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The Evolution
from $321,400
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Private Charter - Footsteps Back in Time Aboard Evolution

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution
  • Meet South Plaza´s vast wildlife
  • Snorkel with sea lions & penguins
  • Visit Santa Fe´s archipelago
  • Walk on Punta Cormorant´s beaches
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San Cristobal / Baltra
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Experiencing the depth and breadth of what the Galapagos Islands offer at top-notch landing sites on this 8-day Private voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.
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Soak in the jacuzzi on the sun deck
from $305,330
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Private Charter - In the Steps of Darwin Aboard Evolution

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution
  • Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
  • Snorkel on Isabela Island
  • Meet Urbina Bay's unique wildlife
  • Walk the white beach of Las Bachas
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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
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Close encounters with wildlife make your private journey a truly memorable one on this 8-day adventure. Snorkel, swim or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters with your private group of up to 24 guests.
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Grace sailing across the Galapagos Islands
from $180,600
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Private Charter - Following Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace
  • Relax on an olivine crystal beach
  • Spot land iguanas on a hike
  • Visit Tagus Cove
  • Enjoy exploratory snorkeling
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Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)
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Embark on a memorable private vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters with your private group of up to 16 guests.
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Coral I
from $91,559
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Private Charter - Galapagos Eastern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
  • Swim and snorkel at Devil's Crown
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Enjoy this 8-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful beaches and unique volcanic landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands.
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Colorful crabs in the Galapagos islands
from $12,419
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Islands Circumnavigation - East

San Cristobal to Mosquera - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • Observe sea lions in Lobos Island
  • Circumnavigate Kicker Rock
  • Explore Witch Hill beach
  • Swim with penguins in Bartolome
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day eastern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Grand Ocean Spray. Visit Kicker Rock, Pitt Point, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter sea lions, penguins, and blue-footed boobies while snorkeling, kayaking, and walking across volcanic landscapes. Experience diverse wildlife and iconic landmarks.
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(Espanola) Nazca Booby
from $10,745
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Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • See Chinese Hat wildlife
  • Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
  • Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
  • Learn Galapagos history
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross
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Santa Cruz: Las Bachas Beach
from $7,495
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Western & South Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
  • Hike lava fields at Sullivan Bay
  • See flightless cormorants
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Western and South Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and explore the region’s most diverse landscapes and wildlife. Discover rare species like flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins, and giant tortoises.
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Sea lion and pup
from $160,390
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray
  • See Chinese Hat wildlife
  • Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
  • Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
  • Learn Galapagos history
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day private charter West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross
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Colorful crabs in the Galapagos islands
from $123,790
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Private Charter - Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique
  • Visit a sea turtle nesting site
  • Spot Urbina Bay's wildlife
  • Explore red sand beaches
  • See North Seymour birdlife
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Baltra / Baltra
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Private Charter in the Western and Central Galapagos. Visit Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike volcanic trails, encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises, and seabirds.
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Sea lion on the beach of Espanola Island
from $92,720
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Private Charter - Northeast & Southeastern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Swim with reef sharks at Floreana
  • Encounter giant tortoises
  • Spot marine life in Kicker Rock
  • Spot blue-footed boobies up close
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Baltra / Baltra
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Small Ship Sailing
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Set sail on an 8-day private charter cruise aboard the Galaxy to explore the Northeast and Southeastern Galapagos Islands, including North Seymour, Bartolome, Genovesa, and San Cristobal. Hike volcanic trails, snorkel with vibrant marine life, relax on pristine beaches, and encounter iconic wildlife unique to the archipelago.
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Sail the Galapagos on the Origin ship!
from $10,250
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Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
  • Leave a card in Post Office Bay
  • Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming
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Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $8,290
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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • View a sea lion colony
  • Explore underground lava tubes
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Visit the blowhole on Espanola
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $4,272
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
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Explore in 5 days Galapagos Islands and navigate on Fragata yacht around Santa Cruz, Isabela and Rabida islands
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $3,850
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Central & Southern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
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Variable
Dive into an 8-day Central & Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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Balcony
from $96,890
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
  • Explore Urbina Bay
  • Hike along lava paths
  • Take a trail along Lake Darwin
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands aboard Ocean Spray. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day private Galapagos tour.
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Colorful land iguana
from $6,995
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Central South & Northern Islands

11 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Visit Santa Cruz highlands
  • Hike Bartolomé's summit
  • Paddle near iguanas in Santa Fe
  • Snorkel around Punta Pitt
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Sail aboard M/Y Monserrat on this 11-day cruise of the Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including Santa Cruz, Española, Genovesa, and Bartolome. Experience volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and isolated coves on an unforgettable island-hopping journey filled with hiking, snorkeling, and discovery.
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Origin & Theory Galapagos Yachts
from $219,000
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Private Charter - Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
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San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Cruise the Galapagos in style on the M/V Origin & Theory Galapagos yachts on this private 8-day tour of the islands of San Cristobal, Genovesa, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz and Santiago, viewing unique wildlife like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins & giant Galapagos tortoises.
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Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino) Island, Galapagos
from $5,600
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • Visit Charles Darwin Center
  • Sail around Kicker Rock
  • Explores Rabida its landscapes
  • Sunbathe in Las Bachas Beach
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Visit the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV during this 8-day cruise, where you'll enjoy the snorkeling in South Plaza, a panga ride in Turtle Cove, the Hill at Pitt Point and excursions on Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, and Santa Fe.
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