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Conceived for operations in remote areas, this state-of-the-art expedition vessel evinces the perfect infrastructure for Galapagos exploration. Carrying its crew’s heritage of decades of experience working in the islands and just over 70 meters long, the generous, five-deck craft holds 50 cabins for 90 guests and features ample, luxury-sized social areas indoors and out that allow guests to make the most of their Galapagos cruise experience.
Class: First Class
Passengers: 90
Cabins: 43 double Explorer Cabins that can be converted into twin and matrimonial cabins, 2 triple Explorer Family Cabins, 2 single Voyager Cabins and 3 Darwin Suites. Many cabins can be connected for traveling families or groups. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Restaurant, bar, lounge areas, library, terrace, sundeck, jacuzzi, fitness room, gift shop
Departures: Monday, Thursday & Friday
Itinerary
Itinerary Northern – 5D/4N (Monday to Friday) | ||
Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
PM | Las Bachas (Santa Cruz) | |
Tuesday | AM | Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) |
PM | Egas Port (Santiago) | |
Wednesday | AM | Rabida Island |
PM | Bartolome Island | |
Thursday | AM | Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa) |
PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
Friday | AM | Tortoise Reserve |
– | Baltra Airport |
Itinerary Western – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday) | ||
Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
PM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) | |
Friday | AM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) |
PM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) | |
Saturday | AM | Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz |
PM | Santa Cruz Island | |
Sunday | AM | Baroness Tower – Post Office Bay (Floreana) |
PM | Punta Cormorant / Champion Islet (Floreana) | |
Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
– | – |
Itinerary Eastern – 7D/6N (Friday to Thursday) | ||
Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
PM | Mosquera | |
Saturday | AM | Punta Pitt (San Cristobal) |
PM | Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal) | |
Sunday | AM | Santa Fe |
PM | South Plaza Island | |
Monday | AM | Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) |
PM | Santa Cruz Island | |
Tuesday | AM | Suarez Point (Española) |
PM | Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet (Española | |
Wednesday | AM | Eden Islet (Santa Cruz) |
PM | North Seymour | |
Thursday | AM | 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.
What Our Travelers Say
We couldn’t have been more luckier to have found Adore Ecuador Travel! Margot and Anouk were very professionial and helpful in choosing our last minute cruise. The whole cruise was a delight and everything went perfectly. Galapagos is worth the visit once in a lifetime. We recommend that you contact Adore Ecuador if you are planning a visit to Ecuador!