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Galapagos Cruise: Daily Shore Excursions

 

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Your Experience in the
 Galapagos Islands
What draws people to the Galapagos Islands year after year is unique and fascinating flora and fauna. Therefore, our Galapagos cruises have been designed in such a way that they allow you to enjoy the Galapagos Islands from a variety of different perspectives: relaxing beach walks, guided hikes, swimming and snorkeling! You will visit the islands daily. Take short hikes in small groups, headed by your own naturalist guide. You will certainly have the oppportunity to experience close encounters with nature.

Daily Conferences & Briefings
The cruise ship guides will present you with scientific conferences and other nature topics to enhance your knowledge about the islands.
Try Snorkelling
Thrill to the wonders of Galapagos Islands world renowned marine reserve any day of the year. It's fun, and it's an experience of a lifetime!

Ecuador Whale Tours
On certain mornings,and certain times of the year, the Galapagos Islands offer great opportunities for whale watching! Check with your guide, and ask for a wake up call on the night before.

Stargazing Everynight
Since island skies are most often cloudless most of the year, star watching is not to be missed.. Escape from the lights of the big city and indulge in the dazzling light of the stars dancing with brilliance across the Galapagos Islands night sky.

Your Shore Excursion Highlights - on the Galapagos Explorer II
an Cristobal Island (aka Chatham) - This is where the MV Galpagos Explorer II begins and ends its cruises on Wednesdays. . antiago (aka James) - Great location for snorkeling and swimmming in and amongst the playful sea lions.
spanola (aka Hood) - The island is host to the famous "Soplador" ( or blow hole). Seabirds abound here, especially the Waved Albatross and Blue-Footed Boobies. Snorkel at Gardener Bay. artholome (aka Bartholomew) - Here you will find moon-like volcanic formations This island is famour for "Pinnacle Rock", one of the famous landmarks of the Galapagos. Snorkel here with the Galapagos Penguins.
loreana (aka Charles) - This Island has numerous attractions, with Punta Cormorant and the Devil´s Crown topping the list.. sabela (aka Abermale) - Here large concentrations of penguins, pelicans, flamingos and commorants find their home. Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Punta Vicente Roca.
anta Cruz (aka Indefatigable) - This island is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station, and the breeding pens of the Giant Tortoise. Also see the Tortoises in the wild at the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island. ernandina (aka Narborough) - Along Punta Espinoza, you will find scores of marine iguanas sunning themselves on the rocks. Here too are flightless comorants as well as sea lions raising their young.
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