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Galapagos Seaman Journey
$163,000
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Seaman Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • See diverse wildlife and birds
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike along Pahoehoe lava flows
  • Relax on volcanic black sand beach
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation private cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to …
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Beluga Cabin
$152,000
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Beluga

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
  • Snorkel around Devil's Crown
  • Visit a tortoise breeding center
  • Explore El Junco Lagoon
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day circumnavigation through the hidden wonders of the Galapagos. Get the opportunity to see more than just the highlights of the Galapagos on your own private adventure. Have the chance to really immerse yourself in the unique splendor of these islands. Wind across island trails, …
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Galapagos Legend
$147,280
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Stop at the volcanic Egas Port
  • Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this exciting 5-day private tour of the Galapagos' wild west! Highlights of the west include beautiful Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-lined Fernandina, and the amazing black beaches of Santiago. These islands are rich with an abundance of wildlife both in and out of the …
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Cachalote Explorer
$136,000
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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer
  • Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
  • Visit El Junco Lagoon
  • Explore the Sierra Negra
  • Observe iguanas feeding
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species! Wildlife viewing opportunities will abound as you traverse the islands, snorkel in the crystal clear waters, or take a …
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$126,450
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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 8-day private cruise aboard the Galapagos Horizon around the stunning Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife and landscapes carved from volcanic activity. Your journey includes snorkeling alongside sea turtles, viewing large colonies of sea lions and nesting …
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$101,450
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic
  • Hike around El Junco Lagoon
  • Observe unique wildlife
  • Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Learn about the island's history
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The Galapagos Islands are unlike anywhere else on earth - an exotic haven of flora and fauna, where the interference of humans has been kept to an absolute minimum. Whether traveling with your family or a group of friends, this incredible 8-day private cruise helps bring your dream of a Galapagos …
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Galaxy II ship
$51,680
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Private Charter - Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard EcoGalaxy

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Swim along coral beaches
  • Observe a variety of sea birds
  • Hike the shores of North Seymour
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 5-day Northeast Islands private cruise aboard the EcoGalaxy explores the islands of San Cristobal, North Seymour, Genovesa, and more. Snorkel with colorful fish, swim among sea lions and hike along beautiful trails to observe many endemic species of birds. A fantastic way to observe the unique …
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Ocean Spray
$77,490
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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
  • Trek through mangroves
  • Snorkel in search of marinlife
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Once on board, cruise to Bartolome Island and hike to the summit of the volcano for panoramic views. Trek through mangroves and view tidal pools teeming with sea lions and reef fish on Genovesa Island. In addition, snorkel along side school of fish, rays, sea lions and if you're lucky, …
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Galapagos seaside
$10,500
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West Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Isabela landscapes
  • Explore Darwin Lake
  • Visit Playa Espumilla
  • Discover Rábida Island
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Ayora / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sailing from Puerto Ayora, this 8-day voyage takes you across some of the archipelago’s most volcanically active islands for extraordinary explorations amid shield volcanoes and basalt lava flows. Swim with sea lions against the stunning backdrop of a volcanic red sand beach at Rábida …
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Sea kayaking expedition in the Galapagos
$10,180
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • See diverse wildlife and birds
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
  • Relax on volcanic black sand beach
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience an Islands Circumnavigation on your Galapagos tour aboard the Seaman Journey. This 15-day adventure cruise highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to snorkeling with sea lions, exploring reef systems, and viewing the famous Galapagos tortoises.
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Sea lion and scuba diver
$9,800
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
  • Snorkel around Devil's Crown
  • Visit a tortoise breeding center
  • Explore El Junco Lagoon
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day circumnavigation through the hidden wonders of the Galapagos. Get the opportunity to see more than just the highlights of the Galapagos. Have the chance to really immerse yourself in the unique splendor of these islands. Wind across island trails, explore peaceful lagoons, swim …
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Galapagos penguin by the water
$9,345
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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Horizon around the stunning Galapagos Islands. Each island boasts new and exciting wildlife and landscapes carved from volcanic activity. Your journey includes snorkeling alongside sea turtles, viewing large colonies of sea lions and nesting …
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Floreana Island
$7,045
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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic
  • Hike around El Junco Lagoon
  • Observe unique wildlife
  • Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
  • Learn about the island's history
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The Galapagos Islands are unlike anywhere else on earth - an exotic haven of flora and fauna, where the interference of humans has been kept to an absolute minimum. Whether traveling with your family or a group of friends, this incredible 8-day cruise helps bring your dream of a Galapagos cruise to …
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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
$4,120
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Eastern & Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit Bachas Beach
  • Observe swimming fur seals
  • Set foot on dark-red sand beaches
  • Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Cerro Colorado
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this 8-day adventure that explores the incredible eastern and western islands of the Galapagos. Highlights of the west include wildlife-rich Isabela, picturesque Santa Cruz, cliff-laden Fernandina, and the fantastic beaches of Santiago. Be entertained by the antics of friendly sea lions …
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Green sea turtle swimming
$8,290
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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • View a sea lion colony
  • Explore underground lava tubes
  • Snorkel with fish and sea lions
  • Visit the blowhole on Espanola
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the Ocean Spray for a Galapagos circumnavigation tour. This 8-day adventure visits the islands of Isabela, South Plaza, Espanola, and San Cristobal, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
$3,500
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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
  • Witness penguins and boobies dance
  • Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
  • Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / North Seymour
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set off on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion to the Western Galapagos Islands. Trek highlands, meeting giant tortoises then plunge into crystalline Tintoreras, snorkeling with vibrant marine life and even sharks. Climb Sierra Negra, marveling at volcanic panoramas. Graceful flamingos and …
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A Giant Tortoise munches on some local foliage.
$1,749
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Snorkel with tropical fish
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Take a dingy ride to see sea lions
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 4-day budget Galapagos cruise is one of the most economical ways to cruise the Galapagos while on the Aida Maria, a yacht with an excellent reputation for good service and value. Take this quick trip to visit places like the Charles Darwin Station, Puerto Ayora, Devil's Crown,and Espanola. …
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
$1,500
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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Venture to Lobos Island
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
  • Explore Punta Cormorant
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 4-day cruise through the Southeast Islands aboard Galaxy Orion from San Cristobal to Santa Cruz. Explore Lobos Island's serene beauty, with sea lion pups and frigatebirds creating a lively atmosphere. Gardner Bay offers a tropical oasis, where sun-basking sea lions steal the show. …
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