Letty Yacht Cruises In The Galapagos

8 Day A Cruise Overview -

Sunday - (Itinerary A)

After arriving into Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, you’ll be transferred to the dock on San Cristobal Island to board the Letty yacht. Meet your fellow passengers during a buffet lunch onboard before making your first excursion by bus to Frigatebird Hill. This site is famed for its nesting colonies of great and magnificent frigatebirds, with the hill known locally as Cerro Tijeretas. 

Monday (Itinerary A)

After breakfast onboard the vessel, your day begins with a snorkelling excursion at Cerro Brujo where you can get up close to playful sea lions or opt to go kayaking to experience the site’s impressive bird life. 

In the afternoon, we’ll cruise to Punta Pitt on the northeastern tip of San Cristobal Island, which is famed for its colonies of boobies. In addition to blue-footed, Nazca and red-footed boobies, you can expect to see swallow-tailed gulls and storm petrels in flight. 

Tuesday (Itinerary A)

Begin the day with a landing at Punta Suarez on Espanola Island, which is renowned as having one of the highest numbers of endemic species in the archipelago. Photograph the playful sea lions, as well as a unique species of marine iguana and colorful sally lightfoot crabs. Punta Suarez is also home to boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and red-billed tropicbirds, together with Galapagos doves and Darwin finches. If you’re visiting between April and December, you may also be lucky enough to witness the unique mating ritual of the magnificent waved albatross. 

In the afternoon, we’ll cruise to Gardner Bay whose stunning, white sandy beach is home to a large colony of sea lions. You’ll have the opportunity to go swimming or snorkeling at nearby Tortuga Rock, as well as go kayaking to explore the offshore islets. If you’re interested in the birdlife of Gardner Bay, you can join a zodiac excursion to spot hood mockingbirds, Darwin finches and Galapagos hawk. 

Wednesday (Itinerary A)

Begin the day with an excursion to Punta Cormorant, following a short trail that leads from its green-sand beach to a lagoon where greater flamingos and pintail ducks can be seen. Continue through the scalesia vegetation to a white sandy beach where sea turtles are known to nest. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the underwater landscape of Devil’s Crown, with this sunken crater offering some of the best snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands. 

In the afternoon, you can discover the human history of the archipelago at Post Office Bay, which is home to a wooden barrel that’s served as a postbox since the end of the 18th century. You too can leave your postcards here to send back home or see if there are any waiting to be delivered to your city. 

Thursday (Itinerary A)

Step off the yacht this morning for a bus excursion into the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Experience the diverse vegetation of the island and venture into the largest lava tubes in the Galapagos, with red vermilion flycatchers often spotted here. 

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where you can get up close to both young and old giant tortoises. Learn about the conservation work being conducted in the islands, then take time to explore the shops and cafes of Puerto Ayora. 
 
Friday (Itinerary A)

Today begins with an excursion to Bartolome Island, which boasts some of the most impressive volcanic landscapes in the Galapagos. Enjoy a short hike to the summit of the island, with the trail taking you past lava bombs and cinder cones while offering incredible views towards Pinnacle Rock. Cool off after your hike while snorkeling in the offshore waters or opt to explore the coast during a zodiac cruise. 

In the afternoon, we’ll head to the white sandy beach of Las Bachas where barges were left by US forces at the end of World War II. The lagoons here are the highlight, with greater flamingos and a myriad of other birds seen feeding in the shallow waters. We’ll then cruise to Sombrero Chino to see its sea lion and marine iguana colonies, as well as have the opportunity to go snorkeling with Galapagos penguins. 
 
Saturday (Itinerary A)

After breakfast on board, we’ll head to South Plaza Island, which is famed for its land iguanas and unique vegetation that includes Opuntia cactus and sesuvium. We’ll visit a colony of bachelor sea lions and explore the cliffs that are inhabited by red-billed tropicbirds, shearwaters and swallow-tailed gulls. 

In the afternoon, we’ll cruise to North Seymour Island, which is home to the largest colony of magnificent frigatebirds in the archipelago. Photograph the charming blue-footed boobies before returning to the yacht for the Captain’s Farewell cocktail party and a special slide show presentation about your adventure in the Galapagos Islands.
 
Sunday (Itinerary A)

Your final day begins with a stop at the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, which showcases the natural and human history of the Galapagos. Take time to explore the port before heading to the airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador. 

8 Day B Cruise Overview

Sunday (Itinerary B)

After arriving into Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, you’ll be transferred to the dock on San Cristobal Island and the Letty yacht. Meet your fellow passengers during a buffet lunch onboard before making your first excursion into the highlands to visit La Galapaguera Cerro Colorado. It’s here that you can see giant tortoises in their natural habitat and learn more about the threats to their survival. Join your naturalist guide on a short hike to see San Cristobal mockingbirds and Calandrinia plants, both endemic species of the island. 

We’ll return to the yacht and cruise around Kicker Rock, which provides a nesting site for boobies and frigatebirds. Then meet your Captain for the next week during the welcome cocktail party. 

Monday (Itinerary B)

Begin the day with an excursion to Genovesa Island where we’ll land on the coral sands of Darwin Bay and walk through a forest of Opuntia cactus. The birdlife here is fantastic, with swallow-tailed gulls and lava gulls both present, together with great frigatebirds that can be seen inflating their red-throated pouches. 

In the afternoon, we’ll arrive at the base of Prince Philip’s Steps and make the steep hike up to see red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies and storm petrels, together with short-eared owls. You’ll have the option to go kayaking beneath the cliffs or explore by zodiac, as well as go snorkeling from the beach. 
 
Tuesday (Itinerary B)

After breakfast onboard, we’ll visit Las Bachas, a white sandy beach that’s named after the barges that were left here by U.S. forces following World War II. Embark on a short walk to the nearby lagoons to see greater flamingos feeding, then continue to Black Turtle Cove. We’ll explore the mangrove-fringed inlets by zodiac, with sea turtles, white-tipped reef sharks and golden cow-nosed rays all regular visitors to these sheltered waters. 

In the afternoon, join your naturalist guide on a hike to Cerro Dragon to see its colony of endemic land iguanas that exhibit a bright orange-yellow color. Keep your eyes peeled for Darwin finches, Galapagos flycatchers and Audubon shearwaters along the way, with spectacular views across the island’s palo santo vegetation from the top. 

Wednesday (Itinerary B)

Begin the day with an excursion to Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, which is the youngest and least disturbed island in the archipelago. Photograph marine iguanas basking in the sun and watch as bachelor sea lions battle over territory, while keeping an eye out for Galapagos hawks that can often be seen flying above. 

As you enjoy lunch onboard, we’ll cruise towards Urbina Bay on Isabela Island, which is home to land iguanas, brown pelicans and flightless cormorants. You’ll have time to go snorkeling to explore its rugged shoreline before we cruise to Punta Vicente Roca for a zodiac ride. 
 
Thursday (Itinerary B)

This morning we’ll head to Elizabeth Bay for a zodiac excursion to explore its red mangrove-lined shores where turtles and rays are often spotted. Get up close to a colony of nesting penguins and flightless cormorants at the rocky islets of Las Marielas, then visit the former pirate anchorage at Tagus Cove, which is still inscribed with graffiti dating back to the 19th century. 

After lunch onboard, we’ll embark on a hike to a salt-water lagoon that offers impressive views across Isabela Island. There will be more time for snorkeling or the option to explore the coast by kayak. 

Friday (Itinerary B)

Today begins with a visit to Puerto Egas on Santiago Island where your naturalist guide will lead you on a walk along the shores to spot octopus, starfish and marine iguanas feeding in the tidal pools. We’ll continue on a trail that leads to a series of grotto pools where fur sea lions can be seen, together with lava herons, American oystercatchers and yellow-crowned night herons. 

In the afternoon, we’ll cruise towards Rabida Island that’s famed for its dark red sand beach. Photograph the marine iguanas, mockingbirds and yellow warblers, together with several species of Darwin Finches that can be spotted here. End the day with a short stroll to a flamingo-filled lagoon, then cool off while snorkeling with the resident sea lions. 

Saturday (Itinerary B)

Step off the yacht this morning for a bus excursion into the highlands of Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Experience the diverse vegetation of the island and venture into the largest lava tubes in the Galapagos, with red vermilion flycatchers often spotted here. 

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where you can see both young and old giant tortoises. Learn about the conservation work being conducted in the islands, then take time to explore the shops and cafes of Puerto Ayora.
 
Sunday (Itinerary B)

Your final morning in the Galapagos Islands begins with a visit to the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, which showcases the natural and human history of the archipelago. Take time to pick up some final souvenirs while exploring the port before heading to the airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador. 

Galapagos Cruise Extensions

We have amazing Ecuador mainland extensions! Or, while you are so close, think about visiting Machu Picchu! You'll save when packaging everything with us.

Here are some ideas:

2-3 Day Extensions

A few days in the Amazon Rainforest
Visit the Ecuadorian Andes & Cotopaxi
Stay at traditional Ecuadorian haciendas

4+ Day Extensions

Explore Machu Picchu in Peru
La Selva Jungle Lodge Experience (Galapagos cruise guest favorite)
Active Ecuador Multisport Mainland Tour