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Elite Description
An Elite Galapagos Cruise represents the top experience available in the archipelago. Imagine panoramic views surrounding you no matter where you are on the ship, including on the private balcony of your cabin. Spacious public areas take full advantage of the ship's layout, with internal stairs opening up even more room for luxurious lounging around the Jacuzzi and al fresco dining on the Sky Deck. All cabins on board the Galapagos Elite feature generous private bathrooms and contemporary décor to make this your home away from home on the high seas. Most importantly, the staff will cater to your comfort, making this a fascinating and relaxing journey around the archipelago.
Top Features
- Panoramic views throughout
- Large private bathroom and private balcony in all cabins
- Well-distributed public areas provide ample room for passengers to relax
- Top itineraries
- Catering staff
Cruise Details
- Category: Luxury
- Type: Motor Catamaran
- Year built: 2019
- Departures: Saturday, Tuesday
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Itineraries: 4,5,8
RATES INCLUDE
- Accommodation on board
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- All non-alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
- Welcome & farewell cocktail
- Transfers in the islands during operational days
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
- Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
- Wetsuit
- Kayaks on board
- Paddle Board
RATES NOT INCLUDED
- Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
Full Tecnical Details
Length: | 37.5 mt / 123.03 ft |
Speed: | 12 knots |
Guest Capacity: | 16 passengers |
Crew: | 10 crew members |
Type: | Motor catamaran |
Beam: | 13.5 mt / 44.29 ft |
Year of construction: | 2019 |
Draft to Baseline: | 1.90 mt / 6.23 ft |
Propulsion: | 2 x Marine Generator Drive Engines - 500 HP each |
Prices
Elite Prices
2025 prices per person:
ACCOMMODATION | 7 NIGHTS | 4 NIGHTS | 3 NIGHTS |
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Golden Suite | $ 9,990 | $ 6,190 | $ 4,990 |
Charter | $ 149,190 | $ 92,390 | $ 74,490 |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.
Itinerary Elite
Sat | AM | San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | San Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos. Read more... | |
Sun | AM | North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Read more... |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
Mon | AM | Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras. Read more... or Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands. Read more... |
PM | Isabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species. Read more... or Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. Read more... |
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Tue | AM | Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. Read more... |
PM | Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. Read more... | |
Wed | AM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... |
PM | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. Read more... | |
Thu | AM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... |
PM | Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach. Read more... | |
Fri | AM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. Read more... or San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds. Read more... |
PM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro TijeretasCerro Tijeretas is located 2km from the Interpretation Center, on the southwest of San Cristobal. Read more... | |
Sat | AM | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos. Read more... San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport. |
Sat | AM | San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island. Read more... | |
Sun | AM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... |
PM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... or Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. Read more... |
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Mon | AM | Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish. Read more... or Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... |
PM | Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... or Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island. Read more... |
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Tue | AM | Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. Read more... |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... | |
Wed | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
Thu | AM | Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. Read more... or Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. Read more... |
PM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... | |
Fri | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Read more... |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... |
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Sat | AM | San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. Read more... San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport. |
Tue | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... | |
Wed | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
Thu | AM | Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. Read more... or Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. Read more... |
PM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... | |
Fri | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Read more... |
PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... |
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Sat | AM | San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores. Read more... San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport. |
Sat | AM | San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
PM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island. Read more... | |
Sun | AM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... |
PM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... or Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. Read more... |
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Mon | AM | Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish. Read more... or Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... |
PM | Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... or Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island. Read more... |
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Tue | AM | Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
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