Stay in the Galápagos / Cruise / English-speaking guide
Regions visited: Galápagos
A very beautiful cruise that matched our budget. We loved it and are returning home with wonderful memories. Thank you for your advice. Jeanne
Jeanne and Rene -
Activities carried out:
Cruise – Hiking – Snorkelling with fins, mask, and snorkel – Panga ride (zodiac excursion) – Discovery of wildlife and flora
Level
Easy * From 1480 $
Accommodation:
The M/Y Galaxy Orion was completely refurbished in 2022, with a capacity for 14 passengers and 8 crew members, plus 1 bilingual English/Spanish naturalist guide for the naturalist itinerary.
Double matrimonial cabins and twin double cabins are available on board.
Important information:
The Galapagos National Park assigns the itineraries and visiting days for each vessel. By being flexible with your travel dates, you will have access to a wider selection of cruises.
The cruise consists of 3 activities, carried out in specific locations strictly defined by the Galapagos National Park: land hiking, which is the main activity; snorkeling; and zodiac excursions or “panga rides.”
Due to National Park regulations, round-trip flights to and from the Galapagos are scheduled only in the morning. You should consider that during a cruise, you effectively lose a little more than one day due to airport formalities, flight duration, and the time difference.
Itinerary :
Available in 4, 5 or 8 days.
Contact us:
We always try to find the best option for our travelers, considering that prices fluctuate depending on the season, itineraries, and current promotions.
Airport assistance
Accommodation
Bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish)
All meals during the cruise, from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day
A snack after each activity (except on the last day)
Welcome cocktail
Purified water, coffee and tea available at all times
All visits, excursions and activities according to the itinerary
Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins)
Wetsuits
Daily-use shampoo, conditioner and soap
Beach towels
Airfare to/from the Galapagos Islands from/to the mainland (Quito or Guayaquil)
Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 per person)
Transit control card (USD 20 per person)
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
We regularly receive last-minute departure offers.
Give us your possible date range and we will check the current offers in the boat category you prefer.
You don’t go to the Galapagos to sunbathe and relax, but to enjoy nature and learn from it. In just a few days, you will witness scenes of wildlife that are normally reserved for researchers who have spent many years studying animals. And all of this, just a few steps away!
Enjoy this trip and share unique sensations, but don’t forget to respect certain guidelines and basic rules imposed by the Galapagos National Park in order to preserve the ecosystems. None of these rules is arbitrary. The islands now live in a fragile balance and require all our attention and protection.
Visits to these islands are highly regulated to avoid, as much as possible, the impact of tourism. Be aware that in park sites, you must always remain accompanied by your Galapagos National Park guide, and it is forbidden to bring food or to smoke. Regarding the latter, don’t worry too much — compulsive smokers say they forget about cigarettes when faced with the spectacle of the animals!
On the islands, you may only walk on marked trails, but there is already so much to see, such as birds nesting directly on the path, for example… There are other basic rules: do not touch the animals, keep a distance of two meters so as not to disturb them, do not litter, and do not collect anything from the area — no sand, stones, or plants.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The boat tour operator reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, Galapagos National Park regulations, or exceptional events. To avoid any connection issues, we recommend planning a buffer day between your international flight and your flight to/from the Galapagos, both on arrival and departure.
The Galapagos National Park assigns the itineraries and visiting days for each vessel. By being flexible with your travel dates, you will have access to a wider selection of cruises.
Due to National Park regulations, round-trip flights to the Galapagos are scheduled only in the morning. You should consider that during a cruise, you will effectively lose a little more than one day due to airport formalities, flight duration, and the time difference.
It is important to consider that each boat organizes its logistics with a specific airline. The airlines used are AVIANCA or LATAM. Boats generally require the purchase of round-trip tickets to the Galapagos to avoid complicating logistics. Flight fares vary depending on agreements between boats and airlines. If the client purchases their own round-trip tickets to the Galapagos, be aware that some boats may refuse to sell the cruise, others may apply a penalty that varies depending on the vessel—releasing themselves from all responsibility in case of delays—and very few allow free ticket purchase.
As operators have priority over airline seat allocations, we will take care of booking and purchasing your flights to/from the Galapagos to avoid any logistical issues. You will simply need to inform us of the desired flight route.
A very beautiful cruise that matched our budget. We loved it and are returning home with wonderful memories. Thank you for your advice. Jeanne
Jeanne and Rene -
It was magnificent. A dream, these Galapagos Islands.
Sandrine