EcoGalaxy Catamaran

EcoGalaxy Catamaran

Explore the "Enchanted Islands" aboard the M/C EcoGalaxy, a first-class catamaran designed to navigate the Galápagos Islands while preserving its fragile ecosystem and, of course, its natural beauty.
The social areas of this wonderful catamaran are the perfect place to witness endless breathtaking landscapes in a private and intimate setting.
A cruise equipped with the most advanced technology, considering ecological parameters such as optimizing energy generation, freshwater consumption, and reducing carbon emissions.
The construction of this vessel was done with minimal material expenditure, and thanks to engineering, wood usage was reduced by 50%.

Features
Some features of the catamaran that reduce the negative environmental impact of tourism include:
• Operates with low fuel consumption.
• Continuous self-cleaning through purifiers that allow fuel recirculation.
• Uses energy-efficient LED lights for the ship's lighting.
• Utilizes biodegradable cleaning products.
• Air conditioning and refrigeration systems automatically adjust to weather conditions.
• Adjustable pressure system tank, providing effective freshwater savings inside the vessel.

Itinerary

Itinerary A | 5 Days 4 Nights

DAY 1 - Tuesday

AM: ARRIVAL AT SAN CRISTÓBAL AIRPORT

Departure to the Galápagos Islands, arrival at San Cristóbal airport, where our National Park naturalist guide will be waiting for you.

PM: Lobos Island

Lobos Island is a small islet located near Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. This island is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including a small colony of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and many sea lions. If time allows, snorkeling is also available.

Trail: 0.6 kilometers / 0.4 miles

Level: 3

Activities: Snorkeling and panga ride

Day 2 - Wednesday / Santa Fe - Plazas

AM: SANTA FE

Santa Fe boasts a stunning bay with turquoise waters surrounded by volcanic formations where giant cacti, the largest in the Galápagos Islands, grow. You will disembark on a white sandy beach full of sea lions, after which we will take a short walk on a rocky trail where you can see Santa Fe land iguanas (endemic to this island), sea lions, finches, and Galápagos hawks.

Trail: 0.8 kilometers / 0.5 miles

Level: 2

Activities: Dry landing and hiking

PM: PLAZAS

Located near the coast of Santa Cruz, South Plaza is a small island covered with plants of intense red color and cacti, giving the landscape a distinctive hue. At the foot of the cacti, you will find land iguanas patiently waiting for fruits to fall. An interesting trail will take you to explore a cliff constantly overflown by seabirds, including frigatebirds, pelicans, tropical birds, and Nazca boobies. Later along the trail, you will see an important colony of sea lions and marine iguanas.

DAY 3 - Thursday / North Seymour / Mosquera

AM: SEYMOUR

Seymour is rich in wildlife, with colonies of sea lions and iguanas near the sea and large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds inland. You may witness male frigatebirds showing off their large red pouches to attract a mate. Along the rocky coastal zone, you can spot night herons and seagulls, while further inland you will see many land iguanas.

Trail: 1.4 kilometers / 0.8 miles

Level: 1

Activities: Dry landing and hiking

PM: MOSQUERA

Mosquera is a large white sandbank with rocky areas located between Baltra and Seymour. You will be able to walk along the entire beach, enjoying the playful sea lion pups in the waves while the adults rest on the sand. The rare lava gull can often be seen flying over the island in search of food.

DAY 4 - Friday

AM: DARWIN BAY

Genovesa is an island for birdwatchers, as it is home to large colonies of seabirds. From the moment you set foot on the beach, you will be amazed by the noise of hundreds of boobies, seagulls, and frigatebirds flying overhead, perched on bushes, or nesting on the sandy ground. The trail offers a true wildlife experience, as animals are everywhere; sea lions and marine iguanas near the sea, night herons, fork-tailed and lava gulls, Darwin finches, Galápagos doves, mockingbirds, and many more species inland.

Trail: 1.2 kilometers / 0.7 miles

Level: 1

Activities: Dry landing and hiking

PM: EDEN ISLET

Eden Islet, true to its biblical name, evokes a paradisiacal oasis. Located near Santa Cruz Island, this small islet boasts heavenly beaches and crystal-clear waters, reminiscent of the typical "uninhabited islet." With a diameter of only 600 meters and its highest point reaching 77 meters, its small size contrasts with its immense charm, home to nine species of turtles.

DAY 5 - Saturday / AM: HIGHLANDS

Whether starting the visit from Puerto Ayora or Baltra, the highlands of Santa Cruz are about 45 minutes by bus and are known for being an extremely green area year-round. Here, you will visit one of the giant tortoise reserves (which can weigh more than 300kg) to observe these peaceful giants in their natural habitat. These humid forests are also excellent for spotting finch species and other birds that are not found in the dry coastal zones. Depending on the itinerary, you may also visit a lava tunnel and learn about the origins of these curious geological formations.