Experiences / Galápagos Islands
Galápagos Western Islands Cruise
Eight days aboard a 16-guest yacht to Isabela and Fernandina
- Duration
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group size
- 1–16
- Minimum age
- 6
- Cancellation
- Strict
- Meeting point
- Baltra Island airport
- Operated by
- Islas Encantadas Expeditions
Overview
The western islands are the youngest and wildest of the archipelago: lava fields barely a few centuries old, flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins and the densest marine iguana colonies anywhere.
A small first-class yacht moves between islands at night, so every day starts somewhere new with a guided landing, snorkeling from the panga and time on deck watching for whales and dolphins in the cold, nutrient-rich Cromwell current.
Highlights
- Flightless cormorants and Galápagos penguins
- Marine iguana colonies on Fernandina
- Snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles
- Whale and dolphin watching in the Bolívar Channel
- Naturalist guide licensed by the national park
Included
- 7 nights on a first-class yacht
- All meals and soft drinks on board
- Guided shore excursions
- Snorkel gear and wetsuits
- Airport transfers in Galápagos
Not included
- Flights to Galápagos
- National park entrance fee and transit card
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew tips
Before you go
Suitable for all ages. Wet landings require stepping from the panga into knee-deep water.
