Galaxy
Galaxy: A well designed first class vessel
Days: 8, 6, 5 & 4 | From: $2,049/per person
The Galaxy is a first class yacht that has 9 cabins for a total of 16 passengers. The Galaxy Yacht offers a spacious sun deck with a fantastic area to enjoy Galapagos’ landscapes, dinner area, lounge, bar and small library. Activities include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Use of snorkel gear (mask, tube and fins) and kayaks are included.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Galaxy has 9 double cabins for 16 passengers; 4 cabins are located in the upper deck, 3 in the main deck and 2 in the lower deck. Each cabin has private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air conditioning, hair dryer, telephone for internal communication on board, and a safe.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: 2006/2007
Type: Steel-hulled Motor Yacht
Length: 115 feet / 35 meters
Beam: 25 feet / 7.6 meters
Draft: 6 feet / 1.8 meters
Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: 9 members + 1 bilingual guide
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Engines: 2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP
Water capacity: 4,000 gallons
Diesel capacity: 6,000 gallons
Electric power: 110V and 220V
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary C (6 days)
Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
Friday
Rabida / Sombrero Chino
Saturday
Seymour / Mosquera
Sunday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Bartolome
Monday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Tuesday
Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) / Return to mainland Ecuador
Itinerary B (6 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz
Sunday
Isabela: Tintoreras / Humedales / Wall of Tears
Monday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay
Tuesday
Caleta Tagus (Isabela) / Espinoza Point (Fernandina)
Wednesday
Santiago: Egas Port / Espumilla Beach
Thursday
Daphne Major or Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) / Return to mainland Ecuador
Itinerary A (5 days)
Tuesday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Lobos Island / Kicker Rock
Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Suarez Point
Thursday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Cormorant Point
Friday
Santa Fe / South Plaza
Saturday
Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) / Return to mainland Ecuador
Itinerary E (4 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Mosquera
Sunday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Bartolome
Monday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Tuesday
Interpretation Center (San Cristobal) / Return to mainland Ecuador
Itinerary D (8 days)
Saturday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz
Sunday
Isabela: Tintoreras / Humedales / Wall of Tears
Monday
Isabela: Elizabeth Bay / Urbina Bay
Tuesday
Caleta Tagus (Isabela) / Espinoza Point (Fernandina)
Wednesday
Santiago: Egas Port / Espumilla Beach
Thursday
Daphne Major or Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) / Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz)
Friday
Rabida / Sombrero Chino
Saturday
Seymour / Return to mainland Ecuador
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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 2019:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee and tea, snorkeling equipment, kayaks
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $520 per person), gratuities, wet suit rental
8 day cruise: $4,982 (Upper) / $4,778 (Lower) per person
6 day cruise: $3,143 (Upper) / $2,992 (Lower) per person
5 day cruise: $2,890 (Upper) / $2,766 (Lower) per person
4 day cruise: $2,157 (Upper) / $2,049 (Lower) per person
Children 11 years old and under receive a 10% discount (minimum age is 6 years old)
Single Supplement: 50%
Charters: from $29,300 (4 days), $42,140 (5 days), $48,500 (6 days), $66,630 (8 days)
Why Travel with Vaya?
We're TRUE specialists
South America is the only place we do trips, and no one knows our destinations better. Our smart and engaging specialists are all current or former U.S. 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, respectful 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.