Embark on a 4-day Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands on a private charter aboard the M/C Monique. Begin in Santa Cruz with the Charles Darwin Research Station and highland encounters with giant tortoises. Continue to Floreana for the Post Office Bay tradition, lava tunnel snorkeling, and flamingo viewing at Cormorant Point. On Española, explore Punta Suarez with its colonies of blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and seasonal waved albatrosses before snorkeling at Gardner Bay alongside playful sea lions and colorful fish. Conclude on San Cristobal with Witch Hill’s lagoon and the striking volcanic cliffs of Kicker Rock, home to seabirds and rich marine life.
Highlights
Encounter giant tortoises in Santa Cruz Island’s natural highlands
Continue maritime tradition at Floreana’s historic Post Office Bay
Walk Punta Suarez trails with Nazca and blue-footed boobies
Relax at Witch Hill’s white sand beaches on San Cristobal
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
After landing at Baltra Airport, meet your transfer and board the M/C Monique.
In the afternoon, tour the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, also known as the Charles Darwin Research Station. Explore the interpretation center, museum, and library, and observe tortoise breeding programs that prepare different subspecies for release into the wild.
Later, travel into the highlands of Santa Cruz to encounter giant tortoises in their natural habitat. This area also provides opportunities to spot finches and other native bird species.
Activities: Walking Difficulty: Easy
Day 2: Post Office Bay | Cormorant Point, Floreana Island
Take part in a long-standing island tradition at Post Office Bay, where whalers once left letters in a wooden barrel during the 18th century. Continue the custom by leaving or collecting mail. Snorkel, kayak, or walk through a lava tunnel and swim in coastal waters. Activities and Excursions: Walking Difficulty: Easy
Explore two distinct beaches on Floreana. One features green sand rich in olivine, while the other, known as Flour Beach, is formed from white coral created by parrotfish. Nearby, a saltwater lagoon supports one of the largest populations of Galapagos flamingos along with stilts, pintails, and flycatchers. Activities and Excursions: Walking, Snorkeling. Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: Punta Suarez | Gardner Bay, Española Island
Begin your day at Punta Suarez, one of the most biologically diverse sites in the Galapagos. As you follow a rugged trail along dramatic sea cliffs, you’ll pass by large colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies, boldly curious mockingbirds, vibrantly colored marine iguanas, and — during the right season — the world’s only population of waved albatrosses. Watch as these majestic birds court, nest, or launch themselves gracefully into the ocean air. Activities and Excursions: Walking Difficulty: Moderate
Spend the afternoon on the soft white sands of Gardner Bay, a pristine beach where sea lions lounge and the ocean invites you in. Whether you choose to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard, the surrounding turquoise waters offer a perfect opportunity to observe marine life. Just offshore, Gardner and Osborn Islets are home to coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, rays, and playful juvenile sea lions — ideal for a vibrant snorkeling adventure. Activities and Excursions: Snorkeling Difficulty: Moderate
Day 4: Witch Hill | Kicker Rock | Disembark | San Cristobal Airport
1 Breakfast
Start your morning with breathtaking views of Kicker Rock — a towering, twin-peaked volcanic formation rising from the sea. This iconic landmark is a haven for seabirds such as blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, often seen perched on its narrow ledges. Then head to Witch Hill, a secluded bay with fine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming or snorkeling. Its shallow saltwater lagoon offers a peaceful setting ideal for spotting marine life and enjoying views of Kicker Rock from a unique vantage point. Activities and Excursions: Sailing, Walking, Snorkeling Difficulty: Moderate
After this last visit, transfer to San Cristobal airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador. Assistance and farewell at the airport.
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$62,490
or $3,906 per person based on 16 max passengers
Golden Double Stateroom
Room size is 23 m² / 247.57 ft² with a king-sized bed or two twin-sized beds. Located on the Main Deck and Upper Deck.
Golden Single Stateroom
Room size is 20.9 m² / 224.97 ft². Located on the Main Deck.
Notes
25% discount per child applies out of the gross rates when traveling with two adults. Children must be under 12 years old when they board the cruise. Not applicable on Christmas and New Year/s Eve.
Single supplement for staterooms is 50%. 100% supplement applies to a second single stateroom within the same booking. Not applicable during high occupancy dates and subject to availability.
The single stateroom accommodates additional travelers who are part of odd-numbered groups and families. No single supplement applies. This stateroom is not available for solo passengers.
Child Discount
25% Discount applies when traveling with two adults. Children must be under 12 years old by the time they cruise. Child discounts are conditional and may not apply on certain departures. Please contact us for more information.
Children under 12 may receive discounts on Galapagos flight fares and entrance fees. Contact us for details.
Initial deposit is 20% pp for Individual and Charter Booking and 30% pp for Holiday Booking + Internal Flight Cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 71 days prior cruise departure for Individual, 191 days for Charter and 131 days for Individual Holiday Booking prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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