Origin, Theory & Evolve is a luxury fleet of identical ships offering year-round luxury cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Catering to just 20 guests each, the Origin, Theory & Evolve crews ensure all guests’ needs are catered to. The experienced crew comprises a high-level captain, a full-time concierge, and two expert naturalist guides. There are 10 spacious staterooms with en-suite bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers, biodegradable toiletries, bathrobes & slippers, climate control, large picture windows, ample storage space, twin beds that can be converted to one king, and memory foam toppers and pillows to ensure a good night’s sleep. All staterooms are located on the same deck and have unobstructed ocean views.
Class: Luxury Class
Passengers: 20
Cabins: 10 twin or double cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, sundeck, lounge area, exercise room, jacuzzi, wet bar and indoor bar
Departures: Sunday
Itinerary
| Itinerary A Southern & Central Route – 8D/7N (Sunday to Sunday) | ||
| Sunday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Monday | AM | Pitt Point (San Cristobal) |
| PM | With Hill (San Cristobal) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Suarez Point / Osborn Islet (Española) |
| PM | Gardner Bay , Gardner Islet (Española) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Cormorant Point , Devil’s Crown or Champion (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay , Baroness Point (Floreana) | |
| Thursday | AM | Tortoise Reserve & Highlands (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Charles Darwin Station , Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) | |
| Friday | AM | Chinese Hat , Las Bachas or Black Turtle Cove |
| PM | Bartolome Island | |
| Saturday | AM | South Plaza |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Sunday | AM | Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) |
| – | San Cristobal Airport | |
| Itinerary B Northern & Western Route – 8D/7N (Sunday to Sunday) | ||
| Sunday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Kicker Rock (San Cristobal) | |
| Monday | AM | Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Las Bachas or Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Gragon Hill (Santa Cruz) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Vicente Roca Point or Elizabeth Bay (Isabela) |
| PM | Urbina Bay (Isabela) | |
| Thursday | AM | Espinosa Point (Fernandina) |
| PM | Tagus Cove (Isabela) | |
| Friday | AM | Rabida Island |
| PM | Egas Port or Black Turtle Cove (Santiago) | |
| Saturday | AM | Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Highlands of Santa Cruz | |
| Sunday | AM | Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) |
| – | 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.