0%
0%
M/YReina Silvia, one of the finest vessels of her size in the Galapagos, permits you to discover the Enchanted Islands in relaxed comfort.
Named after H. M. Queen Silvia of Sweden, with gracious permission, Reina Silvia operates carefully arranged cruises in the Galapagos Archipelago. Built by Lydia Inc. of Stuart, Florida, USA, Reina Silvia is 90 feet long. She was redesigned to create a pleasant atmosphere for groups of 12 to 16 distin-guished passengers. With a highly trained crew of eight, including a multilingual naturalist guide, Reina Silvia accommodates her guests in six staterooms. Two staterooms are doubles which can be configured with either two twin beds or one king-sized bed. The four additional staterooms are furnished with two lower beds, which can be configured as twins or king, and one Pullman-style bed. They will be considered doubles and used as triples only upon request. All staterooms have en suite facilities, including shower, lavatory and vanity.
The yacht is fully air-conditioned and features up-to-date security, navigational and communications equipment, including satellite telephony. From the well-equipped galley an excellent cuisine is offered in the spacious dining room. This area and the top deck lounge are used for lectures and conferences. One of the best cruises for adults who travel with their families, very comfortable to carry babies on board.
| DAY | PLACES |
| SAT |
AM: Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat |
| SUN |
AM: Española: Gardner Bay - Gardner Islet - Orborn Islet |
| MON |
AM: San Cristobal: Lobos Island, Kicker Rock |
| TUE |
AM: Santa Fe Island |
| WED |
AM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay |
| THU |
AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
| FRI |
AM: Rábida Island: Rabida |
| SAT | Transfer to Baltra airport |
MORNING FLIGHT FROM QUITO OR GUAYAQUIL TO BALTRA (GALAPAGOS) HIGHLANDS & FAUSTO LLERENA BREEDING CENTER
Assistance at the airport by our representatives for your Galapagos flight.
You will arrive at the airport on Baltra Island in the morning and after passing through immigration and baggage claim,you will be met by guide from the Reina Silvia.
Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the Highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green, contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the Scalesia trees, creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.
The afternoon visit is the “Fausto Llerena” breeding center where giant tortoises are bred in captivity and reared until the age of 5 years, when they can survive the effects of introduced predators. This is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-foot long adults. Subspecies of the giant tortoises interact with one another, and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity.
ESPAÑOLA: GARDNER BAY / GARDNER ISLET / OSBORN ISLET / SUAREZ POINT
In the morning, you will visit the spectacular Gardner Bay. After landing, you can walk across a lovely whitesand beach amongst a busy sea lion colony or dive into the water to swim with sea lion pups. You can also see curious mockingbirds on the beach.
Next visit is the small island in front of Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet. There you will find steep cliffs, large boulders and sandy ledges. For adventure you will find on one end of the island are curvy tunnels and the other are caves that make for a fascinating exploration.
Next up is Osborne Islet, a marine visitor site on Espanola Island. Osborn Islet is near Española and is a great place to observe sea lions, parrot fish, butterfly fish, coral and possible red-lipped bat fish
You will end the day visiting Suarez Point, located on the western end of Espanola island, you will find a large population of albatross, or wild sea birds as well as carnivorous mockingbirds
SAN CRISTOBAL: LOBOS ISLAND / KICKER ROCK / PITT POINT
Your morning visit will involve an excursion to Lobos Island which means “Sea Lion Island”. This appropriately named island is ripe with boasting, playful sea lions who will welcome you to their home upon landing on San Cristobol Island. This island offers great snorkeling opportunities as well as the chance to see blue-footed and Nazca boobies.
Next, you will visit Kicker Rock. This striking rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking and scuba diving allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life
In the afternoon, you will end up visiting the Pitt Point, situated on the north-eastern tip of the island, hosts frigatebirds, storm petrels, and all three types of booby birds: the Nazca, blue-footed and red-footed boobies. A steep trail goes up a cliff and through a ravine leading visitors to an area with an abundance of birds.
SAN CRISTOBAL: SANTA FE / SOUTH PLAZA
In the morning, you will visit Santa Fe Island (Barrington) which is home to a small, picturesque bay also named Santa Fe. The bay has two visitor trails, one leading to a scenic viewpoint atop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus forest.
In the afternoon, 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 colourful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is the Sesuvium. During the rainy season its colour is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
GENOVESA: DARWIN BAY / EL BARRANCO
In the morning, you will visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path we find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.
In the afternoon, you will visit El Barranco which is also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps. It is a steep, rocky path that leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.
SANTIAGO / BARTHOLOMEW: SULLIVAN BAY / BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND
The morning visit heads to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, located on the southeast part of the island. This place is interesting for its geology because the area has elevations in form of small volcanoes, formed by the lava flows
In the afternoon, you will head to 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. We will take a trail of stairs to the summit of the volcano (about 30 or 40 minutes) where you will enjoy one of the best views of the islands! You will also visit a small, beautiful beach surrounded by the only vegetation found on this barren island. The beach is perfect for snorkeling where you may even see Galapagos penguins.
RABIDA ISLAND / CHINESE HAT ISLET
In the morning you will visit Rabida Island (or Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago as well as a great snorkeling site. You will start on Rabida’s famous maroon sandy beach and after an easy hike you will arrive to a stunning lookout to enjoy the amazing 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.
In the afternoon, you will visit 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. Some of the lava flows were formed underwater and subsequently raised above sea level. The presence of coral heads on the lava flow indicates this phenomenon.
BALTRA
After breakfast, you will be transferred from the boat to Baltra airport for your flight to Guayaquil or Quito.
Important: Itineraries and activities subject to change without prior notice. Depending on weather conditions and water currents, some wildlife described above may not be visible.
| Length over all | 90 feet / 28 meters |
| Length waterline | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Beam | 22 feet / 7 meters |
| Draft | 6 feet / 2 meters |
| Cruising speed | 10 knots |
| Main engines | 2 GM 8V71 N |
| Generators | 2 ISUZU 60 KW 110/220 V AC, 60 Hz |
| Accommodation | Six staterooms. Two staterooms are doubles which can be configured with either two lower twin beds or one king-sized bed. The four additional cabins are furnished with two lower twin beds, which can be configured as doubles or king, and one Pullman-style bed. They will be considered doubles and used as triples only upon request. All staterooms have en suite facilities.
|
| Equipment |
|
| Navigation equipment |
|
| Safety |
|
Write us!! 
English
Español
