Cruise |
Calipso, Naturalist Cruise ex San Cristobal to Baltra |
Cruise Line |
Royal Galapagos |
Ship |
Calipso |
Destination |
South America |
Brief Description |
4 Night cruise departing roundtrip from San Cristobal to Baltra onboard Calipso. |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
23 Sep 2021 |
Cruise Description |
4 Night cruise departing roundtrip from San Cristobal to Baltra onboard Calipso.
The recently refurbished M/Y Calipso allows you to explore the Galapagos Islands in both Naturalist and Diving itineraries. Calipso boasts a spacious lounge, dining area, fantastic new dive deck, sundeck with a Jacuzzi, and 10 comfortable cabins to accommodate up to 16 passengers.
Highlights of this cruise:
Witch Hill
Located on the northern coast, this eroded hill and its surroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powdery sand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkeling.
Bartholomew Island
Home of the famous Pinnacle Rock, Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. A trail of stairs leads to the summit of the volcano, boasting one of the best views of the islands. The beach is perfect for snorkeling and possible sightings of the Galapagos penguin.
Chinese Hat Islet
This small islet is located near the southeast coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet's summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows.
Espinoza Point
No foreign species have ever invaded Fernandina Island, and therefore it is one of the world's most pristine island ecosystems. The volcano “La Cumbre” dominates the landspace with lava fields reaching the ocean. The island's highlight features the flightless cormorant nesting site. This area provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos hawk.
Tagus Cove
Tagus Cove is located across from Fernandina Island near the Bolivar Channel dividing the two islands. This spot has been frequented by ships since the 1800s using the area as an anchorage site. Trails winding by Lake Darwin up to a ridge display wonderful views. Punta Tortuga, just north of Tagus Cove, is another lovely beach surrounded by mangroves.
Urbina Bay
Urbina Bay is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano on the west coast between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. This area experienced a major uplift in 1954 causing the land to rise over 16 feet. The coast expanded half a mile out leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also a great place for snorkeling.
Moreno Point
Moreno Point is located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabela Island. The plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along path through lava rock leading to tide pools and mangroves create a birdwatcher’s delight. In the tide pools, green sea turtles or white-tip sharks can be spotted.
North Seymour Island
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. |
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Sailing Dates |
02 Jul 2020 |
09 Jul 2020 |
16 Jul 2020 |
23 Jul 2020 |
30 Jul 2020 |
13 Aug 2020 |
27 Aug 2020 |
10 Sep 2020 |
24 Sep 2020 |
08 Oct 2020 |
14 Jan 2021 |
28 Feb 2021 |
11 Feb 2021 |
11 Mar 2021 |
25 Mar 2021 |
08 Apr 2021 |
22 Apr 2021 |
06 May 2021 |
20 May 2021 |
03 Jun 2021 |
17 Jun 2021 |
01 Jul 2021 |
15 Jul 2021 |
29 Jul 2021 |
12 Aug 2021 |
26 Aug 2021 |
09 Sep 2021 |
23 Sep 2021 |
07 Oct 2021 |
21 Oct 2021 |
04 Nov 2021 |
18 Nov 2021 |
02 Dec 2021 |
16 Dec 2021 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
23 Sep 2021 |
San Cristobal Is, Galapagos Is |
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24 Sep 2021 |
Bartolome Island, Santiago |
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25 Sep 2021 |
Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands |
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26 Sep 2021 |
Isabela Island (Caleta Tagus), Ecuador |
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27 Sep 2021 |
North Seymour, Galapagos |
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Transfer to Baltra Airport |
27 Sep 2021 |
Baltra, Galapagos Is |
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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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