North & Central Galapagos
A 5-day Galápagos cruise aboard Fragata, calling at Baltra, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Bartolomé, Santiago, South Plaza. Explore the North & Central Galápagos on board the Fragata. This 5-day itinerary is a dream come true for wildlife lovers and photographers alike, combining the dramatic volcanic scenery of Bartolomé with the unparalleled bird colonies of Genovesa, also known as “Bird Island.” You’ll walk among blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, lava gulls, and even the elusive short-eared owl. Snorkeling opportunities abound, with chances to swim alongside sea lions, marine turtles, reef sharks, and even Galápagos penguins.
- Operated by: Independent, family-owned
- Ship: Fragata
- Length: 4 nights
- Regions: Galápagos, South America
- Wildlife: Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Frigatebirds, Lava Gull, Short-eared Owl, Galápagos Sea Lion, Green Sea Turtle, Galápagos Penguin
- From: $1,688 per person
- Season: Year-round on the National Park's fixed rotation; dates on request
- Next departures: 2026-09-25, 2026-10-09, 2026-10-23, 2026-11-06, 2026-11-20, 2026-12-04
- Route: Baltra → Santa Cruz → Genovesa → Bartolomé → Santiago → South Plaza → Santa Fe → San Cristóbal
The ship
- Fragata: 16 guests
Departures
- 2026-09-25 to 2026-09-29: $1,688
- 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-13: $1,688
- 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-27: $1,688
- 2026-11-06 to 2026-11-10: $1,688
- 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-24: $1,688
- 2026-12-04 to 2026-12-08: $1,688
Booking is arranged by an affiliated travel advisor, not by Your Naturalist. Your Naturalist does not operate or sell this sailing; deposits, payment schedules and cancellation terms are the cruise line's own. A request from this page reaches the travel advisor directly, who arranges the sailing with the line, including any current offers the line is running, and assists before and during travel.