Seaman Journey: A first class 16 passenger catamaran
Days: 8, 5 & 4 | From: $2,267/per person
Intimate yet spacious, the Seaman Journey is a comfortable first class option for exploring the Galapagos. This 16 passenger catamaran offers several sun decks, a dining room and bar/lounge, and a well-stocked “book nook.” All 8 cabins have air conditioning, private bathroom, and large ocean-view windows that open. The on board service is warm and attentive and excursions are led by a bilingual naturalist guide; excursion options include hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter

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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Seaman Journey has 6 main deck cabins with twin beds and 2 upper deck cabins with matrimonial beds.
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls, and large ocean-view windows that can be opened.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2007
Type: Power Motor catamaran
Length: 90 ft. / 27.6 mts.
Beam: 36 ft. / 11 mts.
Draft: 4.75 ft. / 1.45 mts.
Engines: 2x Cummins 350 hp IMO
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Accommodations: 6 main deck cabins with twin beds; 2 upper deck suites with matrimonial bed
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, plus 7 crew members

Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary C (8 days)
Friday
Begin Cruise / Rancho Manzanillo and Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Mangle Point (Fernandina) / Punta Moreno (Isabela)
Sunday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove
Monday
Espinoza Point (Fernandina) / Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Tuesday
Santiago: Espumilla / Puerto Egas
Wednesday
Rábida / Chinese Hat
Thursday
Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Bartolome
Friday
Friday Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary C1 (8 days)
Friday
Begin Cruise / North Seymour
Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
San Cristóbal: Crianza Jacinto Gordillo / Interpretation Center
Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Galapaguero Natural / Cerro Brujo
Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday
Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary A (4 days)
Friday
Begin Cruise / North Seymour
Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
San Cristóbal: Crianza Jacinto Gordillo / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B (5 days)
Monday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Interpretation Center
Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Galapaguero Natural / Cerro Brujo
Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday
Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
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Pricing
Trip length: 8, 5, & 4 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 8 cabins
Prices 2023:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee, and tea.
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), wet suit rentals ($10-70 per person), and gratuities.
Price is for a Standard Ocean View cabin. Price in parenthesis is per person for an upper deck suite.
4 day cruise: $2,386 ($2,607) per person
5 day cruise: $3,182 ($3,403) per person
8 day cruise: $5,569 ($5,790) per person
For Christmas and New Year departures, a holiday surcharge applies.
Children 11 years and under receive a 10% discount (1 child per 2 adults)
Single Supplement 70%
Charters: from $35,794 (4 days), $47,731 (5 days), $83,541 (8 days)
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