Stay in the Galápagos / Cruise / English-speaking guide
Regions visited: Galápagos
Activities carried out:
Cruise – Short hike – Tourism and environmental discovery – Birdwatching
Level
Easy * From 2960 $
Accommodation:
On the Upper Deck is the Master Sea Star matrimonial suite, Nº1, measuring approximately 35 m². It is equipped with a king-size bed and a sofa bed measuring 2 m x 1.90 m, and features operable windows. Also located on the Upper Deck are three double suites, Nº2, Nº3, and Nº4, each equipped with twin beds convertible into a matrimonial bed, covering an area of 25 m², and including a sofa bed. Cabins Nº1 and Nº2 connect, as do cabins Nº3 and Nº4, and all have operable windows.
On the Main Deck there are two matrimonial suites, Nº5 and Nº6, each 25 m², and two double suites, Nº7 and Nº8, each 25 m², equipped with twin beds convertible into a matrimonial bed. All cabins located on the main deck feature a private internal balcony. All are equipped with panoramic windows, private bathroom, shower, hot and cold water, air conditioning with independent remote control, safe, hairdryer, and 110V American-style power outlets.
The Main Deck also includes the dining room, a comfortable lounge with TV and DVD, a library, a minibar, and 110V and 220V American-style power outlets. The suites can be interconnected for family groups. On the same deck there is a large lounge/dining area, a bar, a library, as well as a covered terrace and an outdoor covered dining area.
On the Sundeck, at the very top of the yacht, there is a solarium equipped with comfortable lounge chairs, a minibar, and 2 jacuzzis. The yacht offers 8 double kayaks at no extra cost and one zodiac with a transparent bottom.
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 from 4 to 15 days
Example
6 Days – Tuesday to Sunday, itinerary A
Day 1: San Cristóbal Airport: Puerto Chino – Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center
Day 2: Española: Punta Suárez – Gardner Bay
Day 3: Floreana: Punta Cormorant – Post Office Bay – Baroness Viewpoint
Day 4: Santa Fé – South Plaza
Day 5: North Seymour – Santa Cruz: Las Bachas Beach
Day 6: Mosquera Islet – Baltra Airport
Contact us:
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 wish.
Cruise and island visits
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Full board from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day
Water, tea, and coffee
Snorkeling equipment: mask, fins, and snorkel
Kayak
Vuelos de ida y vuelta a las Galápagos
Entrada al Parque Nacional Galápagos: actualmente 100 USD por persona
Tarjeta de control migratorio: 20 USD por persona
Tasa del Puerto Isabela: 20 USD por persona
Traje de neopreno corto (shorty)
Bebidas fuera de las comidas y bebidas alcohólicas
Propinas y gastos de carácter personal
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 wish.
You don’t go to the Galápagos to sunbathe and relax, but to enjoy nature and learn from it. In just a few days, you will witness scenes of wildlife usually reserved for researchers who have spent many years observing animals — and all of it just steps away!
Enjoy this trip and its unique sensations, but do not forget to follow the basic rules imposed by the Galápagos National Park in order to protect the ecosystems. None of these rules are arbitrary. The islands live in a fragile balance and need all our attention and protection.
Visits to these islands are highly regulated to minimize the impact of tourism. Be aware that in the park sites you must always be accompanied by your Galápagos National Park guide, and it is forbidden to carry food or to smoke. On this last point, don’t worry: even heavy smokers say they forget cigarettes when watching the animals!
You may walk only on marked trails, but there is already so much to see, such as birds nesting right on the path. Other basic rules include: do not touch animals, respect a distance of two meters so as not to disturb them, do not litter, and do not collect anything — not sand, stones, or plants.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The boat’s tour operator reserves the right to modify the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, Galápagos 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 the Galápagos, both on arrival and return.
The Galápagos National Park assigns itineraries and visiting days to each vessel. By being flexible with your travel dates, you will have access to a greater number of cruises.
By Park regulation, flights to and from the Galápagos are scheduled only in the morning. You should consider that during a cruise you effectively lose a little more than a day due to airport procedures, flight duration, and time differences.
Each vessel organizes its logistics with a specific airline. The airlines used are AVIANCA or LATAM. Boats generally require the purchase of round-trip Galápagos tickets in order not to complicate logistics. Flight prices vary according to agreements between the vessels and the airlines.
If clients purchase their own Galápagos tickets, be aware that some boats refuse to sell the cruise, others impose a penalty (varying by vessel) and waive all responsibility in case of delays, and a few allow free ticket purchase.
Since operators have priority over flight space, we will take care of booking and purchasing the plane tickets to the Galápagos to avoid any logistical problems. You simply need to tell us your preferred flight route.