San Jose Yacht - Galapagos Islands

San Jose Yacht - Galapagos Islands Description

The San José is a 16-passenger yacht, designed for navigation in the Galapagos Archipelago. The yacht was carefully planned and built during 2004 in Guayaquil, Ecuador with the comfort of her guests in mind.

Each of the eight double cabins have full air conditioning, a private bathroom, and is incredibly spacious.

Additionally, the engine room is located below the living and dining room, to ensure minimal disturbance from engine noise during navigation. 

What to bring 

Considering that Galapagos cruises include long walks, swimming, wet/dry landings and other physical activities, we advise you to bring comfortable breathable clothes, sandals, swimsuits, repellent, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, binoculars, eye drops, seasickness medication, informal clothing for day, sweater and windbreak for evenings.

1. Comfortable shoes for hiking
2. Sandals or Tevas for wet landings
3. Light pants and shorts
4. T-shirts and long sleeve shirts
5. Snorkeling gear (mask, tube, fins). For renting 5 days: USD 15; 8 days: USD 20
6. Sweater for evenings
7. Small handbag or backpack for walking (waterproof)
8. Swimsuits
9. Socks
10. Hat
11. Sunscreen
12. Sunglasses
13. Binoculars
14. Camera
15. Sea sickness medication (optional – please check with your doctor).

San Jose Yacht - Galapagos Islands Itinerary

ITINERARY A

1. Day 1 Tuesday - AM - Flight to Baltra Airport (GPS) / PM - Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)
2. Day 2Wednesday - AM - Tintoreras (Isabela) /PM - Wetlands, Wall of tears, Tortoise breeding centre (Isabela).
3. Day 3Thursday - AM - Punta Moreno (Isabela) / PM - Punta Mangle (Fernandina), Tagus Cove (Isabela).
4. Day 4 Friday- AM - Punta Espinosa (Fernandina) / PM - Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela).
5. Day 5 Saturday - AM - Espumilla Beach, Bucaneer Cove (Santiago) / PM - Puerto Egas (Santiago).
6. Day 6 Sunday - AM - Rabida / PM - Chinese Hat.
7. Day 7Monday - AM - Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) / PM - Highlands (Santa Cruz).
8. Day 8Tuesday - AM - North Seymour / PM - Tour Ends. Transfer to Baltra Airport.

ITINERARY B

1. Day 1 Tuesday - AM - Flight to Baltra Airport (GPS) / PM - Mosquera
2. Day 2 Wednesday - AM - Darwin Bay (Genovesa) / PM - Prince Phillip Steps (Genovesa).
3. Day 3 Thursday - AM - Plazas / PM - Santa Fe.
4. Day 4 Friday- AM - Punta Espinosa (Fernandina) / PM - Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela).
5. Day 5 Saturday - AM - Gardner Bay (Espanola) / PM - Punta Suarez (Espanola).
6. Day 6 Sunday - AM - Post Office Bay (Floreana) / PM - Punta Cormorant & Champion Islet (Floreana).
7. Day 7 Monday - AM - Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / PM - Bartolome.
8. Day 8 Tuesday - AM - Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / PM - Tour Ends. Transfer to Baltra Airport.

ITINERARY C

1. Day 1 Tuesday - AM - Flight to Baltra Airport (GPS) / PM - Mosquera.
2. Day 2AM - Darwin Bay (Genovesa) / PM - Prince Phillip Steps (Genovesa).
3. Day 3Thursday - AM - South Plaza / PM - Santa Fe.
4. Day 4 Friday- AM - Leon Dormido (San Cristobal) / PM - Tour ends. Transfer to San Cristobal Airport (SCY).

ITINERARY D

1. Day 1 Friday- AM - Flight to San Cristobal Airport (SCY) / PM - Interpretation Centre (San Cristobal).
2. Day 2 Saturday AM - Gardner Bay (Espanola) / PM - Punta Suarez (Espanola).
3. Day 3 Sunday - AM - Post Office Bay (Floreana) / PM - Punta Cormorant, Champion Islet (Floreana).
4. Day 4 Monday - AM - Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / PM - Bartolome.
5. Day 5 Tuesday - AM - Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / PM - Tour Ends. Transfer to Baltra Airport.