Coral I & II: The intimacy of a small ship with the stability of a larger vessel
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: $1,881/per person
Coral I & II are first class motor yachts that provide an excellent way to experience the islands. The Coral I fits 36 passengers, and the Coral II fits 20. Both are classic, well-appointed vessels with spacious dining rooms and lounges, and each yacht has three sun decks. These boats offer good guide-to-guest ratios, and all excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide. Excursion options include hiking and snorkeling, and kayaks are available to rent.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter

Talk to a Vaya Cruise
Specialist
We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting ships, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.

Vessel Information
Accommodations
Coral I has 8 Junior Cabins, 8 Standard Plus Cabins, and 2 Standard Cabins. The Standard Plus Cabins are spacious, located on the lower deck, with porthole windows. Junior Cabins are on the upper deck, are more spacious, and have larger windows. The two Standard Cabins are in the bow of the boat are are smaller sized. All cabins have air conditioning and private bathrooms.
Coral II has 6 Junior Cabins, 4 Standard Plus Cabins, and 1 Standard Cabin. The Junior Cabins are the most spacious and have larger windows; the Standard Plus Cabins are spacious and have porthole windows; the one Standard Cabin is in the bow of the boat and has one double bed. All Junior and Standard Plus Cabins can be arranged to have twin beds or one queen size bed. All cabins have air conditioning and private bathroom facilities.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2005. Coral 1 was refurbished in 2016, Coral II was refurbished in 2017
Type: Power Motor Yachts
Length: 131 ft. / 40 mts. (Coral I) / 79 ft. / 24 mts. (Coral I)
Beam: 28 ft. / 9 mts. (Coral I) / 21 ft. / 6 mts. (Coral II)
Engines: Two John Deere 6125SFM75 engines, each one of 610HP
Max speed: 14-17 knots
Accommodations: 18 cabins - 36 passengers (Coral I) / 11 cabins - 20 passengers (Coral II)
Crew: Captain, chef, sailors, and naturalist guides

Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A - Central (4 days)
Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Center and Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Monday
Genovesa: Barranco / Darwin Bay
Tuesday
Rabida / Bartolome
Wednesday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Depart for Mainland
Itinerary B - West (5 days)
Wednesday
Arrive to Baltra / Highlands Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz)
Thursday
Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) / Espinosa Point (Fernandina)
Friday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove
Saturday
Santiago: Egas Port / Sullivan Bay
Sunday
Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) / Depart for Mainland
Itinerary C - East (4 days)
Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / North Seymour
Monday
Breeding Center Fausto Llerena and El Chato / Mosquera Islet
Tuesday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Wednesday
Lobos Island (San Cristobal) / Depart for Mainland
Itinerary D - South (5 days)
Wednesday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Interpretation Center & Tijeretas (San Cristobal), Kicker Rock circumnavigation
Thursday
San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo / Punta Pitt
Friday
Española: Suarez Point / Gardner Bay, Osborn or Gardner Islets
Saturday
Floreana: Cormorant Point or Champion Islet / Post Office Bay
Sunday
Highlands Tortoise Reserve and Pit Craters (Santa Cruz) / Depart for Mainland
(800) 342-1796
Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Departures every week: 8 day, 5 day or 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 36 & 20 (depending on vessel)
Prices 2024:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee and tea, snorkeling equipment
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), gratuities, wetsuit rental, kayak rental, holiday season supplement, fuel surcharge
4 day cruise
Standard Cabin: $1,881 per person
Standard Plus Cabin: $2,329 per person
Junior Cabin: $2,654 per person
5 day cruise
Standard Cabin: $2,506 per person
Standard Plus Cabin: $3,104 per person
Junior Cabin: $3,539 per person
8 day cruise
Standard Cabin: $3,997 per person
Standard Plus Cabin: $4,949 per person
Junior Cabin: $5,642 per person
Charters: Contact us for pricing
Children 11 years and under receive a 25-50% discount depending on departure date & cabin type
Single supplement: 50%-75% depending on departure
Reviews from this trip
Why Travel with Vaya?

We're TRUE specialists
We’ve not only traveled there, we’ve lived there. Our smart and engaging specialists are all current or former expatriates with years of experience in the region.

Uplifting service
From the first phone call to after you get back, we're here for you every step of the way. We listen, create, customize and advocate for you, and design experiences that go beyond the expected.

Thoughtful travel
Our discerning sensibility and good taste go beyond just choices in hotels and top guides; we have a walk the walk commitment to the environment and are genuine leaders in conservation efforts.