Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise

Highlights

About Natural ParadiseThe Natural Paradise Cruise is a customized vessel that transports 16 passengers through the glorious Galapagos Islands. It has foud, five, and eight excursions.
DesignAll accommodations have comfortable beds, air-conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water, and plenty of space for your belongings.
Social AreasRelax with a cocktail from the bar in the main deck sitting area, or up on the spacious sundeck which has chaise lounges and a Jacuzzi, as well as an alfresco dining area.
Safety EquipmentThe Natural Paradise is a luxury yacht that is customized to carry adventurers in comfort and safety through the Galapagos Islands.
Visiting GalapagosExperience the Galapagos Islands on a spacious and private yacht that retraces Darwin's footsteps.

Tour Summary

CRUISE INFORMATION

Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise is a new luxury yacht for those travelers with discerning tastes.

To help you explore the archipelago’s underwater world, snorkeling gear, a wetsuit, and an underwater camera are available for your use.

After a day of reconnoitering the Galapagos’ unique environment, relax with a cocktail from the bar in the main deck sitting area, or upon the spacious sundeck which has chaise lounges and a Jacuzzi, as well as an alfresco dining area. If you have one of the four upper deck double cabins, you will have a private balcony from where to watch the moonlight slither across the waves. Other double cabins are on the main and lower decks, while a suite is on the main deck.

All accommodations have comfortable beds, air-conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water, and plenty of space for your belongings. Natural Paradise Galapagos Cruise crew members are attentive to their guests’ needs. An official, bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on your exploration, enjoying the Galapagos luxury experience.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

It is suggested to have current travel insurance including personal medical insurance and Covid-19 Coverage. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Rebecca Adventure Travel and the respective cruise operator reserve the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
It is recommended to arrive at the cities of Quito or Guayaquil, at least 24 hours before the flight to the Galapagos Islands, to avoid inconveniences with flight delays. Cruise departures have fixed schedules and extra fees may occur for reaching the cruise on another day.
All cruises are subject to availability. Cruises have fixed departures so, before booking the cruise and flight tickets, please check dates and itineraries with us. Since The Galapagos is a destination in high demand, the availability changes every day. Rebecca Adventure Travel will try to fix your dates with the options we have available during the time of booking.
Keep in mind that some cruises are required to arrange the flight tickets directly with them, otherwise they will charge an extra fee. Please check with us and we will share the complete information before proceeding with your flight tickets arrangement.

ADVANTAGES OF BOOKING WITH REBECCA ADVENTURE TRAVEL

Authenticity: An important focus of the tours is that Rebecca Adventure Travel offers unique and authentic experiences. All tours are personally selected by Rebecca, which will be the guarantee for authentic (preferably family-owned) hotels, high-quality tours, great service, and last but not least, value for money.
Tailor-made design: Whether travelers like to do a Galapagos Island Hopping, a cruise, or a tailor-made tour through Ecuador, the local and international destination experts use their own travel experiences to create the right travel plan for every traveler.
Safety & 24/7 assistance: Rebecca Adventure Travel possesses all official tour operating insurances up to 3 million EUR. The team can be reached 24/7 for emergencies, by phone, e-mail, Skype, and Whatsapp. This service is available in English, Spanish, and Dutch!
Face-to-face assistance throughout the travel journey: Although online contact is essential, personal service is very important too. That is why travelers can get face-to-face travel advice in the Travel Concept Store in Zutphen (The Netherlands). During the trip, there will be local personal hostesses on the different destinations e.g. on the Galapagos Islands.
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General information

Class	Luxury Class
Capacity	16 Passengers
Construction year	2016
Type	Motor Catamaran
Length	34 m. / 111.49 ft.
Width	8 m. / 26.24 ft.
Cabins	Cabins Lower Deck: 2 Double Cabins Main Deck: 3 Double Cabins Upper Deck: 4 Double Cabins (with private balcony)
Airco	Yes
Snorkel equipment & wetsuits	The snorkeling equipment (mask, tube, fins) and wetsuits are included in the rate. There is also an underwater camera available for use.

Deck plan

Itinerary

8 DAYS A (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)

DAY 1 TUESDAY - SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT - KICKER ROCK (SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND)
Arrive at San Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat. This striking rock formation is located a couple of hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking and dinghy rides allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride
- MealLunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 2 WEDNESDAY - NORTH SEYMOUR - SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. In the morning, you will head to South Plaza Island. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 3 THURSDAY - RABIDA ISLAND - BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND
Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black, and even green volcanic formations.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 4 FRIDAY - SULLIVAN BAY (SANTIAGO ISLAND)- DRAGON HILL (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)
A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and 'a'a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. One of the lengthier Galapagos walking trails will lead visitors along a beach and up a trail to the lagoon lookout where bright flamingos, pintail ducks, and land iguanas can be spotted.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 5 SATURDAY - HIGHLANDS / TWIN CRATERS (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)- FAUSTO LLERENA BREEDING CENTER (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)
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 forest of Scalesia trees creating the lush green color. Subspecies of turtles interact with one another and many of the older turtles are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 6 SUNDAY - EL BARRANCO (GENOVESA ISLAND) - DARWIN BAY (GENOVESA ISLAND)
Also known as Prince Phillip's Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky paths lead up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 7 MONDAY - ESPUMILLA BEACH / BUCCANEER COVE (SANTIAGO ISLAND) - EGAS PORT (SANTIAGO ISLAND)
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago Island was once a refuge for British buccaneers. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 8 TUESDAY - BACHAS BEACH (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND) - BALTRA AIRPORT
Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach. Transfer to Baltra Airport
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching
- MealBreakfast
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins

8 DAYS B (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)

DAY 1 TUESDAY - BALTRA AIRPORT - EDEN ISLET (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)
After landing at Baltra Airport, we head to the cruise to make the transfer. Off the western coast of Santa Cruz Island, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife from the dinghy ride both on shore and under the water.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealLunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 2 WEDNESDAY - VICENTE ROCA POINT (ISABELA ISLAND) - ESPINOSA POINT (FERNANDINA ISLAND)
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. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 3 THURSDAY - URBINA BAY (ISABELA ISLAND) - MORENO POINT (ISABELA ISLAND)
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 plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along the 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 4 FRIDAY - SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO (ISABELA ISLAND) - WETLANDS / ARNALDO TUPIZA BREEDING CENTER (ISABELA ISLAND)
The Sierra Negra Volcano boasts the largest basaltic caldera in Galapagos at 9 x 10 km. The site offers impressive views and the opportunity to observe up to 7 species of finch and a rich display of vegetation. 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. This center was created to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species such as pigs and donkeys.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 5 SATURDAY - CHINESE HAT ISLET (SANTIAGO ISLAND) - MOSQUERA ISLET
This small islet is located near the southeast coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet's summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of orcas feeding on sea lions.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 6 SUNDAY - POST OFFICE BAY (FLOREANA ISLAND) - CORMORANT POINT / CHAMPION ISLET (FLOREANA ISLAND)
In the 18th century whalers passing through the islands placed a wooden barrel on Floreana Island for use as an unofficial mailbox. The beaches on this island are distinct: The “Green Beach” named so due to its green color, which comes from a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand, and the “Four Sand Beach” composed of white coral. The Champion Island, named after the whaler Andrew Champion, is a small island located just offshore Floreana Island in the southern part of the Archipelago.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 7 MONDAY - SUAREZ POINT (ESPAÑOLA ISLAND) - GARDNER BAY / GARDNER ISLET / OSBORN ISLET (ESPAÑOLA ISLAND)
A beautiful sight on the oceanfront, the large waved albatrosses use the cliff as a launching pad. The famous attraction is the magnificent blowhole, spurting water high into the air. This site presents wonderful photograph opportunities. Gardner Bay, on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses. It has an ample white sandy beach with a myriad of sea lions, perfect for relaxing. Its rocky shores make this site a great place for diving and snorkeling.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 8 TUESDAY - LOBOS ISLAND (SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND) - SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT
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. Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins

5D / 4N TUESDAY - SATURDAY (5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS)

DAY 1 TUESDAY - SAN CRISTOBAL AIRPORT - KICKER ROCK (SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND)
Arrive at San Cristobal Airport and Transfer to the boat. This striking rock formation is located a couple of hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking and dinghy rides allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling
- MealLunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 2 WEDNESDAY – NORTH SEYMOUR - SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. In the morning, you will head to South Plaza Island. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 3 THURSDAY - RABIDA ISLAND - BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND
Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 4 FRIDAY - SULLIVAN BAY (SANTIAGO ISLAND) - DRAGON HILL (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)
Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and 'a'a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. One of the lengthier Galapagos walking trails will lead visitors along a beach and up a trail to the lagoon lookout where bright flamingos, pintail ducks, and land iguanas can be spotted.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 5 SATURDAY - TWIN CRATERS (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)- BALTRA AIRPORT
Los Gemelos, or the Twin Craters, are located opposite each other on both sides of the road leading from Puerto Ayora to Baltra. The name is only figurative; not real craters, these formations were created by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. The view is breathtaking.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling
- MealBreakfast
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins

4D/3N SATURDAY - TUESDAY (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS)

DAY 1 SATURDAY - BALTRA AIRPORT - FAUSTO LLERENA BREEDING CENTER (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)
Arrive at Baltra Airport and Transfer to the boat. The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to turtles ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of turtles interact with one another and many of the older turtles are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 2 SUNDAY - EL BARRANCO (GENOVESA ISLAND)- DARWIN BAY (GENOVESA ISLAND)
Also known as Prince Phillip's Steps, El Barranco’s steep, rocky paths lead up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 3 MONDAY - ESPUMILLA BEACH (SANTIAGO ISLAND) / BUCCANEER COVE - EGAS PORT (SANTIAGO ISLAND)
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. Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago Island was once a refuge for British buccaneers. 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.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins
DAY 4 TUESDAY - BACHAS BEACH (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND) - BALTRA AIRPORT
Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach.
- ActivityWalking, Wildlife watching, Dinghy Ride, Short Hike, Snorkeling, Swim
- MealBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationsDouble or Single Cabins

Inclusions

Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapagos
Free airport Assistance* Applies when purchasing airfare from Royal Galapagos (does not apply on 2X1 promotions).
Single or double accommodation. For triple accommodation, under request/ availability.
Use of underwater camera
Bilingual National Park Guide
Activity Daily Briefing
All meals and snacks
Exclusions

+ Roundtrip Airfare to / from Galapagos
+ Alcoholic drinks
+ $100 Galapagos National Park fee
+ $20 Transit Control Card
+ Travel / medical insurance
+ Tips
+ Personal Expenses