Petrel
Petrel
The best way to see the Galapagos Islands is aboard a luxury cruise, and the newly built Petrel is a proud addition to the Haugan Cruises Galapagos fleet. This stylish and comfortable ship is outfitted with spacious cabins and suites, a comfortable lounge, luxurious interiors and an outdoor Jacuzzi. All cabins on board have private balconies, storage and a writing desk. Guests travel in comfort to the different islands and experience up-close encounters with blue-footed boobies, iguanas, giant tortoises, whales and more.
EMPHASIS ON NATURAL HISTORY
On the Petrel, the emphasis is on the remarkable Natural History of Galapagos and itineraries to carefully selected sites are outstanding. Guides are knowledgeable about biology and ecology and have excellent language skills and client reviews. The ship is equipped with kayaks, wetsuits and snorkel equipment to explore well-chosen visitor sites in the trip of a lifetime.
A PETREL: ELEGANT, SWIFT AND SILENT AT SEA
Named after a sea bird common to Galápagos, the Petrel is like its namesake: elegant, swift and silent at sea. The vessel is designed for comfort and stability and offers an optimal way to experience the wonder of the Galapagos in luxury.
IDEAL FORtravelers wanting a small stylish yacht and either a shorter itinerary or a combo boat + land-based program
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Day to Day Itinerary
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'A'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'B'
- 6 days Cruise Itinerary 'E'
- 6 days Cruise Itinerary 'F'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'D'
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary 'C'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - North Seymour IslandAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMNorth Seymour IslandNorth Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 - Vicente Roca Point - Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa PointFernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 - Tagus Cove - Urbina BayAMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 4 - Elizabeth Bay - Moreno PointAMElizabeth Bay
Isabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
PMMoreno PointIsabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 5 - Sierra Negra - Wetlands - Tortoise Breeding CenterAMSierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
PMWetlandsIsabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
Tortoise Breeding CenterIsabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
Day 6 - Charles Darwin Station - Los Gemelos - Santa CruzAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMLos GemelosSanta Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Santa CruzGiant Tortoise Ranch
Day 7 - South Plaza - Santa Fe IslandAMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
PMSanta Fe IslandSanta Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Day 8 - Isla Lobos - San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Interpretation CenterAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMInterpretation CenterSan Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Gardner Bay - Osborn Islet - Suarez PointAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
PMSuarez PointEspañola Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 3 - Devils Crown - Cormoran Point - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMDevils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Cormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 4 - Charles Darwin Station - HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 5 - Sullivan Bay - Bartholomew Island - Pinnacle RockAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Pinnacle RockBartholomew Island: Pinnacle RockBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.
Day 6 - Darwin Bay - Prince Phillip StepsAMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PMPrince Phillip StepsGenovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 7 - Puerto Egas - Buccaneer Cove - Espumilla BeachAMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PMBuccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Espumilla BeachSantiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Day 8 - Black Turtle Cove - Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - North Seymour IslandAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMNorth Seymour IslandNorth Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 2 - Vicente Roca Point - Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa PointFernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 - Tagus Cove - Urbina BayAMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 4 - Espinosa Point - Moreno PointAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMMoreno PointIsabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 5 - Sierra Negra - Wetlands - IsabelaAMSierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
PMWetlandsIsabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
IsabelaArnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center
Day 6 - Charles Darwin Station - Baltra DepartureAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Los Gemelos - Santa CruzAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLos GemelosSanta Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Santa CruzGiant Tortoise Ranch
Day 2 - South Plaza - Santa Fe IslandAMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
PMSanta Fe IslandSanta Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Day 3 - Isla Lobos - Interpretation CenterAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
PMInterpretation CenterSan Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
Day 4 - Gardner Bay - Osborn Islet - Suarez PointAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
PMSuarez PointEspañola Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 5 - Devils Crown - Cormoran Point - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMDevils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Cormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 6 - Charles Darwin Station - Baltra DepartureAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - HighlandsAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 2 - Sullivan Bay - Bartholomew Island - Pinnacle RockAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Pinnacle RockBartholomew Island: Pinnacle RockBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock: the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands.
Day 3 - Darwin Bay - Prince Phillip StepsAMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
PMPrince Phillip StepsGenovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Day 4 - Puerto Egas - Buccaneer Cove - Espumilla BeachAMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PMBuccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Espumilla BeachSantiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Day 5 - Black Turtle Cove - Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - San CristobalAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSan CristobalDavid Rodriguez Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Day 2 - Gardner Bay - Osborn Islet - Suarez PointAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
PMSuarez PointEspañola Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 3 - Devils Crown - Cormoran Point - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMDevils Crown
Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Cormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 4 - Charles Darwin Station - Highlands - Baltra DepartureAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
HighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
PMBaltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
