Elite
Elite: A sleek new 16 passenger luxury catamaran
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: $3,999/per person
One of the newest luxury offerings in the Galapagos, this catamaran offers spacious cabins that provide maximum comfort and elegance. Excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking, and all excursions are led by a top-quality bilingual naturalist guide.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Elite has 8 Golden Suites (4 on the Main Deck and 4 on the Upper Deck, 376 sq. ft. each). Additionally there is 1 standard single cabin on the Upper Deck (205 sq. ft.).
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2019
Type: Luxury Motor Catamaran
Length: 123 ft (37.5 m)
Beam: 44 ft (13.5 m)
Draft: 6.2 ft (1.9 m)
Speed: 12 knots
Engines: 2 x Marine Generator Drive Engines – 500 HP
Crew: 10 members + Cruise Service Officer + Guide
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A (8 days)
Saturday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Junco Lagoon (San Cristobal)
Sunday
North Seymour / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Monday
Isabela: Tintoreras / Sierra Negra Volcano / Breeding Center / Wetlands
Tuesday
Isabela: Morena Point / Urbina Bay
Wednesday
Espinosa Point (Fernandina) / Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Thursday
Rabida / Bartolome
Friday
San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo / Tortoise Reserve
Saturday
Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B (8 days)
Saturday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Breeding Center (San Cristobal)
Sunday
Española: Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
Monday
Floreana: Cormorant Point / Post Office Bay
Tuesday
Mosquera Islet / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday
Genovesa: Prince Philips Steps / Darwin Bay
Thursday
Santiago: Espumilla Beach / Egas Port
Friday
Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach / Highlands
Saturday
Lobos Island (San Cristobal) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary C (4 day)
Saturday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Breeding Center (San Cristobal)
Sunday
Española: Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
Monday
Floreana: Cormorant Point / Post Office Bay
Tuesday
Mosquera Islet / Return to Mainland
Itinerary D (5 day)
Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Wednesday
Genovesa: Prince Philips Steps / Darwin Bay
Thursday
Santiago: Espumilla Beach / Egas Port
Friday
Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach / Highlands
Saturday
Lobos Island (San Cristobal) / 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, 6, 5, and 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 8 cabins
Prices 2021:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks & wet suits
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), gratuities
Pricing listed is for Golden Suites.
4 day cruise: $3,999 per person
5 day cruise: $5,129 per person
8 day cruise: $8,219 per person
Children 11 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement 50% (does not apply for winter departures)
Christmas & New Year Departures: 10% surcharge
Charters: from $56,699 (4 day), $76,569 (5 day), $122,699 (8 day)
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