Endemic
Endemic: A new 16 passenger luxury catamaran
Days: 8, 6, 5 & 4 | From: $3,590/per person
One of the newest luxury offerings in the Galapagos, this catamaran offers spacious cabins that provide maximum comfort and elegance. Onboard amenities include an al fresco dining area, sky lounge, bar, and Jacuzzi. 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 Endemic has 4 main deck suites (344 ft2 / 33 mt2) and 4 upper deck suites (344 ft2 / 33 mt2). Additionally there is a single cabin with balcony (151 ft2 / 14 mt2).
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2018
Type: Power luxury catamaran
Length: 115 ft (35 mt)
Beam: 45 ft (14 mt)
Draft: 6.1 ft (1.85 mt)
Speed: 12 knots
Engines: 2 x High Power Engines - 500 HP
Crew: 10 members + Cruise Service Officer + Naturalist Guide
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary A (8 days)
Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz)
Monday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Tuesday
Los Gemelos (Santa Cruz) / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Wednesday
Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano / Humedales / Wall of Tears / Breeding Center
Thursday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay
Friday
Tagus Cove (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Saturday
Buccaneer Cove & Espumilla Beach (Santiago) / Rabida
Sunday
Mosquera Islet / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B (8 days)
Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Monday
San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo / Isla Lobos
Tuesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Osborne Islet / Suarez Point
Wednesday
Santa Fe / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Thursday
South Plaza / Bartholomew
Friday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay
Saturday
Sombrero Chino / North Seymour
Sunday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary C (5 days)
Sunday
Arrive to Baltra / Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Monday
San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo / Isla Lobos
Tuesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Osborne Islet / Suarez Point
Wednesday
Santa Fe / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Thursday
South Plaza / Return to Mainland
Itinerary D (4 days)
Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Bartholomew
Friday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay
Saturday
Sombrero Chino / North Seymour
Sunday
Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary E (6 days)
Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Bartholomew
Friday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Devil’s Crown / Post Office Bay
Saturday
Sombrero Chino / North Seymour
Sunday
Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove / Bachas Beach
Monday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / El Barranco
Tuesday
Los Gemelos (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary F (6 days)
Tuesday
Arrive to Baltra / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Wednesday
Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano / Humedales / Wall of Tears / Breeding Center
Thursday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay
Friday
Tagus Cove (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Saturday
Buccaneer Cove & Espumilla Beach (Santiago) / Rabida
Sunday
Mosquera Islet / 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 9 cabins
Prices 2019:
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 $530 per person), gratuities
4 day cruise: $3,590 per person
5 day cruise: $4,650 per person
6 day cruise: $5,590 per person
8 day cruise: $7,450 per person
Children 11 years and under receive a 25% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement 50% (not applicable on winter departures – Christmas and New Year’s Eve)
For winter departures (Christmas and New Year’s Eve) there is a 10% surcharge
Charters: from $53,650 (4 day), $69,420 (5 day), $83,450 (6 day), $111,220 (8 day)
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