Seaman Journey
Seaman Journey: A first class 16 passenger catamaran
Days: 9, 8, 5 & 4 | From: $2,512/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
Cabin Information
- 6 Main Deck Cabins: 161 sq. ft., located on the Main Deck, twin beds, picture windows.
- 2 Upper Deck Suites: 161 sq. ft., located on the Upper Deck, matrimonial bed, picture windows.
- All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and storage space for clothing and luggage.
Both the suite and standard cabins #1 and #2 can be converted into triple rooms with an additional rollaway bed measuring 1.65 x 0.80 cm.
Groups & Charters: This yacht is also available for private charter or for small groups of friends or family. Its 8 cabins can accommodate up to 16 people. Inquire for more details.
Available Activities (Depending On Itinerary)
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Zodiac Rides
- Kayaking
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
Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide, plus 7 crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
Itinerary C1 (9 days) - Available in 2025
Thursday
Begin Cruise / Bartolome Island
Friday
Mosquera Islet / North Seymour
Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
San Cristóbal: David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre /Gianni Arismendy Environmental
Interpretation Centre
Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Punta Pitt / Lobos
Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday
Santa Cruz: Fausta Llerena Breeding Center / Return to Mainland
Itinerary C (8 days) - Available in 2024
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
Santiago Island / Bartolome Island
Friday
Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island / Return to Mainland
Itinerary C1 (8 days) - Available in 2024
Friday
Begin Cruise / North Seymour
Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
Jacinto Gordillo Tortoise Breeding Centre / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Tuesday
San Cristóbal: La Galapaguera / Cerro Brujo
Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday
Turtle’s Trail (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Itinerary C (7 days) - Available in 2025
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
Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island / Return to Mainland
Itinerary A (5 days) - Available in 2025
Thursday
Begin Cruise / Bartolome
Friday
Mosquera Islet / North Seymour
Saturday
Genovesa: El Barranco / Darwin Bay
Sunday
South Plaza / Santa Fe
Monday
David Rodriguez Land Tortoise Breeding Centre / Return to Mainland
Itinerary B (5 days) - Available in 2025
Monday
Arrive to San Cristobal / Gianni Arismendy Environmental Interpretation Center
Tuesday
San Cristóbal: Punta Pitt / Lobos
Wednesday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday
Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday
Santa Cruz : Fausta Llerena Breeding Center / Return to Mainland
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The itineraries displayed here are only summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing, and budget.
Pricing
Trip length: 9,8,7 & 5 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 8 cabins
Prices 2024:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee, and tea.
Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, wet suit rentals ($10-$70 per person), and gratuities.
Price is for an Ocean View (main deck) twin cabin. Price in parenthesis is per person for a Suite (upper deck) matrimonial cabin.
5 day cruise: $3,350 ($3,582) per person
8 day cruise: $5,863 ($6,095) 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 $37,678 (4 days), $50,243 (5 days), $87,938 (8 days)
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