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As you cruise through volcanic rocks, islands and other island formations in the Galapagos archipelago, discover the wonders of West islands + Genovesa. Fernandina island's flightless cormorants can be viewed. You can also walk among nesting red-footed boobies at El Barranco. Then, cool off with the rays, sealions and iguanas of Isabela island. An 8-day tour that includes wildlife encounters and nature adventures will take you on a ride in a zodiac, along with hiking on lava and other geological formations. The Endemic is a luxurious catamaran that offers gourmet cuisine, world-class service, and private balconies in every cabin.

Day by day

Day 1: Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

After your arrival at Baltra Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the M/C Endemic. In the afternoon, you will visit Las Bachas on Santa Cruz Island's northern coast. You can take a walk or snorkel in the gentle waves. The beach is where sea turtles lay eggs. A rusted pontoon is another relic from the Second World War. Actually, "bachas", which is an incorrect pronunciation of "barges", was used to describe two of the wrecked barges that were found offshore. The locals mispronounced it and it stuck.

Day 2: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps)

Darwin Bay

Visit Darwin Bay in the morning. It is the only sandy beach in the caldera of Genovesa. The beach is home to colonies of Great Frigates. For the chance of a match, males show their red balloon pouches to females. Red-footed Bobies nest in trees, while the other two species do so on the ground.

El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps).

You will visit El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps), which is a stone-carved stairway. You will reach a plateau where you can see large colonies of frigate birds, stormpetrels, ducks, and masked boobies. This easy walk will take you through a Scalesia forest that is the habitat for the short-eared Owl. You will return to your boat by following the same route.

Day 3: Santa Cruz Island:Twin Craters & Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Day 4: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano & Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center

Day 5: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay & Urbina Bay

Day 6: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove & Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point

Day 7: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach & Buccaneer Cove & Rabida Island

Day 8: Mosquera Islet & Departure from Baltra Island

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Cruise Includes

Onboard accommodation

All meals and non-alcoholic beverages

Bilingual naturalist guides

Snorkeling equipment

Kayaks

Airport transfers within the Galapagos

Cruise does not include

The Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD $200 for most international visitors as of 2026)

Transit Control Card

Domestic flights from mainland Ecuador

Wetsuit rental

Crew gratuities

Note that since May 2025, the Transit Control Card process requires online pre-registration. Your advisor at Voyagers can help you handle this well before your travel date.

Highlights

Keep an eye out for dolphins as they swim at the bow of the Endemic catamaran

Walk amongst nesting red footed boobies in the mangrove forest at Darwin bay

Swim with marine iguanas as they feed on algae off the coast of Fernandina island

Learn about the flightless cormorant an icon in the theory of evolution

Enjoy a different sunset at a distinct Galapagos island every afternoon

Galapagos tours & Cruises West Islands + Genovesa Circuit Endemic Catamaran | Endemic Catamaran

Day by day

Darwin Bay

El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps).

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