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Silver Origin · Südamerika

Galápagos Discovery Voyage: Natural Paradises and Island Wilderness

7 nights · 26. February - 4. March 2028 · San Cristóbal → San Cristóbal

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A week aboard Silver Origin explores the Galápagos between volcanic geology and endemic wildlife. The 100-guest vessel sails only in the archipelago and provides licensed naturalist guides for every landing. Suites with butler service, premium wines and spirits, Wi-Fi and gratuities are part of the all-inclusive.

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Leg 1 · Sat, 26.02. · Embarkation

San Cristóbal

Galápagos - Meerechsen am Strand

San Cristóbal is the oldest inhabited island in the Galápagos and home to the capital Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. First encounters with the Galápagos ecosystem: curious sea lions on the jetties, blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises in the national park.

Leg 2 · Sat, 26.02.

Kicker Rock

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Kicker Rock (León Dormido) is a split volcanic cone rising from the sea near San Cristóbal. Hammerhead sharks, sea lions, Galápagos turtles and rays swim through the channel between the rocks - a diver's paradise.

Leg 3 · Sun, 27.02.

Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa)

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Prince Philip's Steps on Genovesa are a lava-rock stairway leading to a plateau that astonishes: tens of thousands of storm petrels, short-eared owls and red-footed boobies nest here. The owls hunt the petrels by day, animal behaviour that can scarcely be observed anywhere else in the world.

Leg 4 · Sun, 27.02.

Darwin Bay (Genovesa)

Yachts taking up positions at the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Darwin Bay is a collapsed caldera the ship can sail straight into. The beach is dotted with red frigatebirds, red-footed boobies and Nazca boobies - all without any fear of humans. Snorkelling brings encounters with hammerhead sharks.

Leg 5 · Mon, 28.02.

North Seymour

North Seymour is one of the most species-rich small islands in the Galápagos. Blue-footed boobies perform their characteristic courtship dance right beside the walking trail, while frigatebirds with inflated red throat pouches sit on the bushes - all at arm's length.

Leg 6 · Mon, 28.02.

Sullivan Bay (Santiago)

Sullivan Bay on Santiago shows recently solidified pahoehoe lava - a smooth, wave-like surface like a frozen sea. Marine iguanas, sea lions and Galápagos penguins populate the shores of this dramatic volcanic landscape.

Leg 7 · Tue, 29.02.

Bolivar Canal Cruising

The Bolívar Channel between Isabela and Fernandina is one of the most biodiverse stretches of sea in the Galápagos. During the passage, whales, dolphin pods, Galápagos penguins and seabirds can be observed - one of the Pacific's most striking ship transits.

Leg 8 · Tue, 29.02.

Punta Mangle (Fernandina)

Punta Mangle lies on Fernandina's east coast and offers calm mangrove channels where flightless cormorants and Galápagos penguins can be seen on the water. The clear waters allow for excellent snorkelling.

Leg 9 · Tue, 29.02.

Punta Moreno (Isabela)

Punta Moreno features solidified lava fields with flamingos in crater lakes and marine iguanas in the lava fissures. The contrast between the black lava field and the emerald green water of the crater lakes is unique.

Leg 10 · Wed, 01.03.

Santa Cruz Highlands

The Santa Cruz Highlands are home to the El Chato tortoise reserve and free-ranging giant tortoises in their natural habitat. The lava tunnels - underground caves formed by lava flow - can be explored on foot. In the rainy season the highlands stay lush and green.

Leg 11 · Wed, 01.03.

Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Puerto Ayora

The breeding centre at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz raises Galápagos giant tortoises for reintroduction to their home islands. It was also home, until 2012, to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of Pinta Island.

Leg 12 · Thu, 02.03.

Gardner Bay (Española)

Gardner Bay on Española hosts one of the largest sea lion colonies in the Galápagos and is a nesting ground for the waved albatross. Snorkelling in the turquoise water brings encounters with playful sea lions.

Leg 13 · Thu, 02.03.

Punta Suarez (Española)

Punta Suarez on Española hosts the world's largest colony of waved albatross and endemic Hispaniola marine iguanas. The "Blowhole" - a hole in the lava cliffs that shoots water metres into the air - is a spectacular natural spectacle.

Leg 14 · Fri, 03.03.

Isla Lobos (San Cristóbal)

San Cristóbal is the oldest inhabited island in the Galápagos and home to the capital Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. First encounters with the Galápagos ecosystem: curious sea lions on the jetties, blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises in the national park.

Leg 15 · Fri, 03.03.

Cerro Brujo (San Cristóbal)

Cerro Brujo is a white sand beach on San Cristóbal with sea lion colonies, snorkelling and turquoise water. The hiking trail up the hill offers panoramic views across the north-east of the archipelago.

Leg 16 · Sat, 26.02.

San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal is the oldest inhabited island in the Galápagos and home to the capital Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. First encounters with the Galápagos ecosystem: curious sea lions on the jetties, blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises in the national park.

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