From $10,490£7,939 per person
Cabin
Golden Suite $10,490£7,939 pp
Add-ons
Pre-cruise: Quito Express + $677£512
Post-cruise: Machu Picchu Highlights + $1,272£963
Total from
$10,490£7,939 per person (estimated)
From $10,490£7,939 per person
Show the trip's detailsCabin
Golden Suite $10,490£7,939 pp
Add-ons
Pre-cruise: Quito Express + $677£512
Post-cruise: Machu Picchu Highlights + $1,272£963
Total from
$10,490£7,939 per person (estimated)
An eight-day luxury trip for travellers who want the west and the north.
You cross the lava at Sullivan Bay and hike Sierra Negra Volcano. Elizabeth Bay, Tagus Cove and Espinoza Point have flightless cormorants, penguins and the largest marine iguana colonies. You also visit Genovesa, kayak at Buccaneer Cove and relax on Bachas Beach. Eight days on Endemic, a luxury catamaran with private balconies.
Mainland Ecuador
Arrive at Baltra Airport where you will be transferred to the vessel. In the afternoon, visit the beautiful white-sand beach, Las Bachas, located on the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. There you can go for a stroll or do some easy snorkeling in the gentle surf.
Santa Cruz, Baltra
In the morning, you will visit Darwin Bay, which is the only sandy beach found in the caldera on Genovesa. Colonies of the Great Frigates are found along the beach. In the afternoon, you will go to El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps), a carved out of stone stair. This will lead you to a wide plateau, where you can observe large colonies of masked boobies, frigate birds, storm petrels and ducks.
Genovesa
In the morning, you will visit the Twin Craters, located in the highlands of Santa Cruz. You will stay in the highlands of Santa Cruz island to see giant tortoises short-eared owls, Darwin’s finches, yellow warblers, Galapagos rails and paint-billed crakes in the wild. In the afternoon, you will visit Sullivan Bay, located on the east coast of Santiago Island. You will land on a white coral sand beach and walk over lava that flowed less than 100 years ago.
Santa Cruz, Santiago
In the morning, you will visit the Wetlands, which are a complex of trails of 6km long, located south of Isabela Island. You can also visit the Sierra Negra Volcano, one of largest craters in the archipelago with a diameter of five kilometers. In the afternoon, you will visit the Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Centre of Isabela, infant and juvenile giant tortoises can be seen until they are ready to be released and survive in the wild. You can also visit the Wall of Tears. This is a man-made monument which was built in the 1940’s by prisoners.
Isabela
In the morning, you will discover Elizabeth Bay, which is a marine visitor site. You can spot sea turtles, flightless cormorants, spotted eagle rays, golden rays, brown pelicans and sea lions on this excursion. In the afternoon, you will visit Urbina Bay to see coral formations, large colored land iguanas, giant turtles, flightless cormorants, blue-footed boobies, penguins and marine iguanas.
Isabela
In the morning, you will visit Tagus Cove which is a ride along the cliffs in a zodiac providing you with a good chance to see the Galapagos penguin, the flightless cormorant and other sea birds. In the afternoon, you will visit Espinoza Point of Fernandina Island. Located within a fascinating lava scenery with Lava-Cactuses, you will also discover sea lions, penguins, the flightless cormorant and one of the biggest iguana colonies of Galápagos.
Isabela, Fernandina
In the morning, you will have the opportunity to discover the Buccaneer Cove or Espumilla Beach of Santiago Island. Buccaneer Cove is a nice place for a zodiac ride, snorkeling and kayaking and Espumilla Beach is a popular place for observing an abundance of marine life. In the afternoon, you will visit the red sand beach of Rabida Island, famous for its cactus groves and rock formation scenery. You will see brown pelicans’ nests, and a lagoon where flamingos reside.
Santiago, Rabida
In the morning, you will visit Mosquera, a small islet found between Baltra & North Seymour Islands. Lava gulls, sea lions, Sally light foot crabs inhabit this sand bank with an extension of over 600 meters. After the last visit, you will be transferred to Baltra airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador.
Baltra, North Seymour, Mosquera
A New Generation of Galapagos Luxury
On board:
Golden Panoramic Suite offering a private balcony, panoramic island views, air conditioning, a social area and a private restroom with amenities.
Adding extra nights on land gives you more time to relax, explore and enjoy your destination at your own pace. Arrive before your cruise to settle in, recover from your journey and start your holiday feeling refreshed. Or extend your trip after disembarkation to discover more of the local sights, culture and cuisine before heading home.
The Galápagos is a year-round destination. December to May is the warm season, with sunny days, occasional tropical showers and calmer seas. June to November is cooler and drier, with cloudier skies, livelier seas and richer marine life. Christmas, New Year, Easter and July–August are the busiest times and sell out first, so we recommend booking 9–12 months ahead for those dates.
Cruises run from 4 to 15 days. Four or five days covers one region of the islands well. Seven or eight days lets you reach more remote islands and see a wider range of wildlife. For the ultimate Galápagos experience, cruises of up to 15 days complete a full loop of the archipelago, visiting its central, southern, western and northern islands. We recommend at least five days if you can!
Fly into Quito or Guayaquil on mainland Ecuador, then take a short domestic flight to Baltra or San Cristóbal, where your cruise begins. We recommend arriving in Ecuador at least a day before your cruise. We can book your domestic flights and time them to your ship’s departure.
Yes. Every visitor pays a Galápagos National Park fee of US$200 per adult (US$100 for children under 12, free for under-2s), plus a US$20 Transit Control Card. Normally the park fee is paid in cash on arrival and the card is bought at Quito or Guayaquil airport before your flight. To save you the hassle, we can pre-book both for you, so they’re ready when you travel.
Cruise prices usually include your cabin, all meals and snacks on board, soft drinks and juices, and all listed excursions and activities. You’ll be accompanied by dedicated bilingual naturalist guides, certified by the Galápagos National Park. Snorkelling equipment is also provided.
A cruise lets you reach remote islands and visitor sites that can’t be visited on day trips, and you travel between islands while you sleep. A land-based trip suits travellers who prefer staying on dry land, want more flexibility or are travelling on a tighter budget. We can also combine the two.
Each itinerary visits different islands, and some species only live in certain areas. For example, waved albatrosses nest on Española, penguins and flightless cormorants are found in the west, and Genovesa is famous for red-footed boobies. Tell us what you most want to see and we’ll match you to the right route.
Yes, all our ships welcome families. Most ships have a minimum age of 7, but a few especially family-friendly ships have no minimum age at all. We can recommend the best options and cabins for your family.
Yes. Most ships can cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs, as well as allergies. Just let us know when you book and we’ll pass the details to the ship in advance.
Some luxury ships offer free Wi-Fi, while others charge extra for it. Connection is usually via satellite and can be limited, so expect to be largely offline while at sea. Most guests find it part of the magic.
Absolutely. Many guests add a few nights in the Andes, the Amazon rainforest or Quito’s historic centre, or extend to Machu Picchu in Peru. We’ll build your whole trip around your cruise dates.
Absolutely. Many travellers cruise the Galápagos on their own. Some ships offer shared cabins with another guest of the same gender, some have single cabins with no supplement, and others charge a single supplement for a private cabin. We’ll find the best option for you.
Most cruises focus on snorkelling rather than diving. Some ships offer diving as an optional extra, and there are also dedicated liveaboard dive cruises for certified divers. Let us know if diving is a priority and we’ll recommend the right ship.
Domestic flights to the Galápagos usually allow one checked bag of up to 23 kg and one carry-on. Soft-sided bags are easier to store on board. All luggage is checked at the airport to stop non-native plants, seeds and animals reaching the islands.
Some crossings can be choppy, especially from June to November. Catamarans and larger ships tend to be the most stable. Bring seasickness tablets or patches just in case, and let us know if you’re worried. We can suggest itineraries with shorter crossings.
Pack light, breathable clothing, plus a warm layer and a waterproof jacket. You’ll also want a hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sun cream, swimwear, comfortable walking shoes and sandals for wet landings. Don’t forget binoculars and a camera.
Ecuador uses the US dollar. Bring cash for park fees, tips and small purchases, as ATMs are limited on the islands and some places don’t accept cards.
Travel insurance isn’t mandatory, but we highly recommend it. Choose a policy that covers medical treatment, emergency evacuation and cancellation for your whole trip.