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The best way to see the Galapagos Islands is on board a luxury cruise. On the Petrel, guests travel in comfort to the different islands, where they have up-close encounters with blue-footed boobies, iguanas, giant tortoises, whales and more. It offers a deluxe way to visit these magical islands. A motorized catamaran, the Petrel is designed for comfort and stability and is outfitted with spacious cabins, a comfortable lounge, and Jacuzzi. On the Petrel, we emphasize the remarkable Natural History of Galapagos, selecting guides who are knowledgeable about biology and ecology in addition to having excellent language skills and client reviews.
Itinerary A
Length 8 days
Departs on Friday
From: Baltra Island Airport
Ends on Friday
At: San Cristóbal Island Airport
Overall site Rating: 70%
Wildlife Sightings
- check Flamingo
- check Flightless cormorant
- check Galapagos hawk
- check Galapagos penguin
- check Giant opuntia cactus forest
- check Giant tortoise in the wild
- check Hybrid land/marine iguana
- check Land Iguana
- check Mockingbirds
- check Nazca booby
- check Rays
- check Red-billed tropicbirds
- check Scalesia forest
- check Sea lions
- check Sea turtles
- check Sharks
- check Vermillion flycatcher
Itinerary B
Length 8 days
Departs on Friday
From: San Cristóbal Island Airport
Ends on Friday
At: Baltra Island Airport
Overall site Rating: 63%
Wildlife Sightings
- check Flamingo
- check Fur seals
- check Galapagos hawk
- check Galapagos penguin
- check Giant opuntia cactus forest
- check Giant tortoise in the wild
- check Land Iguana
- check Mockingbirds
- check Nazca booby
- check Rays
- check Red-billed tropicbirds
- check Red-footed booby
- check Scalesia forest
- check Sea lions
- check Sea turtles
- check Sharks
- check Vermillion flycatcher
- check Waved albatross
Itinerary B6
Length 6 days
Departs on Wednesday
From: Baltra Island Airport
Ends on Monday
At: Baltra Island Airport
Overall site Rating: 64%
Wildlife Sightings
- check Flamingo
- check Galapagos hawk
- check Giant opuntia cactus forest
- check Giant tortoise in the wild
- check Hybrid land/marine iguana
- check Land Iguana
- check Mockingbirds
- check Nazca booby
- check Rays
- check Red-billed tropicbirds
- check Scalesia forest
- check Sea lions
- check Vermillion flycatcher
- check Waved albatross
Itinerary A6
Length 6 days
Departs on Friday
From: Baltra Island Airport
Ends on Wednesday
At: Baltra Island Airport
Overall site Rating: 69%
Wildlife Sightings
- check Flamingo
- check Flightless cormorant
- check Galapagos hawk
- check Galapagos penguin
- check Giant tortoise in the wild
- check Land Iguana
- check Mockingbirds
- check Nazca booby
- check Rays
- check Red-billed tropicbirds
- check Sea lions
- check Sea turtles
- check Sharks
Itinerary B5
Length 0 days
Departs on
From: Baltra Island Airport
Ends on Saturday
At: Baltra Island Airport
Overall site Rating: 65%
Wildlife Sightings
- check Flamingo
- check Fur seals
- check Galapagos hawk
- check Galapagos penguin
- check Land Iguana
- check Nazca booby
- check Rays
- check Red-footed booby
- check Scalesia forest
- check Sea lions
- check Sea turtles
- check Sharks
- check Vermillion flycatcher
Itinerary B4
Length 4 days
Departs on Friday
From: San Cristóbal Island Airport
Ends on Monday
At: Baltra Island Airport
Overall site Rating: 60%
Wildlife Sightings
- check Flamingo
- check Galapagos hawk
- check Giant opuntia cactus forest
- check Giant tortoise in the wild
- check Land Iguana
- check Mockingbirds
- check Nazca booby
- check Rays
- check Red-billed tropicbirds
- check Sea lions
- check Waved albatross
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CABIN DETAILS |
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| Has bunk beds only | |||||
| Has interconnecting cabins | |||||
| Cabins with a private balcony | |||||
| Soap and shampoo provided in the cabins | |||||
| Hairdryers provided in the cabins | |||||
| Air conditioning controllable in each cabin | |||||
SHIP AMENITIES |
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| Has internet access | |||||
| Outdoor dining possible | |||||
| Scuba diving outings can be arranged as part of the normal itinerary | |||||
| Kayaks On Board | |||||
| Mask, snorkel and fins free of charge | |||||
| Provides wetsuits free of charge | |||||
| Has a jacuzzi / hot tub on board | |||||
| Has exercise room or exercise machines | |||||
| Has a glass bottom boat | |||||
| Some cabins are on the same deck as the dining room | |||||
| Has a medical professional (certified doctor or nurse) on board | |||||
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| Discounts for children / teens | |||||
| Has dedicated Family departures | |||||
| Minimum age for children | |||||
| Solo passenger friendly | |||||
| Tall person friendly | |||||
| Reduced mobility friendly | |||||
Overall Rating:
4 stars
Based on the averages of 1 reviews.
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Our family of four very much enjoyed our week on the Petrel (kids were 9&12). Outside of all the incredible species to observe in the Galapagos, we especially loved our unplugged family time together (stargazing, reading, playing board games etc.). I have a couple of videos of The Petrel as well as a detailed account of our experience on my family travel website Pint Size Pilot. You can find it here: https://pintsizepilot.com/best-galapagos-luxury-cruise-family-vacation/
Cruise Date:
15 March 2017 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 08 Oct 2017
Overall Rating: 4 Stars
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