Galapagos - Ecuador
First Class
4-8 Days
Included
Easy
16 Passengers
The Seaman Journey Galapagos Cruise offers guests an unparalleled opportunity to explore the pristine and diverse ecosystem of the archipelago in style and comfort. The ship features a range of luxurious cabins, all elegantly designed and equipped with modern amenities to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The culinary experience on the Seaman Cruise is second to none. The onboard chef sources the freshest local ingredients to create an array of delicious and diverse dishes, catering to every taste and preference. Guests can indulge in a range of Ecuadorian and international cuisine, expertly prepared to ensure a memorable dining experience. The ship also features an open-air dining area, where guests can enjoy their meals while taking in the stunning views of the Galapagos Islands. Additionally, the ship’s bar serves a variety of local and international cocktails, providing the perfect spot to unwind and socialize.
The Seaman Cruise also features a range of areas to lounge and relax, offering guests the perfect escape after a day of adventure. The ship’s sundeck provides ample space for lounging and enjoying the panoramic views, while the onboard jacuzzi offers a refreshing retreat from the heat. Guests can also enjoy the ship’s indoor lounge area, which provides a comfortable and intimate setting for socializing and unwinding.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
FRI Arrival to Baltra & North Seymour Island
SAT Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps, Darwin Bay
SUN South Plaza, Santa Fe Island
MON San Cristobal: Tortoise Breeding Center, transfer to the airport
(4 days)
Day 1: You will be transported to Seaman Journey Catamaran at the bay after landing at Baltra Island’s airport. The first stop will be North Seymour, an elevated island, where you can see Galapagos sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and majestic frigate birds that are plentiful on the Island, following lunch and yacht setup. Return to the yacht for dinner.
Day 2: Go to el Barranco on Genovesa Island early in the morning for a hike up a trail to a cliff from which you can see the entire island. You’ll go to Darwin Bay in the afternoon. The site is fantastic for birdwatchers.
Day 3: Landing on South Plaza Island, where you can see different species of land iguanas, marine iguanas, and hybrids of this species, will be our first tour spot. After lunch, in the afternoon, you’ll travel to Santa Fe Island, where, if there’s a chance, you can snorkel and swim with sea lions. A variety of finches as well as endemic species like the Galapagos Hawk and Galapagos Snake can be found here. Dinner will be provided onboard following this activity.
Day 4: Early arrival at San Cristobal Island allows for visits to Colorado Hill and the Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center, both of which were built with the intention of preserving Galapagos tortoises. You will be taken to San Cristobal Airport to catch your flight back to the mainland following this activity.
MON Arrival to San Cristobal & Interpretation Centre
TUE San Cristobal: Galapaguera, Witch Hill
WED EspaƱola: Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
THU Floreana, Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay, Baroness lookout
FRI Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, transfer to Baltra’s airport
(5 days)
Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Island and board the Seaman Catamaran. Visit North Seymour Island, where you will see a large colony of frigate birds, as well as blue-footed boobies and sea lions. In the afternoon, visit Mosquera Island, where you can see a large colony of sea lions and white-tip reef sharks.
Day 2: Visit Bartolome Island in the morning, where you can see a variety of wildlife such as Galapagos penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas. In the afternoon, visit Santiago Island, where you can see a variety of wildlife such as fur seals, sea lions and several types of birds.
Day 3: Visit RƔbida Island in the morning, where you can see a variety of wildlife such as sea lions, marine iguanas and many different types of birds. In the afternoon, visit Isabela Island, where you can see a variety of wildlife such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and different types of birds.
Day 4: Visit Fernandina Island in the morning, where you can see a variety of wildlife such as marine iguanas, sea lions, and many different types of birds. In the afternoon, visit EspaƱola Island, where you can see a variety of wildlife such as sea lions, marine iguanas, and many different types of birds.
Day 5: Visit Genovesa Island in the morning, where you can see a variety of wildlife such as frigate birds, red-footed boobies, and sea lions. In the afternoon, depart the Seaman Catamaran and return to Baltra Island.
FRI Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Highlands
SAT Fernandina: Mangle Point & Isabela: Moreno Point
SUN Isabela: Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove
MON Fernandina: Espinoza Point & Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
TUE Santiago: Espumilla Beach, Egas Port
WED Red Beach – Rabida & Chinese Hat
THU Santiago: Sullivan Bay & Bartholomew Island
FRI Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach & transfer to Baltra’s airport
(8 days C)
Day 1: You will be transported to Seaman Journey Catamaran at the bay after landing at Baltra Island’s airport. The first stop will be Santa Cruz Highlands after lunch, where you can take in the island’s diverse wildlife and geology as well as get a chance to see wild Galapagos tortoises in their natural environment. Day’s end and dinner served aboard.
Day 2: After breakfast, you will disembark at Mangle Point on Fernandina Island, which is a great place for snorkeling and a pleasant place to ride a zodiac through a grove of mangrove trees, where you will see, among other species, sea lions, tortoises, and pelicans. The following activity will involve traveling to Moreno Point, which is sandwiched between the volcanoes Sierra Negra and Cerro Azul. There, you will follow a trail along a lava flow that has solidified to reach a coastal lagoon where a number of bird species can be found.
Day 3: This day’s first stop will be Urbina Bay, which is situated at the foot of Alcedo Volcano. Snorkeling here is a great way to see local wildlife like land iguanas, Darwin’s finches, and Galapagos tortoises. After lunch, you will travel to Tagus Cove, which was a favorite hiding place for pirates and whalers and is situated on Isabela Island to the west of Darwin Volcano. Return to the yacht for dinner.
Day 4: Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island, one of the newest islands with the most active volcano, is where you’ll go early in the morning to look for pelicans, marine iguanas, and flightless cormorants. Head to Vicente Roca Point in the afternoon; this location is a sizable bay with amazing marine life. Return to the yacht for dinner after the activities are finished.
Day 5: Head to Espumilla Beach in the morning to see the fur seals, playful sea lions, and numerous seabird species there. Snorkeling is also recommended here. After lunch, you’ll travel to Santiago Island’s Egas Port, also known as James Bay, where a black sand beach and the observant Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards call home.
Day 6: Due to its red sand beach in the archipelago and its popularity as a snorkeling spot, Rabida Island is one of the most vibrant and volcanically diverse islands. You will visit it after breakfast. You will go to the Chinese Hat Islet in the afternoon. Many geological formations, including lava flows and tubes, can be seen in this area. In this area, you can also see sea lions and marine iguana colonies.
Day 7: You will travel to Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island, the fourth-largest island in the archipelago and an active volcanic island, in the morning where you will have the chance to observe the young lava flows and recently solidified lava cones. You will go to Bartolome Island after lunch, which is well-known for its Pinnacle rock and stunning landscapes that allow you to take incredible photos. On this island, you can also practice snorkeling. Activity completion and dinner on board.
Day 8: Go to Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz’s north shore in the early morning. This location, where you can also see animals like flamingos, hermit crabs, and sea turtles, is one of the few reminders of the American presence in the Galapagos during World War II. You will be transported from the boat to the airport in Baltra following this activity so that you can catch a flight back to the mainland.
2024 PRICES | |||
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4 Days | 5 Days | 8 Days | |
Standard | US$2,512 | US$3,350 | US$5,863 |
Suite | US$2,745 | US$3,582 | US$6,095 |
Charter | US$37,678 | US$50,243 | US$87,938 |
Vessel type
Catamaran
Year built
2007
Length
90ft (27m)
Beam
36.08 ft (11 m)
Max speed
10 knots
Crew
8 members plus 1 naturalist bilingual guide II / III
Capacity
16 passengers
Decks
3
Cabins
8
Bathrooms
8
Engines
2x Cummins de 350 CV - OMI
Freshwater maker
Yes
Upper Deck Suite
There are 2 double suites on the upper deck. Contains individually controlled air conditioning, a closet, hot and cold water, a safety deposit box, and a hair dryer. By incorporating a sofa bed, cabins can be made into triple cabins. The third passenger in the cabin should ideally be a child or someone of average height (Sofa Bed: 1.65 m.)
Standard Ocean View
On the main deck, there are 6 twin cabins. Contains individually controlled air conditioning, a closet, hot and cold water, a safety deposit box, and a hair dryer. By adding a sofa bed, two of these cabins can be made into triple cabins. The third passenger in the cabin should ideally be a child or someone of average height (Sofa Bed: 1.65 m.)
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck