FC Millennium Cruise Galápagos Islands

FC Millennium Cruise Galápagos Islands

The Millennium is a modern, 16-passenger yacht that offers cruises through the Galápagos Islands. The accommodations are comfortable and nicely equipped, and there are ample social areas on the ship. Cruises range from 5 to 8 days.

Featured in:Bird Watching, Boat Tours, Baltra Island, Espanola, Fernandina, Floreana, Leon Dormido, Santiago, Seymour Norte
Duration:
8 hrs
Available Days:
Every day
Schedule:
Any time between Thu Jan 01 1970 07:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) and Thu Jan 01 1970 16:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Offered in English, Spanish

The Millennium is a modern, beautifully-designed yacht. The entire vessel is air conditioned and features elegant social areas that boast stunning ocean views. Passengers can chat with friends in the lounge or relax on the sundeck and soak up views of the Galápagos Islands. All meals are included.

The ship can hold 16 passengers, giving these cruises an intimate and tranquil feel. Each cabin can sleep two people and is equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water shower, minibar, TV, and a balcony with an ocean view. What more could you want?

What you do during a cruise on the Millennium depends on the route you choose. Rest assured, every option is a good one. On one of these cruises, you'll experience the best places in the Galápagos. You'll enjoy unrivaled access to beaches and bays, and visit truly spectacular landscapes. All activities - including snorkeling, swimming, and hiking - are attended by a bilingual naturalist guide. The guide will help you better understand the ecology of the Galápagos Islands.

The following itineraries are available on the Millennium, and all cruises leave from San Cristóbal Island. Each day is followed by a description of the destinations and attractions that you will visit. Please note that these itineraries are subject to change based upon weather conditions.

Itinerary A - 8 Days, 7 Nights
Day 1: Baltra Island/Santa Cruz Island - Cerro Dragon
Day 2: South Plaza Island - Santa Fé Island
Day 3: San Cristóbal Island - Interpretation Center and Lobos Island
Day 4: San Cristóbal Island - Punta Pitt and Galapaguera
Day 5: San Cristóbal Island - Kicker Rock and Cerro Brujo
Day 6: Española Island - Punta Suárez and Gardner Bay
Day 7: Floreana Island - Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay
Day 8: Santa Cruz Island/Baltra Island - Charles Darwin Research Station and Baltra Airport

Itinerary B - 8 Days, 7 Nights
Day 1: Baltra Island/Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Airport and the Highlands
Day 2: Isabela Island - Puerto Villamil, the Tintoreras, and Sierra Negra Volcano
Day 3: Isabela Island/Fernandina Island - Punta Moreno and Punta Mangle
Day 4: Fernandina Island/Isabela Island - Punta Espinoza and Tagus Cove
Day 5: Santiago Island - Puerto Egas and Chinese Hat
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island - Black Turtle Cove and North Seymour Island
Day 7: Bartolomé Island/Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay and Pinnacle Rock
Day 8: Santa Cruz Island/Baltra Island - Bachas Beach and Baltra Airport

Itinerary C - 6 Days, 5 Nights
Day 1: San Cristóbal Island - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Interpretation Center, and Lobos Island
Day 2: San Cristóbal Island - Punta Pitt and Galapaguera
Day 3: San Cristóbal Island - Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock
Day 4: Española Island - Punta Suárez and Gardner Bay
Day 5: Floreana Island - Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island/Baltra Island - Charles Darwin Research Station and Baltra Airport

Itinerary D - 6 Days, 5 Nights
Day 1: Baltra Island/Santa Cruz Island - Baltra Airport and the Highlands
Day 2: Isabela Island - Puerto Villamil, the Tintoreras, and Sierra Negra Volcano
Day 3: Isabela Island/Fernandina Island - Punta Moreno and Punta Mangle
Day 4: Fernandina Island/Isabela Island - Punta Espinoza and Tagus Cove
Day 5: Santiago Island - Puerto Egas and Chinese Hat
Day 6: Santa Cruz Island/Baltra Island - Black Turtle Cove and Baltra Airport

Itinerary E - 5 Days, 4 Nights
Day 1: Baltra Island - North Seymour Island
Day 2: Bartolomé Island/Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay and Pinnacle Rock
Day 3: Santa Cruz Island - Bachas Beach and Cerro Dragon
Day 4: South Plaza Island - Santa Fé Island
Day 5: San Cristóbal Island - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Interpretation Center, and Airport

Attractions Visited

Baltra Island

Baltra Island is the starting point for most visitors to the Galápagos, as it’s the site of the archipelago’s airport. The Baltra airport was remodeled in 2008 and has the usual amenities of a modern-day airport. Upon landing here, visitors will connect with board their cruises or take a boat directly to Santa Cruz Island, where plenty of lovely hotels and interesting wildlife attractions await.

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Espanola

Española is one of the most remote islands in the Galápagos. Fortunately, the wildlife and scenery here is well worth the long boat ride.

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Fernandina

Adjacent to Isabela Island is the westernmost island of Fernandina. This island is a popular stop during cruise tours. Fernandina has seen very few invasive species and minimal human activity, making it one of the most pristine islands in the Galápagos.

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Floreana

This island’s natural beauty is overshadowed by its quirky human history. As one of the first inhabited islands in the Galápagos, Floreana was initially home to a handful of settlers, who came to the island in the 1920s. Within a decade, several of those early settlers had gone missing, and the mystery of how or why remains unsolved.

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Leon Dormido

The name of this island is rightfully disputed. From a distance, it resembles a sleeping sea lion, giving it the name León Dormido. To others it may look like a boot, giving it the English name Kicker Rock. Regardless of the name you think fits it best, this 480-ft (146-m) rock formation is impressive. It rises abruptly out of the sea and is teeming with wildlife both above and below the water.

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Santiago

Santiago Island lies just north of Santa Cruz Island, and is comparable in size. With several visitor sites dispersed across the island, there are great opportunities to walk recent lava flows, observe colonies of fur seals, and snorkel in submerged lava cones.

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Seymour Norte

A small plateau of an island, North Seymour (Seymour Norte) lies just north of Baltra Island. This small island is a bird watcher’s paradise.

Read more:Seymour Norte

What to Bring

Clothes, jackets, windbreaker, walking shoes, waterproof sandals, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimming suit, day pack, water bottle, dry bag, toiletries, first-aid kit, and insect repellent.

What's included

All meals, accommodations in double cabins, all activities, and bilingual naturalist guide.

Transportation

Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.

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