The Cormorant
Cormorant: A stable Galapagos catamaran for cruising the islands
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: $3,945/per person
The Cormorant is a 16 passenger catamaran, and is one of the most modern vessels to cruise the Galapagos. Its design provides for exceptional stability and comfort. Eight of the nine cabins have a private balcony, including the two suites on the upper deck. All excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide, and excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking. The Cormorant’s amenities and service make it one of the most highly regarded options in the islands.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
2 elegant Suites with a private balcony (up to 441 square feet / 41 square meters). 6 Staterooms with private balconies (up to 301 square feet / 28 square meters).
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2011
Type: Power Motor catamaran
Length: 108 ft. / 33 mts.
Beam: 39 ft. / 12 mts.
Draft: 5 ft. / 1.4 mts.
Engines: Cummins QSM 11 / 400 HP @ 2100 RPM
Max speed: 14 knots
Accommodations: 8 double cabins with private facilities and balconies; 1 single cabin with private facilities
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, Cruise Manager, plus 8 crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A (8 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
Sunday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Monday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Tuesday
San Cristobal: Pitt Point / Cerro Brujo
Wednesday
Isla Lobos / Kicker Rock
Thursday
Española: Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
Friday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Cormorant Point and Champion Islet
Saturday
Twin Craters (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B (8 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz Highlands and Los Gemelos
Sunday
Isabela: Tintoreras Islet or Sierra Negra Volcano / Tortoise Breeding Center or Wetlands
Monday
Isabela: Moreno Point / Elizabeth Bay
Tuesday
Espinosa Point (Fernandina) / Vicente Roca Point (Isabela)
Wednesday
Santiago: Egas Port / Buccaneer Cove or Espumilla Beach
Thursday
Bartholomew / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Friday
Sombrero Chino / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
North Seymour / Return to Mainland
Itinerary A (5 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
Sunday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Monday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Tuesday
San Cristobal: Pitt Point / Cerro Brujo
Wednesday
Lobos Island / Return to Mainland
Itinerary A (4 days)
Wednesday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Kicker Rock
Thursday
Española: Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
Friday
Floreana: Cormorant Point and Champion Islet / Post Office Bay
Saturday
Twin Craters (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: 8, 5, and 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 9 cabins
Prices 2022:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, & kayaks
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), gratuities
Standard
4 day cruise: $3,945 per person
5 day cruise: $5,245 per person
8 day cruise: $8,145 per person
Suites
4 day cruise: $4,445 per person
5 day cruise: $5,945 per person
8 day cruise: $9,145 per person
Children 11 years and under receive a 20% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement: 70%
Christmas & New Year departures have a supplement.
Charters: from $58,450 (4 days), $78,450 (5 days), $114,450 (8 days)
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