WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise

WINGS Birding Tours

Trip Details

Departure
Baltra Island, Galapagos
Schedule
Late May to early June; annual 11-day cruise aboard the Nemo III
Price
USD 8,550 per person (double occupancy)

About This Trip

WINGS Birding Tours' annual Galapagos cruise, led by expert leader Rich Hoyer, explores the archipelago aboard the Nemo III catamaran visiting the southern, central, and western islands. Española's Punta Suárez delivers the unforgettable spectacle of thousands of Waved Albatrosses courting and nesting, while Fernandina's Punta Espinoza holds the world's largest Flightless Cormorant colony alongside Galapagos Penguins and Marine Iguanas. Open-water crossings and panga rides along volcanic cliffs provide encounters with Galapagos Petrel, Galapagos Shearwater, Red-billed Tropicbird, Nazca and Red-footed Boobies, and all three frigatebird species.

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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 WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise depart from?

The WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise departs from Baltra Island, Galapagos, Ecuador.

When does the WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise run?

Late May to early June; annual 11-day cruise aboard the Nemo III

How much does the WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise cost?

USD 8,550 per person (double occupancy).

Who operates the WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise?

The WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise is operated by WINGS Birding Tours.

How do I book the WINGS Galapagos Islands Birding Cruise?

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