Fragata 5-Day Western Itinerary
Route Map
Fragata 5-Day Western Itinerary Highlights
- Fernandina & western Isabela — Vicente Roca & Tagus Cove
- Flightless cormorants & penguins
- Santiago: Egas Port & Espumilla Beach
- Santa Cruz tortoise breeding center
- Round-trip from Baltra
Day by Day
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The Fragata 5-Day Western Itinerary sails round-trip from Baltra through Mosquera, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago and Santa Cruz. The traditional motor-yacht route combines active exploration with the volcanic scenery and endemic wildlife of the western Galapagos.
This itinerary suits travelers seeking Fernandina and western Isabela in a compact five-day program aboard a smaller vessel.
- Vicente Roca Point and Espinoza Point
- Penguins, marine iguanas and flightless cormorants
- Urbina Bay and historic Tagus Cove
- Egas Port, Espumilla Beach and Buccaneer Cove
- Santa Cruz giant tortoise conservation
Compare Fragata departure dates, cabin availability and current cruise prices for this route. Activities may change with weather, sea conditions and Galapagos National Park regulations. Our local team can compare Fragata's western and southern itineraries with other small-yacht Galapagos cruises.
AM
Arrival at Baltra, transfer and embarkation.
PM
Mosquera Islet: sea lion colony.
🐾 Sea lions, shorebirds, lava gulls
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Isabela & Fernandina
AM
Vicente Roca Point (Isabela): deep-water snorkeling.
PM
Espinoza Point (Fernandina): pristine lava fields.
🐾 Penguins, flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, sea turtles
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Isabela
AM
Urbina Bay: coral uplift and giant tortoises.
PM
Tagus Cove: Darwin’s Lake and scenic bay.
🐾 Giant tortoises, land iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorant
4
Santiago
AM
Egas Port & Espumilla Beach.
PM
Buccaneer Cove.
🐾 Marine iguanas, fur seals, Sally Lightfoot crabs, herons
5
Santa Cruz
AM
Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center.
PM
Transfer to Baltra Airport — end of cruise.
🐾 Giant tortoises, Darwin’s finches