Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise

Field Guides

Trip Details

Departure
Baltra Island, Galapagos
Schedule
June–July; annual departures (10 days aboard 75-ft catamaran)
Price
USD 8,550 per person (double occupancy)

About This Trip

Field Guides operates a dedicated birding cruise through the Galapagos aboard the 75-foot catamaran Nemo III, timed specifically for when Waved Albatross and Great Frigatebird are nesting on Española Island. The itinerary visits Española (Punta Suárez), Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Genovesa, targeting all 29 endemic bird species including Galapagos Penguin, Flightless Cormorant, three booby species, Galapagos Petrel, and Swallow-tailed Gull. Sea crossings between islands offer prime pelagic birding over the Humboldt-influenced waters of the archipelago.

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Further Reading

Best Pelagic Birding Trips in Ecuador

A guide to Ecuador's best pelagic birding trips: Galápagos cruises to the Waved Albatross colony on Española, and Isla de la Plata's 'Poor Man's Galápagos' day trips from Puerto López.

Best Places to See Penguins on Pelagic Trips

A guide to where to see penguins on pelagic birding trips worldwide, led by Galápagos Penguin — the only penguin species found north of the equator, seen at Fernandina on every Galápagos cruise itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise depart from?

The Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise departs from Baltra Island, Galapagos, Ecuador.

When does the Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise run?

June–July; annual departures (10 days aboard 75-ft catamaran)

How much does the Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise cost?

USD 8,550 per person (double occupancy).

Who operates the Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise?

The Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise is operated by Field Guides.

How do I book the Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise?

You can book the Field Guides Galapagos Birding Cruise directly through Field Guides using the operator link on this page to check availability and reserve a seat.