Galapagos Southern Loop Cruise

Isla Baltra is a small island in the Galapagos Archipelago of Ecuador. It is used by the Ecuadorian government as a military base, as well as by tourists. On boat trips look out for dolphins, whales and sharks, while accompanied by playful sea lions. Read more about Isla Baltra, Ecuador

Uninhabited North Seymour Island is a tiny low island off the northern tip of Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. They are a remote archipelago of equatorial volcanic islands situated in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 955 km west of mainland Ecuador, of which they are a province. The islands form a national park, and a biological marine reserve, where wildlife is the most notable feature. Read more about Isla North Seymour, Ecuador

South Plaza is a small island just off the northeast coast of Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. These are a remote archipelago of equatorial volcanic islands situated in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 955 km west of mainland Ecuador, of which they are a province. The islands form a national park, and a biological marine reserve, where wildlife is the most notable feature. Read more about South Plaza island, Ecuador

Santa Fe Island (or Barrington Island) is a small island 25 kms east of Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island in the centre of the Galapagos Islands. They are a remote archipelago of equatorial volcanic islands situated in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 955 kms west of mainland Ecuador, of which they are a province. Read more about Isla Santa Fe, Ecuador

Punta Pitt (Pitt Point) on San Cristobel Island is the easternmost point of the Galapagos Archipelago. Make a wet landing on the small 90 m beach and take the steep track uphill – 236 m high over a distance of 680 m. The volcanic tuff is sparsely covered with spiky shrubs, and the purpose of this rather challenging hike? Read more about Punta Pitt, San Cristobal, Ecuador

San Cristóbal Island is one of the eastern Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Possibly the most popular activity for visitors is a walk along the beautiful waterfront promenade, which features several fountains, playgrounds for children, and an enclosed saltwater swimming area that is likely to contain more sea lions than people! Take a taxi 8 km to visit El Progreso, the site of Manuel Cobo’s infamous prison and work camp, then continue on to the Lookout that offers great panoramic views of the island. Read more about San Cristobal Island, Ecuador

Floreana is one of the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. As the island is relatively flat and has a plentiful supply of fresh water, and animals for food, numerous ships over the past two hundred years would call in. How did those who passed through cleverly use this known fact to their advantage? Read more about Floreana, Ecuador

Floreana is one of the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. As the island is relatively flat and has a plentiful supply of fresh water, and animals for food, numerous ships over the past two hundred years would call in. How did those who passed through cleverly use this known fact to their advantage? Read more about Floreana, Ecuador

The Galápagos Islands are located across the Equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 973 km off the west coast of South America. The closest land mass is that of mainland Ecuador, the country to which they belong. The largest of the islands, Isabela - aka Caleta Tagus - with an area of 827 sq.km. Read more about Isabela Island (Caleta Tagus), Ecuador

Punta Moreno is a small section of young volcanic coastland on the mid-southwest coast of Isla Isabela in the Galápagos Islands. They are a remote archipelago of equatorial volcanic islands situated in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 955 km west of mainland Ecuador, of which they are a province. Punta Moreno is a place where the forces of the Galápagos have joined to create a work of art. Read more about Punta Moreno, Ecuador

Puerto Ayora is on the island of Santa Cruz centrally located in the Galapagos Archipelago of Ecuador. While small enough to explore by foot, there are taxis to assist with travel. There are also water taxis that enable visitors to look out for dolphins, whales and sharks, while they are surrounded by playful sea lions. Read more about Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

Isla Española, named in honour of Spain, is the most southerly as well as the oldest island in the Galápagos Archipelago, Ecuador. Its remote location and seclusion from other islands has resulted in Isla Española having a large number of endemic fauna. For example the marine iguanas here are the only ones that change colour during the breeding season. Read more about Isla Española, Ecuador

Punta Suárez is located in a bay on the western tip of Espanola Island, the most south-easterly island in the Galápagos Islands. They are a remote archipelago of equatorial volcanic islands situated in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 955 km west of mainland Ecuador, of which they are a province. The islands form a national park, and a biological marine reserve, where wildlife is the most notable feature. Read more about Punta Suárez, Ecuador

Isla Baltra is a small island in the Galapagos Archipelago of Ecuador. It is used by the Ecuadorian government as a military base, as well as by tourists. On boat trips look out for dolphins, whales and sharks, while accompanied by playful sea lions. Read more about Isla Baltra, Ecuador