Galapagos - Ecuador
First Class
4-8 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Galaxy Galapagos Cruise offers a luxurious and intimate way to explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. With nine spacious and elegantly designed cabins, each featuring large windows and private balconies, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean and islands.
The cabins are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, hot showers, and comfortable bedding.
The dining room is stylish and sophisticated, offering stunning panoramic views of the ocean.
In addition to the main dining room, the Galaxy First Class Cruise also features a cozy lounge area where guests can relax and socialize with fellow travelers or enjoy a quiet moment with a good book.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
SAT Arrive in Baltra Airport, Mosquera Islet
SUN Santiago: Sullivan Bay, Bartholomew
MON Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
TUE San Cristobal: Interpretation Center; Transfer to the airport
(4 days E)
Day 1: You will be transported to Galaxy I Yacht at the bay after landing at Baltra’s airport. After lunch, go to Mosquera Islet, which is halfway between Baltra and North Seymour and is home to one of the largest sea lion populations in the Archipelago. With a little luck, you might also see orcas. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 2: The yacht will arrive at Santiago Island’s Sullivan Bay in the morning, allowing you to observe the recently formed rope lava flows, resting sea lions, and shallow water snorkeling. You will go to Bartolome Island after lunch, which is well-known for its Pinnacle rock and diverse scenery where you can take incredible photos. Dinner and the end of the day.
Day 3: You set out in the morning on a hike to climb Prince Philip’s steps, which lead from the landing dock to a palo santo forest bush at the top. Once you reach the edge of the rim, you can look out over Genovese Island in all its glory. After lunch, travel to Darwin Bay, which was created when a cauldron collapsed and is home to Darwin finches, frigate birds, and red-footed boobies. After that, have dinner on board and then relax.
Day 4: After breakfast, the catamaran will arrive at San Cristobal Island, on which you’ll visit the San Cristobal Interpretation Center and gain knowledge about the islands’ colonial expansion, biogeography, and preservation efforts to safeguard the species. You will be taken to San Cristobal Airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this activity.
TUE San Cristobal: Airport, Lobos Island
WED EspaƱola: Gardner Bay, Gardner & Osborn Islet, Suarez Point
THU Floreana: Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown
FRI Santa Fe, South Plaza
SAT Charles Darwin Station, Baltra Airport
(5 days A)
Day 1: You will be transferred to Galaxy I Yacht at the bay after landing in San Cristobal. After lunch, take a dinghy ride to Isla Lobos to observe the two species of sea lions that live there. Dinner and the end of the day.
Day 2: Head to Gardner Bay in the morning for a fantastic chance to go swimming and snorkeling. You will travel to Suarez Point on EspaƱola Island in the afternoon, in which you’ll hike to the top and have a fantastic opportunity to take breathtaking photos. Sea lions, seabirds, marine iguanas, masked and blue-footed boobies, among other animals, can all be viewed. Afterward, return to the yacht for dinner.
Day 3: Head to Floreana Island in the morning. Your first stop should be Post Office Bay. Here, visitors have the chance to post their own letters. Following lunch, the yacht will take you to Cormorant Point, where a small colony of Galapagos sea lions will greet you. You will also go to a white coral sand beach and a green olivine crystal-containing beach. The Devil’s Crown, which is a haven for numerous fish and marine creatures, is also a good place to try out deep water snorkeling. Dinner and the end of the day.
Day 4: Landing on Santa Fe Island, a perfect spot to snorkel and swim with sea lions, will be the first activity of the day. A variety of finches as well as endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk and Galapagos Snake can be found here. After lunch, you will travel to South Plaza Island in the afternoon to see a variety of land iguana, marine iguana, and hybrid species there. Dinner will be provided onboard following this activity.
Day 5: After breakfast, the yacht will dock at Puerto Ayora, and you will then travel to Charles Darwin Station to learn about the preservation and protection of the island and to visit the procreation and rearing facility for young Galapagos tortoises as well as adult tortoises kept in captivity. You will be driven to Baltra Airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this activity.
SAT Arrive in Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz Highlands
SUN Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
MON Isabela: Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove
TUE Isabela: Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Albermarle Point
WED Santiago: Egas Port, Espumilla Beach, Buccaneerās Cove
THU Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill, Baltra Airport
(6 days B)
Day 1: The Galaxy I Yacht is boarded after a brief bus ride from the Santa Cruz Airport to the harbor. After lunch, you will board a bus to travel to Santa Cruz Island’s highlands, where you will see the Twin Craters, and the El Chato Reserve, where you can see the island’s giant tortoise in its natural setting. Dinner on the yacht after your return.
Day 2: You will disembark at Moreno Point on Isabela’s north coast, between the volcanoes Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul, in the morning. From there, you will walk through a lava trail until you reach a coastal lagoon, where you will see a variety of bird species. You must then travel to Elizabeth Bay. When you visit the Marielas Islands, you’ll get to see the largest penguin colony, a cove ringed by red mangroves, and a variety of marine life, including sea turtles, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, brown pelicans, and sea lions. Return to the yacht for dinner.
Day 3: First, breakfast, then you will travel to Urbina Bay, one of the Galapagos Islands’ most modern examples of geological uplift, where you will see many tortoises, Galapagos Penguins, flightless cormorants, and brown pelicans nesting there throughout the year. You will travel to Tagus Cove on Isabela Island in the afternoon for a hike up a cliff to see the Darwin Volcano and Darwin Lake’s volcanic scenery.
Day 4: You will travel to Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island in the morning to see pelicans, marine iguanas, and flightless cormorants. Fernandina Island is one of the newest islands with the most active volcano. Inhabitants of this now-lost location include marine iguanas and flightless cormorants.
Day 5: You will travel to Port Egas, a beach on Santiago Island’s west side, in the morning. This beach is known for its black sand, as well as the Galapagos Fur Seals, Galapagos Hawks, and saltwater lagoons where flamingos can be seen. After lunch, visit Espumilla Beach in James Bay to see fur seals, playful sea lions, and a variety of seabird species. Snorkeling is also recommended here. Activity completion and dinner aboard.
Day 6: Following breakfast, you will travel to Santa Cruz Island’s Dragon Hill, where you can hike along a trail that leads to a hyper-saline lagoon frequented by flamingos, pintail ducks, and other bird species. You will be driven to the airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this visit.
SAT Arrive in Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz: Highlands
SUN Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
MON Isabela: Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove
TUE Isabela: Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Albermarle Point
WED Santiago: Egas Port, Espumilla Beach, Buccaneerās Cove
THU Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill, Black Turtle Cove
FRI Red Beach ā Rabida, Chinese Hat
SAT North Seymour Island, and transfer to airport
(8 days D)
Day 1: The Galaxy I Yacht is boarded after a brief bus ride from the Santa Cruz Airport to the harbor. Visit Charles Darwin Station following lunch. Dinner on the yacht after your return.
Day 2: You will disembark at Moreno Point on Isabela’s north coast, between both the volcanoes Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul, in the morning. From there, you will walk through a lava path until you reach a coastal lagoon, where you will see a variety of bird species. You then travel to Elizabeth Bay. The most significant penguin colony can be seen when you visit the Marielas islets. Return to the yacht for dinner and rest.
Day 3: After breakfast, you will travel to Urbina Bay, one of the Galapagos Islands’ most current examples of geological boost, where you will see many tortoises, Galapagos Penguins, flightless cormorants, and brown pelicans laying eggs there throughout the year. You will travel to Tagus Cove on Isabela Island in the afternoon for a climb up a cliff to see the Darwin Volcano and Darwin Lake’s volcanic scenery.
Day 4: You will travel to Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island in the morning to see pelicans, marine iguanas, and flightless cormorants. Fernandina Island is one of the newest islands with the most erupting volcano. We will travel to Point Albemarle on Isabela Island in the afternoon. Inhabitants of this abandoned location include marine iguanas and flightless cormorants.Ā
Day 5: You will travel to Port Egas, a beach on Santiago Island’s west side, in the morning. This beach is known for its black sand, as well as the Galapagos Fur Seals, Galapagos Hawks, and saltwater lagoons where flamingos can be seen. After lunch, visit Espumilla Beach in James Bay to see fur seals, playful sea lions, and a variety of seabird species. Snorkeling is also recommended here. Return to the yacht for dinner onboard.
Day 6: Following breakfast, you will travel to Santa Cruz Island’s Dragon Hill, where you can hike along a path that takes you to an ultra saline lagoon frequented by flamingos, pintail ducks, and other bird species. You will then take a panga ride through Black Turtle Cove after lunch, where you can see turtles, herons, sharks, and rays as well as 4 different species of mangrove trees. Join your crew onboard for dinner.
Day 7: After arriving at Rabida Island, in which a red sand beach awaits you, get an early start. A short trail will lead you to a water lagoon where flamingos are found waving. A Palo Santo Forest will also be visited. After lunch, travel to Chinese Hat, a tiny islet close to Santiago’s southeast coast. When viewed from a distance, it resembles a Chinese hat. Lava flows and lava formations can be found here. Proceed back to the yacht for dinner after this adventure.
Day 8: The planned activity for today is a trip to North Seymour to see the various bird species that live there, including frigate birds and blue-footed boobies. You will be driven to the airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this visit.
2024 PRICES | ||||
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4 Days | 5 Days | 6 Days | 8 Days | |
Standard | US$2,170 | US$2,890 | US$3,610 | US$5,060 |
Charter | US$32,984 | US$43,928 | US$54,872 | US$76,912 |
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Year built
2007
Length
114.82 ft (35 m)
Beam
24.93 ft (7.60 m)
Draft
1.80 m
Max speed
12 knots
Crew
8 members + 1 bilingual guide
Capacity
16 passengers
Decks
3
Cabins
9
Bathrooms
9
Engines
2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP
Freshwater maker
Yes
Upper Deck Cabins
4 Cabins. Each cabin has private facilities: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air-conditioned, a hair dryer, a telephone for internal communication on board, a safe box, and a high speaker
Main Deck Cabins
3 cabins. Each cabin has private facilities: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air-conditioned, a hairdryer, a telephone for internal communication on board, a safe box, and a high speaker.
Lower Deck Cabins
2 Cabin. Each cabin has private facilities: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air-conditioned, a hairdryer, a telephone for internal communication on board, a safe box, and a high speaker.
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck