Complete Island Hopping Adventurer
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Duration
4 Nights
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Ship Comfort
Essential
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Total Guests
16
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Price From
$3,516 per person
Set sail on the Catamaran Seaman Journey for a 5-day immersion into the captivating southern islands of the Galapagos, where every moment is a discovery of nature's wonders and historical echoes. This voyage promises intimate encounters with iconic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the unique charm of these enchanted isles.
Trip Highlights:
- Witness unique wildlife encounters, including playful sea lions at Mosquera Islet and Santa Fe, and the iconic blue-footed booby courtship dance on North Seymour.
- Explore diverse island landscapes, from the volcanic cones and pinnacle of Bartolome to the flat, uplifted terrain of Santa Fe and the dramatic cliffs of Genovesa.
- Discover endemic Galapagos species such as land iguanas (including hybrids on Plazas), Galapagos penguins at Bartolome, and various Darwin's finches across multiple islands.
- Snorkel in the clear waters of Champion Islet and Santa Fe, encountering sea turtles, sea lions, and vibrant tropical fish near coral reefs.
- Learn about conservation efforts at the David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre on San Cristobal, observing giant tortoises and their breeding program.
Operator's Itinerary
Day 1 | Santa Cruz & Bartolome Islands
In the morning, fly to the Galapagos, pay the $20 migration card and $200/$100 park fee at Santa Cruz airport. Meet your guide for transfer to the Catamaran Seaman Journey via bus and panga.
In the afternoon, explore Bartolome Island's volcanic landscapes, including cones, craters, and the iconic pinnacle. Discover beaches with marine turtles and a small Galapagos penguin colony.
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Day 2 | Mosquera Islet & North Seymour
In the morning, visit Mosquera Islet, a small, flat island between North Seymour and Baltra. Admire its white sand beach, turquoise waters, green vegetation, and black lava rocks, ideal for photography.
In the afternoon, explore North Seymour, a flat, rocky island with nesting magnificent frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies performing their dances. Observe sea lions body-surfing along the shore.
(B, L, D)
Day 3 | Genovesa Island
In the morning, explore El Barranco (The Cliff) on Genovesa Island, a young, rocky site with nesting storm petrels and their predator, the short-eared owl. Look for red-footed and masked boobies.
In the afternoon, discover Darwin Bay, formed by a collapsed crater with a white coral beach. It's a birdwatcher's paradise, home to red-footed boobies, herons, finches, and more.
(B, L, D)
Day 4 | South Plaza & Santa Fe
In the morning, visit Plazas, east of Santa Cruz, home to smaller land iguanas and unique hybrid iguanas. Observe swallow-tailed gulls and other seabirds nesting on the rugged cliffs.
In the afternoon, explore Santa Fe, an older, uplifted island with endemic species like the Galapagos hawk and land iguana. Encounter sea lion colonies and giant prickly pear cacti, with opportunities for snorkeling.
(B, L, D)
Day 5 | San Cristobal Island
In the morning, visit the David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre on San Cristobal. Learn about their program to protect the island's giant tortoise population before your transfer to the San Cristobal airport for your flight to the mainland.
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Vessel Overview
Your Expedition Vessel
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Main Deck
On the main deck each guest can enjoy the well-furnished areas offering comfort and privacy, including suites and cabins to rest.
Upper Deck
The Upper Deck has more suites and cabins for guests to rest and unwind. It also has stairs that lead up to the Sun Deck.
Sun Deck
To check out the gorgeous ocean views with fellow shipmates, guests can spend some time on the liveaboards’ spacious sundecks. Whether they feel like getting a little sun on their vacation, or want the best place to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets over the Galapagos Islands, our sundecks are the best place to be.
Interior Living
We have several resting areas for those who are looking for a quiet place to relax during their Galapagos trip with family and friends in the lazy mid-afternoon sun.
Dining Areas
Each meal on board is a treat for the taste buds as our chef prepares the finest international and local dishes using fresh ingredients of the highest quality. All meals include the choice of meat, poultry or seafood. In the case you have a food allergies or food restriction, we can adapt the menu to your requirements.
Briefing Area
A comfortable space where expert guides provide informative lectures and insights on the Galápagos.
Cabins
Matrimonial Suite
All suites and cabins have air conditioning regulated individually, hot/cold water, safe deposit box, hair dryer and toiletries.
Suite and cabins area: 14m² / 150ft². Suites 7 and 8 can be converted into triple cabins by adding a sofa bed (area: 18m² / 193ft²).
Twin Cabin
Also available as a twin.
Bathroom
Bathroom with hot/cold water, hair dryer and toiletries.
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to plan your adventure