Yachting the Galapagos Islands with Galapagos Odyssey

When most of us begin researching a high-end vacation to the Galapagos Islands, we tend to look toward either Lindblad Expeditions or Celebrity Xpedition. But, there are many other possibilities, including the newly built 16-passenger Galapagos Odyssey yacht.

Offering 3-, 4-, and 7-night itineraries, you'll spend your cruise with like-minded eco-adventurers in an intimate environment.

7-Night Itinerary
Sunday – Bachas (Santa Cruz)
Monday – Bartolome and Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Tuesday – Sierra Negra Volcano and White Tipped Reef Shark Canal (Isabela)
Wednesday – Highlands and Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz)
Thursday – Leon Dormido - Interpretation Center and Loberia (San Cristobal)
Friday – Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez (Espanola)
Saturday – Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay (Floreana)
Sunday – North Seymour

4-Night Itinerary
Sunday – Bachas (Santa Cruz)
Monday – Bartolome and Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Tuesday – Sierra Negra Volcano and White Tipped Reef Shark Canal (Isabela)
Wednesday – Highlands and Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz)
Thursday – Leon Dormido (San Cristobal)

3-Night Itinerary
Thursday – Interpretation Center and Loberia (San Cristobal)
Friday – Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez (Espanola)
Saturday – Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay (Floreana)
Sunday – North Seymour

According to Marcel Perkins, owner of Latin Trails, “Our guides are natives to the Galapagos Islands. We have built our itineraries with the help of the Galapagos National Park to include the best wildlife trails and most sought after visitor sights.”

For a full list of 2010 departures, visit www.galapagosodyssey.com.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com