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A strikingly beautiful first-class sailing catamaran, the Galapagos Nemo II is ideal for families or groups of friends who are interested in exploring the Galapagos Islands in intimacy and comfort.
Nemo II was specially built for up to 14 passengers accommodated in six (7) double cabins, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning and hot water.
| DAY | ISLAND | PLACE |
| SUN | Santa Cruz |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Bachas Beach |
| MON |
South Plaza Santa Fe |
AM: South Plaza Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| TUE |
San Cristobal |
AM: Brujo Hill - Kicker Rock PM: Lobos Island |
| WED |
Española |
AM: Suarez Point PM: Gardner Bay |
| THU |
Santa Cruz |
AM: Highlands PM: Breeding Center Fausto Llerena |
| FRI |
Floreana |
AM: Cormorant Point - Champion Islet PM: Post Office Bay |
| SAT |
Santiago Bartolome |
AM: Chinese Hat PM: Bartolome Island |
| SUN | Santa Cruz |
AM: Black Turtle Cove Baltra Airport |
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BACHAS BEACH
AM: Upon arrival at the Baltra Airport, travellers pass through an airport inspection point to make sure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands, and to pay the park entrance fee of $100. A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you until Nemo II.
PM: Bachas Beach
Strolling along its coastline, blinding white Bachas Beach appears full of intertidal and bird life. But the symmetrical tuff cone-islet of Daphne Major will pull your eyes to the horizon as well. Beware of Galapagos sea lions, marine iguanas, a shark fin or (seasonally) mating Pacific green turtles in the surf! Both quiet beaches have become their preferred nesting site on the main island of Santa Cruz. ‘Bachas’ refers to the ‘minefield of nest holes’ in the dunes strip; though others argue that it is a ‘Spanglish’ mispronunciation of ‘barks’, referring to two rusty landing vessels that have been left on the longer second beach in World War II, when the American US Air Force used BALTRA as a strategic base to defend the Panama Canal.
SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND AND SANTA FE ISLAND
AM: South Plaza Island
Plazas is located at the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Despite its small size, you can see some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than its relatives found at other islands. Throughout the island are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana and a female land iguana, they are unique, recognizable at first glance by their black/gray color, with a land iguana’s crest, but face and tail of the marine iguana. The big population of iguanas is due to the presence of tunas, their favorite food. You can see Swallow Tailed Gulls nesting along the cliffs with other sea bids as: Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds, frigate birds and brown pelicans.
PM: Santa Fe Island
Located in the southeastern part of the Galapagos, this island was formed from an uplift instead than a volcanic origin, this is why is mostly flat. There are some theories which assure this could be the oldest island in the Archipielago. Santa Fe is the home of a number of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos snake, Galapagos mockingbird, rice rats and one of the two species of lands Iguanas of the islands. After disembarkation in the beautiful and clear waters you will be in contact with one of the many sea lion colonies. You can see many salt bushes along the trail as well giant Pickly pear cactus, gigantism is a characteristic of oceanic islands. There are great possibilities of snorkeling with playful sea lions and tropical fishes.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: BRUJO HILL - KICKER ROCK - LOBOS ISLAND
AM: Brujo Hill - Kicker Rock
Brujo Hill: Located north of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is known for being part of the volcanic zone where visitors may watch small cones located in the interior. There is abundant vegetation but you can find two types of “lechoso”. There is a beautiful coral sand beach which is visited by many sea birds, sea lions and marine iguanas. The salt water pools behind the sand dunes were once used by fishermen as a salt mine.
Kicker Rock: Embark on a snorkeling adventure at Kicker Rock, one of the most stunning landmarks in the Galápagos Islands that’s home to an incredibly diverse range of marine life that inhabits the nutrient-rich water. Explore the rock which rises 150m (492 ft) above the ocean's surface, and is divided into two parts by a narrow channel navigable by small vessels. See an array of sharks and fish that are drawn to the rock and provide for an exhilarating unique snorkeling experience.
PM: Lobos Island
Lobos Island: Located a half hour boat ride northeast of Puerto Baquerizo. As its name implies this is a large amount of sea lions with which one can swin and snorkel. Can also be seen nesting colonies of birds such as blue-footed boobies, masked and frigates.
ESPAÑOLA ISLAND: SUAEZ POINT AND GARDNER BAY
AM: Suarez Point
This rocky land spot sustains one of the most impressive and varied colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos. Along its southern shore, high cliffs rise up from the sea affording the visitor spectacular views of soaring birds and of the blow whole where water spouts up to 50-75 feet into the air according to the intensity of the surf.
PM: Gardner Bay
Located on the north-eastern coast of Hood, Gardner Bay provides an excellent beach for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and the opportunity to observe sea lions. Here we can also observe sharks in the crystal clear ocean waters.
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS AND BREEDING CENTER FAUSTO LLERENA
AM: Highlands
Head 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.
PM: Breeding Center Fausto Llerena
Today you will visit Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center. This is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of tortoises interact with one another and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans, stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept here until they are about four years-old and strong enough to survive on their own.
FLOREANA ISLET: CORMORANT POINT - CHAMPION ISLET - POST OFFICE BAY
AM: Cormorant Point - Champion Islet
Cormorant Point: This site offers probably the best Flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos; it is also one of the largest in the islands. It’s now between two tuff lava cones that give the area a special atmosphere. There are various species of shorebirds to observe besides flamingos; the most frequent are common stilts, white-checked pintail ducks and other migratory birds. It is very interesting to see the two distinct beaches: “The Green Beach” (due to its high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand) and the “Flour Sand Beach” which is made up of coral.
Champion Islet: Around mid morning we sail for 25 minutes do a dinghy ride and snorkel at Champion Islet. This small piece of land is one of two places were the Floreana mocking bird survives after its extinction on the big Island. While trying to find the rare bird from our dinghies, we will enjoy a beautiful landscape full of fairy tale cactus and terracotta rock formations. Soon sea lions will invite us to enjoy the water. The snorkeling around the island is extraordinary, lots of fish, rays, sharks and the playfulness of the Galapagos sea lions.
PM: Post Office Bay
Historically, this site is the location of a wooden barrel placed here in the 18th century by the crew of a whaling ship. Marines as well as tourist used it as a post office. The idea is to carry letters or postcards to their destination by hand. Apart from being the Post Office Barrel, this site was the landing area for some of the first colonists.
SANTIAGO ISLAND: CHINESE HAT AND BARTOLOME ISLAND
AM: Chinese Hat
Near the coast of Santiago Island. At the top of this small island is a perfectly formed crater, which resembles the silhouette of a "Chinese hat." Only plants adapted enough can stand among the fragile lava. The sea lions inhabit their white coral beaches, surrounded by shrubs that adapt to brackish soils.
PM: Bartolome Island
Hike to Bartolomé's summit for a stronger perspective of the islands' not-too-distant volcanic origins, and enjoy a panoramic view – it’s one of the best among the islands! See other Galápagos Islands in the distance as well as Pinnacle Rock, the island’s famous towering landmark. Spot Galápagos penguins — the only species of penguin found north of the Equator — walking precariously along narrow volcanic ledges at the base.
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BLACK TURTLE COVE
AM: Black Turtle Cove
The ancient mangle at Black Turtle Cove has grown out to forest proportions and forms the backdrop for a distinct adventure. You might even feel for a while as if you’re in the Amazon rainforest instead of close to sea; though on a closer look vegetation mainly exists of red mangroves with characteristic aerial roots that let them survive in salty and brackish water. By inflatable dinghy we will explore the calm emerald lagoon and enter the surrounding shallow creeks of these salt-water marshes. The outboard engine is sometimes turned off, so that you can enjoy the ambience at its fullest. You have to keep your eyes peeled when looking around and staring into the crystal clear waters to observe all the life that is flying and swimming around.
You can spot silently hunting lava herons on the banks and brown pelicans nesting on top of the mangroves. Various species of ray and shark come to this nutritious cradle to give birth; scaloped hammerhead sharks come back to the place where they’re born and their babies tend to be close to the surface. Pacific green turtles (black turtles was their former name) visit this cove in their reproduction season (November-January); if you’re lucky you can catch them mating on the surface! Afterwards their eggs are deposited on coral sand beaches along this north-western coastline of Santa Cruz.
After this morning excursion you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the mainland.
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 | Nemo II Catamaran |
| Constructor | Allumarine |
| Category | First Class |
| Type | Motor Sail |
| Loa | 21.88m |
| Beam | 10.39m |
| Draft | 1.5m |
| Construction | 1990 |
| Capacity | 14 passengers max. |
| Crew | 7 members including the naturalist English speaking guide |
| Equipment | snorkeling equipment, sea kayak and dinghy. |
| Accommodation |
Cabin 1-2: Double bed (only for couples). Cabin 3-4: Lower single bed - double upper bed. Cabin 5: Lower double bed - upper single bed. Cabin 6-7: Lower single bed - upper single bed. |
| Security | - 2 life rafts - 1 EPIRB (Satellite locator) - 1 SART (Radio Beacon) - 2 waterproof VHF - 20 life vests |
| Electricity | It is necessary to try to manage the consumption of electricity by checking your cabin when there is nobody at the interior and not to fall asleep when the light is on. Please act in the same way with the ventilador |
| Transmition |
- HF & VHF |
| Technic Equipment | - Ice maker - Freezer - Water maker - Hot water |
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