8 Days A Southern & Central Cruise

In the morning: Arrival at Baltra Airport

Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra in the Galapagos Islands. You'll reach Baltra Island in the morning. After clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, a Cormorant II staff member will meet you and transfer you to the yacht. You'll be shown to your cabin, where you can settle in before enjoying lunch and a welcome briefing.

In the afternoon: Bachas Beach

Bachas Beach, on the northern shore of Santa Cruz, is perfect for swimming. Here, you can see remnants of the U.S. World War II presence, including a floating pier. The area is also home to flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, whimbrels, and nesting sea turtles.

In the morning: El Barranco

El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, features a steep, rocky path leading up a high cliff face. From this vantage point, you can enjoy breathtaking views. The area is adorned with Palo Santo vegetation and is home to wildlife such as red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves.

In the afternoon: Darwin Bay

Explore the white-sand coral beach at Darwin Bay, where a half-mile trail meanders through mangroves inhabited by land birds like Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. As you continue along the path, tidal pools offer a chance to see playful sea lions. The trail concludes with a stunning view of a cliff.