STYLE: Small Ship Expedition Cruise
Trip Code: ECTSI4D
DIFFICULTY RATING: 2 (light adventure)
Start: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Finish: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
SHIP: Infinity Yacht
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
Selected Tuesdays
All meals, water, tea & coffee while board your Galapagos cruise
Group transfers in the Galapagos to & from your vessel
Cabin on board ship
Daily excursions, panga rides, shore landings and expert briefings while onboard
* Itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions and government regulations.
Aboard the beautiful Infinity yacht, this 4-day itinerary introduces you to some of the highlights of the Galapagos archipelago. Sail to Black Turtle Cove with its abundance of marine life, to the white sand beaches and mangroves of Darwin Bay and on to the coral beach and lava fields of Santiago Island. Rabida is a birdwatches paradise- with a variety of Darwin’s finches, flycatchers, hawks, Galapagos penguins, ducks and pelicans. The scenery will overwhelm you and the wildlife astound you.
The Infinity Experience
The Infinity yacht is designed to get the most out of your experience. Launched in 2018, this stylish modern motor yacht offers high performance and unrivalled comfort. This is a stunning vessel to cruise the Galapagos and soak in the spectacular scenery and wildlife. The cruise manager and crew of the Infinity are dedicated in offering you the highest quality of service. An outside dining area and bar as well as stylish interior allow you to cruise in style. In addition, you can make use of the outside sun deck and jacuzzi which offers you relaxation with a view, after your days of exploring and sightseeing. All eight cabins and two suites have private balconies. This makes the Infinity a beautifully spacious and luxurious yacht. Plenty of possibilities will come your way when you cruise on the Infinity. The crew and certified bilingual naturalist guide will help you make the most of your time, offering great comfort and service as well as knowledge about the beautiful Galapagos so you don’t miss a thing. Now is the time for you to discover all that the archipelago has to offer. The cruise on board the Infinity is the experience of a lifetime and offers 4, 5 and 8 day itineraries.
The Infinity also offers a 5 day cruise, 8 day cruise and 8 day cruise.
* Itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions and government regulations.
Assistance at the airport by our representative for your Galapagos flight.
You will arrive at Baltra in the morning. After going through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by a Infinity staff member and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.
In the afternoon you will visit Black Turtle Cove in the northern part of Santa Cruz. This inlet is surrounded by mangroves and is only accessible by dinghy. The shallow cove is a haven for young marine life. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of rays are often spotted here.
Genovesa Island is located at the inner part of Darwin Bay. This area contains an abundance of frigate birds and other interesting seabirds. Behind the small beach filled with nesting areas for frigates, redfooted boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls are a number of tide pools. At high tide it is likely that the trail will be covered with water.
Your morning visit is to El Barranco which is also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, El Barranco’s steep and rocky path 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.
In the afternoon, you will head to Darwin Bay. This white-sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.5 miles / 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 and at the end of the path there is a spectacular view off the cliff.
The morning visit heads to Santiago Island – Sullivan Bay located on the southeast part of Santiago. This place is interesting for its geology because the area is covered by lava flows. This place has elevations in form of small volcanoes, formed by the lava flows.
In the afternoon you will visit Rabida Island (or Jervis) which 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/red sand beach and after an easy hike you will arrive to a stunning lookout point 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.
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.
After this final visit, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.
Undertake this incredible voyage on board the Infinity, a luxurious yacht recently refurbished in 2018 to be one of the most modern vessels sailing in the Galapagos.
Discover the incredible geology of Santiago Island uniquely crafted by lava floes and small volcanoes, seemingly creating a desolate landscape but one that is heavily populated by abundant unique wildlife.
Observe the unique wildlife of the Galapagos including flamingos, flightless cormorants, turtles, rays, multicolored birds, fish, Galapagos penguins and turtles.
This itinerary is easily combined with a land based tour of South America, allowing you to experience a multitude of incredible landscapes and indescribable cultural experiences.
Launched in 2018, this stylish modern motor yacht offers high performance and unrivalled comfort. The ship accommodates only 20 passengers in eight spacious and luxurious cabins and two suites. The cabins and suites all feature private balconies and panoramic windows, hot water and air conditioning. On board the ship there is an al-fresco dining room, interior lounge for briefings, a bar and a Jacuzzi on the sun deck. The crew of 13 plus 2 Naturalist guides and a cruise manager ensure you get the most out of your Galapagos experience.
Ice Class:
Length: 161 feet / 49 meters
Breadth: 33 feet / 10 metersMax
Draft: Cruising
Speed: 10 knots
Electricity: Passenger
Capacity:20
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Galapagos 4 Day Cruise A | Infinity from USD 3,945 | ||
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All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
* Itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions and government regulations.
All meals and excursions while onboard the ship
Transfers in the islands
Bilingual National Park Guide
Use of snorkelling equipment/wetsuit
Use of underwater camera
Free Airport Assistance*
Hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise)*
2 Free transfers to Galapagos Flights*
*Applies only when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos/mainland airfare from this supplier
Roundtrip airfare to/from Galapagos
Alcoholic drinks
Galapagos National Park Entrance fee (US$200 per person from Aug 2024 - Subject to change)
Galapagos Transit Control Card (USD$20 per person - Subject to change)
Travel/Medical insurance
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
A single supplement surcharge applies and is subject to availability. Please contact us for more information.
Seasonality, fuel surcharges, currency fluctuations and availability at time of booking.