Luxury Small-Ship Galápagos Ultimate Journey
Luxury Small-Ship Galápagos Ultimate Journey
This is the Galápagos at its most refined: a full week aboard an intimate luxury yacht carrying no more than sixteen to twenty guests, where faultless service and genuine exclusivity meet the wildest wildlife on Earth. With one of the finest crew-to-guest ratios in the archipelago, days unfold at your own pace, twice-daily guided excursions ashore and in the water, then a return to a sea-facing suite, an open bar and cuisine that draws on the best of Ecuadorian produce. The route gathers the archipelago’s most rewarding islands. You meet the three species of booby nesting side by side at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal, walk among waved albatross and blowholes on Española, follow the flamingo lagoons and historic Post Office barrel of Floreana, watch giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz, and climb Bartolomé for its celebrated view over Pinnacle Rock. Kayaks and paddleboards, deep-water snorkelling, private landings and expert naturalists complete a journey that wants for nothing. For those who will see the Galápagos but once, this is the way to do it.
Itinerary highlights
Sail aboard an intimate luxury yacht of just 16 to 20 guests, with among the best service ratios in the islands.
Enjoy twice-daily guided excursions, an open bar, kayaks and paddleboards, and refined cuisine throughout.
Meet blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca boobies nesting side by side at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal.
Walk among waved albatross, marine iguanas and a dramatic blowhole at Punta Suárez on Española.
Follow flamingo lagoons and the historic Post Office barrel on Floreana.
Watch giant tortoises in the wild in the green highlands of Santa Cruz.
Climb Bartolomé for the archipelago's most celebrated view over Pinnacle Rock.
Snorkel deep water among sea lions, reef sharks and turtles, and finish among frigatebirds on North Seymour.
Luxury Small-Ship Galápagos Ultimate Journey
This is the Galápagos at its most refined: a full week aboard an intimate luxury yacht carrying no more than sixteen to twenty guests, where faultless service and genuine exclusivity meet the wildest wildlife on Earth. With one of the finest crew-to-guest ratios in the archipelago, days unfold at your own pace, twice-daily guided excursions ashore and in the water, then a return to a sea-facing suite, an open bar and cuisine that draws on the best of Ecuadorian produce. The route gathers the archipelago’s most rewarding islands. You meet the three species of booby nesting side by side at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal, walk among waved albatross and blowholes on Española, follow the flamingo lagoons and historic Post Office barrel of Floreana, watch giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz, and climb Bartolomé for its celebrated view over Pinnacle Rock. Kayaks and paddleboards, deep-water snorkelling, private landings and expert naturalists complete a journey that wants for nothing. For those who will see the Galápagos but once, this is the way to do it.
Itinerary highlights
Sail aboard an intimate luxury yacht of just 16 to 20 guests, with among the best service ratios in the islands.
Enjoy twice-daily guided excursions, an open bar, kayaks and paddleboards, and refined cuisine throughout.
Meet blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca boobies nesting side by side at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal.
Walk among waved albatross, marine iguanas and a dramatic blowhole at Punta Suárez on Española.
Follow flamingo lagoons and the historic Post Office barrel on Floreana.
Watch giant tortoises in the wild in the green highlands of Santa Cruz.
Climb Bartolomé for the archipelago's most celebrated view over Pinnacle Rock.
Snorkel deep water among sea lions, reef sharks and turtles, and finish among frigatebirds on North Seymour.
What's Included
- Suite accommodation for seven nights aboard an intimate luxury yacht, with all meals
- Open bar throughout: selected wines, local beer, cocktails, soft drinks, juices, coffee and teas (by vessel)
- Twice-daily guided shore and water excursions, evening briefings and enrichment lectures
- Kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling gear and wetsuits for guest use
- High-speed Wi-Fi and laundry service on some vessels
- Private airport transfers and meet-and-greet within the Galápagos
- Galápagos National Park entry fee and transit card on some vessels (verify)
What's Included
- Suite accommodation for seven nights aboard an intimate luxury yacht, with all meals
- Open bar throughout: selected wines, local beer, cocktails, soft drinks, juices, coffee and teas (by vessel)
- Twice-daily guided shore and water excursions, evening briefings and enrichment lectures
- Kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling gear and wetsuits for guest use
- High-speed Wi-Fi and laundry service on some vessels
- Private airport transfers and meet-and-greet within the Galápagos
- Galápagos National Park entry fee and transit card on some vessels (verify)
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The combination of an intimate yacht carrying only sixteen to twenty guests, among the finest crew-to-guest ratios in the islands, twice-daily guided excursions, an open bar and refined cuisine. It is the Galápagos with nothing wanting: personal service, space and exclusivity alongside the archipelago’s greatest wildlife.
The route gathers the archipelago’s most rewarding sites, typically San Cristóbal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Bartolomé, South Plaza and North Seymour on a southern and central voyage, though some vessels sail an eastern or western route instead. Exact landings vary by vessel and National Park rotation, but the wildlife is consistently outstanding.
Typically all meals, an open bar, twice-daily guided excursions, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling gear and wetsuits, private transfers within the islands, and on some vessels Wi-Fi, laundry and the National Park fee. Internal flights to the islands, international flights, gratuities and insurance are usually additional; your Expedition Expert will confirm what each vessel covers.
An intimate luxury vessel of sixteen to twenty guests, ranging from a superyacht with a one-to-one crew ratio to a Relais & Châteaux small yacht. Both offer sea-facing suites, fine dining and the kind of personal, unhurried service that defines this category. Your Expedition Expert will match you to the yacht that best suits you.