Galapagos - Ecuador
First Class
4-8 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Nemo III Galapagos Cruise is a luxurious first-class cruise that offers a unique and unforgettable way to explore the stunning Galapagos Islands. This spacious and elegant ship features eight well-appointed cabins, each equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, private bathrooms, and comfortable beds. The cabins are designed to provide maximum comfort and relaxation, with large windows providing stunning views of the surrounding ocean and islands. The Nemo 3 is also equipped with the latest safety and navigation equipment, ensuring that guests can relax and enjoy their Galapagos adventure with complete peace of mind.
One of the standout features of the Nemo 3 is its exceptional dining experience. The onboard chef prepares delicious meals using the freshest local ingredients, showcasing the flavors of Ecuadorian cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals in the elegant indoor dining area, or al fresco on the spacious outdoor deck.
When it comes to areas to lounge, the Nemo 3 offers plenty of options. The ship features a spacious sundeck, complete with comfortable lounge chairs and a Jacuzzi, providing the perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun while enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding ocean and islands.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
SUNĀ Baltra, Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
MONĀ Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
TUEĀ Santiago: Sullivan Bay – Rabida
WEDĀ Santa Cruz: Highlands, Baltra
(4 days A)
Day 1: You will be transported to the Nemo III Yacht in the Bay after an early arrival at the Baltra airport. After lunch, we travel to Bachas Beach, where you can enjoy a lovely swimming beach and a lagoon frequented by wading birds and flamingos. Return to the catamaran for dinner after this activity.
Day 2: Today’s adventure starts with a climb up some uphill stairs from the landing dock to the top, from where you’ll see red-footed boobies and take in a 360-degree view of Genovesa Island. We visit Darwin Bay, a volcano caldera, following lunch. We can see animals like red-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls while strolling along a coral-sand beach. Dinner on the yacht after your return.
Day 3: Start your day early in Sullivan Bay so you can see the rope lava flows and go snorkeling in shallow water. After this activity, return to the catamaran for lunch before continuing your Rabida activities. Return to the catamaran for dinner after this visit.
Day 4: A dry landing on the Santa Cruz Islands follows breakfast. We willĀ ride a bus to the exclusive “Las Primicias” estate. You have one of the best opportunities to see the Santa Cruz Island giant tortoises in their natural environment thanks to this reserve. You will be driven to Baltra Airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this activity.
THUĀ Arrive in Baltra, Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
FRIĀ Santa Cruz: South Plaza, Santa Fe Island
SATĀ Santiago: Bartholomew, Chinese Hat
SUNĀ Mosquera Islet – Baltra
(4 days B)
Day 1: You will be transported to the Nemo Yacht at the Bay following an early arrival at the Baltra airport. We will then visit Charles Darwin Station after lunch on the yacht to gain knowledge about the preservation and care of the island and to see the procreation and nurturing facility for young Galapagos tortoises as well as adult tortoises kept in captivity. Dinner on the catamaran after your return.
Day 2: Head to South Plazas after breakfast to see one of the island’s largest Land Iguana populations. Additionally, marine iguanas and both species’ hybrids may be seen. Additionally, there is a bachelor sea lion shore colony. After having lunch on board, we’ll visit Santa Fe. During your panga ride across the clear lagoon, you’ll see swimming sea lions. Galapagos Hawks and endemic Land Iguanas are also found here.
Day 3: You will visit Chinese Hat, a volcanic cylinder that shapes an islet of Santiago’s rocky coast, in the morning. You can go deep water snorkeling with Galapagos Penguins and sea lions, as well as see marine iguanas and sea lions from the Galapagos. After lunch, we travel to Bartolome, a volcanic island where you can practice snorkeling or simply unwind on the beach. Head backĀ to the catamaran for dinner.
Day 4: We leave early for Mosquera Islet, which is home to one of the Archipelago’s largest sea lion populations and is situated between Baltra and North Seymour. Hopefully, you’ll also see some orcas. Go to Baltra to catch your flight back to the mainland after this activity.
WEDĀ Arrive in Baltra, Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station
THUĀ Isabela: Moreno Point – Urbina Bay
FRIĀ Isabela: Espinoza Point – Tagus Cove
SATĀ Santiago: Egas Port – Buccaneer Cove
SUNĀ Daphne – Baltra
(5 days A)
Day 1: You will be transported to the Nemo Yacht in the Bay following an early arrival at the Baltra airport. We visit the Charles Darwin Station and Breeding Center after lunch to gain knowledge about the conservation projects made to protect the Galapagos Tortoise species. Come back to the catamaran for dinner after this activity.
Day 2: First things first, breakfast. Then a panga r ide along the rocky shores of Isabela Island’s Moreno Point, allowing you to see Galapagos Penguins and shorebirds, kicks off the day. After landing, you can observe a variety of animals there, including pink flamingos, blue herons, and Bahamas pintail ducks. After lunch, navigate to Urbina Bay, one of the Galapagos’ more current examples of geological boost, where you can find many tortoises, Galapagos Penguins, flightless cormorants, and brown pelicans that use the bay as a seasonal nesting area. Return to the yacht for dinner.
Day 3: We begin at Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island, which is home to one of the Galapagos’ newest and most active volcanoes and where we can see herds of sea lions, flightless cormorants, and marine iguanas. Visit Tagus Cove on Isabela Island’s west coast after lunch to observe Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, and other seabirds. After that, hike up the trail to the cliff’s edge for views of Darwin Lake and the lake that has been raised as well as to get a glimpse of the Darwin and Wolf Volcanoes. Dinner is served on board after this activity, and the day is over.
Day 4: Head to Puerto Egas after breakfast to explore some of the greatest tide pools on the Galapagos Islands, as well as a variety of fish species, marine iguanas, and sea lions. Two additional excursions are possible from here: the first is to visit the salt mine, and the second is to visit the fur seal grotto to see sea lions and fur seals. We then take a panga ride to Buccaneer Cove after lunch, which was once a haven for pirates, sailors, and whalers. You might be able to try out deep water snorkeling here. Dinner and the end of the day.
Day 5: You will be taken to Daphne Island, Major and Minor, by boat after breakfast. We cruise past them to observe their ecosystem and the wildlife that lives there. You will disembark at Baltra Island after this activity in order to catch your flight back to the mainland.
SUNĀ Arrival in Baltra, North Seymour Island
MONĀ San Cristobal: Lobos Island – Kicker Rock – Witch Hill
TUEĀ EspaƱola: Gardner Bay – Suarez Point
WEDĀ Floreana: Cormorant Point – Champion Islet – Post Office Bay
THUĀ Santa Cruz: Highlands – Baltra
(5 days B)
Day 1: You will be transported to the Nemo III Catamaran in the Bay following an early arrival at the airport in Baltra. We will have lunch on the boat and then sail to North Seymour Island, on which we will hike a trail to see Frigate bird and Blue Footed Boobie colonies. You return to the yacht after this activity. serving dinner and relaxing.
Day 2: After breakfast, get an early start and head to Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo), a stunning white sand beach home to sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and brown pelicans, among other wildlife. Next, we travel to Kicker Rock, which is near San Cristobal, to view the eroded remains of a lava cone. Visit Lobos Island, known for its population of sea lions and fur sea lions, after lunch. Remain on the catamaran until dinnertime.
Day 3: Go to Gardner Bay’s lovely beach in the early morning, a crucial location for pacific green turtle breeding. However, the Galapagos Sea Lion Colony, along with Marine Iguanas and Galapagos Hawks, is the main draw. At this point, you can also snorkel over to the nearby islands of Gardner Islet and Osborn Islet. After lunch, we will travel to Suarez Point.Ā Head back to the yacht for dinner after this event.
Day 4: Go to Floreana Island in the morning; our first stop will be Cormorant Point. A small colony of Galapagos sea lions will greet you here. Stingrays may also be seen near the shore. Additionally, you’ll go to Champion Islet. After lunch, we travel to the Post Office Bay where guests can send their own letters. You may be able to go snorkeling from the beach if the weather is good. Dinner and the end of the day.
Day 5: A dry landing on Santa Cruz Island follows breakfast. We will ride a bus to the exclusive “Las Primicias” estate. You have one of the best opportunities to see the Santa Cruz Island giant tortoises in their natural environment thanks to this reserve. You will then be driven to Baltra Airport where you will catch a flight back to the mainland.
SUNĀ Arrival to Baltra, Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
MONĀ Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin Bay
TUEĀ Santiago: Sullivan Bay – Rabida
WEDĀ Santa Cruz: Highlands, Charles Darwin Station
THUĀ Isabela: Moreno Point – Urbina Bay
FRIĀ Fernandina: Espinoza Point – Isabela: Tagus Cove
SATĀ Santiago: Egas Port – Buccaneer Cove
SUNĀ Daphne ā Baltra
(8 days)
Day 1: You will be transported to the Nemo III Yacht in the Bay after an early arrival at the Baltra airport. After lunch, we travel to Bachas Beach, where you can enjoy a lovely swimming beach and a lagoon frequented by wading birds and flamingos. Return to the catamaran for dinner after this activity.
Day 2: Today’s adventure starts with a climb up some steep stairs from the landing dock to the top, where you can see red-footed boobies and take in a 360-degree view of Genovesa Island. We will visit Darwin Bay, a volcano caldera, following lunch. We can see animals like red-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls while strolling along a coral-sand beach. Dinner on the yacht after your return.
Day 3: Start your day early in Sullivan Bay, where you can practice shallow water snorkeling and observe the rope lava flows in this island’s volcanic soil. After this activity, return to the catamaran for lunch before continuing your Rabida activities. Return to the catamaran for dinner.
Day 4: A dry landing on the Santa Cruz Islands follows breakfast. We will ride a bus to the exclusive “Las Primicias” estate. You have one of the best opportunities to see the Santa Cruz Island giant tortoises in their natural environment thanks to this reserve. We visit the Charles Darwin Station and Breeding Center after lunch to learn about the conservation efforts made to protect the Galapagos Tortoise species. Join your crew onboard for dinner.Ā
Day 5: Have breakfast and then take a panga ride along the rocky shores of Isabela Island’s Moreno Point, where you can see Galapagos Penguins and shorebirds, kicks off the day. After landing, you can observe a variety of animals there, including pink flamingos, blue herons, and Bahamas pintail ducks. After lunch, navigate to Urbina Bay, one of the Galapagos’ more current examples of geological boost. Dinner and the end of the day.
Day 6: Visit Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island Ā”in the morning to see many of the Galapagos’ newest and most active volcanoes, as well as one of the largest concentrations of marine iguanas, sea lions, and flightless cormorants. Visit Tagus Cove on Isabela Island’s west coast after lunch to observe Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorants, and other seabirds. Then we hike up the trail to the cliff’s edge for views of Darwin Lake and the lake that has been raised as well as to get a glimpse of the Darwin and Wolf Volcanoes. Dinner is served on board after this activity, and the day is over.
Day 7: Head to Puerto Egas after breakfast to observe some of the greatest tide pools on the Galapagos Islands, as well as a variety of fish species, marine iguanas, and sea lions. There are two additional possible outings in this area: the salt mine, which was once in use but is now abandoned, and the fur seal grotto, where you can see sea lions and fur seals. We will then take a dinghy ride to Buccaneer Cove after lunch, which was once a haven for pirates, sailors, and whalers. You might be able to try out deep water snorkeling here. Dinner aboard the yacht.
Day 8: You will be taken to Daphne Island, Major and Minor, by boat after breakfast. We cruise past them to observe their ecosystem and the wildlife that lives there. You will disembark at Baltra Island after this activity in order to catch your flight back to the mainland.
2024 PRICES | |||
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4 Days | 5 Days | 8 Days | |
Standard | US$2,600 | US$3,200 | US$4,900 |
Superior | US$2,700 | US$3,300 | US$5,000 |
Charter | US$42,000 | US$50,000 | US$78,000 |
Vessel type
Catamaran
Year built
1990
Length
75ft (23m)
Beam
11.40 m
Draft
1.50 m
Max speed
9 knots
Crew
7 Crew Members: 1 Captain, 1 Helmsman, 1 Deck sailor, 1 Bartender, 1 Cooker, 1 Machinist, 1 Certified bilingual naturalist guide
Capacity
16 passengers
Decks
2
Cabins
8
Bathrooms
8
Engines
9 knots / 2 CAT 125 hp each
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