The renewed Estrella del Mar offers simple comfort and space on small ship cruises around the Galapagos. It’s a popular choice for those seeking a budget-friendly experience. There are eight cabins, four on the upper deck, and four on the lower deck, catering to a maximum of 16 guests per voyage. Estrella del Mar has a professional crew, expert naturalist guides, open dining, and social area. All soft drinks during your stay are included.
Class: Tourist Superior Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 4 double bunk bed cabins on upper deck and 4 double bunk bed cabins on lower deck. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Indoor dining area, indoor lounge, open kitchen, outdoor lounge, sundeck, BBQ area. Departures: Monday, Tuesday & Friday
| Itinerary A – West South Central – 7D/6N (Tuesday to Monday) | ||
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Rabida Island | |
| Wednesday | AM | Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) |
| PM | Egas Port / Espumilla beach (Santiago) | |
| Thursday | AM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Friday | AM | Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Moreno Point (Isabela) | |
| Saturday | AM | Tintoreras / Sierra Negra and Chico Volcano (Isabela) |
| PM | Wall of tears / Tortoise Center (Isabela) | |
| Sunday | AM | Charles Darwin Center (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Tortuga Bay (Santa Cruz) | |
| Monday | AM | Lobos Island (San Cristobal) |
| PM | San Cristobal Airport | |
| Itinerary B – East Central – 9D/8N (Monday to Tuesday) | ||
| Monday | AM | San Cristobal Airpport |
| PM | Interpretation Center / Colorado Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Witch Hill / Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Garder Bay (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Thursday | AM | Baroness View Point / Post Office (Floreana) |
| PM | Cormorant Point (Floreana) | |
| Friday | AM | North Seymour Island |
| PM | Bartolome Island | |
| Saturday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | El Barranco (Genovesa) | |
| Sunday | AM | South Plazas Island |
| PM | Santa Fe | |
| Monday | AM | El Chato / Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Charles Darwin (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Borrero Bay (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary C – South Central – 5D/4N (Monday to Friday) | ||
| Monday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Interpretation Center / Colorado Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Witch Hill / Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Gardner Bay (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Thursday | AM | Baroness View Point / Post Office (Floreana) |
| PM | Cormorant Point (Floreana) | |
| Friday | AM | North Seymour Island |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
| Itinerary D – North Central – 5D/4N (Friday to Tuesday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Bartolome Island | |
| Saturday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | El Barranco (Genovesa) | |
| Sunday | AM | South Plazas Island |
| PM | Santa Fe | |
| Monday | AM | El Chato / Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Charles Darwin Center (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Borreo Bay (Santa Cruz) |
| – | Baltra Airport | |
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
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.
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.
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Edificio Argentina Plaza – Office 802
Juan Severino E8-38 y Av. 6 de Diciembre
Quito – Ecuador
Office hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT-5).
Tourism Registry Number: 1792773474001.001.9003713
