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More than 560 miles from the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands are renowned for their extraordinary biodiversity. Discover some of the world’s rarest flora and fauna on a cruise here.
Isla Champion is a small islet off Floreana Island’s northeast coast. To cruise by it reveals a bare, rocky island without much allure, but to enter the infinitely blue waters around this small landmass is to discover a spectacular underwater realm. The visibility is generally impressive and thanks to this water clarity snorkelers often spot reef sharks patrolling the reef wall, cruising Pacific green turtles, and playful Galapagos sea lions. Encounters in the blue with thousands of small silver minnows, large tuna fish, or oceanic sunfish are not unheard of either.
Punta Suárez lies at the western point of Española, the oldest island in the Galápagos. Sheer cliffs provide superb thermals for seabirds and you may spot Swallow-tailed Gulls, Nazca Boobies and Blue-footed Boobies on the breeze. The largest seabird to nest in the Galapagos Islands is the Waved Albatross. These ocean wanderers can be seen seasonally here from April through December, when pairs reunite on Española, going through an elaborate pair-bonding display. View less Mockingbirds, doves, and occasional Galápagos Hawks can also be seen on the point, along with sea lions and colorful marine iguanas.
Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands group, just off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago
Five (originally six) majestic shield volcanoes up to half-amillion years old pierce the arid landscape of Isabela, the largest and youngest island in the Galápagos. Aboard a Zodiac, you’ll look for an array of seabirds including Flightless Cormorants and penguins.
The largest colony of Marine Iguanas in the Galápagos can be seen sunning on the black lava shores of Punta Espinoza at the north-eastern corner of Fernandina. One of the most pristine islands in the world, Fernandina hosts an impressive array of wildlife including sea lions, colourful Sally Light-Foot Crabs and the rare endemic Flightless Cormorant.
Tagus Cove is bordered by a steep rocky coastline and has for centuries offered shelter for ships and yachts. The cove is named after the British frigate HMS Tagus visiting the Galapagos in 1814. Already by the 1830s other ships had their visits recorded by painting or scratching their name onto the rocks. On approach Galapagos Penguins and Flightless Cormorants –both birds mainly found on Isabela’s west coast and neighboring Fernandina- are often seen. View less From the landing a trail through an incense tree forest leads past Darwin Lake to a viewpoint on top of a splatter cone. During the hike several land birds including Medium Ground-Finches, Galapagos Hawks, Yellow Warblers as well as Large-billed and Vermilion Flycatchers are often present. Brown Noddies and Blue-footed Boobies prefer the rocks along the shore.
Elizabeth Bay is one of the marine sites on Isabela’s west coast. South of Alcedo Volcano and north of Sierra Negra, Elizabeth Bay is found at Isabela’s narrowest east-west extension where the lava flows of these two volcanoes have connected each other. Elizabeth Bay’s shores show mangroves and specifically the easternmost part, a cove which can only be entered via a narrow channel, has red, white and black mangroves. Different animals prefer different parts of Elizabeth Bay. Las Marielas, three rocks at the entrance to the bay, are favored by Blue-footed Boobies, Flightless Cormorants and Galapagos Penguins as a resting place, while the mangrove area is preferred by Great Blue Herons for hunting or the Magnificent Frigatebirds for perching. The bay is used by turtles, rays and even sharks for feeding or resting. The shallow water and the root system of the mangroves in the small inlet allow smaller fish to hide from bigger predators.
Floreana has been luring visitors since the 18th century when whalers hunted the island for tortoises and pirates sought shelter in its caves. Sailors established a rustic mailing system here: a barrel nailed to a pole where they would drop letters hoping they would be delivered by other mariners sailing home. Then take a walk along the lovely beach, or go snorkelling in an underwater world as colourful as Floreana’s history
Champion Islet is a small islet some 700 meters off the northeast coast of Floreana. It is one of four marine sites surrounding Floreana and offers excellent deepwater snorkeling opportunities. Curious sea lions approach the snorkelers while turtles slowly swim by and sharks, sting rays, and a high diversity of colorful fishes can usually be seen. During a Zodiac cruise around Champion Islet not only seabirds such as Nazca Boobies, Swallow-tailed Gulls, or Red-billed Tropicbirds will be seen, it is also possible to spot the rare Floreana Mockingbird.
Where in the world can you see an olivine beach, deciduous vegetation and pink flamingos all in one place? Only at Punta Cormoránt, one of the most interesting sites in the islands. You’ll learn about the formation of beaches as we land on the olive-green sand and walk to Flour Beach, a favourite nesting site for Green Sea Turtles. Floreana also offers some of the best snorkelling sites in the Galápagos.
Los Gemelos (The Twins) is a visitor site in the Santa Cruz highlands. Found some 15 kilometers northwest of Puerto Ayora, the road leading from Puerto Ayora in the south of Santa Cruz to Itabaca in the north dissects the twin pit craters. Pit craters are formed when the roof of an underground void collapses. The smaller pit crater is on the eastern side of the road, while the larger one is on the western side. See from above, the two openings in the ground are not at all identical. View less Their layout might imply an elongated magma chamber or a lava tube leading further west and the larger twin actually having formerly been two small pit craters whose connecting wall collapsed as well. Trails through a Scalesia forest not only give access to good views of the pit craters, but also permit to observe some of the smaller land birds. Vermilion Flycatchers, Yellow Warblers, Galapagos Doves, Medium Ground Finches and several other finch species can often be seen there.
Cerro Dragón’s land iguanas once played an important part in a conservation program headed by the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galapagos National Park. When the reptiles’ numbers declined in the 1970s, some animals were taken to breed in captivity and were released back into undeveloped areas. Today, it is an honor to see the success of this program firsthand at Cerro Dragón. Walk inland on a trail past small saltwater lagoons that periodically feature flamingos, to see the reintroduced animals. In a periodic local phenomenon, during rainier times the salinity in the lagoons drops with the inflow of freshwater. As a consequence crustacean populations decline, which in turn means the shorebirds become scarce.
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The very first destination specific ship built by Silversea, Silver Origin enables guests to immerse themselves in the Galápagos Islands before they have even left the ship. The highest crew-to-guest ratio in the Galápagos, all-suite accommodation with private verandas, butler service, authentic Ecuadorian cuisine, all-inclusive beverages and all the expedition gear and local amenities you’ll need to truly experience the destination, Silver Origin is one of a kind. Designed with the environment in mind, Silver Origin features state-of-the-art technology designed specifically for the Galápagos, the dynamic positioning system automatically keeps her stationary, meaning the seabed is protected. While the fresh water purification system has enabled a significant reduction in plastic bottle usage.
What’s on board:
Beauty salon, fitness centre, spa, interior and exterior Explorer Lounges, basecamp, restaurant, Observation Lounge
Silversea has a COVID Protection Policy in place that will allow you to cancel your cruise up to 30 days prior to departure for all voyages for COVID-related purposes* only and you will be entitled to a refund or a 100% future cruise credit.
For all other instances, standard cancellation policy and penalties will apply.
Excludes exclusive Reader Offers Limited Package Holidays. *COVID-related purposes includes Prevention of embarkation due to Government restrictions. You or someone in your party has tested posted for COVID in the last 30 days. You or someone in your party has been in contact with someone who has tested positive in the last 30 days and Silversea deems you unfit to travel.
Yes, you will need to have both of your COVID-19 vaccinations with the last administered date at least 14 days prior to departure on your Silversea cruise ship.
For departures after 1st March 2022 where the required time has elapsed since the completion of their primary COVID-19 vaccination series, will be required to have received their booster dose.
For Mediterranean Voyages guests are being allowed to get antigen test 72hours within embarkation instead of 24hours. These new Covid protocols apply for all European Ports except Piraeus. This does NOT apply to Northern Europe.
Unlimited Wi-Fi is complimentary for all guests of Silversea and on all ships.
Unlimited drinks are included, select wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Bulter service for all gusts is included.
24-hour in suite dining service is included.
Select shore excursions are included.
Taxes and government fees are included.
Gratuities are included, except for spa facilities.
Meals on board are included, the speciality restaurants; la Dame, Seishin Restaurant (Silver Spirit) and Kaiseki Restaurant (Silver Muse) require a surcharge.
Some spirits, champagne, premium wine and caviar are not included but are available at a surcharge.
Spa facilities are not included and are available at a charge. Gratuities for spa facilities are not included.
Selected shore excursions are not included.
Private fitness instruction is not included.
Purchases from the boutiques on board are not included.
Casino gaming, laundry or valet services, hair styling, manicures and medical care is not included.
All suites have at least one flat screen TV.
Personalised stationary, your choice of toiletries, choice of pillow, luxury linens and customised in suite bar.
All suites come with butler service.
In your suite the plug sockets are a mixture of American 110-volt, and European 220-volt outlets are supplied. It is recommended that you bring an adapter plug with you.
Smoking is not permitted inside the ship or on balconies, smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
English is the main language spoken across the Silversea fleet; many staff speak several languages.
The currency on board all Silversea ships in US Dollars $. It is recommended that you take enough applicable currency for the destination you are travelling to.
You can order direct to your suite 24-hours a day. The restaurants are open dining, meaning between certain hours you can eat at whatever time you like.
If you have any dietary needs, allergies or intolerances, please let your ROL Cruise Specialist know in advance so that the ship can be informed. Please be advised that while every effort will be made to accommodate your needs, Silversea cannot guarantee all requests can be met.
The dress code on all ships for non-formal nights is smart casual. For lady’s smart casual is dresses, pantsuits, for gentlemen, jackets, tie is optional.
Formal nights are tiered depending on duration with sailings of 9 nights or less featuring 1 formal night. Longer voyages tend to have 2-3 formal nights. This is subject to change. The dress code for formal nights is evening gown or a cocktail dress for ladies, tuxedos, dinner jacket or dark suit for gentlemen.
There is no luggage allowance on board, however, you must adhere to ground/airline operator guidelines and pay additional fees if needed.
On completion of your first voyage with Silversea you will automatically be enrolled into the Silversea Venetian Society. Membership privileges and milestone rewards will be gained on every sailing, exclusive savings on future cruises, special events and activities are included.
Shore excursions are available to book via My Silversea approximately 180 days up until 2 days prior to departure.
In 2018 Silversea launched accessible shore excursions on select voyages in the Caribbean and Central America.
The level of mobility depends on how active the shore excursion is that you wish to book.
Yes, please advise your ROL Cruise Specilaist of any medical or mobility needs when you book. Please update us should your situatioon change after you have booked.
Expedition ships also have accessible suites , but due to the nature of these cruises Silversea encourage guests to call them directly to go through requirements prior to booking ensure that they can accomodate your needs.
John Lewis Gift Card is based on one per booking, for UK mainland addresses only when booking an Oceanview or above by 8pm 25th August 2022. The amount is tiered on cabin grade booked.