Unlocking Unmatched Luxury on Your Galapagos Cruise Adventure

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Galapagos Islands aboard small luxury cruise yachts, an investment that promises unparalleled experiences, personalized service, and exquisite accommodations.

Our roaster of preferred yachts is out for 2024 and 2025 bookings!

Luxury catamarans and yachts like the Elite and Cormorant II redefine opulence, offering spacious rooms with ocean views and private balconies. Despite their smaller size, these vessels provide ample and inviting spaces. A dedicated crew ensures your every need is met, creating an intimate and indulgent atmosphere.

Compared to larger luxury cruise ships, these yachts may have fewer amenities, and the number of passengers is significantly lower. You won’t find extensive facilities like gyms, glass-bottomed boats, or spas. It’s advisable to review the itinerary to ensure it aligns with your desired highlights.

Explore the Best in Luxury Cruises – The Top 22 in the Galapagos

Below is a curated list of the finest yachts operating in the Galapagos archipelago. This is our suggestion of yachts to book for 2024 and 2025 departures. We have based our opinions on the operation of 2023, and have added in the factors of maintenance, guest reviews and unique kpi’s each yacht offers to guests

Our list of favorite Galapagos yachts for 2024 and 2025

Galapagos Seaman Journey

The Seaman Journey catamaran is one of the latest overhauled boats in the Galapagos. Each of its 10 staterooms includes spacious accommodations, air-conditioning, panoramic windows and private bathrooms.

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 20 passengers

From USD 9250 (8D/7N)

Endemic

The M/C Endemic Galapagos Catamaran, starting operations in July 2018, is the product of 20 years of feedback from our Galapagos cruise guests, and the result is the most highly-evolved Galapagos yacht to date.

Type: Catamaran

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 4690 (4D/3N)

Galapagos Horizon

The MT Galapagos Horizon is one of the most luxurious yachts to ever cruise the Galapagos and currently is the only trimaran sailing the islands. An ecologically-designed hull and motor make it simultaneously one of the most efficient, greenest, and most

Type: Catamaran

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 4045 (4D/3N)

Infinity

The Galapagos Infinity is a new, luxury-class single-hulled motor sailor that carries 20 lucky passengers through the exotic Galapagos Islands. Setting sail in 2018, the Infinity features eight cabins, 2 large luxury suites,

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 20 passengers

From USD 3945 (4D/3N)

Elite

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.

Type: Catamaran

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 4690 (4D/3N)

Ocean Spray

The Ocean Spray was explicitly built to provide the best performance and comfort while cruising in the Galapagos. Her speed and stability are perfect for navigating the Archipelago.

Type: Catamaran

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 4190 (4D/3N)

Celebrity Flora

The Celebrity Flora is the first of its kind, a modern sustainable ship that has been built to reduce pollution in the Galapagos and provide an incredible onboard experience. This ship offers luxurious accommodations for up to 100 passengers, with spacious cabins and expanisve outdoor deck areas.

Type: Cruise Ship

Capacity: 100 passengers

Aqua Mare

Aqua Mare offers the first and only superyacht experience in the Galapagos. Our 16 passengers will enjoy top-notch service, thanks to the unique one-to-one crew to guest ratio, ensuring that all needs are met.

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 10000 (8D/7N)

Petrel

Her speed, comfort, luxurious interiors, and excellent itinerary make Petrel perfect for your Galapagos Cruise Adventure. All cabins boast the luxury of a private balcony, and the new stability system ensures the smoothest of rides.

Type: Motor Catamaran

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 4190 (4D/3N)

Santa Cruz II

Be the first to visit the Galapagos Islands on the newly redesigned Santa Cruz II. With itineraries created with you in mind in order to see only the best of the best in the Islands, the Santa Cruz II has 3 Galapagos itineraries.

Type: Cruise Ship

Capacity: 90 passengers

From USD 4448 (4D/3N)

La Pinta

La Pinta is a Luxury Cruise ship dedicated to its 48 passengers and keeps everyone from adults to children entertained, as well to the Galapagos Islands running their own Galapagos Foundation.

Type: Cruise Ship

Capacity: 48 passengers

From USD 5643 (4D/3N)

Galapagos Theory

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience aboard the luxurious Galapagos Theory Yacht. Relax with stunning ocean views, savor local flavors, and retreat to premium suites with modern amenities.

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 5595 (5D/4N)

Isabela II

The Isabela is a first class mega yacht that will make your cruise unforgettable. The 40 passenger yacht includes everything and anything a guest might need.

Type: Cruise Ship

Capacity: 40 passengers

From USD 4132 (5D/4N)

Galapagos Legend

The Galapagos Legend is suited to accommodate up to 100 guests featuring over 1800 square meters (18,000 sqare feet) of comfort, entertainment and amazement as you journey through the Galapagos Islands.

Type: Cruise Ship

Capacity: 100 passengers

From USD 1842 (4D/3N)

Hermes Mega Catamaran

Experience the future of luxury cruising with Hermes Mega Catamaran in the enchanting Galapagos Islands. Indulge in spacious suites, private balconies, jacuzzis, and exquisite cuisine while supporting the Reforestation Program on Santa Cruz Island.

Type: Motor Catamaran

Capacity: 20 passengers

From USD 6194 (2D/1N)

Evolution

The Evolution has a capacity of up to 32 passengers, but the unexpected spacious decks and staterooms will blow its guests away.

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 32 passengers

From USD 7300 (8D/7N)

Cormorant II

The luxurious Cormorant II is a secure, comfortable and noiseless mega-catamaran that is also eco-friendly.

Type: Motor Catamaran

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 5145 (4D/3N)

Grace

The Grace is a secure vessel that is both spacious and comfortable for those looking for the ultimate nautical adventure in the Galapagos. Designed for 18 passengers, guests can take advantage of the salon with bar, TV/Video system, sun deck with bar.

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 8500 (8D/7N)

Integrity | Galapagos Cruise

Integrity

A Galapagos Island cruise on Integrity is a tour that will be spent in luxury. The 16 passenger yacht features lavish social areas like their salon with various types of entertainment such as the onboard library and wide screened media center.

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 7595 (8D/7N)

Stella Maris

Accommodating up to 12 passengers, the Stella Maris is a 38-meter, charter only, luxury yacht specially designed to explore the Galapagos Islands in a most sustainable and ecologically-friendly manner with unlimited comfort.

Type: Small Yacht

Capacity: 12 passengers

From USD 198550 (8D/7N)

Tiburon Explorer | Galapagos Cruise

Tiburon Explorer

The M/V Tiburon Explorer spaciously accommodates 16 passengers in 9 cabins, all of which have private bathroom facilities and can be configured to accommodate a couple (with a queen bed) or two singles (except cabin 1 & 2, situated on the main deck: queen

Type: Diving Cruise

Capacity: 16 passengers

From USD 6995 (8D/7N)

Indulge in Luxury Beyond Expectations

Discover a world of luxury on your Galapagos cruise, where every moment is an exquisite blend of comfort, adventure, and unrivaled natural beauty. Book your passage to opulence and let the enchanting Galapagos Islands be your ultimate destination in style.

Galapagos is waiting for you!