Mary Anne Galapagos Cruise

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Our western Galapagos itinerary will let you explore Fernandina, known as the most pristine island in our planet, as well as the back side of Isabella Island with its imposing shield volcanoes and the incredibly abundant marine life of the area, nurtured by the Cromwell current that comes from the west, while our eastern Galapagos itinerary focuses in the old...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos
    • Discover Galapagos
    • Experience Floreana Island´s Black Beach to learn about the intriguing human history
    • Opportunity to visit Santa Cruz Island
    • See the amazingSeymour (dry landing), a small uplifted island
    • VisitMosquera which is a small islet located between Baltra Islandand North Seymour
    • ExploreSantiago
    • VisitFernandina Island, one of the world’s most unspoilt sites

What's this trip about?

    Our western Galapagos itinerary will let you explore Fernandina, known as the most pristine island in our planet, as well as the back side of Isabella Island with its imposing shield volcanoes and the incredibly abundant marine life of the area, nurtured by the Cromwell current that comes from the west, while our eastern Galapagos itinerary focuses in the older islands of the Archipelago, where is easy to find dream-like landscapes and be marveled by the bird and amphibian species that populated them, and that are endemic (this means this animals can only be found here and nowhere else on the planet) to each of the islands.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBaltra
End CityBaltra

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Sailing
  • Photography

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador

Attractions

  • Galapagos
  • Isabela Island
  • Santa Cruz Island

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling

Trip includes

    • Programmed visits to the islands with a certified English-speaking naturalist guide
    • On board accommodations
    • Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
    • Kayaks
    • All meals on board; unlimited coffee, tea, water and natural juices
    • Private transport and ferry for all Galapagos transfers

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Itinerary

Day 1:

After arriving at Baltra airport we will be greeted by an Angermeyer Cruises representative and then

board a bus that will take us to Puerto Ayora for the first visit on the islands: the Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Centre.

Here, we will see tortoise...

Day 2:

We spend the day on Floreana, legendary homestead of infamous Baroness Eloise Von Wagner de Bousquet. Wet landing onto the olivine beaches of Punta Cormorant we will be seeking Greater Flamingos on our way to another special beach with the finest sand you’ll set foot ...

Day 3:

This morning we will visit Floreana Island´s Black Beach to learn about the intriguing human history of the island and its first inhabitants. Floreana was the first island in the archipelago to be inhabited, since it has one of the very few fresh water sources.

Day 4:

We arrive at Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos. After breakfast, we step ashore at Punta

Moreno (dry landing) onto a superb pahoehoe lava flow surrounded by giant shield volcanoes, some of which are still active! From here we will do a short hike to ...

Day 5:

Dry landing near Tagus Cove, historic pirate hideaway where names of countless ships are recorded for posterity on the cliff face. Hike through beautiful Galapagos landscapes to Darwin Lake, a salt‐ water crater lagoon surrounded by tuff stone.

We cross Bolivar...

Day 6:

At Puerto Egas (wet landing) we disembark on a dark sand volcanic beach with an interesting history of human settlement. Sleepy Galapagos fur seals lounge under arches of lava carved by the ocean and occasionally dip into the crystalline pools, also known as “grottos”...

Day 7:

We head across to Sullivan Bay (dry landing) in Santiago to walk over a recent lava flow, including very fresh pahoehoe lava formations, lava bubbles containing crystallized minerals and pioneer plants. Along the shoreline, we may find Galapagos penguins and herons go...

Day 8:

Mosquera is a small islet located between Baltra Island and North Seymour measuring about 160

meters across and 600 meters long. It is home to one of the largest sea lion colonies and is also a haven for shorebirds. Orcas occasionally come to the islet to feed on the sea lions.

After this visit, the ship will sail to Baltra where passengers ending their...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,500
Price per day$563
Last Updated: 2/19/2023

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Susanna

Dec 2018

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Back from one of the most amazing

Back from one of the most amazing place in the world! Spent 8 days on the Passion Ship and I highly suggest it to those who want to visit the Galápagos Islands! ama...

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Derek

Dec 2018

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Just had an incredible 8-day trip

Just had an incredible 8-day trip on the Mary Anne. Perfect in every way and in my opinion, if you want something different, this is the only way to go. Everything -...

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Christopher

Sep 2018

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Everything went off without a hitch

I recently traveled to the Napo Wildlife Center and took various tours in the Quito vicinity. I could not have been more pleased with the tours themselves, but also ...

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At Andando Tours we offer exclusive travelling experiences, specializing in sailing around the Galapagos Islands and overland along the magnificent Avenue of Volcanoes on the Ecuadorian Andes.  With over 40 years of experience, we blend family traditions with unique expertise and knowledge to create those special once in a lifetime moments.

An excellent and sustainable operation is for us the most important aspect of our business; our travel programs are designed to let all travellers enjoy Ecuador´s indescribable natural treasures while adapting each trip to match the needs and wishes of every client. 

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Air ticket
    • Transfer to and from the airport in mainland Ecuador
    • Galapagos National Park entrance fee
    • Transit control card
    • Wet suit rental fee
    • Alcoholic and bottled beverages on board
    • Crew and guide tips

Accommodation

,Double cabins with twin and double beds
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Meals Included

All meals on board; unlimited coffee, tea, water and natural juices

Age Requirements
6 years and up
Additional Information

Easy - Trip generally requires some walking on multiple days of the trip over even terrain.

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