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Day 1 – Monday Baltra Island
Welcome at Baltra Airport . Briefing on ship's facilities as well as National Parkat at the lounge given by naturalistic guides. Safety drill practice with passengers, crew and guides.
 North Seymour Island
After a dry landing guests will encounter Swallow Tailed Gulls and Sea Lions.
This site is also known for being a major nesting colony of Blue Footed Boobies, and the largest colony of the Magnificent Frigate Bird. (a different species from the Great Frigate Bird). Travelers will also spot both endemic species of iguanas, the Marine Iguanas and Land Iguanas. Passengers will enjoy this relaxed hike around the nesting sites.
Day 2 – Tuesday
Genovesa Island (El Barranco)
Best known as “the island of birds.” Passengers enjoy the safe harbor of being anchored deep within the cater  formed bay. A dry landing at El Barranco (Prince Philip's Steps). Passengers will walk on lava terrain observing Red Footed Boobies, Frigates, and the fragrant  Palo Santo trees. Thousands of Storm Petrels can be seen hovering over the open expanses.
Genovesa Island ( Darwin Bay )
Your second visit is a refreshing wet landing. Travelers visit Darwin Bay and will enjoy observing the Red-Footed Boobies, Frigates, Sea  Lions, Lava Gulls, Night Herons, and Fiddler Crabs at this site. This place also offers snorkeling opportunities in the bay to observe sharks and rays at a safe distance. Passengers never forget the wonderful beaches on this island.
Day 3 – Wednesday
Española Island (Suarez Point)
Travelers enjoy a dry landing at Suarez Point. Upon landing visitors  will learn more about the lava terrain while crossing the inactive lava fields.
Aside from the Sea Lion colonies, this is one of the most important sites for bird  watching. As soon as visitors out foot on this island many species can be spotted and observed closely. Among the many species, the Hooded Mocking bird and Red Billed Tropic Bird can be seen. Travelers will also spot a large colony of Marine Iguanas, Lava Lizards, and the colorful Sally Light Foot Crabs.
 After a short trek visitors encounter colonies of masked and blue-footed boobies.
The nesting grounds sometimes overlap the trail. Visitors will also find Galapagos Doves, Hawks and Swallow-Tailed Gulls. After crossing the nesting grounds you will reach the world's largest colony of Waved Albatross (15000 approx.),
Their mating rituals are a highlight of the visit by the end of this excursion passengers will visit the famous blowhole, where water shoots into the air at almost 23 mts. ( 75 ft .).
San Cristóbal Island ( Interpretation Center ) 
Dry landing at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Here passengers visit the Interpretation Center providing travelers an opportunity to learn about the natural and human history of the islands that takes one hour interactive presentation. There is some time to shop in town.
Day 4 – Thursday
Santa Cruz Island
Arrive at Black Turtle Cove located near Las Bachas beach in the north of Santa Cruz Island . This excursion provides passengers with a “panga” ride though the mangrove, during which the outboard motor of the small boat is turned off. This allows the close observation of Sea Turtles, White Tipped Reef Sharks, Spotted Eagle Rays, and Yellow Rays.
*Passengers Disembarking.
Return back to the Galapagos Legend, check out and transfer to the airport
Flight to back to Quito through Guayaquil .
*END OF THE 3 NIGHTS CRUISE ITINERARY
- Visits to the Islands
There are 2 daily visits to the islands, mornings and afternoons. Our naturalist guides will take you directly to the most stupendous and representative locations in each island and introduce you —whether through walking, hiking or snorkeling—, to the mysterious and wonderful secrets of flora, fauna and geology.
- Depending on the itinerary, you will also alternate with swimming on colorful sand beaches, watching the sea lions on a rocky shore, taking a tour at the Darwin Research Station (on Santa Cruz), and souvenir shopping.
To get to our various sites, we have two types of landing:
- Dry Landings:
Passengers step directly from a dinghy to rocks or onto a dock. We recommend: walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, insect repellent and a light jacket.
- Wet Landings:
The dinghy edges up onto a beach, where you step into knee-deep water assisted by crew members and guides.
We recommend: swimming suit or shorts, walking shoes or slippers, towel, that will be provided by the crew while disembarking, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, plastic bag, well insulated cameras and a windbreaker.
- Snorkeling Opportunities
- Marine life in Galapagos is abundant and varied, so it is a great place for snorkeling. For those who do not have their own be equipment, it may be rented on board. For your safety, here is a list of some of the rules that must be obeyed:
- - Listen carefully and follow the guide's instructions.
- - Stay together with the group of snorkelers.
- - If you do not feel comfortable in the water, always wear a life vest.
- - In case you feel tired or insecure wave your hand and the dinghy will pick you up.
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3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS 
