OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Saturday to Saturday - Central and Genovesa Islands Day 1 (Saturday)

MORNING FROM QUITO OR GUAYAQUIL TO BALTRA (GALAPAGOS) Assistance will be provided for you when you arrive to the airport by one of our representatives after you have landed. You will arrive at San Cristobal Island in the morning. After passing through immigration and baggage claim you will be met by Ocean Spray staff and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing. AFTERNOON - LOBOS ISLAND & KICKER ROCK In the afternoon we will visit Lobos Island. The name of this island means "Sea Lion Island". This appropriately named island is ripe with noisy, frolicking, jolly sea lions who will welcome you to their home with open fins! This island also offers great snorkeling opportunities as well as the chance to see Blue-Footed and Nazca Boobies. LOBOS ISLAND Possible Activities:

Short hike (less than 0.6 mi / 1km), dinghy ride and/or snorkeling.

Difficulty:

Easy/Moderate

Type of Landing:

Dry Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Snorkeling with sea lions, frigate birds, and Blue-footed Boobies.

A dinghy ride and snorkeling around Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) can be also be done in the afternoon. Known as the Sleeping Lion because of its resemblance, this site is located off the coast of San Cristobal. There are remains of a lava cone eroded by the sea, two vertical rocks rising 500 feet above the ocean. This Galapagos Islands natural monument has become a favorite sight for cruises due to the many tropicbirds, frigate birds and boobies that fill the surrounding air. Beneath the sea the crystal waters offer a brilliant show of colorful tropical fish and invertebrates. KICKER ROCK Possible Activities:

Snorkeling & dinghy ride

Difficulty:

Easy

Type of Landing:

No Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Deep water snorkeling: Sharks, tropical fish, turtles, manta rays (occ.), hammerhead sharks, and spectacular rock formations. Sea Birds: Blue-footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies & frigate birds. Second best place to snorkel in the Galapagos.

OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Day 2 (Sunday)

MORNING SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: PITT POINT We will visit Pitt Point in the morning. Pitt Point holds its own as the northeastern most site on San Cristobal. After an easy hike, you will be rewarded with a unique treat. Herein lays the only nesting site which hosts all species of Galapagos Boobies. Photographers will be thrilled with this intimate natural experience. The attractive volcanic tuff formations will have geologists and laymen alike imagining the forces of nature that possessed the Earth to create this land. PITT POINT Possible Activities:

Dinghy ride, snorkeling, kayaking & hike (1.5 mi / 2 ? km)

Difficulty:

Moderate/Difficult

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Wonderful landscape, sea lion colony, and three possible species of Boobies.

AFTERNOON SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: WITCH HILL In the afternoon we'll visit Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo) where you will explore one of the nicest beaches in the Gal?pagos. You'll be tantalized by the texture and sight of the powdered, soft white sand. With a colony of sea lions and Blue-footed Boobies, this scenic place is bustling with life. Just beyond the beach is a lagoon, thriving with Egrets and Great Blue Herons. The turquoise water and abundant marine life will invite you to snorkel their midst. WITCH HILL Possible Activities:

Hike, dinghy ride, snorkeling & kayaking

Difficulty:

Easy

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Beautiful rock formations, sea lions, shore birds, and land birds such as finches and mockingbirds. Snorkeling: Spot tropical fish, anemones, and sponge coral.

OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Day 3 (Monday)

MORNING FLOREANA: POST OFFICE BAY We will visit two sites on Floreana Island. In the morning, we will visit the famous Post Office Bay. You will land on a beach and head to a spot where 18th century whalers placed a wooden barrel for use as an unofficial mail box. The custom continues to this day with Galapagos visitors. So, don't forget your postcards, and don't be surprised if the post card arrives to its destination before you get home! POST OFFICE BAY Possible Activities:

Short hike (less than 0.6 mi / 1km) & snorkeling

Difficulty:

Easy

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Barrel Post Office and beautiful sandy beach.

AFTERNOON FLOREANA - CORMORANT POINT/DEVIL'S CROWN In the afternoon, we will head to Cormorant Point. Here you can enjoy a hike to a salt-water lagoon which is home to flamingoes. You'll also be amazed by the green colored beach, caused by a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand. You will also get to swim in the crystal clear waters of Devil's Crown. This extinct volcano peaks out of the waters just off of Floreana's coast and offers a magnificent snorkeling experience. CORMORANT POINT/DEVIL'S CROWN Possible Activities:

Snorkeling & dinghy ride & hike (1.2 mi / 2km)

Difficulty:

Easy

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing

Highlights:

Flamingoes, green olivine crystal beach, and Devil's Crown: The best snorkeling site in Galapagos Islands with sharks, rays, rock formations, and lots of tropical fish.

OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Day 4 (Tuesday)

MORNING SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BLACK TURTLE COVE Black Turtle Cove is located on the north side of Santa Cruz Island and is only accessible by boat and with a guide. This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life, attracting the vulnerable juveniles of many species. Below the surface of the water, you can see both black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, golden cow-nose rays, spotted eagle rays, and an occasional hammerhead shark. Pelicans and Boobies hunt here, diving gracefully into the water.

BLACK TURTLE COVE Possible Activities:

2 hour dinghy ride

Difficulty:

Easy

Type of Landing:

No Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Hammerhead sharks, rays, sea turtles, and sea birds.

AFTERNOON BARTHOLOMEW ISLAND: PINNACLE ROCK Our afternoon visit includes Bartholomew Island, home of the famous Pinnacle Rock. Bartholomew consists of an extinct volcano with a variety of red, orange, black and even green volcanic formations. We will take a trail of stairs to the summit of the volcano (about 30 or 40 minutes) where you will enjoy one of the best views of the islands! You will also visit a small, beautiful beach, surrounded by the only vegetation found on this barren island. The beach is perfect for snorkeling where you may even see the Galapagos penguins. BARTHOLOMEW Possible Activities:

Dinghy, snorkeling, and hike (1.2 mi / 2 km)

Difficulty:

Moderate / Difficult. Walk up to the top of volcano (114 meters, 375 wooden steps).

Type of Landing:

Dry and Wet Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Pinnacle Rock, panoramic view, moonlike landscape, penguins, pioneer plants, Lava Cactus.

OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Day 5 (Wednesday)

MORNING GENOVESA ISLAND: DARWIN BAY Our morning visit will take us to the beach at Darwin Bay. This white-sand coral beach heads a (1/2 mi / 3/4 km) trail that winds through mangroves that are filled with land birds. You may see Nazca Boobies, Red-footed Boobies, and Swallow-tailed Gulls. Further down the path, you may see sea lions playing in tidal pools. You will arrive cliff-side and can let the spectacular views soak in, while the Boobies and iguanas keep you company. DARWIN BAY Possible Activities:

Hike (1/2 mi / 3/4 km), snorkeling, kayaking & dinghy ride

Difficulty:

Easy/Moderate

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing.

Highlights & Animals:

Nazca Boobies, Red-footed Boobies, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Mangroves, Coral Pebbles Beach. Snorkelling: Rays, colourful reef fish and hammerhead sharks.

AFTERNOON GENOVESA ISLAND: EL BARRANCO The afternoon takes us to El Barranco or The Cliff, also known as Prince Phillip's Steps, whose steep, rocky path will lead you up 25 meters (82 ft) of cliff-face. After marveling at the view you will have the opportunity to take a (0.9 mi / 2 km) trek through Palo Santo vegetation. Here you will be dazzled by all the birds: Red-footed Boobies, Short-eared Lava Owls, Galapagos storm petrels and Galapagos Doves. EL BARRANCO Possible Activities:

Hike (0.9 mi / 2 km)

Difficulty:

Moderate

Type of Landing:

Dry/ Difficult Landing At Times

Highlights:

Red-footed Boobies, Short-eared Lava Owls, storm-petrels, and Galapagos doves.

OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Day 6 (Thursday)

MORNING SANTIAGO ISLAND: ESPUMILLA BEACH / BUCCANEER COVE We will visit Espumilla Beach where marine iguanas lounge and the Sally-Lightfoot crabs attract the hunting herons and perform the dance of predator and prey right before your eyes. Snorkeling is highly recommended as you could find yourself face to face with an octopus, moray eel, shark, or a variety of other species of tropical fish. Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago Island was once a refuge for British buccaneers. They would anchor in the protected bay to make repairs and stock up on tortoise meat among other things. It is an excellent opportunity to take in the steep cliffs, where hundreds of seabirds perch in front of the dark red sand beach. See if you can spot 'Monk' or 'Elephant' Rock before your guide points them out! ESPUMILLA BEACH/BUCCANEER COVE Possible Activities:

Snorkeling and swimming, short walk along the beach (less than 0.6 mi / 1 km)

Difficulty:

Easy

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Snorkeling, sea birds, historical site, and rock formations.

AFTERNOON SANTIAGO ISLAND: EGAS PORT The afternoon visit is to a site called Egas Port, also known as James Bay, on Santiago Island. Here, you will enjoy a hike over a dry trail known for being a hang-out for curious Galapagos Hawks and Quick-footed Galapagos Lava Lizards. The trail will then lead you to the coastline where you will visit the gorgeous tide pools and grottos which are full of fauna. You will be able to observe the shy Galapagos fur sea lions. You will also get to snorkel at Egas Port beach. EGAS PORT Possible Activities:

Snorkeling, hike (1.2 mi / 2km)

Difficulty:

Easy/Moderate

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Fur sea lions, Galapagos sea lions, tidal pools and "Grottos", Galapagos Hawk, Oyster Catchers, marine iguanas, and finches. Snorkeling: Reef sharks, turtles, rays, and beautiful underwater formations.

OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Day 7 (Friday)

MORNING NORTH SEYMOUR Galapagos Sea Lions, Blue-footed Boobies and Magnificent Frigatebirds are abundant on North Seymour Island. The island was formed by a series of submarine lavas containing layers of sediment that were uplifted by tectonic activity. The island is characterized by its arid vegetation zone. NORTH SEYMOUR Possible Activities:

Snorkeling, dinghy ride & hike (1.5 mi / 2 ? km)

Difficulty:

Moderate / Difficult

Type of Landing:

Dry Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Land and marine iguanas, frigate birds, Blue-footed Boobies, and sea lions. Great snorkeling: Rays, reef shark, fish, and garden eels.

AFTERNOON SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS In the afternoon we will visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz where you will walk along a path, observing the hills, ferns, volcanoes, and rich wildlife. This area is home to giant tortoises and also the Tortoise Breeding Center which you'll be able to visit. At the breeding center you will be able to see the tortoises in captivity and possibly interact with them as well! Here they have tortoises from 4 inches to 4 feet long! When the young turtles are old enough they are released into the wild. HIGHLANDS Possible Activities:

Hike (1.5 mi / 2 ? km)

Difficulty:

Moderate (Long)

Type of Landing:

Dry Landing

Highlights & Animals:

Lava tunnels, interaction with wild turtles, and Tortoise Breeding Center.

OCEAN SPRAY Mega-Catamaran - Galapagos ITINERARY B

Day 8 (Saturday)

MORNING MOSQUERA ISLET Mosquera Islet is located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour. It is a reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) and a great white sand beach. Its narrowest width reaches about 160 meters and has an estimated length of 600 meters. In most of the perimeter there is a base of lava rocks, as evidence of the lava uprising, except in the southwest side where the landing occurs. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions. You can also observe several species of shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of Orcas (Orcinus orca) feeding on sea lions. MOSQUERA ISLET Possible Activities:

Walk

Difficulty:

Easy

Type of Landing:

Wet Landing (This may be complicated by low tide or when there is heavy swell, during the months of December to March mainly)

Highlights & Animals:

Sea lions, shorebirds

AFTERNOON DEPARTURE After this final visit, you will be transferred to Baltra Island's airport in time to catch your flight back to the mainland. Please keep in mind that on departure days, your morning visit will be early and short since we need to be prepared before heading back toward the airport for your returning flight to Ecuador's mainland. Important: Itineraries and activities subject to change without prior notice. Depending on weather conditions and water currents, some wildlife described above may not be visible.