5 Days Central Islands Cruise

In the morning: Arrival at Baltra Airport

You will arrive at Baltra Island in the morning via a flight from Quito or Guayaquil. After going through immigration and collecting your baggage, a staff member from Cormorant II will greet you and transfer you to the yacht. You will then be escorted to your cabin, where you can settle in before enjoying lunch and a welcome briefing.

In the afternoon: Bachas Beach

Bachas Beach, situated on the northern coast of Santa Cruz, is perfect for swimming. It features a floating pier, a remnant from the U.S. presence during World War II. You may encounter various wildlife such as flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, whimbrels, and sea turtles that nest on the beach.

In the morning: El Barranco

El Barranco, or Prince Phillip’s Steps, is a steep, rocky path ascending a tall cliff. The vantage point offers a stunning view. The area features Palo Santo vegetation and is inhabited by wildlife including red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves.

In the afternoon: Darwin Bay

Explore the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay, where a half-mile trail meanders through mangroves populated by land birds such as Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. Along the trail, tidal pools often have playful sea lions. The trail concludes with a breathtaking view of a cliff.