DAY 01: MONDAY

Baltra Airport
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 and half hour flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to board the M/VGalapagos Legend.

North Seymour
Dry landing. Guests will encounter swallow-tailed gulls, blue footed boobies, and sea lions. This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird. Travelers will also spot both the marine iguanas and the land iguanas.

DAY 02: TUESDAY

Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Dry landing. Passengers walk to a saltwater lagoon behind the beach, where on occasion many pink flamingos can be observed. This trail leads up to Dragon Hill, which offers a lovely view of the bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas, and there is also a Holy Stick Forest.

Floreana (Cormorant Point).
Wet landing on a greenish colored sand beach. Visitors will hike from the black mangrove beds to a large, brackish lagoon, which holds one of the biggest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick

DAY 03: WEDNESDAY

Española (Suarez Point)
Dry landing. Visitors will learn more about the lava terrain and hike cross the inactive lava fields. Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird watching. Various bird species such as the mockingbird of Española, Nazca booby and tropic bird can be spotted and observed from very close. You will also see a large colony of marine iguanas, lava lizards, and rally light foot crabs. After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of masked and blue-footed boobies. The nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail. Visitors will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls and then reach the world’s largest colony of waved albatross. A major highlight is their mating season, from May through December. You’ll visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air 23 m (75 ft) up.

San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or The Galapaguera).
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers will visit San Cristóbal breeding center and learn about the National Park’s breeding program with the giant tortoises. Passengers will observe some animals in their natural environment. Passengers will also have the opportunity to the visit the town and go shopping for souvenirs and arts and crafts.

DAY 04: THURSDAY

Santa Cruz (Carrión Point)
Today, passengers can choose either a ride in an outboard motorboat to observe the Galapagos fur seal, seabirds and marine wildlife or go snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even harmless white-tipped reef sharks.

Bartolome.
Dry landing. Passengers will see volcanic formations like lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After hike to the summit you’ll be impressed by the view of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone of Pinnacle Rock. During the hike to the summit, travelers will often see colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, tiquilla, lava cactus, Scalecia tree and others. Visitors will be able to snorkel and see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white tipped sharks from a safe distance.

DAY 05: FRIDAY

Urbina Bay (Isabela)
Wet landing. Passengers will visit the fossil beach and coral area. Depending on the season you may be able to observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk we will have time for snorkeling.

Fernandina (Espinosa Point).
Wet landing. Passengers will visit the volcanic ash beach and coral area. Depending on the season you may be able to observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk we will have time for snorkeling.

DAY 06: SATURDAY

Santiago (Egas Port) Wet landing on a beach of dark sand (volcanic ash). Most of the landscape is comprised of layers of rocks and lava flows. Here you can see great blue herons, striated herons, yellow-crowned night herons and American oystercatchers.
Passengers will see marine iguanas grazing upon algae beds alongside red sally light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur-seals swimming in pools of cool water. This is a place where you can swim, snorkel and look for squid, starfish and a variety of colorful tropical fish.

Rábida (Jervis).
Wet landing. The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions. It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands. You’ll hike to a salt water lagoon, where flamingos can sometimes be found. July through September is a good time to observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and 9 species of Darwin’s finches can also be observed.
You can take a ride along the reefs in a dinghy, as well as snorkel.

DAY 07: SUNDAY

Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station)
Here you will be able to observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the last surviving specimen of his species. Visitors can also admire the prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. Later on, you’ll have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs.

Santa Cruz (Highlands). Travelers can trek through the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Cerro Chato, where they will be able to observe the famous giant tortoises. Additionally, travelers can walk inside the dormant lava tubes.

DAY 08: MONDAY

Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach)
Wet landing. This beach is located on the north side of Santa Cruz Island. Visitors will encounter many sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and have the opportunity to swim on the white-sand beach. Return to the Galapagos Legend, check out and transfer to Baltra’s airport. Return flight to Quito via Guayaquil.

FEEL SAFE

3Our customers' safety and the conservation and respect for the environment are our main priorities. Our vessels comply with local and international standards enforced by ISM (International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention). Our crews are all highly trained in safety procedures and have years of experience at sea.

ENJOY

Enjoy the various activities on board. Have fun singing with our karaoke and dancing in our Neptune party. Children also have their special spot at the Kids Corner where they can have as much fun as possible. On board our ship, nights are magical, full of bright stars and countless constellations.

LEARN

All of our highly-qualified multilingual nature guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park. On visits to the islands, they will accompany you every step of the way, taking time to explain the highlights as you wonder through this new and magical land. Every evening, these same guides will give you a lecture illustrated with multimedia presentation, imparting and sharing with you their knowledge of geology, history, evolution, flora and fauna of the islands.

RELAX

Of course, there are always relaxing pursuits on board, whether a game of chess, a relaxing spa session, enjoying the fresh air in the jacuzzi, or simply chilling out, reading a book or taking a nap on our extensive exterior areas, with a pool, observatory sun terrace, chill-outs and comfy hammocks. You'll always find somewhere to escape with your thoughts.

EAT

The exceptional flavors of our cuisine are comparable to the best and most luxurious restaurants and of course need a special mention. Starting with the impressive and full breakfast buffet with home fresh baked bread to the extraordinary menus made by professional chefs. Special kids menus, delicious vegetarian dishes or special diets. Once a week enjoy a barbecue while navigating and observing the islands landscape.

SLEEP

Our cabins are all carpeted and air-conditioned (54 outside and 4 inside), with ample hot and cold water supply in private bathrooms, desks, comfy beds, room to relax and extra goodies.

DAY 01: THURSDAY

Galapagos (Baltra Airport).
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (aprox. 2 and half hour flight). Passengers will be picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to the M/VGalapagos Legend.

Bartolome.
Dry landing. Passengers will see volcanic formations like lava bombs, spatter, and cinder cones. After hike to the summit you’ll be impressed by the view of the surrounding islands, including the eroded tuff cone of Pinnacle Rock. During the hike to the summit, travelers will often see colonies of marine iguanas, lava lizards, tiquilla, lava cactus, Scalecia tree and others. Visitors will be able to snorkel and see the Galapagos penguin, sea turtles, and white tipped sharks from a safe distance.

DAY 02: FRIDAY

Urbina Bay (Isabela)
Wet landing. Passengers will visit the fossil beach and coral area. Depending on the season you may be able to observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk we will have time for snorkeling.

Fernandina (Espinosa Point). Wet landing. Passengers will visit the volcanic ash beach and coral area. Depending on the season you may be able to observe giant tortoises, land iguanas and flightless cormorants. After the walk we will have time for snorkeling.

DAY 03: SATURDAY

Santiago (Egas Port).
Wet landing on a beach of dark sand (volcanic ash). Most of the landscape is comprised of layers of rocks and lava flows. Here you can see great blue herons, striated herons, yellow-crowned night herons and American oystercatchers. Passengers will see marine iguanas grazing upon algae beds alongside red sally light-foot crabs. There is a colony of fur-seals swimming in pools of cool water. This is a place where you can swim, snorkel and look for squid, starfish and a variety of colorful tropical fish.

Rábida (Jervis).
Wet landing. The volcano-formed beach is dark red and frequented by sea lions. It’s considered the geographic center of Galapagos because it has the most diverse volcanic rocks on the Islands. You’ll hike to a salt water lagoon, where flamingos can sometimes be found. July through September is a good time to observe brown pelicans nesting in the salty bushes. Boobies and 9 species of Darwin’s finches can also be observed. You can take a ride along the reefs in a dinghy, as well as snorkel.

DAY 04: SUNDAY

Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Research Station).
Here you will be able to observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the last surviving specimen of his species. Visitors can also admire the prickly-pear cactus forest and many land birds. Later on, you’ll have some free time to walk around town and shop for souvenirs.

Santa Cruz (Highlands).
Travelers can trek through the highlands of Santa Cruz and visit Cerro Chato, where they will be able to observe the famous giant tortoises. Additionally, travelers can walk inside the dormant lava tubes.

DAY 05: MONDAY

Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach)
Wet landing. This beach is located on the north side of Santa Cruz Island. Visitors will encounter many sea birds, marine iguanas, sea turtles, and have the opportunity to swim on the white-sand beach. Return to the Galapagos Legend, check out and transfer to Baltra’s airport. Return flight to Quito via Guayaquil.

DAY 01: MONDAY

Baltra Airport
Departure from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra (2 and half hour flight). Passengers are picked up at the airport by our guides and taken to the pier to board the M/VGalapagos Legend.

North Seymour
Dry landing. Guests will encounter swallow-tailed gulls, blue footed boobies, and sea lions. This site is a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and has the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird. Travelers will also spot both the marine iguanas and the land iguanas.

DAY 02: TUESDAY

Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Dry landing. Passengers walk to a saltwater lagoon behind the beach, where on occasion many pink flamingos can be observed. This trail leads up to Dragon Hill, which offers a lovely view of the bay. This is a nesting site for reintroduced land iguanas, and there is also a Holy Stick Forest.

Floreana (Cormorant Point).
Wet landing on a greenish colored sand beach. Visitors will hike from the black mangrove beds to a large, brackish lagoon, which holds one of the biggest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. This island features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos daisies, white and black mangrove, and holy stick

DAY 03: WEDNESDAY

Española (Suarez Point)
Dry landing. Visitors will learn more about the lava terrain and hike cross the inactive lava fields. Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird watching. Various bird species such as the mockingbird of Española, Nazca booby and tropic bird can be spotted and observed from very close. You will also see a large colony of marine iguanas, lava lizards, and rally light foot crabs. After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of masked and blue-footed boobies. The nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail. Visitors will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and swallow-tailed gulls and then reach the world’s largest colony of waved albatross. A major highlight is their mating season, from May through December. You’ll visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air 23 m (75 ft) up.

San Cristóbal (Interpretation Center or La Galapaguea).
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Passengers will visit San Cristóbal breeding center and learn about the National Park’s breeding program with the giant tortoises. Passengers will observe some animals in their natural environment. Passengers will also have the opportunity to the visit the town and go shopping for souvenirs and arts and crafts.

DAY 04: THURSDAY

Santa Cruz (Carrión Point)
Today, passengers can choose either a ride in an outboard motorboat to observe the Galapagos fur seal, seabirds and marine wildlife or go snorkeling to see a variety of tropical fish, manta rays or even harmless white-tipped reef sharks. Return to the Galapagos Legend, check-out and transfer to the airport. Return flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Ship Type: Motor Vessel
2. Category: Deluxe
3. Ship Length: 300 feet
4. Capacity: 100 Passengers
5. Length: 300 feet
6. Ship Width: 47.0 feet (14.3 meters)
7. Speed in knots:14 to 19 knots
8. Registry: Germany
9. Refurbished: 2002
10. Decks: 4
11. Crew: 60 plus 6 multilingual naturalists
12. Weight: 2700 gross tons
13. Electricity: 110 and 220V receptacles on-board
14. Bathroom: Private bathrooms in each cabin w/ hair dryers
15. TV: LCD television with 5 channels
16. Safety Deposit Box: Yes, in each cabin
17. Telephone: Service for internal, local, and international calls
18. Music: Yes
19. Wall to wall carpet: Yes
20. Lower beds: Yes, low twin beds or a queen
21. Air conditioning: Yes
22. Safety deposit boxes in each cabin: Yes

LOW SEASON:

1. January 8th to 21
2. March 1st to 12
3. May 1st to June 30th
4. Sept. 3rd to 30th
5. Nov. 26th to Dec. 16th

MOON DECK:

1. 05 Balcony Suites ( 20 sq. meters, 214 sq. feet )
2. 02 Superior Outside Cabins ( 11 sq. meters, 111 sq. feet )
3. 01 Junior Suite ( 15 sq. meters, 159 sq. feet )
4. Observation and Sun Terrace

SKY DECK:

1. Pool
2. Dining Area
3. Auditorium
4. Game Room
5. Passenger Lounge
6. Social Areas

EARTH DECK:

1. 04 Legend Suites ( 20 sq. meters, 214 sq. feet )
2. 24 Junior Suites ( 15 sq. meters, 159 sq. feet )
3. 03 Superior Outside Cabins ( 11 sq. meters, 111 sq. feet )
4. 03 Superior Inside Cabins ( 11 sq. meters, 111 sq. feet )

SEA DECK:

1. 15 Superior Outside Cabins ( 11 sq. meters, 111 sq. feet )
2. Dining Area
3. 1,800 square meters of social areas