Galápagos Cruise Fleet: All 72 Licensed Ships Compared
By Juan Magallanes, Naturalist Expert Contributor
Reviewed for accuracy against National Park visitor-site data | Updated 2026
This index covers all 72 licensed Galápagos cruise vessels we monitor. We compare them by class, passenger capacity, hull type, year built, refurbishment year, and onboard amenities. The vessels range from 8-guest yachts to 100-guest expedition ships. Specification and rating data come from the GNPS-licensed vessel registry and specifications published by operators.
72 licensed Galápagos cruise vessels, ranging from 8-passenger private yachts to 100-passenger expedition ships. Of these, 64 carry 20 or fewer passengers.
Complete Fleet: All 72 Ships
All 72 licensed vessels in the index, listed alphabetically by ship name.
| Ship Name | Class | Capacity | Hull | Built | Refurb | # Itins | Best Rating | Avg Rating |
| AIDA MARIA | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 1997 | 2014 | 6 | 71 | 65.8 |
| ALYA | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | 2017 | — | 4 | 70 | 68.0 |
| ANAHI | First Class | 16 | Catamaran | 2006 | 2016 | 9 | 70 | 67.0 |
| Angel | First Class | 16 | Monohull | — | — | — | — | — |
| ANGELITO | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 1992 | 2013 | 4 | 76 | 69.2 |
| Aqua | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 1998 | 2019 | 4 | 75 | 68.0 |
| ARCHIPELL I | Tourist Superior | 16 | Catamaran | 2002 | 2013 | 6 | 71 | 66.0 |
| ARCHIPELL II | First Class | 16 | Catamaran | 2002 | 2013 | 8 | 69 | 66.4 |
| BELUGA | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 1968 | 2014 | 6 | 73 | 68.8 |
| Blue Spirit | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2001 | 2019 | — | — | — |
| Bonita | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | — | 2019 | — | — | — |
| Cachalote Explorer | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2002 | 2013 | 2 | 68 | 67.0 |
| Calipso | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 1991 | 2019 | — | — | — |
| Camila | Luxury | 16 | Monohull | 2018 | — | 4 | 71 | 68.2 |
| Carina | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 2002 | 2014 | 2 | 65 | 63.0 |
| Coral I | First Class | 20 | Monohull | 2004 | 2014 | 6 | 68 | 64.3 |
| Coral II | First Class | 36 | Monohull | 2006 | 2014 | 6 | 68 | 64.3 |
| Cormorant | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | 2011 | 2014 | 4 | 69 | 65.2 |
| Cormorant II | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| Daphne | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 1997 | 2015 | 4 | 69 | 66.0 |
| Darwin | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 1995 | 2014 | 6 | 65 | 63.3 |
| Ecogalaxy | First Class | 16 | Catamaran | — | — | 5 | 72 | 65.4 |
| Eden | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2014 | 2016 | 6 | 69 | 66.5 |
| Elite | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | 2019 | — | 4 | 65 | 63.5 |
| Endemic | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | 2001 | — | 6 | 70 | 64.8 |
| Equinox | Tourist Superior | 20 | Monohull | 2000 | 2019 | 4 | 69 | 64.8 |
| Estrella de Mar | Tourist | 16 | Monohull | 1990 | 2014 | 4 | 75 | 68.5 |
| Evolution | Luxury | 32 | Monohull | 1970 | 2014 | 2 | 68 | 67.0 |
| Flamingo | Tourist | 10 | Monohull | 2004 | 2013 | 6 | 63 | 62.2 |
| Flora | Luxury | — | Monohull | 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| Floreana | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 1998 | 2013 | 2 | 68 | 65.0 |
| Fragata | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 1994 | 2013 | 4 | 70 | 66.0 |
| GALAPAGOS SEA STAR | Luxury | 16 | Monohull | 2011 | 2013 | 3 | 66 | 65.3 |
| Galaxy | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2006 | 2014 | 5 | 67 | 66.0 |
| Galaxy Diver | Tourist Superior | 12 | Monohull | — | 2022 | — | — | — |
| Golondrina | Tourist | 16 | Monohull | 1970 | 2012 | 5 | 70 | 64.8 |
| Grace | Luxury | 16 | Monohull | 1928 | 2014 | 2 | 69 | 66.5 |
| Grand Majestic | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2018 | — | 4 | 66 | 64.5 |
| Hermes | Luxury | 20 | Catamaran | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horizon | Luxury | 16 | Monohull | 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| Infinity | Luxury | 20 | Monohull | 2018 | — | 4 | 72 | 65.5 |
| Integrity | Luxury | 16 | Monohull | 2005 | 2016 | 2 | 70 | 67.0 |
| ISABELA II | First Class | 40 | Monohull | 1979 | 2016 | 3 | 70 | 67.0 |
| King of the Sea | Tourist | 12 | Monohull | 1981 | 2012 | 6 | 66 | 63.0 |
| LA PINTA | Luxury | 48 | Monohull | 2007 | 2016 | 3 | 69 | 66.7 |
| LEGEND | Luxury | 100 | Monohull | 2002 | 2013 | 6 | 69 | 66.0 |
| Lonesome George | Tourist Superior | 16 | Catamaran | 2014 | 2016 | 1 | 62 | 62.0 |
| MARY ANNE | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 1997 | 2014 | 2 | 70 | 63.5 |
| MERAK | Tourist | 8 | Monohull | 1985 | 2016 | 3 | 67 | 66.0 |
| MONSERRAT | First Class | 20 | Monohull | 2005 | 2011 | 8 | 66 | 63.0 |
| NATURAL PARADISE | Luxury | 16 | Monohull | 2015 | 2015 | 4 | 66 | 65.0 |
| NEMO I | Tourist Superior | 14 | Catamaran | 1996 | 2014 | 8 | 73 | 66.9 |
| NEMO II | First Class | 14 | Catamaran | — | 2014 | 4 | 70 | 65.2 |
| NEMO III | First Class | 16 | Catamaran | 1990 | 2014 | 6 | 67 | 65.7 |
| OCEAN SPRAY | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | 2011 | 2014 | 6 | 70 | 66.0 |
| ODYSSEY | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2008 | 2014 | 3 | 67 | 65.3 |
| Origin Theory & Evolve | Luxury | 20 | Monohull | 2016 | — | 2 | 67 | 66.0 |
| PASSION | Luxury | 12 | Monohull | 1973 | 2014 | 2 | 70 | 63.5 |
| PETREL | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | — | — | 6 | 70 | 65.2 |
| QUEEN OF GALAPAGOS | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 2007 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| REINA SILVIA | First Class | 12 | Monohull | 1983 | 2013 | 2 | 71 | 67.0 |
| SAMBA | Tourist Superior | 14 | Monohull | 1966 | 2014 | 2 | 68 | 66.0 |
| SANTA CRUZ II | First Class | 90 | Monohull | 2002 | 2015 | 3 | 68 | 65.0 |
| SEA MAN JOURNEY | First Class | 16 | Catamaran | 2007 | 2014 | 4 | 76 | 67.8 |
| Solaris | First Class | 16 | Monohull | — | — | 4 | 73 | 67.5 |
| TIP TOP II | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2001 | 2015 | 4 | 72 | 65.5 |
| TIP TOP IV | First Class | 16 | Monohull | 2006 | 2006 | 4 | 68 | 67.0 |
| TIP TOP V | First Class | 16 | Catamaran | 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| TREASURE OF GALAPAGOS | First Class | 16 | Catamaran | 2009 | 2013 | 3 | 66 | 63.3 |
| XPERIENCE | Luxury | 48 | Monohull | 1982 | 2014 | 2 | 69 | 67.5 |
| XPLORATION | Luxury | 16 | Catamaran | 2007 | 2014 | 2 | 69 | 67.5 |
| YOLITA II | Tourist Superior | 16 | Monohull | 2007 | 2014 | 4 | 74 | 65.5 |
Fleet by Class
Class reflects onboard comfort and price range, not the islands a ship visits. The index uses four classes: Tourist, Tourist Superior, First Class, and Luxury, each with its own comparison table below.
Tourist (5 ships)
| Ship Name | Capacity | Hull | Built | Best Rating | Avg Rating |
| Estrella de Mar | 16 | Monohull | 1990 | 75 | 68.5 |
| Flamingo | 10 | Monohull | 2004 | 63 | 62.2 |
| Golondrina | 16 | Monohull | 1970 | 70 | 64.8 |
| King of the Sea | 12 | Monohull | 1981 | 66 | 63.0 |
| MERAK | 8 | Monohull | 1985 | 67 | 66.0 |
Tourist Superior (17 ships)
| Ship Name | Capacity | Hull | Built | Best Rating | Avg Rating |
| AIDA MARIA | 16 | Monohull | 1997 | 71 | 65.8 |
| ANGELITO | 16 | Monohull | 1992 | 76 | 69.2 |
| Aqua | 16 | Monohull | 1998 | 75 | 68.0 |
| ARCHIPELL I | 16 | Catamaran | 2002 | 71 | 66.0 |
| Bonita | 16 | Monohull | — | — | — |
| Carina | 16 | Monohull | 2002 | 65 | 63.0 |
| Daphne | 16 | Monohull | 1997 | 69 | 66.0 |
| Darwin | 16 | Monohull | 1995 | 65 | 63.3 |
| Equinox | 20 | Monohull | 2000 | 69 | 64.8 |
| Floreana | 16 | Monohull | 1998 | 68 | 65.0 |
| Fragata | 16 | Monohull | 1994 | 70 | 66.0 |
| Galaxy Diver | 12 | Monohull | — | — | — |
| Lonesome George | 16 | Catamaran | 2014 | 62 | 62.0 |
| NEMO I | 14 | Catamaran | 1996 | 73 | 66.9 |
| QUEEN OF GALAPAGOS | 16 | Monohull | 2007 | — | — |
| SAMBA | 14 | Monohull | 1966 | 68 | 66.0 |
| YOLITA II | 16 | Monohull | 2007 | 74 | 65.5 |
First Class (27 ships)
| Ship Name | Capacity | Hull | Built | Best Rating | Avg Rating |
| ANAHI | 16 | Catamaran | 2006 | 70 | 67.0 |
| Angel | 16 | Monohull | — | — | — |
| ARCHIPELL II | 16 | Catamaran | 2002 | 69 | 66.4 |
| BELUGA | 16 | Monohull | 1968 | 73 | 68.8 |
| Blue Spirit | 16 | Monohull | 2001 | — | — |
| Cachalote Explorer | 16 | Monohull | 2002 | 68 | 67.0 |
| Calipso | 16 | Monohull | 1991 | — | — |
| Coral I | 20 | Monohull | 2004 | 68 | 64.3 |
| Coral II | 36 | Monohull | 2006 | 68 | 64.3 |
| Ecogalaxy | 16 | Catamaran | — | 72 | 65.4 |
| Eden | 16 | Monohull | 2014 | 69 | 66.5 |
| Galaxy | 16 | Monohull | 2006 | 67 | 66.0 |
| Grand Majestic | 16 | Monohull | 2018 | 66 | 64.5 |
| ISABELA II | 40 | Monohull | 1979 | 70 | 67.0 |
| MARY ANNE | 16 | Monohull | 1997 | 70 | 63.5 |
| MONSERRAT | 20 | Monohull | 2005 | 66 | 63.0 |
| NEMO II | 14 | Catamaran | — | 70 | 65.2 |
| NEMO III | 16 | Catamaran | 1990 | 67 | 65.7 |
| ODYSSEY | 16 | Monohull | 2008 | 67 | 65.3 |
| REINA SILVIA | 12 | Monohull | 1983 | 71 | 67.0 |
| SANTA CRUZ II | 90 | Monohull | 2002 | 68 | 65.0 |
| SEA MAN JOURNEY | 16 | Catamaran | 2007 | 76 | 67.8 |
| Solaris | 16 | Monohull | — | 73 | 67.5 |
| TIP TOP II | 16 | Monohull | 2001 | 72 | 65.5 |
| TIP TOP IV | 16 | Monohull | 2006 | 68 | 67.0 |
| TIP TOP V | 16 | Catamaran | 2019 | — | — |
| TREASURE OF GALAPAGOS | 16 | Catamaran | 2009 | 66 | 63.3 |
Luxury (23 ships)
| Ship Name | Capacity | Hull | Built | Best Rating | Avg Rating |
| ALYA | 16 | Catamaran | 2017 | 70 | 68.0 |
| Camila | 16 | Monohull | 2018 | 71 | 68.2 |
| Cormorant | 16 | Catamaran | 2011 | 69 | 65.2 |
| Cormorant II | 16 | Catamaran | 2023 | — | — |
| Elite | 16 | Catamaran | 2019 | 65 | 63.5 |
| Endemic | 16 | Catamaran | 2001 | 70 | 64.8 |
| Evolution | 32 | Monohull | 1970 | 68 | 67.0 |
| Flora | — | Monohull | 2019 | — | — |
| GALAPAGOS SEA STAR | 16 | Monohull | 2011 | 66 | 65.3 |
| Grace | 16 | Monohull | 1928 | 69 | 66.5 |
| Hermes | 20 | Catamaran | — | — | — |
| Horizon | 16 | Monohull | 2018 | — | — |
| Infinity | 20 | Monohull | 2018 | 72 | 65.5 |
| Integrity | 16 | Monohull | 2005 | 70 | 67.0 |
| LA PINTA | 48 | Monohull | 2007 | 69 | 66.7 |
| LEGEND | 100 | Monohull | 2002 | 69 | 66.0 |
| NATURAL PARADISE | 16 | Monohull | 2015 | 66 | 65.0 |
| OCEAN SPRAY | 16 | Catamaran | 2011 | 70 | 66.0 |
| Origin Theory & Evolve | 20 | Monohull | 2016 | 67 | 66.0 |
| PASSION | 12 | Monohull | 1973 | 70 | 63.5 |
| PETREL | 16 | Catamaran | — | 70 | 65.2 |
| XPERIENCE | 48 | Monohull | 1982 | 69 | 67.5 |
| XPLORATION | 16 | Catamaran | 2007 | 69 | 67.5 |
Amenities Comparison
Onboard amenities across all 72 licensed vessels. ✓ means the amenity is available. A dash (—) indicates that a value is missing or not recorded in the supplied dataset. It should not be interpreted as zero, ‘never refurbished,’ or a poor itinerary rating.
| Ship Name | Scuba | Kayaks | Jacuzzi | Exercise Room | Glass-Bottom Boat | Medical Professional |
| AIDA MARIA | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALYA | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ANAHI | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Angel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ANGELITO | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aqua | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| ARCHIPELL I | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| ARCHIPELL II | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BELUGA | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Blue Spirit | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bonita | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Cachalote Explorer | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Calipso | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Camila | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Carina | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coral I | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Coral II | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Cormorant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Cormorant II | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Daphne | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Darwin | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ecogalaxy | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Eden | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elite | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Endemic | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Equinox | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Estrella de Mar | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Evolution | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Flamingo | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flora | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Floreana | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fragata | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GALAPAGOS SEA STAR | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Galaxy | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Galaxy Diver | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Golondrina | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grace | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Grand Majestic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Hermes | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Horizon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Infinity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Integrity | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ISABELA II | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| King of the Sea | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LA PINTA | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEGEND | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lonesome George | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| MARY ANNE | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| MERAK | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MONSERRAT | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| NATURAL PARADISE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| NEMO I | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| NEMO II | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| NEMO III | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| OCEAN SPRAY | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ODYSSEY | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Origin Theory & Evolve | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| PASSION | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| PETREL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| QUEEN OF GALAPAGOS | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| REINA SILVIA | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| SAMBA | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| SANTA CRUZ II | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEA MAN JOURNEY | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Solaris | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| TIP TOP II | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| TIP TOP IV | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| TIP TOP V | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| TREASURE OF GALAPAGOS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| XPERIENCE | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| XPLORATION | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| YOLITA II | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Family-Friendly Vessels
Ships with recorded family-travel data in the fleet registry (68 of 72).
| Ship Name | Min Child Age | Children Discount | Interconnecting Cabins | Bunk Beds |
| AIDA MARIA | 6 | 20 % UP TO 12 YEARS , 0 MORE THAN 2 PER CUISE | — | ✓ |
| ALYA | 6 | Discount for children 10% (between 6 and 11 years old | — | — |
| ANAHI | — | 20% for less than 12 years | — | — |
| Angel | 6 | 10% per child under 12 years old. One child per one adult | — | — |
| ANGELITO | — | Children less than 12 years have a discount of 20% | — | — |
| Aqua | — | Every 2 confirmed adults, 1 child has a 20% discount | — | — |
| ARCHIPELL I | — | 20% discount per child for every 2 confirmed adults | — | — |
| ARCHIPELL II | 4 | Depending of the date, a 5% descount could be apply. 1 child less than 11 years. | — | — |
| BELUGA | — | 50% less than 12 years, 1 child with 1 adult | — | — |
| Bonita | 6 | Children discount (under 12 years old): 10%. | — | — |
| Cachalote Explorer | — | 50% less than 12 years, 1 child with 1 adult | — | — |
| Calipso | 6 | 10% discount for children under 12 years old on the date of travel. 1 child for each adult | — | — |
| Camila | 7 | 25% Discount for children under 12 years old (1 child per 2 adults). | — | — |
| Coral I | 6 | under 12 years old sharing cabin with full-fare paying guests 25% discount | ✓ | — |
| Coral II | 6 | under 12 years old sharing cabin with full-fare paying guests 25% discount | ✓ | — |
| Cormorant | 7 | 25% Discount for children under 12 years old (1 child per 2 adults). Discounts for children do not apply during Christmas, New Year’s and Easter dates | ✓ | — |
| Cormorant II | 6 | 10% discount for children under 12 years old. 1 chid per/ adult. | ✓ | — |
| Daphne | 15 | No children under 15 allowed | — | — |
| Darwin | 2 | Children under 5 years have a discount of 10 % | — | ✓ |
| Ecogalaxy | 6 | 10% discount | — | — |
| Eden | 5 | 20% discount for children between 1 and 11 years. and a release form must be filled. | — | ✓ |
| Elite | 7 | 25% discount – 1 child under 12 years old for every two adults. Does not apply on Christmas and New Year | ✓ | — |
| Endemic | 7 | 25%. 1 CHILD UNDER 12 YEARS OLD FOR EVERY TWO ADULTS, DOES NOT APPLY ON CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS | ✓ | — |
| Equinox | 6 | 20% for children under 12 years | — | — |
| Estrella de Mar | — | Children under 12 years old have a discount of 30% | — | ✓ |
| Evolution | 5 | 15 % off cruise rates (not applicable to holidays) | ✓ | — |
| Flamingo | — | $100 discount for children under 2-11 years of age. | — | ✓ |
| Floreana | 6 | 25% discount for children between 6 an 12 years | — | ✓ |
| Fragata | — | 10% discount for children from 0 to 5 years old, depending on the season | — | — |
| GALAPAGOS SEA STAR | 3 | Child discount: 20% of net rate. Only applicable for children under 12 years travelling with two adults | ✓ | — |
| Galaxy | 6 | Children discount (under 12 years old): 10% | — | — |
| Galaxy Diver | 6 | 10% discount for children under 12 years old | — | — |
| Golondrina | — | 10% descount for less than 5 years | — | ✓ |
| Grace | 5 | 15% off cruise rates. Not applicable to holiday sailings | — | — |
| Grand Majestic | 6 | 10% discount for children under 12 years old, on the date of travel. 1 child for each adult | — | — |
| Hermes | 6 | Child discount is 15% if travelling with 2 adults and under 12 years of age. Discount does not apply on discounted, promotional rates, or peak season. | ✓ | — |
| Horizon | 6 | 10% discount for children under 12 years old. 1 child per/1 adult adulto | — | — |
| Infinity | 6 | 10% for children under 12 years old on the date of travel. 1 child per adult | ✓ | — |
| Integrity | 8 | $500 ages 8-17 | — | — |
| ISABELA II | 6 | Children under 12 sharing a cabin with an adult: 10% off. This discount will not be applied in Peak Season departures | — | — |
| King of the Sea | 4 | 10% discount for children under 12 years | — | — |
| LA PINTA | 4 | Children under 12 sharing a cabin with one adult: 10% off. | ✓ | — |
| LEGEND | 6 | 25% discount sharing cabin with full-fare paying guests. 50% discount sharing cabin with two full-fare paying guests where the triple cabin is possible | ✓ | — |
| Lonesome George | — | 20% off for children under 11 years. | — | ✓ |
| MARY ANNE | — | Children under 12 have a 25% discount | — | — |
| MERAK | — | 25% | — | ✓ |
| MONSERRAT | — | CHILD DISCOUNT: 15% (Child must be under 12 years) One child discount per every 2 adults fare paid. | — | — |
| NATURAL PARADISE | 6 | 10% discount for children under 12 years old on the date of travel. 1 child for each adult | — | — |
| NEMO I | — | 20% discount for children less than 12 years old | — | — |
| NEMO II | 3 | Child discount: 25%. Only applicable for children under 12 years | — | — |
| NEMO III | 3 | 25% discount, Only applicable for children under 12 years. | — | — |
| OCEAN SPRAY | 7 | 25% Discount for children under 12 years old (1 child per 2 adults). Discounts for children do not apply during Christmas, New Year’s and Easter dates | — | — |
| ODYSSEY | 6 | Child discount: 20% of net rate. Only applicable for children under 12 years travelling with two adults | — | — |
| Origin Theory & Evolve | 11 | 15% discount for children age 17 and under | ✓ | — |
| PETREL | 7 | 25% Discount for children under 12 years old (1 child per 2 adults). Discounts for children do not apply during Christmas, New Year’s and Easter dates | — | — |
| QUEEN OF GALAPAGOS | 2 | 20% discount for children less than 12 years traveling with two adults | — | — |
| REINA SILVIA | 6 | 20% discount for kids under 12 | — | — |
| SAMBA | 7 | 20% for less than 14 years of age, max 1 child / 2 adults. | — | — |
| SANTA CRUZ II | 6 | Children under 12 sharing a cabin with their parents or guardians: 25% off. (Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare) | ✓ | — |
| SEA MAN JOURNEY | 6 | Child discount: 10% discount for one child. Only applicable for children under 12 years travelling with two adults. | — | — |
| Solaris | — | Every 2 confirmed adults, 1 child has a 20% discount | — | — |
| TIP TOP II | 6 | 50% over the Gross rate for children between 6 to 11 years and 11 months old. | ✓ | — |
| TIP TOP IV | 6 | 50% over the Gross rate for children between 6 to 11 years and 11 months old. | ✓ | — |
| TIP TOP V | 6 | 50% over Gross Rate for childer between 6 to 11 years and 11 months old | ✓ | — |
| TREASURE OF GALAPAGOS | — | Every 2 confirmed adults, 1 child has a 20% discount | — | — |
| XPERIENCE | 4 | Children under 12 years sharing the cabin with an adult 25% discount over the gross rates on all departures except Easter (April 8-15), Christmas (Dec 23-30) and New Year (Dec 30-Jan 06) cruises | ✓ | — |
| XPLORATION | 7 | 25% over the gross rate for less than 12 years except Easter (April 8-15) Christmas (Dec 23-30) and New Year (Dec 30-Jan 06) cruises | ✓ | — |
| YOLITA II | 2 | 20% discount for children less than 12 years traveling with two adults | — | — |
Note: Ships not listed here have no recorded family data in the fleet registry.
Solo Traveller Options
Vessels flagged as solo-traveller friendly in the fleet registry (45 of 72).
| Ship Name | Class | Capacity | Solo Notes |
| ALYA | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| ANAHI | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Angel | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| ANGELITO | Tourist Superior | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Aqua | Tourist Superior | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| ARCHIPELL I | Tourist Superior | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Bonita | Tourist Superior | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Calipso | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Coral I | First Class | 20 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Coral II | First Class | 36 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Cormorant II | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Ecogalaxy | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Elite | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Endemic | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Evolution | Luxury | 32 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Fragata | Tourist Superior | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| GALAPAGOS SEA STAR | Luxury | 16 | Triple cabins available |
| Galaxy | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Galaxy Diver | Tourist Superior | 12 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Golondrina | Tourist | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Grace | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Grand Majestic | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Hermes | Luxury | 20 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Horizon | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Infinity | Luxury | 20 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| Integrity | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| ISABELA II | First Class | 40 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| LA PINTA | Luxury | 48 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| LEGEND | Luxury | 100 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| MARY ANNE | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| NATURAL PARADISE | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| NEMO II | First Class | 14 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| NEMO III | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| OCEAN SPRAY | Luxury | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| ODYSSEY | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Origin Theory & Evolve | Luxury | 20 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| QUEEN OF GALAPAGOS | Tourist Superior | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| SANTA CRUZ II | First Class | 90 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| SEA MAN JOURNEY | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| Solaris | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| TIP TOP II | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| TIP TOP IV | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
| TREASURE OF GALAPAGOS | First Class | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins; Triple cabins available |
| XPERIENCE | Luxury | 48 | Solo-traveller friendly per registry |
| YOLITA II | Tourist Superior | 16 | Dedicated solo cabins |
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How many ships operate in the Galápagos?
This index covers 72 licensed Galápagos cruise vessels, ranging from an 8-guest yacht to a 100-guest expedition ship. Of these, 64 carry 20 or fewer passengers, showing that most of the fleet consists of small ships.
What is the difference between First Class and Luxury in the Galápagos?
Class labels reflect onboard comfort and price range, not which islands a ship visits. The index includes 27 First Class and 23 Luxury vessels. Luxury vessels generally offer higher-end cabins, dining, and service, but ships across nearly all classes can reach most visitor sites depending on the itinerary length.
Which ships are best for families?
68 of the 72 vessels in this index have recorded family-travel data, including minimum child age, children’s discounts, interconnecting cabins, or bunk-bed configurations. See the Family-Friendly Vessels table above for details on each ship.
Can I find a solo-friendly Galápagos cruise?
Yes. 45 vessels in this index are flagged as solo-traveller friendly in the fleet registry, with some offering dedicated solo cabins or triple cabins that can reduce the single supplement. See the Solo Traveller Options table above for details.
How do itinerary ratings work?
Each vessel has a best itinerary rating and an average itinerary rating based on the itineraries it offers. These ratings can help compare vessels, but they do not replace checking the specific departure date and itinerary length for the sites you want to visit.
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