The best way to see the Galapagos Islands is on board of the luxury class newly built vessel Petrel. Guests travel with comfort to the different islands and spots of the Archipelago. The ship offers a deluxe way to visit the magical islands and is named after a common bird of the Galapagos and like its namesake is elegant, silent and swift. Enjoy your cruise with the Petrel!
Class: Luxury Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: Main deck with 2 suites and 2 double staterooms, upper deck with 4 double staterooms and 1 single stateroom. All cabins with private balcony, bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, lounge, bar, dining area, sundeck and jacuzzi
Departures: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary A – 8D/7N (Friday to Friday) Isabela, Fernandina & Central Islands |
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| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Saturday | AM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Espinosa Point (Fernandina) | |
| Sunday | AM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Moreno Point (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela) |
| PM | Wetlands & Breeding Center (Isabela) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | South Plaza |
| PM | Santa Fe | |
| Friday | AM | Lobos Island |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary A – 6D/5N (Friday to Wednesday) Isabela & Fernandina Islands |
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| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Saturday | AM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Espinosa Point (Fernandina) | |
| Sunday | AM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Moreno Point (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela) |
| PM | Breeding Center (Isabela) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary B – 8D/7N (Friday to Friday) Central & Genovesa Islands |
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| Friday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Interpretation Center / La Galapaguera (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay / Gardner Islet (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Monday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Sullivan Bay (Santiago) |
| PM | Pinnacle Rock (Bartolome) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | El Barranco (Genovesa) | |
| Thursday | AM | Puerto Egas (Santiago) |
| PM | Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) | |
| Friday | AM | Carrion Point (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary B – 6D/5N (Wednesday to Monday) Central & Southern Islands |
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| Wednesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | South Plaza |
| PM | Santa Fe | |
| Friday | AM | Interpretation Center |
| PM | La Galapaguera (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Monday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary 5D/4N (Monday to Friday) Genovesa & Central Islands |
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| Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Sullivan Bay (Santiago) |
| PM | Pinnacle Rock (Bartolome) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | El Barranco (Genovesa) | |
| Thursday | AM | Puerto Egas (Santiago) |
| PM | Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) | |
| Friday | AM | Carrion Point (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary 4D/3N (Friday to Monday) San Cristobal, Española & Floreana Islands |
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| Monday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | La Galapaguera (San Cristobal) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
| PM | Gardner Bay (Española) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Thursday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
Price
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water, coffee and tea
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet suit
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)
In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.
Departures
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Travel style
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
Meeting point
Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.
Flights
In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.
What to bring?
- Passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or lightweight scarf
- Layered clothing
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent
Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.