The design of the Elite allows for more space per guest on board, including integrated social areas that blend indoor and outdoor designs and experiences. All Suites and Premium Golden Suites on board the Galapagos Elite will be spacious, comfortable and well-appointed: the perfect place to relax and recharge after a day spent exploring the islands. Each suite will have grand windows for panoramic ocean views, private outdoor balcony, as well as a natural light frosted glass wall restroom in each suite. All beds are convertible in two twin beds or one king size bed.
Class: Luxury Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 1 cabin with single bed, 8 suite cabins with king size or twin beds. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Sundeck, jacuzzi, private balcony, lounge area and bar.
Departures: Tuesday & Saturday
Itinerary
| Itinerary A – 8D/7N (Saturday to Saturday) | ||
| Saturday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | El Junco Lagoon (San Cristobal) | |
| Sunday | AM | North Seymour |
| PM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) | |
| Monday | AM | Tintoreras / Sierra Negra Volcano (Isabela) |
| PM | Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Center / Wetlands (Isabela) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Moreno Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) | |
| Thursday | AM | Rabida |
| PM | Bartolome | |
| Friday | AM | Kicker Rock/ Witch Hill (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Giant Tortoises Reserve (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) |
| – | San Cristobal Airport | |
| Itinerary B – 8D/7N (Saturday to Saturday) | ||
| Saturday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | David Rodriguez Breeding Center (San Cristobal) | |
| Sunday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
| PM | Gardner Bay / Gardner / Osborn Islets (Española) | |
| Monday | AM | Cormorant Point / Champion Islet (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay / The Baroness’ Lookout (Floreana) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Mosquera Islet |
| PM | Bachas beach (Santa Cruz) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Prince Philip’s Steps(Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Thursday | AM | Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) |
| PM | Egas Port (Santiago) | |
| Friday | AM | Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Highlands, Charles Darwin (Santa Cruz) | |
| Saturday | AM | Lobos Island |
| – | San Cristobal Airport | |
| Itinerary C – 4D/3N (Saturday to Tuesday) | ||
| Saturday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | David Rodriguez Breeding Center (San Cristobal) | |
| Sunday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
| PM | Gardner Bay / Gardner & Osborn Islets (Española) | |
| Monday | AM | Cormorant Point / Champion Islet (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay / The Baroness’ Lookout (Floreana) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Mosquera Islet |
| PM | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary D – 5D/4N (Tuesday to Saturday) | ||
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Bachas beach(Santa Cruz) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Thursday | AM | Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) |
| PM | Egas Port (Santiago) | |
| Friday | AM | Blck Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Highlands, Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) | |
| Saturday | AM | Lobos Island |
| PM | San Cristobal 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.