Expeditions will take guests to various destinations between San Cristóbal and Baltra
By
Rebecca Gibson |
Silversea Cruises is to offer two new seven-night Galápagos itineraries approved by the Galápagos National Park Service from 25 March 2017.
The 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will alternate both itineraries sailing Saturday to Saturday, with San Cristóbal as a new arrival or departure port.
Departing Baltra for San Cristóbal, the north central itinerary offers a new circumnavigation of Isla Daphne Grande and also takes guests to Bahía Darwin and El Barranco in Genovesa; Galapaguera Cerro Colorado and Punta Pitt in San Cristóbal; Bahía Gardner (Gardner Bay) and Punta Suarez in Española; El Edén, Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre and Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz. The cruise also includes calls in Bahía Sullivan, Seymour Norte, Rábida, and Plazas Sur.
Meanwhile, the western itinerary takes guests from San Cristóbal to Baltra via Cerro Dragón and Playa Las Bachas in Santa Cruz; Punta Vicente Roca, Caleta Tagus and Bahía Elizabeth in Isabela; Post Office Bay, Islote Champion and Punta Cormorant in Floreana; Los Gemelos, Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre and Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz; Bartolomé, Playa Espumilla, and Punta Espinoza. The voyage also includes a circumnavigation of Roca León Dormido (Kicker Rock).
“These new itineraries will continue to highlight the amazing scenery and wildlife of the Galápagos,” said Lisa McAuley, Silversea’s commercial director for UK and Ireland. “For the first time, Silver Galapagos will circumnavigate iconic Kicker Rock and Daphne Major, both spectacular settings for spotting an array of exotic birds. And nature lovers will appreciate the chance to witness beautiful flamingos and sea turtles at Las Bachas Beach, also a new destination.”
Silver Galapagos’ cruises will feature complimentary onshore excursions guided by an experienced expedition team that is certified by the Galápagos National Park Service.