Archipel I is the perfect option for an ecological cruise in the Galapagos Islands. It is spacious and very stable motor catamaran, which guarantees a close encounter with the wildlife in the archipelago. It has 8 beautiful double cabins on its main deck all with ocean views, a private bathroom, hot water, closet and a safe. A comfortable dining room and two bars (interior and exterior), library, air conditioning, TV, DVD, stereo, first aid equipment, ice maker, water purifier, spacious sundeck with chairs for sleeping and relaxing.
Class: Tourist Superior Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: Main deck with 8 cabins, of which 2 matrimonial cabins and 6 twin cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Sundeck, dining room, lounge area, indoor and outdoor and bar
Departures: Monday & Thursday
Itinerary
| Itinerary A – 8D/7N (Monday to Monday) | ||
| Monday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Interpretation Centre – Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Santa Fe |
| PM | South Plaza | |
| Wednesday | AM | North Seymour |
| PM | Chinese Hat | |
| Thursday | AM | Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre (Santa Cruz) | |
| Friday | AM | Moreno Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Saturday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Egas Port (Santiago) |
| PM | Rabida | |
| Monday | AM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary A5 – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre (Santa Cruz) | |
| Friday | AM | Moreno Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Saturday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Egas Port (Santiago) |
| PM | Rabida | |
| Monday | AM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary A4 – 4D/3N (Monday to Thursday) | ||
| Monday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Interpretation Centre – Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Santa Fe |
| PM | South Plaza | |
| Wednesday | AM | North Seymour |
| PM | Chinese Hat | |
| Thursday | AM | Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary B – 8D/7N (Monday to Monday) | ||
| Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Bartolome |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santiago) | |
| Thursday | AM | Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre (Santa Cruz) | |
| Friday | AM | Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Witch Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Monday | AM | Lobos Islet |
| – | San Cristobal Airport | |
| Itinerary B5 – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre (Santa Cruz) | |
| Friday | AM | Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Baroness Lookout – Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Witch Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Monday | AM | Lobos Islet |
| – | San Cristobal Airport | |
| Itinerary B4 – 4D/3N (Monday to Thursday) | ||
| Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Bartolome |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santiago) | |
| Thursday | AM | Twin Craters – El Chato Reserve (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
Price
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water, coffee and tea
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet suit
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)
In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.
Departures
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Travel style
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
Meeting point
Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.
Flights
In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.
What to bring?
- Passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or lightweight scarf
- Layered clothing
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent
Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.