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Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno) | Saturday, May 25, 2024 | Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
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Kicker Rock | Saturday, May 25, 2024 | Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
Kicker Rock, also know as the sleeping lion because of its resemblance, is located off the coast of San Cristobal. Kicker Rock is made up of two rocks jutting out from the sea forming a small channel. Visitors come here to see the many tropical birds and fish that make this area their home. Visitors can access the narrow channel by small boat or kayak. | ||
Genovesa (Tower) Island | Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
The island is home to Darwin Bay and colonies of Frigates, Red Footed and Masked Boobies. Just behind the beach one sees inland tide pools and outcrops of black rock and saltbushes, frequented by feeding Wandering Tattlers, Turnstones, Whimbrels, Lava Gulls and Fiddler Crabs. Genovesa, as a result of its isolation, remains an undisturbed nesting ground for these birds, who fish in its rich waters, and lacks introduced as well as native land animals and reptiles-the only reptile, in fact, is a small subspecies of marine iguana. This island is a must for bird enthusiasts of all ages. | ||
Darwin Bay | Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
Darwin Bay is located in the Galapagos Islands where one side of the caldera on the horse-shoe shaped Genovesa Island collapsed. The submerged crater that resulted formed Darwin Bay. The steep cliffs that surround the bay provide homes for many seabirds, and there is a white sand coral beach that heads a half mile trail from the bay. Genovesa has developed a reputation as “The Bird Island” due to the numerous bird species that nest there which include swallow-tail gulls, storm petrels, Darwin’s finches, nazca boobies and red-footed boobies. Visitors to Darwin Bay can enjoy hiking, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and dinghy rides. In addition to seabirds, additional wildlife found near Darwin Bay includes rays, colorful reef fish, marine iguana and sharks. | ||
North Seymour | Monday, May 27, 2024 | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
Located off the northern tip of Baltra, this island is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos, as well as blue-footed boobies and playful sea lions. | ||
Sullivan Bay | Monday, May 27, 2024 | Monday, May 27, 2024 |
Sullivan Bay is located on the southeastern region of Isla Santiago belonging to the famous Galapagos Islands. This destination is known for its lava fields that many visitors enjoy exploring. This area of the Santiago Islet was active only 100 years ago and volcanic overflows still are remnant today. | ||
Isla Fernandina | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 |
From a chance to walk on recent lava flows to the opportunity to see the endemic flightless cormorant up close, this island offers it all. | ||
Punta Moreno | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 |
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Santa Cruz Island | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 |
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Puerto Ayora | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Wednesday, May 29, 2024 |
Puerto Ayora is located on the southern end of Isla Santa Cruz. Puerto Ayora is a charming port town where sea, sun, seabirds and sailboats coexist. On the town's outskirts are the headquarters to the world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. Many travelers just pass through on the way to see Lonesome George (a 150-year old tortoise; the last of his species) at Darwin Station. Puerto Ayora is a lively seaside town offering international cuisine, oceanfront hotels, outdoor bars, scuba diving schools and an avenue of boutiques with everything from tie-dyed sarongs to Panama hats. Relish the Islands' crescent slices of sand, spectacular diving, mountain top vistas, and tropical climate. Visit select islands and choose from an array of outdoor activities, such as kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding and mountain biking. Puerto Ayora provides the most convenient base for island hopping. Three boats, the Delphin, Esmeraldas III and Santa Fe, offer day trips to Florena, Bartoleme, North Seymore and Plazas. | ||
Gardner Bay | Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Thursday, May 30, 2024 |
Gardner Bay gives visitors the unique experience of mingling with the friendly sea lions that rest on the white sand beaches. Relax and sunbathe near the sea lions, or possibly explore and discover a green sea turtle nest, or observe giant manta rays or spotted eagle rays gliding gracefully through the clear shores. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling by Turtle Rock to view the vibrant marine life, or hike on land to check out the unique wildlife the Galapagos is known for. | ||
Punta Suarez | Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Thursday, May 30, 2024 |
Punta Suarez is an amazing sight and one of the most attractive in the Galapagos Islands, because of its plentiful and various wildlife. The island trail leads past sea lions surfing the breaking waves, iguanas basking in the warm sun, and boobies nesting right in the path. The trail continues towards the cliffs and the blowhole - a fissure in the lava from which water spurts high in the air like a geyser. | ||
Cerro Brujo | Friday, May 31, 2024 | Friday, May 31, 2024 |
Cerro Brujo, or “Wizard Hillâ€, is located on San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands. Home to the only freshwater lake in the Galapagos, Cerro Brujo is provides a perfect environment to bird watch. Among the birds to be seen on the island are yellow warblers, ground finch, oyster catchers, lava herons and the diving blue footed boobies. Wandering along the beach, be careful not to accidentally step on a sea lion – they’re all over the island. The lagoons are perfect to take a quick dip or a snorkel and explore the undersea of the Galapagos. Kicker Rock is viewable from the shoreline, a picturesque tall rock formation split down the middle that is rife with seabirds. | ||
Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno) | Saturday, Jun 01, 2024 | Saturday, Jun 01, 2024 |
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Year Built: | 2020 |
Year Refurbished: | 0 |
Year Entered Present Fleet: | 0 |
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County of Registry: | Ecuador |
Tonnage (GRT): | 5800 |
PAX (basis 2): | 102 |
Max Pax (inc. Uppers): | 100 |
Passenger Decks: | 6 |
Number of Crew: | 90 |
Officers' Nationality: | Ecuadorian |
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Suites with balcony: | 0 |
Suites (no balcony) | 0 |
Ocean View with balcony | 0 |
Ocean View (no balcony) | 0 |
Accomodations Inside | 0 |
Total number of accomodations in all categories | 51 |
Cruise reviews reflect the opnions of travel editors and cruisers / readers and may not represent those of our company.
Submit Your Own Review!Accommodations, food, naturalists, et. al.
Pros: Accommodations, food, naturalists, et. al.
Cons: Can't think of one.
Review: Quite frankly, everything was outstanding from the accommodations (every room is quite nice and if your budget allows, SUPER nice (not ours). The food was extraordinary with something like 75% coming from the Galapagos - if you like to try different cuisine, this is the place. The lectures contributed greatly to the overall experience and appreciating the Galapagos - geology, culture, currents, as well as the flora and fauna. Lectures had amazing graphics to support the information provided by the naturalists. ALL crew and naturalists are from Ecuador contributing to the immersion into the Ecuadorian life. AND you get what is probably similar to other cruises in the Galapagos - getting unbelievably close to the animals. Some of the trails are challenging, so you need to be in somewhat good condition (note that we are in our mid-70s). We did minimal snorkeling, but you also get up close and personal with the fish and if fortunate, penguins and sea lions. An advantage of this ship of up to 100 (most allowed in the Galapagos), is that you will be alone in the venue (island) and the naturalists can control the excursions so that you are all alone with your group. We had zero issues with doing any excursion we chose. We hired a tour guide for the day before the cruise and visited the equator, the Quito Botanical Garden, lunch, and a few hours in Old Town - well worth it. We did not go on the City Tour with Silversea, so can't comment on that. The Marriott had a great breakfast buffet and the "pub grub" in the bar was excellent at reasonable price. They have a sushi option as part of this experience. I didn't rate entertainment below as there is none - NOT an issue. Sorry, I had to rate entertainment, since there was not a N/A option, I selected 5 just to be able to submit the review, but there was none unless you want to consider the lectures as entertainment???
Accommodations, Dining, Service and Expeditions were all A+
Pros: Accommodations, Dining, Service and Expeditions were all A+
Cons: None
Review: Our expedition on the Silver Origin to the Galapagos was the trip of a lifetime. We felt privileged to be able to experience all that the islands had to offer - the wildlife, the terrain, the ocean - all breathtaking. The expedition team on the Silver Origin is outstanding. We are very active seniors, and there was never a dull moment. The dining options were perfect and the food was exquisite, with different options for every palate. The service aboard the ship was above and beyond anything we have ever experienced. We would highly recommend this excursion.
Luxurious accommodations, exemplary service, extremely knowledgeable expedition team, exquisite dining
Pros: Luxurious accommodations, exemplary service, extremely knowledgeable expedition team, exquisite dining
Cons: Absolutely nothing!
Review: Our expedition to the Galapagos aboard the Silver Origin was an experience we will never forget. The daily expeditions were exciting and educational as well as expertly coordinated. Our cabin was perfectly appointed and we were always comfortable thanks to our outstanding butler Danny. Every need was attended to in the most accommodating way. The dining was superb with many options to choose from, everything expertly prepared. We especially enjoyed The Grill at lunch time. There were lectures offered daily, as well as a pre-dinner recap of the day and a preview of the day to come. In our opinion, there is no other way to visit the Galapagos. We plan to return and will cruise with Silversea again.
1. Pre Post cruise package 2. Exploration Team 3. 1st class service throughout
Pros: 1. Pre Post cruise package 2. Exploration Team 3. 1st class service throughout
Cons: Dinner & excursions was too regimented.
Review: Pros 1. Took the stress out of traveling 2. Very knowledgable, friendly & knew where to go to see the best of that exploration. 3. Butlers, interaction with the head chef are a couple of examples. Cons After the nightly debrief they all but escort you from the lounge to dinner all at once. We prefer relaxing and having a later dinner. Bar service all but shuts down during dinner and everything is a ghost town except the restaurant. It would be nice to have more fun and entertaining activities. Lectures were interesting but that's pretty much all they offered for the 7 days. Overall: The pros way outweighed the cons. It was an outstanding vacation. Fun, memorable and the Galapagos Islands were well run by requiring a guide for entry. That allowed us to see the wildlife up close because the animals were used to humans in a non threatening way.
service, activities, food, cleanliness, choice of activities, information
Pros: service, activities, food, cleanliness, choice of activities, information
Cons: cold water temperatures
Review: must do and see vacation on an amazing ship
The ship, the staff(evry single one), the food, the excursions
Pros: The ship, the staff(evry single one), the food, the excursions
Cons: None
Review: 84 pax and 91 staff. Every need was anticipated and met.
Great expedition leaders, really knowledgeable. All personnel were great too.
Pros: Great expedition leaders, really knowledgeable. All personnel were great too.
Cons: Food was sometimes great and sometimes no
Review: Can’t imagine a better Galapagos experience. You get to see it all and really learn the history, ecology, geography and much more about each island.
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