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Natural Paradise, Glapagos A Cruise ex San Cristobal to Santa Cruz

Cruise Natural Paradise, Glapagos A Cruise ex San Cristobal to Santa Cruz
Cruise Line Royal Galapagos
Ship Natural Paradise Yacht
Destination South America
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz aboard Natural Paradise Yacht.
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 05 Oct 2021
Cruise Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz aboard Natural Paradise Yacht.

Natural Paradise is a new luxury yacht for those travelers with discerning tastes.

This intimate, customized vessel transports 16 passengers through the enchanted Galapagos Islands on eight-, five- and four-day excursions.

To help you explore the archipelago’s underwater world, snorkeling gear, wetsuit and underwater camera are available for your use. After a day of exploring the Galapagos’ unique environment, relax with a cocktail from the bar in the main deck sitting area, or up on the spacious sundeck which has chaise lounges and a Jacuzzi, as well as an al fresco dining area. If you have one of the four upper deck double cabins, you will enjoy a private balcony from where to watch the moonlight slither across the waves. Other double cabins are on the main and lower decks, while a well appointed suite is on the main deck.

All accommodations have comfortable beds, safety deposit boxes, air-conditioning, private bathrooms with hot water, and plenty of space for your belongings. Natural Paradise’s 10 crewmembers are attentive to their guests’ needs. An official, bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on your exploration.

Highlights of this cruise:

North Seymour
Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lava containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone.

Sullivan Bay, Santiago
A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. Hunt and peck over the two distinguished types of lava, pahoehoe and 'a'a, for signs of plant life that have managed to emerge over the past 100 years since the most recent volcanic explosion. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!

South Plaza Island
In the morning, you will head to South Plaza Island. This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.

Rabida
Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.

Darwin Bay, Genovesa
This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view off a cliff.

Egas Port
Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.
Sailing Dates
02 Jun 2020
16 Jun 2020
30 Jun 2020
14 Jul 2020
28 Jul 2020
11 Aug 2020
25 Aug 2020
20 Oct 2020
17 Nov 2020
01 Dec 2020
15 Dec 2020
12 Jan 2021
26 Jan 2021
09 Feb 2021
23 Feb 2021
09 Mar 2021
23 Mar 2021
06 Apr 2021
20 Apr 2021
04 May 2021
18 May 2021
01 Jun 2021
15 Jun 2021
29 Jun 2021
13 Jul 2021
27 Jul 2021
10 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021
07 Sep 2021
21 Sep 2021
05 Oct 2021
19 Oct 2021
02 Nov 2021
16 Nov 2021
30 Nov 2021
14 Dec 2021
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Oct 2021 San Cristobal Is, Galapagos Is
5 Oct 2021 Kicker Rock, San Cristobal
6 Oct 2021 North Seymour, Galapagos
6 Oct 2021 South Plaza island, Galapagos Islands
7 Oct 2021 Rabida, Galapagos Islands
7 Oct 2021 Bartolome Island, Santiago
8 Oct 2021 Isla Santiago, Galapagos Islands
8 Oct 2021 Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz
9 Oct 2021 Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
10 Oct 2021 El Barranco, Genovesa
10 Oct 2021 Darwin Bay, Galapagos Islands
11 Oct 2021 Playa Espumilla, Santiago, Galapagos Is
11 Oct 2021 Puerto Egas (Santiago), Galapagos Islands
12 Oct 2021 Las Bachas, Santa Cruz
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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