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Framed by dramatic volcanic landscapes and
filled with unique wildlife that has no natural
fear of humans, the Western Islands of the
Galápagos are the extraordinary setting for
our active 8-day voyage into Darwin’s world.
Discover pristine Fernandina
Island, with its shoreline full of
flightless cormorants, snorkel
with marine iguanas and
Galápagos penguins at Punta
Espinosa, and on North
Seymour, walk amid magnificent
frigatebirds in courtship display.
We’ll look for spouting whales
as we cross Bolivar Channel,
and explore Santiago’s Puerto
Egas, where fur seals caper
in underwater grottos. Our
journey aboard the beautiful Mary Anne is
an incredible experience of the Galápagos,
with active days on shore complemented by
unforgettable nights beneath the starry sky.
Days 1-2 Guayaquil / Santa Cruz / Darwin
Research Station / Puerto Ayora After an
overnight in Guayaquil, fly to Baltra and head to
the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa
Cruz Island, where we learn about conservation
work in the islands and see the famous giant
tortoises of the Galápagos. Hatchling tortoises
are raised here to be released into the wild.
Days 3-4 Floreana Boarding our yacht, we
sail to Floreana Island and enjoy a walk on the
green sand beaches of Punta Cormorant. Be on
the lookout for flamingos and nesting sea turtles
here. A panga ride brings us to Devil’s Crown,
with its great marine life, and we visit Post Office
Bay, where in the 18th century, sailors left letters
to be posted by passing ships.
Days 5-7 Isabela / Fernandina / Puerto Egas
On Isabela, we walk the lava flow at Punta
Moreno, look for green sea turtles nesting at
Urbina Bay’s black-sand beach, and visit a historic
pirate hideaway at Tagus Cove. Crossing over
to Fernandina Island’s Punta Espinosa, we look
for flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins,
marine iguanas, and red-orange Sally Lightfoot
crabs. At Puerto Egas on Santiago, we watch
fur seals lounging under lava arches, a panga
ride brings us through Buccaneer Cove, and we
land on Espumilla Beach for a walk on a forest
trail in search of yellow warblers and curious
Galápagos flycatchers.
Days 8-10 Santiago / Sullivan Bay / North
Seymour We hike on pahoehoe lava formations
at Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, then head
to North Seymour Island to walk among nesting
colonies of great frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies,
and elegant swallow-tailed gulls. From Baltra,
fly to Guayaquil for a final overnight, and depart
on Day 10.
WONDERS OF THE WESTERN ISLANDS
The underwater world of the Galápagos is
just as enchanting as the one on land!
PHOTO: PAUL KENNEDY
HIGHLIGHTS
• Exciting 8-day cruise including Bolivar
Channel, with its whales and dolphins
• Beautiful 16-guest yacht with spacious
decks and air-conditioned cabins
• Fantastic snorkeling options, including
Punta Espinosa and Urbina Bay
DETAILS
• 10-day trip begins and ends in Guayaquil
• 7 nights aboard the Mary Anne,
2 nights hotel
• All meals included except 2 lunches and
2 dinners
DATES
Dec 29,2017-Jan7,2018 May 4-13
Jan 12-21, 2018 May 18-27
Feb 9-18 Jun 15-24
Mar 9-18 Jun 29-Jul 8
Mar 23-Apr 1 Dec 28, ’18-Jan6,2019
Apr 6-15
TRIP COST
$6695 per person
Hotel single supplement: $225
No single supplement on board
(subject to availability)
Internal airfare: $540 (subject to change)
Galápagos park fee and transit card: $120
Holiday surcharge (Dec): $375
Discounts for children: call for details
TRIP LEVEL 1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
Daily hikes, snorkeling, optional sea kayaking
“Everything we
had hoped for and
more. The Mary
Anne was the ideal
way to experience
the Galápagos.
The boat captain
and crew were
superb, anticipating
all our needs.”
Julie H.
Del Mar CA
JOHN WARBURTON-LEE
MICHAEL NOLAN