Odyssey Cruise Central and East Islands - Tue to Sun

Odyssey Cruise Central and East Islands is an exciting 5-night cruise on board the Superior First Class M/Y Odyssey visiting San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santa Fe, Plazas, North Seymour, and Santa Cruz Islands. All cabins feature individually controlled air-conditioning, a small desk, sofa, mini-bar, and closet, as well as spacious bathrooms with shower cabins. All main deck and upper deck cabins average 215 square feet in size including the bathroom. These cabins have big windows, which can be individually opened. Our Twin Cabins are spacious and fully equipped. It provides passengers with the comfort of a hotel room, while enjoying the constantly changing view outside their windows. Our matrimonial cabins are perfect for that romantic getaway, so you can enjoy the first class comfort with that special someone. The Odyssey offers elegant and inviting social areas that are used to hold trip meetings, discuss your day to day itinerary, and share your experiences with other passengers. Relax and enjoy the warm sun and the incredible Galapagos view on our comfortable loungers or in our Jacuzzi while sipping on one of our delicious cocktails.

Day by Day Itinerary: Odyssey Cruise Central and East Islands

DAY 1 | TUESDAY | Welcome to San Cristobal | L.D.

Upon arrival in San Cristobal, a guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor where you will board your first class M/Y Odyssey. Your cabin will be assigned after boarding.

Cerro Colorado. (San Cristobal): In the afternoon you will take a visit to Cerro Colorado Tortoises Protection and Growing Center, located 40 minutes by bus to the south east of the island. This center was built to improve the status of the population of the island tortoises. The center includes a large corral, a Visitors center, breeding center, and an interpretative trail. Along this trail is possible to see different species of native and endemic plants as well birds as the San Cristobal Mockingbird, Yellow Warblers, and many species of finches and the Galapagos flycatcher.

DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY | B.L.D.

Española Island (Punta Suarez): This rocky land spot sustains one of the most impressive and varied colonies of sea birds in the Galapagos. Along its southern shore, high cliffs rise up from the sea affording the visitor spectacular views of soaring birds and of the blow whole where water spouts up to 50-75 feet into the air according to the intensity of the surf.

Española Island (Gardner Bay): Located on the north-eastern coast of Hood, Gardner Bay provides an excellent beach for relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and the opportunity to observe sea lions. Here we can also observe sharks in the crystal clear ocean waters.

DAY 3 | THURSDAY | B.L.D.

Punta Cormorant (Floreana): This site offers probably the best Flamingo lagoon in the Galapagos; it is also one of the largest in the islands. It is situated between two tuff lava cones that give the area a special atmosphere. There are various species of shorebirds to observe besides flamingos; the most frequent are common stilts, white-checked pintail ducks, and other migratory birds. It is very interesting to see the two distinct beaches: “The Green Beach” (due to its high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand) and the “Flour Sand Beach” which is made up of coral.

Post Office Bay & Baroness Lookout (Floreana): Historically, this site is the location of a wooden barrel that was placed in the 18th century by the crew of a whaling ship. It has been used since this time by mariners and tourists as a post office. The idea is to carry letters or postcards to their destination by hand. Apart from being the Post Office Barrel, this site was the landing area for some of the first colonists. We will continue to the north of the island and will ascent to an elevated slope to enjoy a beautiful vista at the Baroness Lookout. It is said that Baroness Eloisa von Wagner loved this place and spent several hours watching the horizon. Within walking distance (30 m) are the ruins of what is known as her House. From this lookout, the landscape covers the coastline from the Enderby islet to Post Office Bay, as well as Cerro Pajas, the pool of flamingos and wide forest of Palo Santo.

DAY 4 | FRIDAY | B.L.D.

Santa Fe: Located in the southeastern part of the Galapagos, this island was formed from uplift instead of volcanic origin; this is why it is mostly flat. There are some theories which assure this could be the oldest island in the Archipelago. Santa Fe is the home of a number of endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk, Galapagos snake, Galapagos mockingbird, rice rats, and one of the two species of lands Iguanas of the islands. After disembarkation in the beautiful and clear waters you will be in contact with one of the many sea lion colonies. Along the trail many salt bushes can be seen as well, such as the giant Prickly pear cactus. There are great possibilities of snorkeling with playful sea lions and tropical fish.

Plazas: Plazas Island is located at the east of Santa Cruz Island, and forms part of two islands known as Islas Plazas. Despite its small size, some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos are found here. The Plazas land iguanas are smaller than its relatives found at other islands. Throughout the island are several hybrid iguanas, a result of crossing a male marine iguana and a female land iguana, they are unique, recognizable at first glance by their black/gray color, with a land iguana’s crest, but face and tail of the marine iguana. The large population of iguanas is due to the presence of tuna, their favorite food. Swallow Tailed Gulls nesting in the rugged cliffs are seen along with other sea birds such as: Audubon

DAY 5 | SATURDAY | B.L.D.

North Seymour Island: Seymour is an uplifted (as opposed to volcanic) island and so is generally flat, strewn with boulders. There are good nesting sites here for a large population of magnificent frigate birds. Blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance in the more open areas and swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliff edges. Despite the tremendous surf that can pound the outer shore, sea lions haul out onto the beach and can be found bodysurfing.

Watch your step, as the boobies don’t worry much about where they nest, and you might just step on one. The trees are dotted with male frigate birds trying to attract the attention of the ladies by inflating their bright red skin flaps. They sometimes fly in the air to call more attention to themselves. There’s a circular path that takes you through the island to a beautiful, rocky shore where the waves crash a silvery-blue.

Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island): These two small beaches are found to the West of Turtle Cove. The sand is made of decomposed coral, which makes it white and soft, making it a favorite nesting site for sea turtles. Behind one of the beaches there is a small brackish water lagoon, where occasionally it is possible to observe flamingos and other coastal birds, such as black-necked stilts and whimbrels. The other beach is longer, but it has two old barges that were abandoned during the Second World War, when the USA used Baltra Island as a strategic point to protect the Panama Channel.

DAY 6 | SUNDAY | Baltra / Home / Next Destination | B.

Mosquera Islet: Mosquera Islet is located between Baltra and North Seymour. This is a small islet formed by a geological uplift, with a reef of rocks and coral and a great white sand beach, where lie a vast population of sea ­­­­lions. You can also observe several species of shorebirds. This site offers great snorkeling and swimming. Along the rocks are commonly running Red Lava crabs or Sally light-foot crabs.

Transfer to Baltra Airport.

 PRICES PER PERSON IN US$ – NO MINIMUM GUESTS REQUIRED

AVAILABLE FOR TUESDAY ARRIVALS IN GALAPAGOS UNTIL DECEMBER 22, 2020+

² Child rate applies to one child 6 to 11 years old, sharing accommodations with two adults and using existing beds. **Single guest cruising in a double Stateroom or Suite.

Please call us for reduced rates for some promotional sailing dates

+Christmas per person surcharges for Dec 22 $400.00 in Ocean View Stateroom and $500.00 in Ocean View Suite.

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