Cormorant: 8-Day Cruise to Western & Central Islands

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Sail intimately through the Galapagos Islands on this 8 day cruise to the Western and Central islands where you will find some of the most marvelous landscapes in the archipelago. The expert guides of the 16 passenger Cormorant catamaran will take you on multiple excursions throughout the day, allow you to swim with manta rays, snorkel with tropical fish, a...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Hike along volcanic craters on Santa Cruz Island in the Highlands
    • Explore the mangrove forests of Isabela Island comfortably by panga
    • See what you can find at Buccaneer Cove, a pirates’ hideaway from the 1600s

What's this trip about?

    Sail intimately through the Galapagos Islands on this 8 day cruise to the Western and Central islands where you will find some of the most marvelous landscapes in the archipelago. The expert guides of the 16 passenger Cormorant catamaran will take you on multiple excursions throughout the day, allow you to swim with manta rays, snorkel with tropical fish, and witness a myriad of other wildlife not seen anywhere else in the world.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBaltra Island
End CityNorth Seymour Island

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • All shore excursions
    • All meals throughout the cruise
    • Soft drinks and juices
    • Champagne reception
    • Complimentary fruit platter
    • Galapagos National Park certified guide
    • Use of snorkeling gear
    • Wetsuits
    • Kayaks

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Saturday

AM: Baltra Island, Embarkation

Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to Santa Cruz to visit the highlands before boarding. Dress appropriately for a hike.

PM: Santa Cruz Island, Los Gemelos – no landing

Activities: hiking

You’ll also visit...

Day 2: Sunday

AM: Isabela Island, Tintoreras Islet – no landing

Activities: panga exploration

The Tintoreras Islet, located a short distance from Puerto Villamil, is home to a great variety of wildlife. Its turquoise, crystalline waters are inhabited by white-tipped r...

Day 3: Monday

AM: Isabela Island, Moreno Point – dry landing

Activities: hiking, panga exploration, snorkeling

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 shor...

Day 4: Tuesday

AM: Fernandina Island, Mangle Point – no landing

Activities: hiking, kayaking, panga exploration, snorkeling

A visit to Mangle Point allows visitors to witness the amazing views and wildlife on the Coast of Fernandina Island. This is a small inlet on Fer...

Day 5: Wednesday

AM: Fernandina Island, Espinosa Point – dry landing

Activities: hiking

Crossing the Bolivar Channel that divides Isabela and Fernandina Islands, we will land at Espinosa Point. After walking past a colony of marine iguanas and a group of sea lions, we'll...

Day 6: Thursday

AM: Santiago Island, Puerto Egas – dry landing

Activities: hiking, snorkeling

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 g...

Day 7: Friday

AM: Genovesa Island, Prince Phillip’s Steps – dry landing

Activities: hiking

Also known as El Barranco, Prince Phillip's Steps' steep, rocky paths leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to Pal...

Day 8: Saturday

AM: North Seymour Island – dry landing

Activities: hiking, panga exploration, snorkeling

Galapagos Sea Lions, Blue-footed Boobies and Magnificent Frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lavas cont...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,539
Price per day$817
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Roundtrip airfare to Galapagos
    • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
    • Galapagos Transit Control Card
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Plastic bottled sodas
    • Tips for crew and guide

Accommodation

Ship & cabin information
Cormorant
The Cormorant is one of the premier catamarans that sails the Galapagos Islands, allowing a maximum of 16 passengers for an intimate journey in the world’s most remote archipelago. The vessel’s structure offers a stable cruising experience, and aboard you will find a spacious Jacuzzi as well as well-appointed and spacious cabins fit for honeymooners, couples, and families alike. The Cormorant catamaran is a beauty to behold in the Pacific seas that link the magical Galapagos Islands. This is among the newest vessels to sail the archipelago and incorporates sleek, modern design with a simplicity that appeals to even the most well traveled vacationers. Like its cousin the Ocean Spray, the Cormorant has capacity for 16 passengers, with the defining factor being that it is also home to 2 sets of Staterooms that can be connected. This is a great feature for groups and families that want unfettered access to each other during their Galapagos cruise. As well, there are 2 Suites for travelers looking for an upgraded experience and comes with one sofa bed each in case you want a triple room arrangement. All Staterooms and Suites come with en-suite plasma televisions, USB hard drive preloaded with about 250 movies, and DVD player which are not found on the Ocean Spray. We also want to mention that the facilities in each cabin are impressively resourced, with always fresh and clean towels replaced throughout the day, and fine wood finishing. Environmentally-friendly measures help reduce your footprint while cruising on the Cormorant. For example, solar panels are used to provide energy for small navigation instruments and biodegradable L’Occitane brand amenities such as shampoo and soap are provided On board, you will find a Jacuzzi fit for up to 4 people on the Sun Deck, a stocked library in the lounge, and 2 well-serviced bars for kicking back and relaxing. Wetsuits and snorkeling equipment are included, as are the use of the high quality kayaks and walking sticks for extra support during hikes. After exploring the Galapagos with the vessel’s extremely knowledgeable guides on 2 or more excursions daily, you can be sure to go to bed tired… yet ready for more!
Number of Cabins: 9 Types of Cabin: Suites (x2, Main Deck), Double or Twin Staterooms (x2, Main Deck; x4 Upper Deck), Single Stateroom (x1, Lower Deck) Capacity: 16 passengers Option to Share: No Interconnectable Cabins: On the Upper Deck Staterooms 3 (Double only) & 5 (Twin or Double) interconnect, as do Staterooms 4 & 6 (both Twin or Double) Air-Conditioning: Yes Bathrooms: Fully equipped with hot water, hair dryer, L'Occitane toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, solid soap, body lotion, plus shower cap, sewing essentials, and 4 of each bath and hand towel. You only need to bring your toothbrush, toothpaste and sunscreen!
Cancellation policy
  • Cancellation will be applied based on the date on which we receive written notification. Any refund applicable to customers will be after bank or transaction fees are subtracted.
  • The deposit paid to reserve the trip is 100% non-refundable.
  • Payments for flights, cruises and Inca Trail bookings are non-refundable, due to airlines and operators' policies.
  • All other reservations cancelled less than 100 days prior to the departure date of the tour are subject to full loss of payment.
  • Rainforest Cruises advises its customers to travel with cancellation / travel insurance in order to avoid financial losses or disappointment due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • In case part of a booking is cancelled, the remaining party may have to pay additional charges (e.g. under-occupancy, or single room supplements).
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Visa requirements
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Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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