Built in 1990, elegantly furnished and slek upon the water, the Estrella de Mar is one of those ships that cruise the Galapagos Islands with style.
All cabins have windows, air conditioning and private baths. The yacht features a bar and comfortable dining lounge areas. Her ample sun decks provide wonderful open and shaded space to breathe in the salty sea breeze or enjoy the hot equatorial sun. The Estrella de Mar Cruises the Galapagos Islands in comfort, ease, and in a big way, yet at low cost.
Accomodation: 8 Double cabins with private toilet and shower. All cabins with air conditioning, bar, dinning room, living room, the social areas have direct view to the sea.
DAY |
ISLAND | PLACES |
FRI |
Baltra Bartolome |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Bartolome Island |
SAT |
Genovesa |
AM: Darwin Bay PM: El Barranco |
SUN |
South Plaza Santa Fe |
AM: South Plaza Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
MON | Santa Cruz |
AM: Highlands Baltra Airport |
BARTOLOME ISLAND
AM: Flight to Galapagos Transfer early to the airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival in Baltra, meet our naturalist guide, who will assist with the transfer to the Estrella de Mar Yacht.
PM: Bartolome Island
Trek to the summit of the island for a clearer perspective of the islands' not-too-distant volcanic origins, and enjoy a view that is one of the best among the Galápagos. Spectacular vistas await, so bring your camera and snap away at the amazing panoramas
GENOVESA ISLAND: DARWIN BAY AND EL BARRANCO
AM: Darwin Bay
Walk along the white coral sands of Darwin Bay surrounded by bustling sea birds. Follow the trail and see nesting frigatebirds, gulls, and boobies. Be sure to bring your camera to take some snaps of your new feathered friends.
Visit this sunken caldera for a great snorkelling opportunity. See large schools of tropical fish swarming near the vertical walls, and, if lucky, see a manta ray or hammerhead.
PM: El Barranco
Visit "El Barranco" aka Prince Phillip's Steps located on the southern tip of the island for an amazing wildlife watching opportunity. Hike up the steps to see a sea bird colony that is full of life including the breeding grounds for red-footed boobies and masked boobies.
SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND AND SANTA FE ISLAND
AM: South Plaza Island
Visit South Plaza, one of the smallest islands in the Galápagos, which has one of the largest populations of land iguanas. Walk along a path through a cactus forest and view a combination of dry and coastal vegetation on this lively island, home to a wide range of fauna, including incredible birdlife. Spot red-billed tropicbirds and indigenous swallow-tailed gulls resting on the cliffs, and sea lions playing in the waters.
PM: Sant Fe Island
Visit Santa Fe for amazing wildlife watching opportunities. Hike towards the cliffs along the island's northern shore to view the forest of giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia), which is home to endemic land iguanas. It is also one of the best locations to see sea turtles, swim with sea lions, and get a glimpse of a whitetip reef shark.
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS
AM: Highlands
RHead to Santa Cruz’s verdant highlands and the El Chato Reserve, a perfect place to see giant tortoises in their natural environment. Explore the reserve’s lagoon and lava tunnels, keeping an eye out for owls that often roost in the tunnels’ entrances. Check out Santa Cruz's lava tunnels, massive underground lava tubes found throughout the island that, in some places, extend several kilometres. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito or Guayaquil.
Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.
Name | Estrella de Mar Yacht |
Year of construction | 1991 |
Type | Motor Yacht |
Category | First Class |
Length | 75 fts / 23mts |
Beam | 21 fts / 6mts |
Capacity | 16 passengers |
On bordo | sun decks, bar, comfortable dining lounge |
Max speed | 9 knots |
Crew | 7 and 1 naturalist guide |
Sefety and navegation | All safety equipment complies with international coast guard regulations |
Accommodation |
Deck Plans: 8 double cabins with window, private bath and A/C |