Embark on an eight-day, seven-night Galapagos journey aboard Galaxy Stella, an exclusive first-class boutique yacht designed for a maximum of 12 guests. This western itinerary combines personalized, expert-led exploration with premium onboard amenities as the yacht travels through Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Bartolome, and Chinese Hat. Wildlife opportunities highlighted in the source include Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, land iguanas, and other endemic species, while the scheduled program features volcanic landscapes, snorkeling, mangrove areas, and island excursions. Between outings, guests can enjoy sea-view cabins with private en-suite bathrooms, panoramic windows, gourmet dining, a sun deck Jacuzzi, an outdoor BBQ area, and high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, with an expert bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide accompanying the journey.
8 Day Galapagos Itinerary
Day 1: Baltra Arrival & Santa Cruz Highlands
Your eight-day Galaxy Stella adventure begins with arrival at Baltra Airport on Santa Cruz Island. After entering the Galapagos, the itinerary continues in the afternoon with a visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands. The source associates this opening day with the island's giant tortoise reserve, providing a wildlife-focused introduction to the cruise before the yacht begins its longer western route. Following the scheduled activities, guests can settle into their sea-view accommodations aboard Galaxy Stella and enjoy the intimate atmosphere created by the yacht's maximum capacity of 12 guests. Lunch and dinner are included on this first day as the voyage gets underway.
Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner
Day 2: Tintoreras & Isabela's Wetlands
Day two is devoted to Isabela Island. The morning program takes guests to Tintoreras, beginning the yacht's exploration of the western region of the archipelago. In the afternoon, the scheduled itinerary continues with Isabela's Wetlands and Interpretation Center. The source's day heading also references a Sierra Negra Volcano hike, although that activity is not listed in the detailed AM/PM schedule provided for the day. To preserve the supplied itinerary without adding unsupported information, the scheduled visits remain Tintoreras in the morning and Isabela's Wetlands and Interpretation Center in the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included aboard Galaxy Stella throughout the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3: Moreno Point & Mangle Point
The third day continues the western Galapagos journey with exploration around Isabela and Fernandina. In the morning, Galaxy Stella's itinerary visits Moreno Point on Isabela Island. The afternoon program then moves to Mangle Point on Fernandina Island. The source's day heading identifies Punta Moreno and Elizabeth Bay and highlights mangrove exploration, while the detailed schedule instead lists Moreno Point followed by Mangle Point. The day's published schedule is therefore presented exactly according to the supplied AM and PM entries, without introducing additional activities. After completing both excursions, guests return to the yacht, where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4: Espinoza Point & Tagus Cove
Day four features two important western-island destinations. The morning begins at Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island, a location connected in the source material with flightless cormorants and marine iguanas. In the afternoon, exploration continues at Tagus Cove on Isabela Island. The source associates Tagus Cove with Darwin's Lake and its history as a pirate anchorage. Although the day heading also references Urbina Bay, the detailed AM/PM itinerary supplied for this day specifies Espinoza Point followed by Tagus Cove. The schedule is retained according to those detailed entries. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided onboard during this full day of Galapagos exploration.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5: Buccaneer Cove & Egas Port
On Day 5, the detailed itinerary shifts to Santiago Island. The morning excursion is scheduled for Buccaneer Cove, followed in the afternoon by Egas Port. These two Santiago destinations form the complete AM and PM schedule provided for the day. The source's day heading separately describes Fernandina Island's Espinoza Point and Isabela Island's Vicente Roca Point, including flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, and snorkeling; however, those locations do not match the detailed schedule listed directly below the heading. To avoid altering or inventing the itinerary, the scheduled entries are preserved as Buccaneer Cove in the morning and Egas Port in the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6: Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay
The sixth day begins with a morning visit to Bartolome Island, one of the destinations specifically featured in the western itinerary. The source associates Bartolome with the panoramic view of Pinnacle Rock. In the afternoon, the program continues to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island. The source's day heading also references Puerto Egas and its fur seal grottos, while the detailed AM/PM entries specify Bartolome followed by Sullivan Bay. The day's itinerary is therefore presented according to the explicit schedule provided. After exploring these two locations, guests can return to Galaxy Stella to enjoy the yacht's onboard amenities, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7: Chinese Hat & Dragon Hill
Day seven combines Chinese Hat Island and Santa Cruz Island. The morning excursion takes guests to Chinese Hat, also referenced in the source as Sombrero Chino, with snorkeling highlighted for this destination. In the afternoon, the itinerary continues to Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island, where land iguanas are identified as one of the wildlife highlights. Together, these two visits form the final full day of island exploration before the cruise returns toward Baltra. Guests can take part in the scheduled excursions and then enjoy the facilities aboard Galaxy Stella, including the sun deck and Jacuzzi. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included throughout the day.
Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8: Black Turtle Cove & Departure from Baltra
The final day of the Galaxy Stella western itinerary begins with a morning visit to Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island. After this final scheduled excursion, guests transfer to Baltra Airport for their return departure, concluding the eight-day, seven-night journey. The source's day heading also references the Twin Craters and Charles Darwin Station, but those locations are not included in the detailed AM schedule supplied for Day 8. The itinerary is therefore retained according to the explicit schedule of Black Turtle Cove followed by the return transfer to Baltra Airport. Breakfast is included on the final morning, and Galapagos airport transfers are included on cruise dates.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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8 Day Galapagos Itinerary Includes
- Airport assistance on scheduled cruise departure days
- Transportation services and fuel within the Galapagos Marine Reserve
- Professional bilingual naturalist guide in English and Spanish
- Attentive and personalized service from the onboard crew
- Dedicated cruise director to coordinate operations and ensure a smooth guest experience
- All meals throughout the cruise, beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the final day
- Snacks served after each activity, except on the last day
- Welcome cocktail upon arrival
- Unlimited purified water, coffee, and tea
- All scheduled visits, excursions, and activities included in the itinerary
- Private transfers between the airport and the canal, in both directions
- Access to VIP lounges at Baltra and San Cristóbal airports
- Use of docks and ferry services
- Snorkeling gear, including mask, snorkel, and fins
- Kayaks and paddleboards available for use in authorized areas
- Wetsuits
- Accommodation in sea-view cabins with private en-suite bathrooms.
- All meals onboard (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) featuring local and international cuisine.
- Expert bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide.
- All land and water excursions detailed in the itinerary.
- Airport transfers in the Galapagos Islands on cruise dates.
- Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment, including mask, tube, fins, and wetsuits.
- Use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUP).
- High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi connection.
- Full meals on board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
8 Day Galapagos Itinerary Does not Include
- International airfare to and from Ecuador
- Flights between mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) and the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee of USD 200 per person
- Transit Control Card fee of USD 20 per person
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Gratuities for guides and crew
- Personal expenses and purchases
- Travel insurance, which is strongly recommended
- Any additional services not specifically mentioned as included
- Roundtrip flights to and from the Galapagos Islands.
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($200 USD per adult, payable in cash).
- Transit Control Card (TCT) ($20 USD per person, payable in cash).
- Alcoholic beverages and premium bottled drinks.
- Gratuities for the guide and crew.
- Personal expenses and travel insurance.
8 Day Galapagos Itinerary Highlights
- Western Galapagos Exploration: Journey through Isabela and Fernandina, described in the source as the youngest and most volcanically active islands in the archipelago.
- Distinctive Wildlife: Opportunities to see Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, and large colonies of marine iguanas.
- Intimate 12-Guest Capacity: The yacht's limited capacity provides a private, uncrowded setting during wildlife encounters.
- Premium Onboard Comfort: Relax in the sun deck Jacuzzi, enjoy the outdoor BBQ area, and stay connected with high-speed Starlink internet.
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