Grand Daphne

Galapagos Cruise

This brand new First Class cruise combines the best itineraries with the highest standards for comfort, guaranteeing an incredible experience. There is accommodation on board for 16 passengers in two upper-deck cabins, one main deck suite and six lower-deck cabins. The vessel’s other features include a sun deck on the upper level with lounge chairs and other ample seating, and a dining room and bar on the main deck.

Class: First Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: Upper deck with 2 twin cabins, 1 matrimonial suite on the main deck and lower deck with 4 twin cabins and 2 matrimonial cabins. All cabins have a private bathroom.
Features: Dining room, bar, lounge, and sundeck
Departures: Wednesday & Saturday

Itinerary

Itinerary A – 8D/7N (Wednesday to Wednesday)
Wednesday AM Baltra Airport
PM Bachas Beach
Thursday AM Rabida
PM Albemarle (Isabela)
Friday AM Tagus Cove (Isabela)
PM Urbina Bay (Isabela)
Saturday AM Espinoza Point (Fernandina)
PM Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
Sunday AM Puerto Egas (Santiago)
PM Caleta Buccanero (Santiago)
Monday AM Bartolome
PM Chinese Hat
Tuesday AM North Seymour
PM Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday AM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Baltra Airport
Itinerary B – 8D/7N (Wednesday to Wednesday)
Wednesday AM Baltra Airport
PM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Thursday AM Post Office Bay (Floreana)
PM Cormorant Point (Floreana)
Friday AM Suarez Point (Española)
PM Gardner Bay (Española)
Saturday AM Kicker Rock (San Cristobal)
PM Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
Sunday AM Santa Fe
PM South Plazas
Monday AM Prince Phillip’s Steps (Genovesa)
PM Darwin BayGenovesa)
Tuesday AM Sullivan Bay (Santa Cruz)
PM Dragon Hill
Wednesday AM Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
Baltra Airport
Itinerary B – 5D/4N  (Saturday to Wednesday)
Saturday AM San Cristobal Airport
PM Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
Sunday AM Santa Fe
PM South Plazas
Monday AM Prince Phillip’s Steps(Genovesa)
PM Darwin Bay (Genovesa)
Tuesday AM Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
PM Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday AM Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
Baltra Airport
Itinerary B – 4D/3N (Wednesday to Saturday)
Wednesday AM Baltra Airport
PM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Thursday AM Post Office Bay (Floreana)
PM Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown (Floreana)
Friday AM Suarez Point (Española)
PM Gardner Bay (Española)
Saturday AM Kicker Rock
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
Please ask your travel agent whether the following is included with this cruise:
  • 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.

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