Western Charter Route
An 8-day Galápagos cruise aboard Stella Maris, calling at San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rábida, Santiago, Fernandina. Fernandina, the youngest island, will blow your mind with its rugged lava landscapes. The youngest island in the archipelago, it is still being formed by volcanic eruptions and makes for a wonderful, otherworldly contrast to the other islands. Isabela, the biggest of all islands in the Galápagos, offers you fantastic hikes, views and arguably some of the best snorkeling spots in the Archipelago. During your time spent on Rábida, you will have the opportunity to watch wild Flamingos and walk on a blood-red sandy beach.
- Operated by: Independent, family-owned
- Ship: Stella Maris
- Length: 7 nights
- Regions: Galápagos, South America
- Wildlife: American Flamingo, Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Marine Iguana, Green Sea Turtle
- Season: Year-round on the National Park's fixed rotation; dates on request
- Next departures: 2026-09-28, 2026-10-12, 2026-10-26, 2026-11-09, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-07
- Route: San Cristóbal → Santa Cruz → Santiago → Rábida → Santiago → Fernandina → Isabela → Santa Cruz → Baltra
The ship
- Stella Maris: 14 guests
Departures
- 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-05
- 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-19
- 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-02
- 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-16
- 2026-11-23 to 2026-11-30
- 2026-12-07 to 2026-12-14
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.