Built in Hamburg, Germany, in 1968 and refurbished in 1986, the Beluga is a sturdy and reliable First Class Superior motor yacht. Her spacious interior has a catching, modern design and is fully air-conditioned throughout the comfortable lounge and two separate dining rooms which accommodate eight guests each. The Beluga carries up to sixteen passengers who are sheltered in eight beautifully furnished staterooms. The Beluga is a fantastic way to cruise the islands with her ample deck space and panoramic windows in the dining area. Moreover, you will be well taken care of onboard by our captain, multilingual naturalist
Class: First Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 1 upper deck cabin with double bed, 2 main deck cabins with double or twin beds, 2 lower deck cabins with queen size bed, 2 lower deck cabins with single bed, 1 lower deck cabin with single bed. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, lounge, sundeck
Departures: Wednesday & Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary Fernandina – 8D/7N (Wednesday to Wednesday) | ||
| Wednesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | Chinese Hat |
| PM | Rabida Island | |
| Friday | AM | Sierra Negra (Isabela) |
| PM | Puerto Villamil (Isabela) | |
| Saturday | AM | Elizabeth Bay |
| PM | Moreno Point | |
| Sunday | AM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Espumilla Beach(Santiago) |
| PM | Buccaneers Cove (Santiago) | |
| Wednesday | AM | North Seymour |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Isabela – 6D/5N (Friday to Wednesday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Sierra Negra Volcano |
| PM | Tortoise Breeding Station / tintoreras / wetlands | |
| Saturday | AM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Moreno Point (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Espinoza Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Espumilla Beach , Buccaneers Cove |
| PM | Bartolome Island | |
| Wednesday | AM | North Seymour |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Tower -8D/7N (Wednesday to Wednesday) | ||
| Wednesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Highlands , Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thrusdat | AM | South Plaza |
| PM | Santa Fe Island | |
| Friday | AM | Witch Hill (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Galapaguera & El Junco (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay, Gardner and Osborn Islets (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Cormorant Point , Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay | |
| Monday | AM | Dragon Hill |
| PM | Sullivan Bay | |
| Tuesday | AM | Datwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | El Barranco (Genovesa) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Turtle Cove 8Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Hood – 6D/5N (Friday to Wednesday) | ||
| Friday | AM | San Cristobal Island |
| PM | Galapaguera and El Junco , highlands (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner, Gardner and Osborn Islets (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Punta Cormorant, Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Monday | AM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | El Barranco (Genovesa) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Turtle Cove (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.