La Pinta

La Pinta: An ideal choice for families or travelers wanting more onboard features

Days: 7 & 5 | From: $5,987/per person

The La Pinta is a comfortable yacht that can accommodate up to 48 guests in 24 cabins, operated by a crew of 27 including four bilingual naturalist guides and a dedicated onboard medical officer. La Pinta has a restaurant, an indoor and outdoor bar, a lounge, a gym, a boutique, and a sundeck. A notable feature of La Pinta is its own glass-bottom boat, offering guests a window onto the marine world without entering the water. The ship offers kayaks for guests to enjoy. Please note that kayaking and snorkeling activities are offered in designated areas as permitted by national park guidelines and local weather conditions.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

  • The Pinta has 20 double cabins (175 square feet) and 4 triple cabins (236 square feet).
  • All cabins have private bathrooms and individual climate controls.
  • Groups & Charters: This yacht is also available for private charter or for small groups of friends or family. Its 9 cabins can accommodate up to 16 people. Inquire for more details.

Available Activities (Depending On Itinerary)

  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Zodiac Rides
  • Kayaking

Yacht Specifications

  • Construction: reconstructed and refitted in 2007
  • Type: Motor yacht
  • Length: 209 ft. / 64 mts.
  • Beam: 41 ft. / 13 mts.
  • Draft: 12 ft. / 4 mts.
  • Engines: 2 DEUTZ Model SBA 8M 1275 HP
  • Cruising speed: 10 knots
  • Accommodations: 20 double cabins; 4 triple cabins
  • Crew: Captain, 4 Naturalist Guides, Medical Officer, plus 26 crew members

Western Galapagos Itinerary (7 days)

Friday
Arrive to Baltra / North Seymour

Saturday Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) / Espinosa Point (Fernandina)

Sunday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove

Monday
Rábida / Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz)

Tuesday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands

Wednesday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Punta Cormorant

Thursday
Depart for Home

Northern Galapagos Itinerary (5 days)

Monday
Arrive to Baltra / Highlands (Santa Cruz Island)

Tuesday
Eden Islet / Sombrero Chino Islet

Wednesday
Bartolomé / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)

Thursday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Philip’s Steps

Friday
Depart for Home

Eastern Galapagos Itinerary (5 days)

Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / South Plaza Island

Friday
Santa Fe / Cerro Colorado Tortoise Centre

Saturday
San Cristóbal: Punta Pitt / Cerro Brujo

Sunday
Española: Punta Suárez / Gardner Bay

Monday
Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) / Depart for Home

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Pricing

Trip length: 7 day & 5 day itineraries

Max number of passengers: 48

Prices 2026:

Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea, wetsuits, snorkeling gear

Not included: Park fees ($220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $660 per person), fuel surcharges, holiday surcharges, alcoholic beverages, gratuities

5 day cruise: $5,987 per person

7 day cruise: $7,946 per person

Single supplement: Only 3 Luxury Cabins are available for single use, with a surcharge of 50% of the price per person. If more cabins are needed for single use, and also during peak season, twin/double cabins have a 100% surcharge when used as singles.

Children 6 – 11 years old and sharing a cabin with their parents or guardians are eligible for a 10% discount (one child per adult). Child rates do not apply during peak season.

Charters: from $206,740(5 days), $274,571 (7 days)

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La Pinta: Rooms were very spacious (for a boat) and the food was exceeded expectations. Loved the variety, and fresh fruit. Rooms were cleaned/turned down quite regularly, which was nice.

Yen Ming Lai

Both Napo and La Pinta were exceptional venues.

Irene McDermott

La Pinta is a wonderful ship.

Kari Simonian

La Pinta - fantastic service.

Cintya Pranata

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