Bartholomew  is  a  small  Galapagos  Island  located  18  miles  northwest  from  the  Itabaca Channel.  Arriving  in  Bartolome  you  get  one  of  the  most  incredible  landscapes.  The summit  trail  begins  with  a  dry  landing,  though  sea-lions  make  the  purpose-built  dock more  exciting.  The  trail  is  a  dusty  walk  through  volcanic  ash.  The  only  vegetation  is  the "pioneer  Tiquilia  plant"and  greenish  Chamaesyce.  

These  are  vital  in  binding  the  ash  that fans down from the hill. Bartholomew  is  considered  one  of  the  best  snorkeling  sites  in  the  central  Galapagos region,  a  swim  at  the  foot  of  the  Pinnacle  Rock  and  around  its  base  is  the  most  important deep  water  snorkel  with  many  different  species  of  parrots  fishes,  marine  turtles,  sea  lions and sometimes Galapagos penguins. 

After  an  exquisite  lunch  on  board  the  M/Y  WindRose  we  will  head  to  Chinese  Hat,  which is  a  very  small  volcano  near  Santiago  Island,  surrounded  by  small  spatter  cones  creating  a dramatic  landscape.  Because  of  its  distinctive  shape,  Sombrero  Chino  has  fascinated visitors  as  long  as  they  have  been  coming  to  Galapagos.  It's  one  of  the  smallest Galapagos  Islands  but  don't  be  fooled:  it  has  a  unique  visitor  site  with  an  unforgettable view!  Galapagos  Penguins  and  eventually  Galapagos  hawks  are  active  across  this  patch  of land  which  is  also  beautiful  for  visitors  who  just  come  to  see  and  enjoy  the  scenery.  A  wet landing  in  the  main  beach  of  the  island  will  give  you  the  opportunity  of  enjoying  the sandy beach where sea lions rest and a variety of wade birds feed on the shore line. • Overnight at a Hotel on Santa Cruz Island. 

• Lunch on board. • Dinner in town. 

North  Seymour  Island  is  a  small  land  mass  located  an  hour  away  from  the  Itabaca Channel  on  the  north-side  of  Santa  Cruz.  This  rocky  island  is  home  of  one  the  most impressive  colonies  of  different  species  of  animals.  While  exploring  the  island  you  will  find Great  frigate  birds  that  during  courtship  they  spend  hours  handing  nesting  materials  to each  other.  While  around  you  will  encounter  some  blue  footed  boobies  cleaning  the ground and transporting some twigs here and there, but never actually construct a nest. 

The  area  where  the  eggs  are  laid  is  marked  by  a  ring  of  white  guano.  Heading  along  the shore,  you  traverse  a  wide  expanse  of  sand  criss-crossed  with  marine  iguana  trails.  These reptiles  nest  here,  so  be  careful  where  you  tread.  Some  of  the  island's  finest  waves  pound a  boulder  beach  on  your  left;  young  sea-lions  often  body-surf  here.  Looking  west,  there are good views of the two Daphne islands, Major and Minor. 

After  a  delicious  lunch  onboard  The  M/Y  WindRose,  we  will  head  to  Bachas  Beach,  a beautiful  coralline  beach.  This  is  the  perfect  place  for  practicing  snorkeling,  swimming  or to simply enjoy the white soft sand.   Several  brackish  lagoons  only  a  few  steps  away  from  the  sea  are  the  feeding  grounds  of various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos. Overnight at a Hotel on Santa Cruz Island. 

• Lunch on board. • Dinner in town.