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Max Passengers: 14
Ship Type: Motor Yacht
Operated by: Galapagos Experience

Built in Holland as a luxurious private yacht, the Samba is a charming 78-foot motor sailer. Locally owned and operated, the Samba is a classic traditional steel hulled motor yacht which maintains a high level of service. Guests will enjoy delicious Ecuadorian cuisine, superbly trained captains, crew and multilingual guides for a memorable Galapagos vacation.

Amenities and Accommodations
The Samba holds to a pristine standard of yacht maintenance and carries safety equipment that meets the highest standards as well as stabilizers for a more comfortable voyage. Guests will find comfortable spacious accommodations, ample open and shaded deck space, delicious Ecuadorian and international cuisine served in the salon or on deck, and personal service on board by a superbly trained crew and guide.

Her 14 passengers are accommodated in seven air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Other on board amenities in include ample dining-room/saloon connected to the outdoor dining facility with large tables, TV with video-system, sound system, mini-library with books and videos and a small bar.

While her spacious cabins, open and shaded observation decks, and professional equipment provide for your enjoyment, her high safety standards assure your safe passage.
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Departures

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  • May 6, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • May 6, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • May 13, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • May 20, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • May 20, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • May 27, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jun 3, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jun 3, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jun 10, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jun 17, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jun 17, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jun 24, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jul 1, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jul 1, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jul 8, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jul 15, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jul 15, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jul 22, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jul 29, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jul 29, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Aug 5, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Aug 12, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Aug 12, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Aug 19, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Aug 26, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Aug 26, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Sep 2, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
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  • Sep 9, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Sep 16, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Sep 23, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Sep 23, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Sep 30, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Oct 7, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Oct 7, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Oct 14, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
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  • Oct 21, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Oct 28, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
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  • Nov 25, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Dec 2, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Dec 2, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Dec 9, 2025from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Dec 16, 2025from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Dec 16, 2025from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Dec 23, 2025from $5,654Southeast Islands
  • Dec 30, 2025from $5,654Northwest Islands
  • Jan 6, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jan 13, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jan 13, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jan 20, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jan 27, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jan 27, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Feb 3, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Feb 10, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Feb 10, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Feb 17, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Feb 24, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Feb 24, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Mar 3, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Mar 10, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Mar 10, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Mar 17, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Mar 24, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Mar 24, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Mar 31, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Apr 7, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Apr 7, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Apr 14, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Apr 21, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Apr 21, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Apr 28, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • May 5, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • May 5, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • May 12, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • May 19, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • May 19, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • May 26, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jun 2, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jun 2, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jun 9, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jun 16, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jun 16, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jun 23, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jun 30, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jun 30, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jul 7, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jul 14, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jul 14, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Jul 21, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Jul 28, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Jul 28, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Aug 4, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Aug 11, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Aug 11, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Aug 18, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Aug 25, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Aug 25, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Sep 1, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Sep 8, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Sep 8, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Sep 15, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Sep 22, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Sep 22, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Sep 29, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Oct 6, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Oct 6, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Oct 13, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Oct 20, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Oct 20, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Oct 27, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Nov 3, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Nov 3, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Nov 10, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Nov 17, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Nov 17, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Nov 24, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Dec 1, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Dec 1, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Dec 8, 2026from $5,140Southeast Islands
  • Dec 15, 2026from $5,140Northwest Islands
  • Dec 15, 2026from $10,280Islands Circumnavigation
  • Dec 22, 2026from $5,654Southeast Islands
  • Dec 29, 2026from $5,654Northwest Islands
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Cabins

Samba's Cabin
Cabin
Standard Cabins have upper and lower bunks, the bottom bunk is wider. Private bath facilities.

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