7 Night Cruise sailing from Baltra roundtrip aboard Eclipse.

The M.V. Eclipse's unrivalled five and seven night itineraries are both designed to show the very best of the islands. It includes the most iconic sites and only one stop is made at a populated settlement. This ensures that the majority of the trip is spent within the protected areas of the Galapagos National Park and the Galapagos Marine Reserve, allowing guests maximum interaction with the extraordinary flora and fauna that have made this archipelago such a magnet for wildlife and nature enthusiasts from around the world.

Both itineraries start on Saturday; passengers booked on our short cruise option disembark on Thursday, whilst our 7 night cruise passengers stay on board until Saturday.

The M.V. Eclipse anchors off-shore at two visitor sites each day. For land visits, guests are divided into groups of a maximum of twelve people, each with its own naturalist guide. Guests are ferried to the landing points in motorised dinghies, known locally as 'pangas'. The landings are either 'dry' or 'wet'. On dry landings, guests step from the panga directly onto the volcanic island rocks. On wet landings they step into anything from ankle-deep to knee-deep water and wade to shore, with guides and panga drivers assisting with a steady hand.

Highlights include Rabida Island, one of the best snorkelling and kayaking sites in the archipelago; Isabela Island, where blue-footed boobies perch on the cliffs and the rare Galapagos penguin cavorts in the waters. On Santa Cruz Island a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station enlightens guests regarding the efforts being made by scientists and park rangers to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fernandina Island, one of the most pristine islands, is home to the unique flightless cormorant whlie Santiago Island is the ideal spot to see the playful Galapagos fur seal, and Bartolome Island offers the visitor one of the most spectacular views of the archipelago.