Petrel 8 Days - Itinerary B

• The Petrel catamaran is a highly luxurious double-hulled vessel, for elegant, swift and quiet cruising.
• All Petrel cabins are spacious with private balconies, and personal touches to ensure your comfort onboard.
• The stunning sundeck has Jacuzzi hot tub, and BBQ area, while other social perks include: fitness area, library, dining room, comfy lounge, espresso/cappuccino machine.
• The Petrel guarantees attentive and personalized onboard service, with a dedicated cruise manager available 24/7 to keep everything running smoothly.
• Sea kayaks are available onboard, be sure to reserve in advance if interested.

The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands famous for the fact that they were unpopulated by man until the 1800s and the amazing endemic species, especially the giant tortoises which give the islands their name. The islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the surrounding waters are a national park and a biological marine reserve. Of the 18 islands Baltra, Floreana, Isabela, San Cristobal and Santa Cruz are now populated by more than 25 000 people. The original names were given by an English pirate, but the Ecuadorians have given the islands Spanish names. The Islands were made famous by Charles Darwin after he visited them on his scientific voyage on the HMS Beagle and the endemic species here contributed significantly to Darwinian Theory.