airport

6 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: ISABELA & FERNANDINA ISLANDS 
DAY 1 Friday  AM Reception in Baltra and transfer to the boat
PM North Seymour Island
DAY 2 Saturday AM Isabela Island : Vicente Roca Point
PM Fernandina Island : Espinosa Point
DAY 3 Sunday AM Isabela Island : Tagus Cove
PM Isabela Island : Urbina Bay
DAY 4 Monday AM Isabela Island : Elizabeth Bay
PM Isabela  Island : Moreno Point
DAY 5 Tuesday AM Isabela Island : Sierra Negra Volcano
PM Isabela Island : Wetlands, Breeding Center
DAY 6 Wednesday AM Santa Cruz Island : Charles Darwin Station
PM Transfer out , flight back home

6 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: CENTRAL & SOUTHERN ISLANDS 
DAY 1 Wednesday AM Reception in Baltra and transfer to the boat
PM Santa Cruz : Los Gemelos
DAY 2 Thursday AM South Plaza Island
PM Santa Fe Island
DAY 3 Friday AM Cristobal Island : Isla Lobos
PM Cristobal Island : Interpretation Center & La Galapaguera
DAY 4 Saturday AM Española Island :  Gardner Bay  & Osborn Islet
PM Española Island : Suárez Point
DAY 5 Sunday AM Floreana Island : Cormorant Point &  Devil’s Crown
PM Floreana  Island : Post Office Bay
DAY 6 Monday AM Santa Cruz Island : Charles Darwin Station
PM Transfer out , flight back home

8 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: ISABELA , FERNANDINA & CENTRAL ISLANDS 
DAY 1 Friday AM Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat.
PM Seymour: North Seymour Island
DAY 2 Saturday AM Isabela Island : Vicente Roca Point
PM Fernandina Island : Espinosa Point
DAY 3 Sunday AM Isabela Island : Tagus Cove
PM Isabela Island : Urbina Bay
DAY 4 Monday AM Isabela Island : Elizabeth Bay
PM Isabela Island : Moreno Point
DAY 5 Tuesday AM Isabela Island : Sierra Negra Volcano
PM Isabela Island  Wetlands & Breeding Center
DAY 6 Wednesday AM Santa Cruz Island : Los Gemelos
PM Santa Cruz Island : Charles Darwin Station
DAY 7 Thursday AM South Plaza Island: Plazas
PM Santa Fe Island: Santa Fe
DAY 8 Friday AM San Cristobal Island  : Lobos Island
PM Transfer out , flight back home

8 DAYS PROGRAM

ITINERARY TYPE: B GENOVESA & CENTRAL ISLANDS 
DAY 1 Friday  AM Cristobal Island: Arrival in airport and transfer to the boat
PM Cristobal Island : Interpretation Center & La Galapaguera
DAY 2 Saturday AM Española Island :  Gardner Bay  & Osborn Islet
PM Española Island : Suárez Point
DAY 3 Sunday AM Floreana Island : Cormorant Point &  Devil’s Crown
PM Floreana  Island : Post Office Bay
DAY 4 Monday AM Santa Cruz Island : Charles Darwin Station:
PM Santa Cruz Island : Highlands
DAY 5 Tuesday AM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
PM Bartholomew Island:  Pinnacle Rock
DAY 6 Wednesday AM Genovesa  Island : Darwin Bay
PM Genovesa Island :  Prince Phillip’s Steps
DAY 7 Thursday AM Santiago Island : Puerto Egas
PM Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & Buccaneer Cove
DAY 8 Friday AM Santa Cruz Island  : Carrion Point
PM Transfer to the Airport

NET RATES  2023 – 2024 

CRUISE
Length
TWIN / DOUBLE
(USD)
SUITES
(USD)
CHARTER
(USD)
4 Days $3450 $3699 $50890
5 Days $4595 $4990 $68575
6 Days $5550 $5990 $82830
8 Days $7300 $7950 $107825

8 DAYS GALAPAGOS CRUISE 

FRI AM Baltra: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM North Seymour:

Galapagos Sea Lions, Blue-footed Boobies, land iguanas and Magnificent Frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lavas containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.

SAT AM Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point

Located on the northwestern coast of the island and comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating mola-mola (sunfish) may be spotted here. This bay is great for diving and snorkeling.

PM Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point

No foreign species have ever invaded Fernandina Island, and therefore it is one of the world’s most pristine island ecosystems. The volcano “La Cumbre” dominates the landspace with lava fields reaching the ocean. The island’s highlight features the flightless cormorant nesting site. This area provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos hawk.

SUN AM Isabela Island: Tagus Cove

Tagus Cove is located across from Fernandina Island, near the Bolivar Channel dividing the two islands. This spot has been frequented by ships since the 1800s, using the area as an anchorage site. Trails winding by Lake Darwin up to a ridge display wonderful views. Punta Tortuga, just north of Tagus Cove, is another lovely beach surrounded by mangroves.

PM Isabela Island: Urbina Bay

Urbina Bay is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano on the west coast, between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. This area experienced a major uplift in 1954, causing the land to rise over 16 feet. The coast expanded half a mile out, leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also a great place for snorkeling.

MON AM Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay

Elizabeth Bay is located on the east coast of Isabela Island. The bay contains many islets, which can be visited by dinghy. Penguins and blue-footed boobies can be spotted on the rocky islets. With an abundance of marine life and clear water, the area is perfect for snorkeling and viewing schools of colorful fish, sea lions, and perhaps even sharks.

PM Isabela Island: Moreno Point

Moreno Point is located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabela Island. The plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along path through lava rock leading to tide pools and mangroves create a birdwatcher’s delight. In the tide pools green sea turtles or white-tip sharks can be spotted.

TUE AM Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano

The Sierra Negra Volcano boasts the largest basaltic caldera in Galapagos at 9 x 10km. The site offers impressive views and the opportunity to observe up to 7 species of finch and a rich display of vegetation. The north side of the caldera provides evidence of its most recent volcanic activity in 2005.

PM Isabela Island: The Wetlands

The Wetlands of Isabela Island are located just outside of Puerto Villamil. The Wetlands consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species such as common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules. The Wetlands can be visited on foot via a path that winds through the swamps.

Isabela Islands: The Wall of Tears

From 1945-1959, a penal colony hosted prisoners who were forced to build this wall, stone by stone, in isolation. This now historical site (El Muro de las Lagrimas), towering at 65 feet (25m) high, took the lives of thousands during its construction. Locals claim to hear cries emanating from the heavy energy surrounding the site.

WED AM Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Breeding Center

The Fausto Llerena Tortoise Center, a long-term program run jointly by the Galapagos National Park Directorate and the Charles Darwin Foundation, began in 1965 to save the giant tortoise population on Pinzón.At the Tortoise Center, visitors can observe a variety of tortoises, including hatchlings, juveniles, and full-grown individuals

PM Santa Cruz Islands: Highlands

Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green, contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the Scalesia trees, creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.

THU AM South Plaza

This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is the Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.

PM Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe (Barrington) is home to the small picturesque bay and anchorage on the island northeast coast. The bay has two visitor trails, one leading to a scenic viewpoint stop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus forest.

FRI AM San Cristobal Island: Lobos Island

The name of this island means Sea Lion Island This appropriately named island is ripe with noisy, frolicking, jolly sea lions who will welcome you to their home with open, well, fins. This island also offers great snorkeling opportunities as well as the chance to see Blue-footed and Nazca Boobies.

San Cristobal Island: Transfer to San Cristobal Airport.

5 DAYS GALAPAGOS CRUISE

MON AM Baltra: Arrival to Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat
PM Santa Cruz Island: Highlands

Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green, contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the Scalesia trees, creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.

TUE AM Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

The Sullivan Bay visitor site provides a unique opportunity to walk across a recent lava flow and view its beautiful structural characteristics. The lava flow was formed in the second half of the 19th century. As much of the barren, volcanic landscape of eastern Santiago, the trail at Sullivan Bay crosses relatively flat, black pahoehoe lava, dotted with a series of pyroclastic cones.

PM Bartholomew Island

Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. A trail of stairs leads to the summit of the volcano, boasting one of the best views of the islands. The beach is perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos penguin.

WED AM Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay

This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view from a cliff.

PM Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps

Is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay. There is a 1.5 km trail on volcanic rock and the trek can be done in about 2 hours. This is the youngest area of the island, from a geological point of view. The cliffs located in the south are composed of very fragile lava.

THU AM Santiago Island: Egas Port

Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.

PM Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach

Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs. The crabs attract the hunting herons, performing the dance of predator and prey. With an abundance of marine life including octopi, moray eels, and sharks, snorkeling is highly recommended.

Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove

Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago Island was once a refuge for British buccaneers. These pirates would anchor in the protected bay to make repairs and stock up on tortoise meat among other things. The steep cliffs, where hundreds of seabirds perch in front of the dark red sand beach, are a magnificent site.

 

FRI AM Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point

This site is often dived prior to the big steam north to Darwin and Wolf and so may represent your first real dive after your check out dive. This may be your introduction to some features of Galapagos diving such as rocky slopes where the boulder strewn reef is only occasionally interspersed with sandy patches. You will also see some almost ever-present creatures such as sea lions, creole fish and blue striped sea slugs.

 

AM Baltra: Transfer to Baltra Airport

Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

  • Christmas and New Year supplement 25%.
  • 10% off for groups from 6 people, it does not apply from Christmas, New Year departures and charters.
  • Children discount (under 12 years old): 20% from the rate.
  • We accept children from 6 years old.
  • Single Supplement 70 % from the rate.
  • Tickets must be issued by Guidecuador Travel
  • Rates are subject to change; we guarantee rate with previous deposit only

Cruises  itineraries are subject to change without previous notice; due to seasonal changes,

weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.

Petrel Luxury Galapagos Catamaran 5* (Deck Plan)

Program includes

  • All visitor site excursions
  • 2 Hotel nights in Quito  & Private Transfers
  • All meals and accommodation during cruise
  • Regular soft drinks and juices
  • Champagne reception
  • Welcome courtesy
  • Galapagos National Park bilingual Guide
  • Use of snorkeling gear and wetsuits
  • Kayaks

Not included in Program

  • Round-trip airfare Mainland Ecuador – Galapagos. ( We can assist you)
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee – $100.*
  • Galapagos Transit Control Card – $20.*
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Plastic bottled beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Souvenirs

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