The Cachalote Explorer cruise itineraries offer the option of 6, 8 and 15 day tours, visiting selected sites approved by the Galapagos National Park. Each of these itineraries is unique, rich and varied, and offers the opportunity to experience Galapagos up close and personal within a small group led by a highly experienced naturalist guide. Our two 8-day standard itineraries can be combined to form a 15-day itinerary which we highly recommend to those travelers who wish to have a complete, in-depth experience of the Galapagos Islands on a small cruise yacht.
Class: First Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 8 double cabins with double and single beds. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, lounge, sundeck and bar.
Departures: Wednesday & Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary Fernandina – 8D/7N (Wednesday to Wednesday) | ||
| Wednesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Highlands, Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | Chinese Hta |
| PM | Rabida | |
| Friday | AM | Sierra Negra (Isabela) |
| PM | Puerto Villamil, Tortoise Breeding Station (Isabela) | |
| Saturday | AM | Moreno Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Vicente Roca Point (Fernandina) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Puerto Egas |
| PM | Bartolome Island | |
| Wednesday | AM | North Seymour |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Isabela – 6D/5N (Friday to Wednesday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Puerto Villamil | |
| Saturday | AM | Moreno Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Vicente Roca Point (Fernandina) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Puerto Egas (Santiago) |
| PM | Bartolome Island | |
| Wednesday | AM | North Seymour |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Tower – 8D/7N (Wednesday to Wednesday) | ||
| Wednesday | AM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Charles Darwin Station | |
| Thursday | AM | South Plaza |
| PM | Santa Fe | |
| Friday | AM | Witch Hill (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Galapaguera and El Junco (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay, Gardner and Osborn Islets (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown (Florena) |
| PM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Monday | AM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | El Barranco (Genovesa) |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Daphne Mmayor |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Hood -6D/5N (Friday to Wednesday) | ||
| Friday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Galapaguera and El Junco (Española) | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay, Gardner and Osborn Islets (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point | |
| Sunday | AM | Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) | |
| Monday | AM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | El Barraco (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Daphne Mayor |
| – | 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.