Itinerary: 4 Days San Cristobal & Southern Islands - Cormorant II Catamaran - Galapagos Cruise

In the morning: San Cristobal airport arrival

In the morning, you will arrive at San Cristobal Island. After clearing immigration and retrieving your luggage, a Cormorant II staff member will greet you and escort you to the yacht. Once aboard, you'll be shown to your cabin to settle in before enjoying lunch and a welcome briefing.

In the afternoon: Lobos Island

Lobos Island, or “Sea Lion Island,” is filled with playful, lively sea lions that will greet you. This island also offers great snorkeling opportunities and the chance to spot blue-footed and Nazca boobies.

Or: Kicker Rock

Kicker Rock is a striking rock formation a couple of hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. The towering rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the water, divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, circumnavigation provides the opportunity to see a variety of marine life.

In the morning: Suarez Point

Suarez Point offers the chance to see blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, and Nazca boobies. This island is home to nearly all of the world’s population of waved albatrosses. You will visit a beautiful cliffside spot where albatrosses use the height as a launching pad. There is also a blowhole that shoots seawater into the air.

In the afternoon: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet

Visit Gardner Bay and walk across a stunning white-sand beach among a bustling sea lion colony. You can also swim with sea lion pups. Curious mockingbirds may also be spotted on the beach.

In the morning: Post Office Bay

Land on a beach and visit a historic spot where 18th-century whalers placed a wooden barrel to be used as a mail drop. Visitors still use this makeshift post office to leave postcards.

Afterwards: Baroness Viewing Point

Baroness Viewing Point offers stunning views of the Galapagos landscape. The area is rich in history, with legends about an eccentric baroness and her lovers, involving a mysterious murder. Visitors can take easy trails to explore the flora and fauna of Floreana.

In the afternoon: Cormorant Point

Cormorant Point is home to a large flamingo lagoon, and birds like common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen. The island’s beaches are distinctive: Green Beach has a greenish hue due to olivine crystals, while Flour Sand Beach is composed of fine white coral.

Afterwards: Champion Islet

Champion Islet is named after the whaler Andrew Champion and is a small island located off the coast of Floreana. It is considered one of the best spots in the Galapagos for snorkeling and a great place for dolphin watching.

In the morning: Twin Craters

Visit the Twin Craters, located on either side of the road from Puerto Ayora to Baltra. These formations were created by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures. The breathtaking views make this a great final stop.

Afterwards: Baltra Airport Departure

After this last visit, you will be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to the mainland.