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HighlightsSnorkel with sea turtles, manta rays, and Galapagos penguins at Tintoreras.
Explore the lava fields and diverse wildlife at Moreno Point.
Witness the fascinating courtship dance of blue-footed boobies on North Seymour Island.

                    Highlights
                    Snorkel with sea turtles, manta rays, and Galapagos penguins at Tintoreras.
Explore the lava fields and diverse wildlife at Moreno Point.
Witness the fascinating courtship dance of blue-footed boobies on North Seymour Island.

                  

Ship Galaxy Diver

Capacity: 12

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The Galapagos Western Hidden Jewels Cruise is an 8-day journey exploring the stunning and diverse ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. Starting with a visit to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises, the trip takes you to Isabela Island for snorkeling with white-tipped sharks and exploring mangroves. You’ll experience the unique lava fields of Moreno Point, the rich wildlife of Elizabeth Bay, and the pristine mangrove ecosystems of Fernandina Island. Highlights include observing land iguanas and Galapagos hawks at Urbina Bay, snorkeling in the nutrient-rich waters of Tagus Cove, and exploring the bird colonies and marine life at Espinoza Point. The adventure continues with the historical Buccaneer Cove, the vibrant cliffs of El Barranco, and the birdwatching haven of Darwin Bay. The journey concludes on North Seymour Island, home to blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, before returning to Baltra for departure.

Snorkel with sea turtles, manta rays, and Galapagos penguins at Tintoreras.
Explore the lava fields and diverse wildlife at Moreno Point.
Witness the fascinating courtship dance of blue-footed boobies on North Seymour Island.

Availability is always subject to confirmation. Please check with us before booking flights

04 April, 2026 to 11 April, 2026 on Galaxy Diver

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Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

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£3365 GBP pp

A lifetime experience in a renewed cozy environment for those who enjoy friends-family adventures. Facilities Lower beds Endemic local style decoration Functional closets Air conditioned cabins with personal climate control Reading light and charging ports

18 April, 2026 to 25 April, 2026 on Galaxy Diver

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16 May, 2026 to 23 May, 2026 on Galaxy Diver

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30 May, 2026 to 06 June, 2026 on Galaxy Diver

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13 June, 2026 to 20 June, 2026 on Galaxy Diver

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Day 1 - Saturday Highlands

Arrival at Baltra Airport. Visit the highland forests of Santa Cruz, home to giant tortoises and various bird species. Explore a lava tunnel.

Day 2 - Sunday Tintoreras - Isabela Island Wetlands & Interpretation Center

Visit Isabela Island and explore Tintoreras. Snorkel with white-tipped sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays.

Explore mangroves, saline lagoons, and beaches. Visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the islands' natural and human history.

Day 3 - Monday Moreno Point - Elizabeth Bay

Visit extensive lava fields with brackish lagoons. See flamingos, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Snorkel with sea turtles and cormorants.

Explore mangroves and lava fields by dinghy. Observe penguins, flightless cormorants, and sea turtles.

Day 4 - Tuesday Mangle Point - Urbina Bay

Visit Fernandina Island's pristine mangrove ecosystem. Snorkel with sea turtles and rays.

Explore the area uplifted in the 1950s, home to land iguanas and Galapagos hawks. Snorkel from the beach.

Day 5 - Wednesday Tagus Cove - Espinoza Point

Visit the dry Palo Santo forest and see penguins, marine iguanas, and cormorants. Snorkel in nutrient-rich waters.

Observe marine iguanas, sea lions, and flightless cormorants. Snorkel in waters filled with fish and sea turtles.

Day 6 - Thursday Egas Point - Espumilla Beach & Bucaneer Cove

Explore the coastline and see Galapagos fur seals and land iguanas. Snorkel from the beach.

Enjoy the sandy beach and mangroves, swim and snorkel. Visit the historic Buccaneer Cove.

Day 7 - Friday El Barranco - Darwin Bay

Explore lava cliffs and see storm petrel colonies and short-eared owls. Snorkel in deep blue waters.

Walk through bird colonies and snorkel in vibrant underwater spots with sea lions and fish.

Day 8 - Saturday North Seymour

Visit blue-footed boobies and frigate birds on a flat island. Observe sea lions and marine iguanas. Return to Baltra for departure.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change.

Day 1 - Saturday Highlands

Arrival at Baltra Airport. Visit the highland forests of Santa Cruz, home to giant tortoises and various bird species. Explore a lava tunnel.

Day 2 - Sunday Tintoreras - Isabela Island Wetlands & Interpretation Center

Visit Isabela Island and explore Tintoreras. Snorkel with white-tipped sharks, sea turtles, and manta rays.

Explore mangroves, saline lagoons, and beaches. Visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the islands' natural and human history.

Day 3 - Monday Moreno Point - Elizabeth Bay

Visit extensive lava fields with brackish lagoons. See flamingos, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. Snorkel with sea turtles and cormorants.

Explore mangroves and lava fields by dinghy. Observe penguins, flightless cormorants, and sea turtles.

Day 4 - Tuesday Mangle Point - Urbina Bay

Visit Fernandina Island's pristine mangrove ecosystem. Snorkel with sea turtles and rays.

Explore the area uplifted in the 1950s, home to land iguanas and Galapagos hawks. Snorkel from the beach.

Day 5 - Wednesday Tagus Cove - Espinoza Point

Visit the dry Palo Santo forest and see penguins, marine iguanas, and cormorants. Snorkel in nutrient-rich waters.

Observe marine iguanas, sea lions, and flightless cormorants. Snorkel in waters filled with fish and sea turtles.

Day 6 - Thursday Egas Point - Espumilla Beach & Bucaneer Cove

Explore the coastline and see Galapagos fur seals and land iguanas. Snorkel from the beach.

Enjoy the sandy beach and mangroves, swim and snorkel. Visit the historic Buccaneer Cove.

Day 7 - Friday El Barranco - Darwin Bay

Explore lava cliffs and see storm petrel colonies and short-eared owls. Snorkel in deep blue waters.

Walk through bird colonies and snorkel in vibrant underwater spots with sea lions and fish.

Day 8 - Saturday North Seymour

Visit blue-footed boobies and frigate birds on a flat island. Observe sea lions and marine iguanas. Return to Baltra for departure.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change.

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