AM: Upon arrival at Baltra Island, guides will meet you, collect your luggage, and escort you to the harbor for a short ferry ride to the ship, where the crew will welcome you aboard. After a welcome cocktail and an orientation and safety briefing the cruise begins.

PM: Santa Fe Island: Santa Fe is a small island in the center of the Galapagos Archipelago. It is home to a unique species of land iguanas. From our landing site we can get a good view of the giant prickly pear forest. Groups of sea lions will be found along the beach.

(Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

AM: Suárez Point: A dry landing at Suárez Point. This rocky land spot sustains one of the most impressive and varied colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos. High cliffs rise up from the sea, permitting spectacular views of soaring birds and an impressive blowhole.

PM: Gardner Bay:We sail to the northeast coast of Española to visit Gardner Bay, home to a large colony of sea lions. There is an excellent beach for relaxing or swimming. Then sail on to Osborn Islet, a small island where you can walk across a lovely white sand beach amongst a busy sea lion colony or dive into the water to swim with sea lion pups. This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

AM: Interpretation Center: The Interpretation Center was opened in 1998 as a phase of the project "Interpretation and Environment Education Project." Visitors enjoy expositions on natural history, human history, and conservation. The conservation efforts represent the movement to protect the wildlife and natural environment through means of population and tourist control.

La Galapaguera: A visitor site in the southeast part of San Cristóbal Island that can be reached in roughly one hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. On the trees and shrubs surrounding the site, you may see land birds like warblers, finches and mockingbirds, and on the trails, giant tortoises.

PM: Isla Lobos: This islet is a one-hour boat ride from San Cristóbal. It is a seasonal nesting location for blue-footed boobies, although it is named for the colony of sea lions. Frigatebirds have also nested there in recent years. The islet has a tranquil and scenic atmosphere and is also a great place for snorkeling.

Leon Dormido: This striking rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore of San Cristóbal. 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 scuba diving allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

AM: Pitt Point: At the far eastern end of San Cristóbal is Punta Pitt. Disembarking onto the small beach, visitors are confronted by the strong smell and cacophony of barking sea lions. A steep gully leads up the cliff to a breeding ground for boobies of all three varieties: red-footed, blue-footed and Nazca. It's the only place in the Galapagos where you can see all three species nesting together. Two species of frigatebirds are also present, as are swallow-tailed gulls and storm petrels. The tops of the cliff overlooking the beach provide excellent views.

PM: Cerro Brujo This afternoon we land on the fifth-largest island, at a beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. This beach is also a good place for swimming and snorkeling.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

AM: Post Office Bay: Here there is a white sand beach where in the past, sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Ascend an elevated slope to enjoy a beautiful vista at the Baroness' Observatory. Here you will have stunning views of the flamingo lagoon, coastline, and the interior of the island.

PM: Cormorant Point: After a wet landing, take a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that offers views of a large flamingo colony. There are many other species of birds, including pintail ducks, common stilts and other migratory birds. See the two distinct beaches—the "Green Beach" and the "Flour Sand Beach." After this visit, we cruise to Devil's Crown. One of the best snorkeling sites in the Galapagos, this volcanic crater has been eroded by the waves leaving the northern and southern sides poking out of the water. The coral reef in the middle is perfect for attracting marine life. Snorkelers will enjoy the variety of marine life and exciting currents that rush through the crown, creating an exhilarating experience.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Ocean Spray)

AM: Black Turtle Cove: Black Turtle Cove is situated in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a safe haven for young marine life. Black tip and white tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.

After this visit, we will head back to the airport for the return flight to the mainland.

(Breakfast, Ocean Spray)