Cruising the Galapagos Islands aboard La Pinta is a sophisticated upscale travel experience that combines modern design, spacious rooms, and gourmet cuisine with top adventure. Yacht La Pinta boasts among some of the largest cabins of any Galapagos expedition vessel and features floor-to-ceiling oversized panoramic windows in all cabins for the best views of the islands. She is considered an ideal yacht for families travelling together, with 4 pairs of interconnecting cabins. In between outings, it will feel as if your connection with the islands never ends, as panoramic windows in the numerous social areas and its glass-bottom feature offer almost permanent visual contact with the island landscapes while you are inside the ship. Relax in the hot tub, work out in the cardio-gym, or lounge on the sun deck.
Class: First Class
Passengers: 48
Cabins: 20 double Luxury Cabins that can be converted into twin and matrimonial cabins. Four pairs of cabins can be connected for traveling families or groups; 4 triple Luxury Plus Cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, bar, lounge, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck, jacuzzi, fitness room, gift shop
Departures: Monday, Thursday & Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary Northern – 5D/4N (Monday to Friday) | ||
| Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Giant Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Eden Islet (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Chinese Hat | |
| Wednesday | AM | Bartolome Island |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santiago) | |
| Thursday | AM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) |
| PM | Pince Phillip Steps (Genovesa) | |
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| – | – | |
| Itinerary Western – 7D/6N (Friday to Thursday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | North Seymour Island | |
| Saturday | AM | Vicente Roca Point ( Isabela) |
| PM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) | |
| Sunday | AM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Monday | AM | Rabida Island |
| PM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Giant Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Post Office Bay (Floreana) |
| PM | Cormorant Point & Champion Islet (Floreana) | |
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| – | – | |
| Itinerary Eastern – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | South Plaza Island | |
| Friday | AM | Santa Fe Island |
| PM | Colorado Hill & Tortoise Breeding Center (San Cristobal) | |
| Saturday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Witch Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Sunday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
| PM | Gardner Bay (Española) | |
| Monday | 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.