MC Petrel - 4 Day Cruise

You will arrive at San Cristobal Island in the morning. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.

A visitor site in the southeast part of San Cristobal Island that can be reached in roughly one hour by road from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. On the trees and shrubs surrounding the site, you may see land birds like warbler, finches and mockingbirds, and on the trails, Giant Tortoises.

Gardner Bay, on the eastern side of the island, is the breeding site of nearly all of the world´s 12,000 pairs of Waved Albatrosses. It has an ample white sandy beach with a myriad of sea lions, perfect for relaxing. Its rocky shores make this site a great place for diving and snorkeling.

After landing, you can walk across a lovely white sand beach amongst a busy sea lion colony or dive into the water to swim with sea lion pups. This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. Afterwards you will continue to Suarez Point.

This site hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as common stilts, White-cheeked Pintails can also be seen.

In the afternoon visit Devil’s Crown - One of the best snorkeling sites in the Galapagos. The coral reef in the middle is perfect for attracting marine life. Snorkelers enjoy the variety of marine life and exciting currents that rush through the crown, creating an exhilarating experience. Continue to Post Office Bay after that.

The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to turtles ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Here you have the chance to learn more about these fascinating animals before heading back toward the airport for your returning flight to Ecuador’s mainland.