Galapagos Cruises

Come see the islands that Charles Darwin made famous. Galapagos travel beckons every birder, nature lover and curious traveler. Each day on a Galapagos cruise you leave your yacht to explore these uninhabited island treasures. On our Galapagos tours, we stay in hotels and set out by foot, kayak, horse or bike with a naturalist guide who shows the diversity of Galapagos wildlife and teaches about the area's natural history. Each island is filled with Galapagos travel highlights: snorkeling with playful sea lions, admiring the amusing blue-footed Boobie, whale-watching, or hiking to lava tunnels on Santa Cruz Island. Travel with us to the Galapagos Islands and visit one of the most undisturbed ecosystems in the world!

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Galapagos Sally Lightfoot CrabIguana found during a Galapagos wildlife cruiseBirdwatching during a Galapagos Islands cruise
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Category 1 Yachts

These yachts offer an affordable way to enjoy the beauty of the Galapagos Islands in small but comfortable twin share cabins. These yachts are often referred to as Tourist or Tourist Superior yachts, and they have private bath/shower and bunkbeds in most cabins. Galapagos cruises on these yachts tend to travel to the more central Galapagos Islands and have a certified, bilingual naturalist guide on every cruise.

Beagle

Beagle

From: $3,285
Days: 10
Passengers: 13
The Beagle is irresistible with undeniable charm and beauty under sail. Galapagos cruises onboard the Beagle include ...
Cachalote

Cachalote

From: $2,695
Days: 10
Passengers: 16
Onboard the fully air-conditioned Cachalote, you will experience great comfort and relaxation as we take you through ...

Estrella del Mar

From: $1,965
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The Estrella del Mar was built in 1991 and was recently renovated. All cabins have windows, air-conditioning and a ...
Enjoy a gorgeous Galapagos sunset from the deck of the Galapagos Voyager Yacht

Galapagos Voyager

From: $2,225
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The Galapagos Voyager offers 8 double cabins with lower beds, private baths, hot water showers, and air conditioning. ...
Guantanamera

Guantanamera

From: $1,945
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The Guantanamera is a fully air-conditioned, tourist class motor yacht offering 8 double cabins with private bathrooms ...
Samba

Samba

From: $2,450
Days: 10
Passengers: 12
The Samba is a classic traditional steel hulled motor yacht built in Holland as a private yacht. The Samba offers ...
Cruise in style and comfort aboard the Tip Top IV

Tip Top IV

From: $3,210
Days: 10
Passengers: 16
Our First Class Yacht Tip Top IV was designed and constructed to offer the higheset level of security and comfort to ...
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Category 2 Yachts

Yachts in this category have larger cabins and a greater variety of bed types (twin, bunk, double). You may see them called Deluxe or First Class yachts. They have more spacious lounges, decks and dining rooms to enhance your Galapagos experience. These Galapagos cruises may travel to the more remote islands and offer top level bilingual naturalist guides.

Archipel I

Archipel II

From: $2,975
Days: 10
Passengers: 16
The spacious Eco-Catamaran Archipel II has beautiful cabins, each with double or single lower beds, private bath, air ...
Enjoy a Galapagos cruise on the deluxe catamaran the Athala

Athala

From: $2,755
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The new luxury Catamaran Athala was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style. The ...
Beluga

Beluga

From: $3,385
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The Beluga is a lovely, 110 foot, steel-hulled motor vessel. It is fully air-conditioned and accommodates 16 passengers ...
Coral I

Coral I

From: $1,810
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 36
The Coral I is a newly renovated, spacious motor yacht designed with dark teakwood and bronze. All 18 cabins have air ...
Corall II cruising the waters of the Galapagos Islands

Coral II

From: $1,810
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 20
The Coral II is a fully equipped, spacious motor yacht designed with teakwood and modern decorum to give a unique ...
Eric, Letty & Flamingo

Eric, Letty & Flamingo

From: $2,990
Days: 10
Passengers: 20
The Eric, Letty, and Flamingo are signature yachts with identical characteristics. Polished teak wood interior features ...
Galapagos Legend

Galapagos Legend

From: $1,810
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 100
The Galapagos Legend has 1800 sq. mts. of social areas, built with marine certified materials qualifying with Safety of ...
The Odyssey is a recently-built 16-passenger yacht with the latest technology and comfort.

Galapagos Odyssey

From: $2,590
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The Odyssey is a recently-built 16-passenger yacht with the latest technology and comfort. All cabins have private ...
Get ready for an amazing Galapagos experience aboard the Galaxy

Galaxy

From: $2,290
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
Experience luxurious Galapagos travel aboard the new Category 3 yacht, the Galaxy. This yacht boasts beautiful ...
Athala

Journey I

From: $2,520
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The Journey I (formerly called the Anahi) is a brand-new yacht for Galapagos travel. The catamaran styling makes this ...
Millennium yacht cruising in the Galapagos Archipelago

Millennium

From: $2,080
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
The Millennium catamaran has six double rooms with private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Most rooms also have a ...
Sagitta

Sagitta

From: $3,780
Days: 10
Passengers: 16
The beautiful, spacious and luxurious 3 masted sailing ship SAGITTA is 120 feet tall and 124 feet long. Sagitta carries ...
Enjoy a stable and pampered ride on the brand new Seaman II Catamaran

Seaman II Catamaran

From: $2,435
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 16
Catmarans are reputedly the most stable of Galapagos yachts, and the Seaman II boasts the newest accommodations for ...
Tip Top II

Tip Top II

From: $2,020
Days: 7-17
Passengers: 16
The Tip Top II accommodates 16 passengers in 8 double cabins and 1 single cabin. Each cabin has a private bathroom ...
Tip Top II

Tip Top III

From: $2,175
Days: 7-17
Passengers: 16
The Tip Top III accommodate 16 passengers in 10 cabins. Each cabin has a private bathroom (toilet, shower, washbasin ...
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Category 3 Yachts

These yachts offer all of the amenities of the other Galapagos yacht classes and more. These are the nicest yachts, and are often called First Class or Luxury yachts in the Galapagos. They boast the most spacious accommodations, top level cuisine, and superior service onboard to ensure an unforgettable Galapagos travel experience!

Alta

Alta

From: $4,925
Days: 10
Passengers: 16
Ideal for those seeking exclusivity and uniqueness on their Galapagos cruise, Alta is very stylish with the special ...
Eclipse

Eclipse

From: $5,085
Days: 8-12
Passengers: 48
The Eclipse is a 210 ft expedition vessel that accommodates up to 48 passengers in staterooms, each with a seaview. ...
Evolution

Evolution

From: $4,715
Days: 10
Passengers: 32
The Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920s but brings the level of comfort and safety of today. She accommodates up ...
Explore the Galapagos aboard the Grace yacht

Grace

From: $5,240
Days: 10
Passengers: 18
M/Y Grace has journeyed the waters of this world under many names but has been rechristened with a name that takes her ...
Isabela

Isabela

From: $4,660
Days: 10
Passengers: 40
This 40-guest vessel, with 20 outside cabins plus an owner's suite, offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for ...
Islander

Islander

From: $5,120
Days: 10
Passengers: 47
The luxury Islander is fully air-conditioned with a comfortable lounge and 24 outside cabins. The Islander has a unique ...
La Pinta offers a relaxed yet lavish expedition atmosphere

La Pinta

From: $5,140
Days: 10
Passengers: 48
Galapagos explorers can now enjoy an expedition adventure with comfort and safety aboard the 48-guest yacht La Pinta. ...
Mary Anne

Mary Anne

From: $4,020
Days: 10
Passengers: 16
The Mary Anne is a speedy sailing yacht with a square rigger design. Although it offers 14 cabins, this yacht typically ...
Polaris

Polaris

From: $4,740
Days: 10
Passengers: 80
The minute you board our expedition ship Polaris, her mellow woods, polished brass and gracious informality will make ...
Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

From: $2,355
Days: 7-10
Passengers: 90
The comfortable Santa Cruz motor ship was built exclusively for Galapagos cruising. Amenities onboard include a lounge, ...
Sky Dancer

Sky Dancer

From: $4,555
Days: 10-13
Passengers: 16
The dazzling realm beneath the sea of the Galapagos captivates as much curiosity as the islands themselves. Discover ...
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