Why choose this trip?
A live-aboard offers you a unique Galapagos travel experience, taking you to the most remote locations in the archipelago otherwise not accessible via other tours.The volcanic archipelago of the Galapagos – renowned for sparking Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution are beyond a doubt one of the most fascinating destinations on the face of our planet. Choose to explore the 13 major and 7 minor islands from a number of styles, including luxury cruises, catamarans, yachts, sailboats and even dive boats.
What’s the transport and accommodation like?
Superior Cruise
This spacious 75-ft Galapagos tour vessel was built to accommodate 16 passengers, a crew of 7 and a naturalist guide. Two lounge areas plus interior dining room and bar on the main deck. Roomy, air-conditioned cabins on upper and main decks are all outward-facing and have private bathrooms and twin lower berths.
Boat Details:
- Type: Motor Yacht
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Length: 75 feet/ 22.6 m
- Beam: 17 feet/ 5.18 m
- Speed: 9 knots
- Crew: 7 members plus 1 naturalist bilingual guide
Deck Plan:
*All our tours are non-smoking
TRIP SUMMARY
Duration: 4 to 10 days
Departs: Every week
Trip focus: Stunning wildlife viewing and close encounters
Accommodation: Tourist Superior Class boat while in Galapagos
Group size: Maximum 16, and naturalist guides throughout
Single supplement: Please inquire
Operator: This tour is run by one of our trusted local partners
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Comfortable accommodation on a Tourist Superior class boat
- Private bathroom
- All meals while in Galapagos
- Drinking water
- Flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Galapagos and return
- All land and sea transport
- All activities
- Snorkelling equipment
- Naturalist guides authorised by national park of Galapagos
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- National Park entrance fee US$100 and US$20 Ingala transit card, only payable in cash, upon arrival
- International flights
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic/soft drinks
- Gratuities for your crew and Naturalist Guide
- Anything not specified in the package
- International airport transfers (available on request)
ITINERARY A – 4 DAY CRUISE
Day 1: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Santa Cruz (Las Bachas)
Day 2: Isabela (Las Tintoreras, Tortoise Breeding Center)
Day 3: Rabida – Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Day 4: Santa Cruz – Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil
ITINERARY B – 5 DAY CRUISE
Day 1: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Mosquera
Day 2: Isabela (Vicente Roca Point ) – Fernandina (Espinosa Point)
Day 3: Isabela (Urbina Bay and Tagus Cove)
Day 4: Santiago (Egas Port) – Chinese Hat
Day 9: Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station) – Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil
ITINERARY C – 8 DAY CRUISE
Day 1: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Santa Cruz
Day 2: Genovesa (Darwin Bay, Prince Phillip’s Steps)
Day 3: Bartholomew – Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
Day 4: South Plaza – Santa Fe
Day 5: San Cristobal (Witch Hill, Kicker Rock, Lobos Island)
Day 6: Espanola (Suarez Point, Gardner Bay)
Day 7: Floreana (Cormorant Point, Devils Crown) – Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station)
Day 8: North Seymour – Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil
ITINERARY D – 8 DAY CRUISE
Day 1: Quito or Guayaquil – Baltra – Mosquera
Day 2: Isabela (Vicente Roca Point) – Fernandina (Espinosa Point)
Day 3: Isabela (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
Day 4: Santiago (Egas Port) – Chinese Hat
Day 5: Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station, The Highland)
Day 6: Isabella (White tipped reef shark, Tortoise breeding station, Wetlands, Wall of Tears)
Day 7: Rabida – Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Day 8: Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove) – Baltra – Quito or Guayaquil – Home
HIGHLIGHTS
DATES
| Departure Dates | Cost |
|---|---|
| Departs every week - please enquire | From US$2,215 |
