Beluga
Beluga: An intimate first class yacht
Days: 15, 8, 5 & 4 | From: $2,600/per person
The Beluga is a comfortable motor yacht accommodating 16 passengers in 8 cabins, one of which can be used as a triple cabin for 3 passengers. The intimate ship is fully air-conditioned and offers spacious social areas and a sundeck for relaxing, sightseeing, or sunbathing. All excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide; excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Beluga has 5 lower deck cabins, 2 main deck cabins, and 1 upper deck cabins. One of the lower deck cabins can be converted to a triple cabin.
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls, and storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: refitted in 2010
Type: Power Motor Yacht
Length: 110 ft. / 33.5 mts.
Beam: 23 ft. / 7 mts.
Engines: Twin Scania Diesel Electronic 450 HP each
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Accommodations: 8 double cabins with private facilities
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, plus 8 crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
Fernandina Itinerary (8 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz Highlands and Charles Darwin Research Station
Saturday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Sunday
Isabela: Sierra Negra / Las Tintoreras / Los Humedales
Monday
Isabela: Punto Moreno / Elizabeth Bay
Tuesday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove
Wednesday
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) / Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Thursday
Puerto Egas (Santiago) / Bartolome
Friday
North Seymour / Return to Mainland
Tower Itinerary (8 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Santa Fe / South Plaza
Sunday
San Cristóbal: Cerro Brujo / Kicker Rock / Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Monday
Española (Hood): Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands
Wednesday
Sombrero Chino / Sullivan Bay (James Island)
Thursday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Friday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Chatham Itinerary (6 days)
Sunday
Arrive to San Cristóbal / El Junco Lagoon or Cerro Tijereta
Monday
Española (Hood): Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet / Punta Suarez
Tuesday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands
Wednesday
Sombrero Chino / Sullivan Bay (James Island)
Thursday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Friday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Isabela Itinerary (6 days)
Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Speedboat to Isabela Island
Monday
Isabela: Punto Moreno / Elizabeth Bay
Tuesday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove
Wednesday
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) / Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Thursday
Puerto Egas (Santiago) / Bartolome
Friday
North Seymour / Return to Mainland
Hood Itinerary (5 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Santa Fe / South Plaza
Sunday
San Cristóbal: Cerro Brujo / Kicker Rock / Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Monday
Española (Hood): Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Tuesday
Santa Cruz / Return to Mainland
James Itinerary (4 days)
Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz: Highlands & Charles Darwin Research Station
Wednesday
Sombrero Chino / Sullivan Bay (James Island)
Thursday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Friday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Trip length: 4, 5, 6, 8, & 15 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 8 cabins
Prices 2020:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee and tea, snorkel equipment, use of kayaks
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), gratuities, Holiday surcharge ($200 per person for Christmas and New Year’s departures), wet suit rental ($30 per week), dock fee ($10 per person)
4 day cruise: $2,600 per person
5 day cruise: $3,150 per person
6 day cruise: $3,700 per person
8 day cruise: $4,850 per person
Children 12 years and under receive a 50% discount (1 child per adult, not available on Christmas or New Year’s departures)
Single Supplement: 50%
Charters: from $50,400 (5 days), $59,200 (6 days), $77,600 (8 days), $145,500 (15 days)
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