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Galapagos beach
from $6,490
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Western Islands

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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Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour.
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $256,079
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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Explore beautiful beaches
  • Learn Galapagos history
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • See Darwin Bay red-footed boobies
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Sail privately through the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day charter aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend. Explore Española, Floreana, Genovesa, San Cristobal, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Snorkel Devil’s Crown, kayak near cliffs, and walk pristine beaches.
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Giant Tortoise
from $256,079
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Private Charter - Eastern & Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • See views of Pinnacle Rock
  • Observe Punta Pitt booby colonies
  • See Cerro Colorado giant tortoises
  • Bachas Beach swimming in Santa Cruz
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique private adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusually high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago's pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.
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Galapagos hawk
from $256,079
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Dragon Hill flamingo lagoon
  • Visit Santa Cruz tortoise reserve
  • Explore Devil’s Crown reef
  • Española wave albatross colony
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Charter the Galapagos Legend for an exclusive 8-day Galapagos journey. Explore iconic sites like Pinnacle Rock, Devil’s Crown, Española’s Gardner Bay, and San Cristobal’s Cerro Brujo. Snorkel with penguins, spot giant tortoises, and observe blue-footed boobies in private comfort with naturalist guides.
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Blue footed booby
from $256,079
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Private Charter - West & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Black Turtle Cove Santa Cruz
  • Snorkel with Santa Fe sea lions
  • Visit Rabida Island red beach
  • Spot Fernandina marine iguanas
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
This 8-day private cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes, and highlights of the Galapagos aboard Galapagos Legend. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species.
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Sea lions bask in the sun on the beach
from $129,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Passion
  • Explore Santa Cruz Highlands
  • Walk Floreana scenic trails
  • Discover Isabela lava fields
  • Witness unique wildlife
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Baltra / Baltra
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Whale Watching
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Embark on an 8-day Private Western Galapagos Islands cruise aboard M/Y Passion. Discover the wonders of the Galápagos Islands through immersive island excursions and wildlife encounters. Experience snorkeling, hiking, and guided exploration across Santa Cruz, Floreana, and Isabela.
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
from $129,000
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Passion
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • View Pinnacle Rock panorama
  • Observe frigate birds
  • Discover Genovesa's caldera
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Discover the Eastern Galapagos Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard M/Y Passion. Explore Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Bartolome, and more. Discover unique wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and snorkeling sites. Visit Charles Darwin Station, enjoy white sandy beaches, and witness diverse ecosystems.
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Giant Tortoise
from $99,358
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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
  • Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
  • View impressive volcanic landscapes
  • Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
This 8-day Southeast & North Central Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals takes you across the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Rabida. Encounter fascinating native wildlife such as giant tortoises, sea lions, flamingos, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and iguanas while you swim, snorkel or hike.
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See giant tortoises in the Galapagos
from $91,450
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Private Charter - Northern & Southern Islands Aboard Galapagos Angel

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel
  • Explore lush Santa Cruz highland
  • Marvel at blue-footed boobies
  • Witness North Seymour's wildlife
  • Explore Darwin Bay's mangrove trail
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Baltra / Baltra
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Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking
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Variable
Set off on an 8-day private cruise and explore the Northern and Southern Galapagos Islands aboard the Galapagos Angel. Highlights include North Seymour's unique geology, El Barranco's species, Egas Port fur seals, and Suarez Point wildlife. Relax at Gardner Bay, Santa Fe's viewpoints, and discover Black Turtle Cove.
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Sea lion on rocks on San Cristobal Island, Kicker Rock in background
from $92,390
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite
  • Snorkel across Darwin Bay
  • Discover the beautiful Kicker Rock
  • Visit Charles Darwin R. Station
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Baltra / San Cristobal
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Board the M/C Elite for a 5-day private Galapagos Northern Galapagos cruise. Visit Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rabida, and San Cristobal to experience the volcanic islands' beauty and natural charm. Witness an abundance of unique wildlife, including tortoises, iguanas, several bird species, and sea lions.
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Snorkeling near the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
from $81,990
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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
  • Trek through mangroves
  • Snorkel in search of marinlife
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the Ocean Spray luxury catamaran on this 5-day Northern Islands private cruise.
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A pair of blue-footed boobies perch on the rocky shore.
from $29,988
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Snorkel with tropical fish
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Take a dingy ride to see sea lions
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
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Variable
Experience the native flora and fauna of the Southern Galapagos Islands during this 4-day private cruise. Explore the beautiful beaches, a local market, and a sea turtle nesting site on your cruise aboard the Aida Maria.
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