Yacht Darwin was constructed in 1995 and was renovated in 2012. This small budget yacht has 8 bunk-bedded cabins, distributed over the three decks of the motorboat, comfortably accommodating up to 16 passengers. All cabins have private facilities and air conditioning. In addition, the Darwin yacht provides guests with a spacious sundeck, a bar, a cozy living room and dining room. The Darwin has thoughtfully planned itineraries that allow travelers to have an incredible adventure at a very reasonable price, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking a comprehensive Galapagos experience.
Class: Budget Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 8 double cabins with bunk bed, spread over the lower, main and upper deck All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, lounge, sundeck
Departures: Monday, Thursday & Sunday
Itinerary
| Itinerary Adventure – 8D/7N (Thursday to Thursday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Friday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Witch Hill |
| PM | Lobos Island | |
| Sunday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Monday | AM | Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela) |
| PM | Galapaguera, The Wetlands, Flamingo Lagoon (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Rabida |
| PM | Dragon Hill | |
| Wednesday | AM | Chinese Hat |
| PM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | Daphne |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Adventure – 5D/4N (Sunday to Thursday) | ||
| Sunday | AM | Puerto Ayora dock |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Monday | AM | Tintoreras |
| PM | Galapaguera, The Wetlands,Flamingo Lagoon (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Rabida |
| PM | Dragon Hill | |
| Wednesday | AM | Chinese Hat |
| PM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | Daphne |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Adventure – 4D/3N (Thursday to Sunday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Friday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Witch Hill |
| PM | Lobos Island | |
| Sunday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Puerto Ayora dock | |
| Itinerary Discovery – 8D/7N (Thursday to Thursday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Mosquera Islet | |
| Friday | AM | Plazas |
| PM | Santa Fe | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) |
| PM | Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown (Floreana) | |
| Monday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Egas Port (Santiago) |
| PM | Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Bartolome |
| PM | Sullivan Bay | |
| Thursday | AM | Bachas beach |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Discovery – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Mosquera Islet | |
| Friday | AM | Plazas |
| PM | Santa Fe | |
| Saturday | AM | Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Sunday | AM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) |
| PM | Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown (Floreana) | |
| Monday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Discovery – 4D/3N (Monday to Thursday) | ||
| Monday | AM | Puerto Ayora dock |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Egas Port (Santiago) |
| PM | Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Bartolome |
| PM | Sullivan Bay | |
| Thursday | AM | Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary Adventure – Discovery – 7D/6N (Monday to Sunday) | ||
| Monday | AM | Puerto Ayora |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Puerto Egas (Santiago) |
| PM | Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Bartolome |
| PM | Sullivan Bay | |
| Thursday | AM | Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Friday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Witch Hill (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Lobos Island | |
| Sunday | AM | Charles Darwin Station (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.