Luxury Cormorant Cruise Galápagos Islands

Aboard the Cormorant, you’ll have the best possible experience of the Galápagos. The Cormorant is equipped with a knowledgeable crew (including a naturalist guide) to ensure you have a thoroughly rewarding trip. Depending on how much of the islands you want to see, you can choose from several itineraries of varying lengths. The shortest is 4 days, and the longest is 15.

The Cormorant is equipped to accommodate 16 passengers. Cabins are decorated to reflect the streamlined design of the rest of the ship, and have all he amenities necessary for a comfortable trip. You also can elect to stay a larger suite. Visit the main deck for meals in the restaurant, and socializing in the lounge area. There are bars located on the main and upper deck. On the sun deck, take a dip in the Jacuzzi, or snap a few pictures from the comfort of the lounge chairs. When you retire to your room, you’ll have a private balcony, and the chance to enjoy the scenery on your own.

Each day will bring a new destination in the archipelago. Ever since Darwin’s first expedition, the Galápagos’ main attraction has been the animals. What type of animals you see depends on the season you visit, but you’re most likely to spot sea lions, Sally Lightfoot crabs, Galápagos tortoises, iguanas, and rare, migratory birds. Peer over the hull to see dolphins and huge schools of fish swimming past your vessel. You may even get the chance to spot a whale.

The following itineraries are available aboard the Cormorant, and each cruise leaves from San Cristóbal. Below you can read where the Cormorant visits during each day of the itinerary, followed by a brief description of the attractions. Itineraries are subject to change based on the selected dates, and may also change based on the weather.

Itinerary A – 8 days, 7 nights
Day 1: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island – Baltra Airport and Bachas Beach Day 2: Bartolomé Island, Santiago Island – Pinnacle Rock and Sullivan Bay Day 3: South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island
Day 4: San Cristóbal Island – Cerro Brujo, Pitt Point
Day 5: San Cristóbal Island – Isla Lobos, Leon Dormido
Day 6: Española Island – Suárez Point, Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet
Day 7: Floreana Island – Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay, Baroness’ Observatory
Day 8: Santa Cruz Island – Charles Darwin Research Station

Itinerary B – 8 days, 7 nights
Day 1: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island – Los Gemelos, Highlands
Day 2: Isabela Island – La Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, Tortoise Breeding Station, Wetlands
Day 3: Isabela Island – Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
Day 4: Fernandina Island, Isabela Island – Mangle Point, Urbina Bay
Day 5: Fernandina Island, Isabela Island – Espinosa Point, Vicente Roca Point Day 6: Santiago Island – Puerto Egas, Buccaneer Cove, Espumilla Beach
Day 7: Genovesa Island – Prince Phillip’s Steps, Darwin Bay Day 8: North Seymour Island

5-Day Cruise – 5 days, 4 nights Day 1: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz – Baltra Airport, Bachas Beach
Day 2: Bartolomé Island, Santiago – Pinnacle Rock, Sullivan Bay
Day 3: South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island
Day 4: San Cristóbal Island – Cerro Brujo, Pitt Point
Day 5: San Cristóbal Island, Isla Lobos

4-Day Cruise – 4 Days, 3 Nights Day 1: San Cristóbal Island – Leon Dormido
Day 2: Española Island – Suárez Point, Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet
Day 3: Floreana Island – Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay, Barroness’ Observatory
Day 4: Santa Cruz Island – Charles Darwin Research Station

15-day Cruise – 15 Days, 14 nights
Day 1: Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island – Bachas Beach
Day 2: Bartolomé Island – Pinnacle Rock, Sullivan Bay
Day 3: South Plaza Island, Santa Fe Island
Day 4: San Cristóbal Island – Cerro Brujo, Pitt Point
Day 5: San Cristóbal Island – Isla Lobos, Leon Dormido
Day 6: Española Island – Suárez Point, Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet
Day 7: Floreana Island – Cormorant Point, Champion Islet, Post Office Bay, Baroness’ Observatory
Day 8: Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Research Station, Los Gemelos, Highlands
Day 9: Isabela Island – Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, Tortoise Breeding Station, Wetlands
Day 10: Isabela Island – Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
Day 11: Fernandina Island, Isabela Island – Mangle Point, Urbina Bay
Day 12: Fernandina Island, Isabela Island – Espinosa Point, Vicente Roca Point
Day 13: Santiago Island – Puerto Egas, Buccaneer Cove, Espumilla Beach Day 14: Genovesa Island – Prince Phillip’s, Darwin Bay
Day 15: North Seymour Island

Clothes, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, a swimsuit, insect repellant, comfortable walking shoes, and money for tips, personal expenses, and alcoholic beverages.

Transportation, all meals, accommodation, all activities, and naturalist guides. Note: Cruise does not include entrance fees to the Galápagos National Park.