M/V Cormorant

We offer various Galapagos trips aboard the Cormorant, ranging from 7 to 11 days. All package trips begin in Quito or Guayaquil and include your hotels, transfersfrom/to airport and a city tour. From there you will fly to Baltra or San Cristobal to begin your cruise aboard the Cormorant. Please look at the MAP tab for graphic itineraries, and feel free to contact our office for details on shorter itineraries and availability.

Check out the island descriptions page or download your Galapagos Island Guide to the right.

Note: These two itineraries alternate every other week.  Contact our office to find out which itinerary fits your preferred dates.

Itinerary A

Itinerary B

11 – Day Sample Itinerary A

Thursday through Sunday

Day 1: Thursday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Friday
Quito City Tour
Quito, situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, is the world's second highest capital and has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a UN World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. Spend a half-day with your private guide exploring the spectacular city.

Optional:
The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip
Otavalo is the most famous Indian market in Ecuador and much of South America: ponchos, exquisite sweaters, wool rugs, leatherwork, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. The Otavalo Indians, for whom the town is named, cling proudly to their ancient culture and mode of dress. This is a must see visit. Contact us for this optional day trip pricing.

Day 3: Saturday
Morning: Flight to Galapagos, Baltra
Afternoon: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

Day 4: Sunday
Morning: Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock
Afternoon: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Day 5: Monday
Morning: South Plaza Island
Afternoon: Santa Fe Island

Day 6: Tuesday
Morning: San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill
Afternoon: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point

Day 7: Wednesday
Morning: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
Afternoon: San Cristobal Island: Kicker rock or El Junco

Day 8: Thursday
Morning: Espanola: Gardner Bay/Osborn Islet
Afternnon: Espanola Island: Suarez Point

Day 9: Friday
Morning: Floreana Island: Baroness Point: Post Office Bay 
Afternoon: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point/Champion

Day 10: Saturday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
Late morning: depart for mainland
On arrival transfer to your hotel

Day 11: Sunday
Depart for home. Transfer to airport

11 – Day Sample Itinerary B

Thursday through Sunday

Day 1: Thursday
Arrive in Quito and transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Friday
Quito City Tour
Quito, situated in a circle of mountainous peaks, is the world's second highest capital and has one of the most magnificent settings in the world. Designated as a UN World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, Quito boasts one of the finest colonial centers in Latin America. Spend a half-day with your private guide exploring the spectacular city.

Optional:
The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip
Otavalo is the most famous Indian market in Ecuador and much of South America: ponchos, exquisite sweaters, wool rugs, leatherwork, wooden goods, and Indian jewelry are sold here. The Otavalo Indians, for whom the town is named, cling proudly to their ancient culture and mode of dress. This is a must see visit. Contact us for this optional day trip pricing.

Day 3: Saturday
Morning: Flight to Galapagos: Santa Cruz
Afternoon: Santa /Cruz: Twin Craters and Chato

Day 4: Sunday
Morning: Isabela: Tintoreras or Sierra Negra
Afternoon: Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding Station

Day 5: Monday
Morning: Isabela Island: Moreno Point
Afternoon: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay

Day 6: Tuesday
Morning: Fernandina Island: Mangle Point
Afternoon: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay

Day 7: Wednesday
Morning: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point
Afternoon: Isabela Island: Vincente Roca Point

Day 8: Thursday
Morning: Marchena Island: Black Beach
Afternnon: Marchena Island: Mejia Point

Day 9: Friday
Morning: Genovesa Island: El Barranco
Afternoon: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay

Day 10: Saturday
Morning: North Seymour
Afternoon: Baltra to airport, arrive Quito transfer to hotel

Day 11: Sunday
depart--transfer to airport

Shorter itineraries available for 7 and 8 day packages upon request. 

Cormorant 

2018 Pricing

Notes:

Weekly departures year round. 11 day packages are from Thursdays to Sunday.  8 day packages are from Thursday to Thursday.

Package prices are USD and include: Three nights luxury hotel accomodations in Quito, airport transfers, Quito city tour, cruise, meals while on cruise, use of snorkeling equipment, wetsuits and kayaks, and all guide services. Based on double occpuancy

Not included: Round trip airfare to and from Galapagos, park entrance fee, transit fee, gratuities, airport departure taxes, visas or passports, laundry or personal items while on the ship, alcoholic beverages, air fare to and from your home, and travel insurance.

Round trip air to Galapagos from Quito or Guayaquil, park entrance fee and transit fee is $645 per person, subject to change.

Single supplements:  Prices are based on double occupancy. The single supplement is 50% over the cruise rate. (100% during Christmas, New Year's, and Easter)

Family Departures and Group Rates:  Children under 12 years pay 75% of the full rate when accompanied by an adult (child discounts not available during Christmas, New Year's, and Easter).

Optional Cruise Package Add-on:

The Otavalo Indian Market Day Trip

This day-long outing includes: a scenic three-hour drive from Quito, morning at Otavalo market, visit to the famous leatherwork village of Cotacachi, and a stop for lunch at beautiful Hacienda Cusin.

Price: $275 per person based on 2 traveling, subject to change.

All prices per person, based on double occupancy Fuel tax surcharges may be applicable.

Tour Details

Registration

Deposit: 25% per person non-refundable deposit due at time of booking. 

Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable balance due 90 days prior to travel dates. 

Insurance: Because many advance logistical arrangements have been made prior to the running of this trip, we must adhere to the above policy. In addition, please be aware that many insurance policies do not cover illness and accident expenses outside of the U.S., and Medicare does NOT cover any such expenses at all. In light of this, we strongly recommend trip cancellation and supplemental insurance.

A travel insurance quote will be sent to you upon registration. Our insurance carrier is Travel Guard.

Deck Plan
Main

Lower

Upper

Sundeck

We offer several itineraries aboard the Cormorant. Our Sample Itineraries are for the 11 day options ( 2 days in Quito, 8 days in Galapagos Islands, 1 day in Quito).  Maps show number of days cruising the Galapagos. 

11 day Option A (8 days in Galapagos)
11 day Option B (8 days in Galapagos)
7 day (4 days in Galapagos)
8 day (5 days in Galapagos)
18 day (15 days in Galapagos)