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11/07/2023A voyage through the Galapagos, the romantic honeymoon cruise through the Enchanted Islands
In the sea, the light of the setting sun is reflected with flashes of gold and blue; The horizon of the Pacific Ocean is calm and peaceful. Lying on the yacht’s lounge chair, you take a sip of your cocktail while you watch the sea breeze caress the face and hair of your favorite person; you see how the Galapagos paradise combines perfectly with it; You sigh and think: “I want this for the rest of my life.”
Getting away from what you both know and entering a hidden paradise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to celebrate your love on a honeymoon cruise is something completely new and romantic. The Galapagos Islands always have a delicate touch on each island and on each beach that will completely elevate your first adventure on the trip of a lifetime.
Baltra Island is the starting point of the honeymoon cruise
The adventure will begin on an important island in the Galapagos archipelago: Baltra Island. From here you will visit impressive points such as the Itabaca Channel, a large waterway that separates Baltra Island from Santa Cruz. This will be an exciting tour, as a large number of sea lions, boobies and frigate birds will accompany you.
Something you should know is that the Galapagos is full of life, there are different and varied species everywhere. So if you are hoping for a honeymoon that fuses romance, relaxation and adventure; This is definitely the perfect honeymoon cruise.
After this short introduction to the paradise world of the Galapagos Islands, a romantic lunch awaits you on a private estate. There is a wide variety of dishes, such as: fish in seafood sauce or fine herbs, various Italian pastas and, of course, if you prefer, several vegetarian and vegan options such as eggplants stuffed with vegetables or risotto.
Baltra Island is certainly a wonderful place, holding hands you can enjoy a walk among tropical trees and lots of vegetation from a natural forest; Ferns, sedges, myconias will insert them into the natural habitat of the flagship animal of the Galapagos: the giant tortoises.
And with each step, you will approach a totally different scenario: the lava tunnels where you will hear stories about the volcanic eruptions that gave rise to all the islands of the archipelago millions of years ago.
At the end of the day, you will drive to the Anahí yacht, which will be your home and travel companion throughout your honeymoon cruise adventure.
Snorkeling in Isabela
This is how you will arrive at Isabela Island, here there is a small bay with turquoise water and white sand where you can relax and sunbathe; although we highly doubt that they will do so, since the real adventure is underwater. The bay is full of tropical fish in shallow waters, sea lions, reef sharks, manta rays and marine iguanas make up this little place. Snorkeling on your honeymoon cruise will be one of the best adventures and doing it with the person you want to share your life with is deeply meaningful. The best start for the adventurous life that awaits you together.
Walks along the seashore and trails between button mangrove and white mangrove will give the perfect balance between adventure and peace to your honeymoon. Although the adventure in Galapagos certainly never ends.
The highlands of the Sierra Negra Volcano await you. This elevation is located between two volcanoes: Cerro Azul and Alcedo del Norte. From the crater, and with some care from your guide, together you can descend to the fumaroles of the caldera and see along the way beautiful endemic birds and pink flamingos enjoying the tropical climate.
In the afternoon, a tour of the wetlands will take you to enjoy the flight and view of beautiful seabirds.
A magical tour in Elizabeth Bay
Among the fascinating experiences that you will enjoy together on your honeymoon cruise, the excursion to Elizabeth Bay stands out. The environment is certainly ideal, from an inlet surrounded by red mangroves you will see sea turtles and flightless cormorants among the bases of the mangrove; In the water, spotted eagle rays and golden rays will leave you impressed.
Kayaking in Caleta Tagus
At the Alcedo volcano there is a beautiful 3,200 m trail where you will take a walk among rocks, sand, lava and corals alongside blue-footed boobies, pelicans and flightless cormorants who will guide you to increasingly beautiful areas.
In Caleta Tagus, exciting and fun activities await you, snorkeling with sharks, diving or kayaking, together you choose what activity to do in the water to share every moment together.
Note: If you are worried about the experience of snorkeling with sharks, you should know that it is a wonderful activity and quite safe if you follow the instructions of your naturalist guide. For more information, you can read our article where we talk specifically about the experience: Swimming with sharks, the best season to get to know the marine life of the Galapagos Islands.
Panga ride on Fernandina Island
On Fernandina Island, one of the largest in the Galapagos, Punta Espinoza is located, an extensive platform of lava and sand that runs along the island from the volcano to the sea. Here large colonies of marine iguanas and Galapagos penguins will pose with you in the selfie. of your fantastic honeymoon cruise. In the sea, they will also swim alongside sea turtles, penguins and even seahorses.
There is also Punta Vicente Roca, here an ancient volcano and a natural and protected bay will be the living image of paradise; If you prefer, you can explore the water coves snorkeling or taking a panga ride along the cliff to find yourself in a volcanic ecosystem, there you will find a partially sunken cave where you can dive.
Flamingos and a red landscape on Rábida Island
Volcanic material, rain and salt water have formed a red paradise in the sand and rocks of Rábida Island. You will have fun together in the sea or walk along the path to a lagoon impressive for its diversity of birds: finches, Galapagos pigeons, yellow warblers and beautiful pink flamingos.
Marine life labyrinths on Bartolome Island
An unmissable moment on your honeymoon cruise in Galapagos is touring the Sombrero Chino channel on the southeast coast of Santiago Island, which will give you unforgettable experiences. They will tour the 350 m channel in kayaks, rocks, seaweed, tubes and lava flows for a geological interpretation and, of course, they will be close to the characteristic fauna of the Galapagos. On land you will encounter marine iguanas, sea lions and small groups of penguins; However, when you dive into the sea you will visit the home of hammerhead sharks, white and black tip sharks, rays and countless colorful fish.
Upon arriving at Bartolomé Island, entertaining challenges in the water await you. Bartholomew’s Pinnacle forms large, narrow labyrinths of marine life between beaches and bays.
We believe there is no better way to explore the Galapagos than by cruise; Mixing and combining islands, discovering what makes them different and special is the best way to enjoy your honeymoon. Well, each island is part of a fantastic paradise composed of white sand and majestic sunsets that together you will keep in your memory with special affection.
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